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  • Chloe Thomas
    Orlando, FL1,757 contributions
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    The Olympic Park is a cool step back in time! Seeing all the monuments and stadiums will make you feel as if you are back several years ago when the Olympics took place in Montreal. Not much is open for touring, so beware of that…but it’s still cool to see! We were able to see the Olympic pool in use by classes, which was cool!
    Written November 12, 2023
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  • sanju_222323
    New Jersey17,959 contributions
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    Mont-Royal rises 233 meters above the city and is the green lung near the city center. A stroll through this lovely park enables the visitor to see monuments to Jacques Cartier and King George VI. The chalet has a restaurant, bathrooms, and a huge hall to warm up in the winter.

    This beautiful chalet functions as a social space but its artwork and woodwork are worth the detour.

    Outside, the stone façade features large windows and elegant doors. Inside, large-scale paintings by Canadian artists depict the history of Montréal. There is also a food counter, a souvenir boutique, and an information kiosk at the Chalet.

    curious though- The Chalet itself is large and curiously empty. It’s a beautiful building, with wood-carved squirrels supporting the arches of the roof… and nothing inside, apart from a few chairs, bathrooms, and vending machines.
    Written August 19, 2024
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  • Christian M
    Copenhagen, Denmark6,223 contributions
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    You can only photograph Habitat 67 from the street unless you sign up for a guided tour inside the closed area.

    Even from the street—and from a nearby bridge—the architectural vision is obvious and highly photogenic.

    If you ever played with Lego bricks as a child, you’ll feel a sense of nostalgia looking at the block-on-block design of these modules.
    Written September 7, 2024
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  • Polie
    25 contributions
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    This place has an absolutely iconic fountain. The flat water reflecting fountain is an engineering marvel and is the perfect foil for the antique carved fountain figure. I would love to know who designed this space.
    Written October 29, 2024
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  • Lisa E
    Tucson, AZ14 contributions
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    What an amazing presentation! As a genealogist specializing in french genealogy, I was pretty well versed in french history. Vivianne however was incredible. I had requested an english tour, and Vivianne was up to the task. She showed me new things and truly deepened my understanding of the time period. I am forever grateful!
    MERCI!!
    Written August 21, 2024
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  • Bernie
    Vancouver, Canada991 contributions
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    Montreal City Hall is the heart of local government in Montreal. It serves as the main office of the city government and is bustling with political and administrative activity.

    This stunning building showcases the beautiful Second Empire architecture and was built in 1872, making it a true historical treasure. The City Hall stands tall and proud at the top of the street, making it easy to spot from afar. With its impressive design, it’s definitely a “must-see” for anyone visiting the city.
    Written October 31, 2024
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  • IAN D
    Wigan, UK26,791 contributions
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    The Bank of Montreal's Head Office (French: Édifice de la Banque de Montréal) is located on 119, rue Saint Jacques (119, Saint Jacques Street) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, across the Place d'Armes from the Notre-Dame Basilica in the Old Montreal neighbourhood. The Bank of Montreal is the oldest bank in Canada, founded in 1817. Although it still remains the bank's legal headquarters, its operational head office was moved to First Canadian Place in Toronto in 1977 he centrepiece of the complex is the Bank of Montreal Main Branch, a Pantheon-like building built by John Wells in 1847. The building was inspired by the design of the former headquarters of the Commercial Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh
    Written May 18, 2024
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  • 4honeynugget
    Elkton, MD86 contributions
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    Located right in the midst of everything, the rink is great for a quick trip to skate. The ice is well maintained and how can you not love a Zamboni crossing in the middle of a high rise office building to take care of the ice? Building itself very lovely and non skaters have area to grab a bite while watching their family members skate on.
    Written January 1, 2020
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  • ioanabruj
    Montreal, Canada12 contributions
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    I studied at UdeM, as the university is commonly known. It's a nice enough university, with some nice architecture if you know where to look. The main hall of Roger-Gaudry (the ubiquitous building with the huge tower, which is the health sciences building) is a pretty nice place, and there's a bunch of old doors and wooden staircases throughout the building. You also get a really nice view of the city from on top of the mountain, although the stairs are kind of tedious to climb; there's a free bus shuttle that goes from Université de Montréal metro all the way up the mountain.

    The other buildings are more recent, so they're not as interesting to see. Parking is expensive, and the food in the school is your typical university food.

    If you're around, because you're visiting the basilica or for any other reason, it's a nice place to walk past, but don't take a detour just to see it.
    Written March 24, 2017
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  • PBPG
    Yorkshire, UK8,486 contributions
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    A spectacular edifice in a sort of art deco style that dominates the skyline of Montreal. Looks like a smaller version of the empire state building
    Written September 18, 2024
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  • helloamytoh
    Singapore, Singapore407 contributions
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    This local market is very tiny. But has a fabulous cafe inside the market. You’ll have to get a queue ticket to order food. Mind you, it’s out of the tourist zone so English is not the main language for them. If you can speak French it’ll help. All the food are labeled in French so I asked a very helpful gentleman to help me translate.
    There’s a supermarket there and that’s about it. It’s meant more for the locals there. If you are a tourist like me with lots of time in Montreal, perhaps you can spend 1 hour there just having the lovely sandwich there for breakfast!
    Written May 5, 2018
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  • Alex C
    Toronto, Canada8 contributions
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    The original main hall has been restored and holds the original brass arrivals / departures board, and an original wartime commemorative statue. There are historical photos and description of the station's history and use. There is little else remaining to see, but the interior and exterior architecture are beautiful.
    Enter from the corner of Saint-Antoine O and Peel to walk up the grand staircase (there is an elevator as well). On a winter, Sunday afternoon, it was very quiet.
    Written January 29, 2024
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  • ERIC B
    Dodworth, UK2,154 contributions
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    Can’t say I’ve been in the building, but the statue outside and the lovely little garden that surrounds it, are well worth seeking this building out.
    Written November 9, 2018
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  • Giuseppe S
    Antwerp, Belgium828 contributions
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    Very close to a major hub like Berri, you clearly spot the elegant structure of the Church. The interiors is a relaxing place with frescoes on the walls and ceiling. It is worth stopping by and check it out.
    Written April 6, 2018
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  • SalesGuyinCANADA
    Moncton65 contributions
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    The rooms are clean and modern. The dining room is e cellent for the price. Rooms a bit pricey but I was there at the height of tourist season.
    Written August 4, 2017
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