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Montreal
Montreal is a unique city in Canada due to the variety of its different quarters. Between the sky-scrapers of the centre and the churches in the small cobble stoned streets, it is extremely pleasant to rest in one of the numerous parks of the city. Montreal is historically rich and can be discovered through “Old Montreal”, but also while visiting its formula 1 circuit, the Biodôme, the Olympic park, the “mountain” of Mont Royal, the underground city, the Botanic Garden, the Chinese quarter or one of its numerous museums…Montreal also means the warm welcome of its inhabitants and the charm of its traditions. With a bit of luck, you will also be able to visit a “cabane à sucre” and enjoy the famous maple syrup!
To discover, to understand, to wonder, and enjoy oneself, to marvel…So many entertaining opportunities to be enjoyed by the WHOLE FAMILY and which can be reached from your hotel in Montreal.
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1 800 000
It is the population of Montreal, which makes it the second largest French-speaking city after Paris.
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175 meter high, the ‘leaning’ tower of the Olympic stadium is the highest in the world of its type.
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Between minus 30° centigrade in Winter and plus 30° centigrade in Summer, Montreal’s thermal amplitude exceeds 50°C.
Museums & Exhibitions
The Biodôme
The “House of Life” is an extraordinary place where visitors can cross the Americas in a few hours through four ecosystems. The tropical forest will be your starting point. You will discover piranhas, anacondas and many other animals hidden between lianas, climbing plants and palm trees. The Laurentienne forest crowded with maples, beavers, otters and lynxes enjoys a more temperate climate. It is the same for the marine world of the Saint-Laurence and its basin with 600 fish. At last go and discover the polar world: penguins, emperors or not. Will you be able to tell one from the other?
4777 Pierre de Coubertin Avenue, Montréal – Tel. : (+1) 514 868 3000
Open every day from 9 am to 5 pm (6 pm in summer).
The Insectarium
Montreal’s insectarium is one of the largest and most prestigious in America. Its aim is to give children an understanding of the part played by insects in their natural habitat through educational activities. Butterflies flying free, parades of spiders, exhibitions called “Crawling Cities”… opportunities to observe termites, ants, bees and their work.
4581, rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal – Tel. : (+1) 514 872 1400
Open every day from 9 am to 9 pm (call the Insectariums for the annual schedule)
The Planetarium
Who has never dreamt of exploring space and the planets that surround us? Sitting comfortably in the hall of the cinema of the stars, there’s no limit to your imagination when watching a star-lit sky on the 20m-diameter dome above your head. A real time machine, the giant projector of the Planetarium allows you to observe more than 9,000 stars, nebulas and galaxies.
1000, rue St Jacques Ouest, Montréal – Tel. : (+1) 514 872 4530
From Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 am to 5 pm. Open on Mondays from 21st June to 1st September (Ask the Planetarium for dates).
Zoos, aquariums, parks and gardens
Mont Royal Park
Summer and Winter are pleasant times to go for walks in Mont Royal Park. There are many different activities and all the family will find something to enjoy, like listening to tom-tom players, going roller-skating, cycling, jogging or using pedalos, observing the fauna and flora or just having a rest after a long day visiting. This island of greenery on the hillside of Mont Royal was designed by the creator of New York’s Central Park. It offers one of the best panoramic views of the city.
1260, Chemin Remembrance, Montréal – Tel. : (+1) 514 843 8240
Open every day
Angrignon Park
Located in the middle of Montreal it contains the Angrignon Farm as well as Agrignon Fort. Within the farm discover more than 25 different species of animals typical of Quebec farming and enjoy many educational activities. At the fort, mazes, climbing games and other tests and entertaining trials will surely challenge your mental and physical capabilities!
Boulevard de la Vérendrye et des Trinitaires, Montréal – Tel. : (+1) 514 872 3816
Open every day
The Safari Park
About one hour south of Montreal, the Safari Park offers on one site a traditional zoo where you can feed animals on the “Deer path”, go on a “Safari” in a car among giraffes, zebras, bison and ostriches, enjoy interactive shows with animals, visit a marine park as well as visit an amusement park with many rides. A day out that will leave great memories for the whole family!
850 Route 202, Hemmingford – Tél. : (+1) 450 247 2727
Open from mid-May to mid October.
Kids’voyage’s special treats
The Old Harbour
The old harbour with its typical alleys and squares is a fantastic place for visitors to walk around, but it is also a place that is full of interesting activities, all fascinating. The Bonsecours market that can easily be spotted by its dome has café terraces that are great for a rest. You can even visit the workshop-boutique called Gogo-glass and admire fascinating glass-blowing artists. A little tour on a train on rubber wheels is a way to learn about the history of the city.
350, rue Saint-Paul Est, Montréal – Tel. : (+1) 514 872 7730
Open every day from 10 am to 6 pm and until 9 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.
The Olympic Park
The visit to the Olympic stadium lasts about 30 minutes. You learn the story of the 1976 Olympic Games and you understand why this place is considered one of the marvels of modern architecture. The size of the stadium and the pools will really astonish the younger children. Then comes the time to rise above things: taking the funicular railway which is one-of-a-kind is already an adventure for young children…Looking at Montreal from the top of the ‘leaning’ tower is an extraordinary experience!
4545 Avenue Pierre de Coubertin, Montréal – Tel. : (+1) 514 252 4141
Open every day from 9 am to 5 pm
The Science Centre
How to get young children interested in science and technology? How to stimulate the curiosity of the family in ways that are educational and entertaining? By visiting the Science Centre! For a short while it is possible to become a science reporter, to imagine life in the future, to understand how some of our current technologies work, or simply to relax watching a 3D film on a giant screen.
Quai King Edward, Vieux Port, Montréal – Tel. : (+1) 514 496 4724
Open from 9 am to 4 pm during the week and from 10 am to 5 pm on weekends.
Some good places for a family meal
Nickels
Go back to the days of Elvis in this restaurant decorated in the spirit of the 50s. Céline Dion was the founder of this chain of restaurants and also designed the uniforms of the waiters and waitresses. On the menu: sandwiches with smoked meat. All the family will love it!
710, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal – Tél. : (+1) 514 871 2899
Resto Crustacés (Sea-food restaurant)
For the lovers of seafood. The restaurant is located in the apartments of the Olympic stadium and offers musical entertainment from Thursday to Sunday.
5706, rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal – Tel. : (+1) 514 256 2185
Open every day from 11 am to Midnight.
Bar-B-Barn
At last a restaurant where you can eat with your fingers and enjoy licking them! This rotisserie is a real institution in the city and has served many famous people. Try to recognize them from the photos on the walls.
1201 Rue Guy, Montréal – Tél. : (+1) 514 931 3811
From Sunday to Thursday, from 11.30 am to 9.30 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays from 11.30 am to 10 pm
KIDS' VOYAGE travel guides and NOVOTEL hotels in Montreal wish you an excellent stay.