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Montreal - Places in Montreal
Montreal - Downtown Montreal
Downtown Montreal lies at the foot of Mount Royal, which is designated as a major urban park. The Downtown area contains dozens of notable skyscrapers — which, by law, cannot be higher than Mount Royal — including the aforementioned 1000 de La Gauchetière and 1250 René-Lévesque, as well as Ieoh Ming Pei's Place Ville-Marie. The Tour de la bourse is also a significant building in Montreal, as it's where all stock and derivative trades take place (Montreal World trade centre), and is also home to a successful program to encourage nesting peregrine falcons.Oddly enough, the construction of the city's first skyscraper sparked the beginning of the "city beneath the city". Place Ville Marie, built in the 1960s, was connected by an underground passageway to the Gare Centrale (train station).
This cruciform office tower (Place Ville-Marie), built in 1962, sits atop an underground shopping mall that forms the nexus of Montreal's underground city, one of the world's largest, with indoor access to over 1,700 shops, restaurants, offices, and businesses, as well as metro stations, transportation terminals, and tunnels extending all over downtown. The central axis for downtown is Saint Catherine Street. The corner of Peel and Sainte-Catherine is the busiest intersection in the city. Encounter post-modern towers, historical office buildings, and great museums, galleries, shopping and restaurants. Below the busy streets is the famous underground city, an attraction unique in all of North America. This network of passageways connects over 1,700 boutiques and businesses.
Other streets like Peel, de la Montagne, de Maisonneuve and Crescent are very popular as well. Downtown Montreal is located between the mountain Mount Royal and the river St Lawrence River.
Two man-made islands are located in front of the Montreal Skyline panorama, Île Sainte-Hélène, and Île Notre-Dame. Île Notre-Dame hosts the Canadian Grand Prix and Formula One car races, as well as the Champ Car tournament. La Ronde (now owned by American company Six Flags) is the biggest amusement park in Montreal and is located on Île Sainte-Hélène. The International Fireworks Festival is held there every summer along with many other festivals happen in the summer.
The basic Skyline view may be seen from one of two lookouts on Mount Royal. The lookout at the Belevedere takes in downtown, the river, and the Montérégien Hills, and on clear days the Green Mountains of Vermont are visible. The view of eastern lookout on Remembrance Rd. sweeps out toward the Olympic Stadium, and beyond. Many tourists visit these lookouts. Montreal is known for the contrast between old and new. The Maison des Cooperants (a 146 m / 479 ft tall building) is right in front of an old church. Much of Old Montreal has been kept the way it was back in the day Montreal was first established. Old Montreal was a worldwide port, but shipping has been moved further east to the Port de Montreal site, leaving the Old Port/Vieux-Port as an historical area. The most recent trip to the North Pole departed from that specific port. The Montreal Skyline is ranked eighth in the Emporis in skyline views, a focal point in Montreal's recognition. The reason the Olympic Stadium was built 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) from downtown is that the owners thought that Montreal's downtown would expand to where the Olympic Stadium now stands. With Montreal's economic recovery in the late 1990s, the skyline may afterall grow to reach that point.
Sainte-Catherine Street
Downtown has always been identified with Sainte-Catherine Street, Montréal’s renowned commercial thoroughfare. Stretching for 15 kilometres across the city from east to west, the Street is lined with the major department stores, shops and restaurants that have been the pride of Montréal for more than a century. Today, Sainte-Catherine Street is busier than ever, as more and more office towers shoot up all around it, blending with the underground shopping malls to which it connects. No fewer than eight metro stations (the green line running parallel) serve the Street, allowing visitors to discover diverse neighbourhoods as they travel along.
Underground city
Several different sections of underground city exist in Montreal. The largest and best-known is located in the centre of downtown, between Peel and Place-des-Arts metro stations on the Green Line and between Lucien-L'Allier and Place-d'Armes stations on the Orange Line.
It consists of 30 km of tunnels spread over an area of twelve square kilometres of downtown Montreal. The underground city includes 60 residential and commercial complexes comprising 3.6 square kilometres of floor space, including 80% of all office space and 35% of all commercial space in the centre.
Malls In The Underground city
-Place Montréal Trust -Carrefour Industrielle-Alliance -Centre Eaton -Centre Mont-Royal -Les Cours Mont-Royal -Le Centre 2020 University -Place London Life/Les Galeries 2001 University -Les Promenades de la Cathédrale/La Maison des Coopérants -Complexe Les Ailes -Le 1000 de La Gauchetière -Place Bonaventure -Place Ville-Marie -Complexe Desjardins -Plaza Alexis-Nihon -The Hudson's Bay Company -Ogilvy
Montreal - Old Montreal
Southeast of downtown is Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal), an historic centre with such attractions as the Old Port, Place Jacques-Cartier, City Hall, Place d'Armes, Pointe-à-Callière Museum, and the Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica. Buildings and roads in Old Montreal have been maintained or restored to keep the look of the city in its earliest days as a settlement. Old Montreal was a worldwide port, but shipping has been moved further east to the Port de Montreal site, leaving the Old Port/Vieux-Port as an historical area. The most recent trip to the North Pole departed from that specific port. Downtown and Old Montreal are connected by the recent Quartier international de Montréal development.
A growing trend in Old Montréal is the conversion of some of its most striking 19th century buildings into "boutique hotels". Discover sumptuous architecture, high-end design, attention to detail and personalized service on the narrow cobblestone streets when you stay in Old Montréal.
Stretching for over two kilometres along the St. Lawrence River, the historical Old Port offers Montrealers and visitors alike access to an endless variety of activities, thanks to a refrigerated skating rink, performances, horse-drawn carriages, the Montréal Science Centre and its IMAX Theatre, and much more. Admission to the site is free.
The Old Port Of Montréal has been the social, economic and cultural soul of the city ever since early French fur traders used it as a trading post in 1611. Today, the riverfront welcomes over seven million visitors per year.
Montreal - Griffintown
Griffintown is the old name for a section of the city that spans from the borough of Point St. Charles to the Old Port, and north to Notre-Dame street. It was first settled by mostly Irish immigrants during the late 1800's. The population consisted mostly of labourers for the industries in the area. It was marked by poverty and cramped living conditions. Currently, it holds the stables for the horses that provide tours in carriages (calèche) around the Old Port. Many technological companies built office space in the area, and École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) built its residence there. Much of the original architechture remains, however, and the locals who grew up in the area keep old ghost stories alive.
Montreal - Olympic Village
Montreal was host to one of the most successful World's Fairs in history, Expo '67. Partially based upon the success of the World's Fair, Montreal was awarded the 1976 Summer Olympics. Montreal's Olympic Stadium has the world's tallest inclined tower at 175 meters high and leaning at 45 degree. Until the end of the 2004 season, the stadium was the home of the Montreal Expos baseball team. The Olympic complex also includes the Montreal Biodome, Montreal Insectarium, and the Montreal Botanical Garden, one of the largest botanical gardens in the world, second only to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in England.
Today, the CFL's Montreal Alouettes play their last game of their season and playoff games in the Olympic Stadium. It is nicknamed the "Big O" because of its oval shaped roof. It holds up to 56 040 fans for a football game (45 000 for baseball) and it may hold more in the future when temporary overflow stands are added to the dugout pits and centre field for football. It is also sometimes called the "Big Owe" due to the outrageous total cost of the stadium which is still being paid by taxpayers to this day.
The Montréal Biodôme is housed in the former Olympic Velodrome, built for the 1976 Games. Many of Montréal's other attractions are also in and around Olympic Park, including the Botanical Gardens, Insectarium, Planetarium and the Stadium's unique tower, visible for miles.
Montreal - Museums and Cultural Centres
Montreal is the centre of Quebec culture and a major centre of Canadian culture in general. It has many specialized museums such as the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA), the Musée d'art contemporain (MAC), the Redpath Museum, the McCord Museum of Canadian History, and the Canadian Centre for Architecture. The Place des Arts cultural complex houses the MAC and several theatres, and is the seat of the Montreal Opera and for the moment the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, which is slated to receive a new concert hall adjacent to Place des Arts.
Located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, parc Jean-Drapeau consists of the islands of Sainte-Hélène and Notre-Dame, which hosted Expo '67. A real mosaic of water and green space with diverse attractions and events, parc Jean-Drapeau is accessible by métro (subway), car, bicycle or boat. It is a popular playground for Montrealers who come to enjoy its beach, trails, or simply relax. The almost rural atmosphere of the park, a stone’s throw away from the downtown hustle and bustle, is a great place for picnics.Two bridges connect Île Sainte-Hélène to Île Notre-Dame, which is home to year-round events and activities. From spring to fall, the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit is a prime destination for cycling and in-line skating enthusiasts; the Olympic Basin, for its part, is host to events and sports competitions throughout the year. For a few days in June, racing fans flock here for the Grand Prix of Canada, while in August it’s handed over to the scores of Molson Indy Montréal followers. Visitors can also enjoy the magnificent Floralies gardens, a preferred spot for flower and plant lovers at the island’s centre, as well as pedal boat rides on its network of canals, or further west at the lake, a beach and other water sports.
This Expo '67 American pavilion is a centre for environmental education and a Montréal architectural masterpiece. The Environment Canada's Biosphère is principally dedicated to environmental issues related to the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence ecosystem, climate change and sustainable development. Thematic and interactive exhibition halls, multimedia presentations, youth activities, modern museography and an experienced team of interpretive guides make the Biosphère an educational and entertaining place for the entire family. Group tours available.
The McCord is home to one of the finest historical collections in North America. It possesses the most important First Nations collection in Québec, the foremost collection of Canadian costumes and textiles, and the Notman photographic archives, unparalleled in the world. This collection is an inspiration for anyone seeking to explore the history of Canada.
Pointe-à-Callière, the Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History, is a national historic site as well as the birthplace of Montréal. Built atop actual remains, Pointe-à-Callière offers visitors a genuine archaeological tour where they can see the first public square, the vaulted canalization of the Saint-Pierre River, the first Catholic cemetery and much more. Advanced technology and a multimedia show projected above the ruins depict Montréal's past in a new light. Interpreter-guides who sometimes double as storytellers are stationed along the tour route to explain the history of the site and bring it to life. In addition to showcasing an archaeological site, Pointe-à-Callière produces and hosts major international exhibitions.
Montreal - Religious Sanctuaries
Nicknamed "the city of saints," or "la ville aux cent clochers" (the city of a hundred belltowers), Montreal is renowned for its churches. As described by Mark Twain, "This is the first time I was ever in a city where you couldn't throw a brick without breaking a church window." The city has four Roman Catholic basilicas: Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, the aforementioned Notre-Dame Basilica, St. Patrick's Basilica, and Saint Joseph's Oratory. The Oratory is the largest church in Canada, with the largest dome of its kind in the world after that of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.Saint Joseph’s Oratory atop Mount Royal is one of the world’s most visited shrines. The basilica’s huge dome reaches 97 metres and is second only in height to Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The sheer size of it contrasts sharply with its frail founder, Brother André, the humble doorkeeper who had initiated its construction in 1904. The shrine devoted to Saint Joseph consists of a primitive chapel, a votive chapel, a crypt and a basilica large enough to accommodate 10,000 worshippers. Relics of Brother André and many ex-voto of miraculously cured pilgrims are exhibited. The basilica’s great organs and 52 bell chimes will occasionally rekindle solemn works of great composers.
Other well-known churches include the pilgrimage church of Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours, which is sometimes called the Sailors' Church, and the Anglican Christ Church Cathedral, which was completely excavated and suspended in mid-air during the construction of part of the Underground City. All of the above are major tourist destinations, particularly Notre-Dame and the Oratory.
An impressive number of other churches can be found, as such that a five-minute walk is usually enough to find another one. A common expression of Montrealers is that we stumble into them walking.
Montreal - Chinatown
Chinatown’s dates back to the 1860s when Chinese immigrants came to Canada to work in the mines and on the railroads. They settled mainly along de La Gauchetière Street near Saint-Laurent Boulevard. Today the district is less residential than commercial but it has kept its Asian flavour. The Chinese community continues to shop and celebrate its traditional festivals and holidays here.
The bustling streets are designed for pedestrian traffic; it is easy to imagine oneself in a small town in China. The narrow streets are lined with shops selling exotic foods, traditional crafts, martial arts accessories, herbs and natural medicines, Asian medical services and acupuncture. The large arches at the entrance to the district and the pagodas on the Holiday Inn Select Montréal Centre-Ville roof are reminders of traditional Chinese architecture. The arches are replicas of Chinese imperial gates. At Sun Yat-Sen (corner of Clark and de La Gauchetière Streets), which honours the philosopher and political figure recognized as the father of modern China, visitors can rest and watch street life.
Continue exploring the neigbourhood and notice the Wing building at the corner of de La Gauchetière and Côté Streets. Built in 1826, it is now home to a fortune-cookie manufacturer. The first Chinese laundry was established in 1877 at the corner of Saint-Antoine and Jeanne-Mance Streets, followed by the first grocery, the Sun Ling Lung market at 72A de La Gauchetière Street. The Holy Spirit Chinese Catholic mission building at 205 de La Gauchetière Street West contains a remarkable Oriental painting of the stations of the cross, by a Chinese artist and his son. The building was designated a historical monument in 1977.
Little Italy
Little Italy is vibrant and contains more than a few cultural treasures. Churches, shops, trattorias and cafés are regularly frequented by members of the Italian-Canadian community and Montrealers of all backgrounds. Italian Canadians, the largest ethnic group in the Montréal area, can generally trace their roots to Little Italy, where many families settled at the end of the 19th century and after World War II.
A community centre housing several Italian associations, the Casa d’Italia was built in 1936 in the Modern style by the architect Patsy Colangelo. Along Jean-Talon and Drolet Streets you can see the typical Montréal residential architecture of the early 20th century, with the exterior, wrought iron, winding staircases and backyard vegetable gardens, often shaded by grape vines. Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Dante Street are lined with trattorias, cafés and shops.
Montreal - The Gay Village
Montreal is known as a Queer or Gay-friendly city. Its pride festival, Divers/Cité, is claimed to be the largest in North America; organizers estimate that it drew 1.4 million people in 2002. It benefits from financial support from all three levels of government. Montreal is home to one of the largest gay villages in North America, centred around the downtown Beaudry metro station (known in French as le Village gai). Montreal is an epicentre of Queer life and culture in Canada and hosts several circuit parties every year. The 2006 World Outgames are to be held in Montreal. The Beaudry métro station, bearing the colours of the gay community, is located at the core of the neighbourhood, which stretches east to west along Sainte-Catherine Street, the main business thoroughfare, from Saint-Hubert to Papineau Streets. The Village is full of energy during the daytime, too. A telecommunications hub, the neighbourhood also features a wide variety of service industries, including cafés, boutiques, antique shops and restaurants for every palate.
Montreal - The Plateau
Montreal's trendy and colourful Plateau neighbourhood is located on the twin North-South axes of Saint Laurent Boulevard and Saint Denis Street, and East-West axis of Mount Royal Avenue. The cobbled, pedestrian-only Prince Arthur Street is also located in this neighbourhood. In the summer, night life often seems as active as in the day in this area. It boasts the highest population density of all Montréal and the has the greatest number of creative people in Canada, according to Statistics Canada. The same source also states that it is the urban place where the most people travel mainly by foot, bicycle or public transport. The Plateau Mont-Royal has been dubbed the "coolest neighbourhood in North America" by Wallpaper Magazine. The exterior staircase is a distinctive feature of the city's architecture.
Plateau Mont-Royal, in the heart of Montréal, is often compared to hip neighbourhoods in other great cities. This is where the young, urban professional lives. Lively bars, restaurants and cafés, define this area’s unique landscape where Montrealers love to be seen. One-of-a-kind boutiques, fashion designers, well-known theatres and a friendly atmosphere are all waiting for visitors, minutes away from downtown. It is the perfect place to discover another face of Montréal. Guided tours and bicycle rentals are also available to help visitors soak up the ambience.
Montreal - Mile End
Not generally considered part of the Plateau, the tiny "Mile End" district is home to many Montreal artists and filmmakers. The city's two famous bagel emporia, the Fairmount[8] and St-Viateur bakeries, are located on the streets of the same names. Fairmount Street is also home to Wilensky's, immortalized in Mordecai Richler's novel "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" and Saint-Viateur is the site of several hipster cafés of note. The area has become noticeably more cash-rich in recent years, due in part to the presence of the Ubisoft studios in the district, on Saint Lawrence Boulevard.
Montreal - Mount Royal
Mount Royal is Montreal's outstanding urban park, designed in 1876 by Frederick Law Olmsted, best known as the designer of New York's Central Park. Mount Royal's features include the Chalet and the Kondiaronk Belvedere overlooking downtown Montreal (the most famous view of the city), and man-made Beaver Lake with its recently renovated pavilion. Mount Royal is topped by an illuminated cross that has become a Montreal landmark.
Observant hikers on the park's many trails will find an abundance of small wildlife. In the winter, the park is the site of numerous cross-country ski trails and a new, refrigerated skating rink near beaver Lake.
Once, a funicular railroad brought sightseers to its peak. Unfortunately, that attraction has long since vanished. A tramway also went up the mountain on the north side, replaced in the late 1950's by the Camillien Houde Parkway, which now bisects the mountain (the parkway is named for longtime but controversial former mayor, jailed during World War II for his opposition to conscription in Canada). The "11-Montagne" bus line perpetuates the route of the tram.
Every Sunday in the summer, hundreds of people gather at the statue of Confederation co-founder George-Étienne Cartier at the foot of Mount Royal for several hours of drumming, dancing, and juggling (among many other activities), in an event that has come to be known as the Tam-Tams. It is unclear how this event started; but, as it has no formal organization and has carried on both in a lively and peaceful way since at least the late 1980s, it remains a popular event. The statue is currently undergoing extensive and long-needed renovations but the partying continues all around the contruction area.
The intersection of Park and Pine Avenues (in French : Avenue du Parc, Avenue des Pins), just to the south, formerly a winding urban interchange (inspired by the New York parkways of Robert Moses), is also undergoing a major transformation to become more pedestrian-friendly.
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