Truly unique architectural design! Built for the 1967 Expo and designed by Moshe Safdie, this condo…read morecomplex is truly unique and worth seeing. We didn't have time to book a tour, but tours are offered. We slowly drove by Habitat 67, then illegally parked the car and took some photos. Traffic was minimal the day we visited. The Wall Street Journal ran a story on Habitat 67 on September 7, 2022. That article reported that monthly dues are now $760 / cube / month and that the complex needs some structural repairs.

I was on the waterfront by the Ferris Wheel and was wondering what the building across the water!?…read moreIt was so cool looking. So then I researched it and discovered it was Habitat 67! What a cool housing and architectural landmark. I highly recommend to drive over and see this amazing piece of architecture. I did not realize there is a guided tour. If I had more time, I would have done a tour. I could not stop looking at this beautiful building.

Montreal is one of my getaway weekends. It's an escape! I can speak French, eat crepes at "Creperie…read moreChez Suzette, and soak up the ambiance on Rue Saint Jacques in the Vieux-Port de Montreal. Old Town Montreal is like stepping into a European city. It's picturesque neighborhoods and buildings dating back to 17th-19th century surround you at every turn., Cobblestone streets with flower gardens everywhere, history & science museums, shops you will not find in the States and a promenade along the Saint Lawrence River add to the Old Town Montreal experience.. This is where Montreal had it's beginnings with the fur trade in the 1600's. From Old Town Montreal you can access the Gates of Chinatown, the Latin Quarter and Mount Royal. These are neighborhoods with their own charms. In the summer there are boat tours, ziplines, a giant Ferris wheel and a man-made beach at the base of the clocktower.

We were here to attend the Festival de Street Food Festival and enjoyed the variety of options!…read moreThere was an entry fee to enter into the festival. They were many different types of cuisine, desserts and drinks available. A DJ was present as well. In the flip: Since this was an outside food festival, there were port-a-potty's available that ran out of bathroom paper so it helps to check the potty's guest and cone ready - have your own available in your purse ladies stocked for occasions like this. (Me 1 - port-a-potty = 0) There were water buffalos and soap available to wash your hands. It was a nice area for the festival. We had beautiful weather that day. There were various activities. There was a Ferris wheel and we saw someone do the bungee as well. Neat shops were around the port. Nice spot.

This physical brick and mortar museum centrally located on The Main at Duluth serves as a hub from…read morewhence a multitude of experiences have their provenance. Walking tours serve to enable the public to more vividly and viscerally interact with the past history of and the present-day life in Jewish Montréal. These walking tours showcase different aspects of life in the Jewish community. There is the Beyond the Bagel walking tour which focuses on the historical culinary traditions and institutions that have shaped the tastes (as well as whetted the appetites) of Montréal denizens. There is the fascinating architectural walking tour wherein we explore the many landmark buildings which served the Jewish community. This is a very special museum ... and a great concept! #Urbex has come to the museum scene in the city folks and I enthusiastically implore you all to come check it out. There is also a lovely café attached to the museum where you can have a knish or three and maybe some borsht. You must try the most sublime and decadent ice cream sandwich you've ever dreamed of ... rosewater custard ice cream sandwiched betwixt two cardamom spiced cookies ... what?!? Have you ever heard of such a thing. They've got very very good and exactingly measured drip coffee for your Java jones-ing pleasure. There are cool totebags and postcards as well as many books and buttons to peruse. The Museum of Jewish Montréal adds an historical and complex dimension to the intricately woven multicultural mosaic that is our beautifully vibrant city. The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and profound influence that Hebraic culture has had in the shaping of Montréal. Maps play an essential role here; even more essential is the role of the observer, whilst one studies and explores the cultural topography afoot, one must also observe the history that is hidden beyond the ornate façades and stained glass. Jewish Montréal is ubiquitous because Jewish Montréal is Montréal. From our love of food to our history, from the central (Main) artery of our city radiating outwards until island meets river, we see how Montréal has been beautified and made more radient by our Jewish community.

Our "Beyond the Bagel" Jewish food walking tour was a fun and fascinating way to learn about the…read moreJewish community in Montreal. Our guide Colin was (as billed) a culinary and historian superstar, and he was patient and thorough answering our many questions. Every moment was informative and delicious! The history of Jewish Montreal is rich and colorful and well-told through the medium of food; our favorites were the cheese crowns from Boulangerie Cheskie and, of course, the grand-finale smoked meat sandwich from Schwartz's. We also enjoyed the art exhibit and gift shop at the pop-up location where we ended our tour. Highly recommend, and thank you!

We were on our way to the Latin Quarter via Rue Saint Denis and passing by Rue Sainte Antoine when…read morethe green rooftop and interesting architecture of the exterior of Place Viger caught my eye a block away. We were drawn to it by its aesthetics, but as we drew closer we noticed all the boarded up windows and construction permits on the doors. Appearances aside, I felt a very strong negative energy about the place. I immediately knew the place was haunted. I heard children crying for their mothers and the sadness engulfed me. I felt a tightness in my chest so I practically ran back across the street. On my way back, I noticed broken glass on the sidewalk near the front of Place Viger. It looked like shattered glass from a car accident. As soon as I was across the street, I felt a whole lot better. All of sudden, a car collided into the front of another car as it turned onto the block. No one was hurt, but both cars were dented. The drivers pulled their cars over to the front of Place Viger. Ever since that experience, I keep thinking about Place Viger so I did some internet research and learned the history of it. Whether you believe in spirits or not, it's worth a quick walk around the outside.

Beautiful architecture reminiscent of some of the old French prisons I have seen. Did not get a…read morechance to see the inside, but was struck by the beauty of the outside. It used to be a combined railway station and hotel but has not been used for that in years. Since, it has been converted into a school.

The busy square of Place d'Armes is very much in the city center. The twin towers of Notre-Dame…read moreBasilica front the public space, as does the historic Bank of Montreal and its small museum. The Old Seminary of Saint Sulpice, adjoining the Basilica, dates from 1685. Place d'Armes is a key piece of Montreal, historically and aesthetically speaking. It is the oldest stone dwelling in a city where originally most buildings were constructed more cheaply and simply in timber. History is everywhere- At its center is a majestic Gothic fountain, a beautiful monument to Paul de Chomedey, the French military officer who founded Montreal. and it's surrounded by what seems like a "best of" Montreal monuments: Notre-Dame Basilica, the Saint-Sulpice Seminary, and the majestic Aldred building, an Art Deco icon built in 1931 for the New York-based Aldred & Company. The 23-story, tiered building has been called Canada's answer to the Empire State Building

Amazing square in Old Montreal! It is right in front of Notre Dame and has plenty of great…read moredecorations and sometimes has music playing.

The Short Version: Neighbourhood in Montreal around…read moreConcordia University. Good variety of inexpensive eateries. The Long Version: Shaughnessy Village is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Montreal. Its northern boundary is Sherbrooke St. W. and spans as far south as Rene Levesque Blvd. To the east is Guy St. and to the west is Atwater Ave. Lots of Concordia University students live in this area and as a result, there are lots of cheap eats to be had. Once upon a time when I was living in Montreal, $0.99 pizza slices were ubiquitous, but there was this one pizza shop either on St. Marc or St. Mathieu that had $0.49 pizza slices and I'd go there often. The place is long gone, but you can still find food for pocket change in the area. Supermarche Bonjour (de Maisonneuve Blvd W) has fresh pork or vegetarian bao buns for $1.50 each (the beef baos are $2). These prices are a bit of an outlier though, but I'd say you can eat well for about $10-$15 a meal easily in this area. There's a good variety of cuisines in this neighborhood, which has only gotten even more diverse over the last few years. PA Supermarket is in this neighbourhood. It's an independent grocery store that usually has great deals. I used to shop there a lot when I was a poor and starving student and all these years later, they are still around. And they've expanded too and have opened new locations since I left Montreal. Great little neighbourhood, especially for diverse inexpensive casual eateries. Review #235 (2025)

Shaughnessy Village also known as Concordia. You will find Concordia University located smacked in…read morethe center of Shaughnessy Village. B and I came here to explore the neighborhood and also to grab food. At Shaughnessy Village you will find a lot of Japanese, Korean and Chinese restaurant. The neighborhood is very busy during the day. The streets are clean and I would say it is a safe neighborhood. It is a densely populated neighborhood. Oh guess what B's favorite restaurant Gyu Kaku is located in Shaughnessy Village.

I was 84,000 steps into a 100k step day in Montreal, fading fast. The humidity was beating me from…read morepillar to post. Roshe runs were a horrendous choice of footwear. Both achilles tendons were begging me to stop. Clips of Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Tyrese Haliburton brutally ripping their achilles off the bone flashed through my mind. "It's not worth it... don't finish... 84k steps is plenty... what are you even doing this for?" It was just then, as I was toying with breaking the contract I inked with myself in blood, that I turned left onto Queen Mary Ave and saw Saint Josephs Church sitting on top of a hill. It was breathtaking. It felt like something out of the Legend of Zelda. My own Temple of Time. I love when the works of my own species inspire me. I began my ascent to the top. The sun was checking out for the day, and I realized this may be an all-time sunset view from the summit. I got half way up, turned around, and boom. A jolt of energy injected straight into my soul. Half the sun had disappeared behind the horizon, with warm vibrant colors blasting into the cotton candy sky. It was a top 10 sunset of my life, and I've been SPOILED with some great sunsets over the years. When I reached the staircase that led to the summit, it felt like the whole city of Montreal was out there. The city was ALIVE. I couldn't help but forget about the pain in my legs, my existential dread, and the most humid day of 2026 in Montreal. God's creation was on full display, and it felt like his way of telling me to keep pushing. If you're in Montreal, this is the best place to watch the sunset. THANK YOU ST JOES I NEEDED THAT! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

It wasn't on our radar to visit this towering Catholic shrine, but Jamie W and I had lunch at…read moreSnowdon Deli and planned a trip to the Kondiaronk Belvedere on top of Mount Royal. As luck would have it, this landmark was at the midpoint of the public bus route, so we found a valid reason to hop off and explore the grounds. The view was quite impressive from Queen Mary Road as the structure represents both Canada's largest church and Montreal's highest point. Consequently, there were quite a few stairs to climb, though we discovered later there was a series of escalators that we could've taken if we weren't wearing our FitBits. By contrast, we saw the more devout pilgrims climbing the stairs face down on their knees. There were three major sections to explore. The cavernous Crypt Church was a broad, low-ceiling worship space supported by the barrel vaulting of steel-reinforced concrete arches (Photo 10). The adjoining Votive Chapel held 10,000 candles surrounding the statue of St. Joseph and other pious figures (Photo 8). The Shrine was the tallest place of worship dominated by the largest church dome in Canada (Photo 7). Lastly, the upper panoramic terrace not only affords impressive views of the city but also spotlights an imposing sculpture, Timothy Schmalz's "Angels Unawares" depicting a crowded boat of migrants and refugees (Photo 6). RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/QZeiLs9KtS

a new discovery and now one of my favourites museums in montreal! I can't believe it took me this…read morelong to visit. Everything is so fun to look at and read and learn, the views at the top are also very nice with comfortable couches to just sit relax and enjoy. I loved reading about the history of the building as well as walking through the small garden area. What's also nice about this place is that there isn't many people so you can enjoy at a leisure pace and peacefully. This is an instant add to my list of recommendations for people visiting the city.

Surely I can't be the only first-time Montreal tourist that confused the Biosphere with the…read moreBiodome. They're completely different attractions in separate locations, but in my limited memory bank, they sounded the same to me. The Biodome is basically an indoor zoo housed in the converted 1976 Olympic Velodrome, while the Biosphere is a climate change museum in a steel geodesic dome. It was originally designed by Buckminster Fuller as the US pavilion for Expo 67. The vintage appealed to us as well as other nearby sights, so Jamie W and I chose to visit the Biosphere on Île Sainte-Hélène, a separate island on the St Lawrence River. We had seen the distinctive structure from a distance in the Old Port, and it intrigued us as something built in 1967 to represent the future. The dated Jetsons-like architecture has been well maintained. There were two floors featuring interactive exhibitions and generic installations focused on climate change, sustainable development, and ecological action. They varied in their level of engagement. The highlight was definitely the Belvedere, the outdoor vista walkway on the 4th floor (Photo 8). Admission is pricey at C$25.50. RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/5xJP7p11YR

"I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay Watchin' the tide roll…read moreaway" (Otis Redding) "Grand Quai" translates into English as "Great Dock". The Port of Montreal's Grand Quai is a multi-purpose facility in the Old Port of Montreal. It serves as a passenger marine terminal for the cruise ships to load and unload their Montreal tourists and also serves as a venue for private events. The top of the building features a huge space with glass walls to offer a 360-degree panoramic view of the city and river. I was there last week to attend a formal charity gala for over 560 people, and the Quai was a magnificent host for our event. The room was set up with over 50 round tables of ten with black linens, and a gorgeous bar. I'm not sure who set up what -it was either the Grand Quai staff or Las Olas Caterers. But either way, the result was spectacular, and I have to congratulate the Grand Quai management and staff on putting together such a beautiful room and fantastic experience for the hundreds of guests.

This is where the big cruise ships come in but it was nice and quiet the day we visited. We…read morewalked out to the end where there are nice views of the river and many chairs if you'd like to rest a bit. The main attraction here seems to be a tall glass structure that you can buy tickets to climb to get views of the city and river. We weren't interested in that and so moved on after enjoying the uncrowded view.

The Quartier Latin is part of the Quartier des Spectacles. It has lot of restaurants lined up. It…read moreis definitely not as busy as the Quartier des Spectacles. It runs along Denis Street as the main street of the Quartier Latin. You will find in this neighborhood a movie theater, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ), lots of restaurants, bars and other beautiful architectures. One thing that caught my eyes here is the beautiful pattern on the floor. The neighborhood is clean and lively. B's favorite brewery Saint Houblon is located in the Quartier Latin. We highly recommend you coming to check this neighborhood out.