Well, it's certainly memorable. Though hard to do justice in any attempt at description. It's…read moreeccentric. It's odd. It's offbeat. It's one-of-a-kind. This is five stars for odd/ weird/ out there.we went based on the name and the photos and proximity to Arsenal. There was no review and we had no idea what we were getting into. I keep thinking this is the kind of quirky place millennials who love rewatching "Harold and Maude" would love. You pay $12 entry fee, and are given a fancy map of the place, and a headset to listen to descriptions at each of the numbers along the disjointed path. Starting with color photocopies of world famous art. (Never seen that before). The very random art collection is disbursed through the building, as are some working artists and their work. There were also a couple rooms with wax figures of some famous persons through history. It's a mish-mash of all kinds of random stuff you'd find at yard sales, or scavenger hunts. In the attic space, more randomness, including a mini theatre that happened to be playing old Downton Abbey episodes while we were there. The best part of the place we didn't see much of: that they provide studio space for 50 artists.

From the owner: The Montreal Art Centre is home to over 50 of the city's most talented artists. We have an open…read moreplan studio concept, open to the public 7 days a week with a calendar of artistic events throughout the year. We offer Monday night live model drawing, open to the public and a range of other workshops. The Griffintown Art School at the Montreal Art Centre offers classes and workshops in painting, drawing, mosaic, ceramics and much more. With three galleries located on two floors of a beautiful 19th Century building, The Montreal Art Centre is also the perfect location for parties and events.

Here's another example of an amazing local organization that has had to temporarily close its doors…read moreas a response to the Covid-19 pandemic but which has responded by rapidly putting new services in place for the community. Tyndale is now offering telephone support for clients who are working to adapt their resumes and enter the workforce (all the more crucial now as more many Canadians find themselves out of work). They are checking in with families and offering online playgroups, and developing resources for Psychosocial assistance, Food Security and Online Learning Tools - contact them directly to receive that list. They are also reaching out directly to seniors in the community (more often than they already were!) in order to be that lifeline for folks who are more isolated and afraid than ever. If you are ready and able to provide some financial support to an organization doing a ton of good right here in Montreal, in Little Burgundy, you can donate directly to Tyndale here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/488

This is a community center with children's activities from newborns to toddlers as well as…read moreafterschool programs for teenagers. There's a free children's library upstairs and free 2 hour long classes including snacks several times a week depending on the age. I'm not sure about parking but it's walking distance to metro Georges Vanier. Great for the kids to run amok in the gym during the winter months and for meeting other parents. The after school program seems to be doing well. The building could use a little TLC but it provides a GREAT service to the local community. Especially to those who probably don't use Yelp and are new to the area.

The Elgar Center on Nun's Island is a cultural centre, library and the municipal public pool all in…read moreone space. The library is kind of great and has lots of space to study and read. Lots of activities happening here all the time, not just day camps but Zumba classes, cooking classes and other special interest classes for kids and adults. It's also right next to Domaine St.Paul , a forested woodland area with an elevated walkway which meanders around a large pond and marsh where you'll often see turtles, herons, and sometimes owls. It's a great place to feel like you're away from the city without actually being all that far off.

A good community center. This is where you go to to sign up for the tennis courts, go to the…read morelibrary, the summer camps are here too. Tons of fun things to sign up for here! It's clean and often empty.

There are good condition for ice ball, basketball, pickleball, badminton and other gym activities…read morewith nice service. We family always play badminton there weekly and watch some community match of iceball sometimes.