4 Must See Places in Montreal Canada

Montreal is a beautiful place, but what makes it such an attractive worldwide destination?

Montreal has it all. Historic buildings, a great nightlife, shopping, outdoor enjoyments, beautiful scenery and much more. Trying to find something to do while you are in Montreal is not a problem. In fact, you may find that your problem is trying to narrow down your list of things to do to fit your time in beautiful Quebec.

Here are four areas of Montreal that you need to experience

The Downtown neighborhood in Montreal is where the nightlife happens. Downtown features bars, clubs and eateries for fun into the wee hours of the night. Also found Downtown is the Just For Laughs Festival which will deliver just what is promises with live theatre, performances and shows. And if you are looking for a little of France in Quebec, look no further than the Alexandre et Fils where you will be served the best of French cuisine served Parisian-style.

While you are in Montreal, make sure you don't miss the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. This is where you can find a Botanical Garden, Insectarium, a Biodome featuring live plants and animals along with stunning displays, and the Tower-Olympic park. If you thought the Leaning Tower of Pisa was big, you need to see this tower. It is the largest leaning tower in the world and was built for the 1976 Olympics. Each place offers lots to do and kids love these sites best when visiting Quebec.

Another great area to visit is the Plateau Mont-Royal. This area features the Theatre De Verdure is an outdoor theater where you can enjoy free performances. Also check out The Plateau Mont-Royal. This is an old neighborhood with quirky boutiques and stores and plenty of stylish architecture. To go green and use up some energy while visiting the city, make sure that you take advantage of Montreal's bike shops where you can rent many different types of bikes including tandems.

Try out Old Montreal. Visit the Quays of the Old Port of Montreal which is a giant park in the city where you can boat, bike, walk and enjoy the fresh air of Montreal. For a more festive atmosphere, check out the Casino De Montreal featuring great restaurants, performances and of course all of the casino games you desire. If admiring beautiful architecture is more your speed, you must visit the Place D'Armes which is a statue representing the found of Montreal, surrounded by historic buildings that inspire awe. For some trendy shopping, check out the Atwater Market. And the final place you need to visit while in Old Montreal is the Place Jacques-Cartier. This is the main drag of Old Montreal in a way. Place Jacques-Cartier was once a marketplace, but has evolved into a bustling meeting place filled with entertainment venues and plenty of places to relax with friends.

There are so many wonderful things that draw tourists to Montreal, and many of the places mentioned are not highly expensive. A visit to Montreal would not be complete without visiting each of these areas, even if it is just to view one attraction.

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