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10Best Historic Sites |
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Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde |
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1085 Rue de la Cathédrale, Montréal H3B 5J8 • 514-866-1661
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Distance:
~189 m * |
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Description:
This cathedral stands in the heart of the city's Anglo-Protestant district and is a one-fourth-scale replica of Saint Peter's in Rome. The structure was built in 1894 and designed to deliberately intensify the effect of burning candles. The high altar features a replica of Bernini's vast baldachin in Saint Peter's. The first chapel in the left aisle is a red-flocked sanctuary filled with medals and saintly relics. |
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Cathedrale Christ Church |
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635 Rue Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montréal H3A 2B8 • 514-843-6577
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Distance:
~346 m * |
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This historic church is the seat of the city's Anglican Church. Built between 1857 and 1859, the neo-Gothic structure was designed to emulate a 14th-century English cathedral. The church sits atop Les Promenades de la Cathedrale, a popular city mall. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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McGill University |
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3415 Rue McTavish, Welcome Centre, McLennan Library Building, Montréal H3A 1Y1 • 514-398-4455
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Distance:
~0.686 km * |
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Montréal's signature university, McGill received its charter in 1821 after being endowed and founded by James McGill, a wealthy Scottish immigrant, in 1813. The gift was intended to give English-speaking residents an educational opportunity. Since that time, the university has grown to encompass both the original downtown campus and Macdonald Campus, about 25 miles west of the city. The school now accommodates graduate and undergraduate students and includes 6 teaching hospitals and 17 libraries. Tours of the downtown campus are available by reservation and last about an hour. They're led by students and feature the university's prominent buildings and facilities. |
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User Rating: 10
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Pointe-à-Callière |
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350 Place Royale, Montréal H2Y 3Y5 • 514-872-9150 • 514-872-9141
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Distance:
~1.103 km * |
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The Pointe-à-Callière Museum stands at the point of Montréal's city founding and provides a fascinating introduction to its history. The museum details Montréal's development as a trading and meeting place and features high-tech audio-visual displays. Among the exhibits are artifacts of a cemetery dating to 1643, sections of buildings' walls from various eras, and remains from 18th-century sewage systems. An interesting look at the development of this city. Free guided tours with admission. |
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Vieux-Port |
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Montréal • 514-496-7678 • 800-971-7678
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Distance:
~1.280 km * |
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Description:
The Vieux-Port is Old Montréal's gateway to the Saint-Lawrence River. The port was once the hub of shipping and gave Montréal its powerful economic presence in Canada. In 1992, the city renovated the port as part of Montréal's 350th anniversary celebrations. Visitors of all ages will enjoy biking, walking, ice-skating or shopping at the seasonal flea market. Athletic equipment rentals available. |
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Centre Canadien d'Architecture |
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1920, rue Baile, Montréal H3H 2E5 • 514-939-7026
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Distance:
~1.360 km * |
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Housed in an award-winning building, this museum is dedicated to architecture, urban planning and landscape design. To that effect, it exhibits the works of prominent architects and also displays its own collection of prints and drawings (numbering more than 65,000). The museum also maintains a library and gardens. In addition, the facility incorporates the historic Shaughnessy House into its construction, a circa-1874 home that has been converted to reception rooms and administrative offices. |
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Vieux Montréal |
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Montréal
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Distance:
~1.500 km * |
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Description:
The starting point of everything that Montréal has become, this area's cobblestoned streets and historic buildings practically beg walking tours. Though some may find it too touristy, the highlights of Basilique Notre Dame, the Old Port, the Archaeology and History Museum and Place Jacques-Cartier are not to be missed. Quaint dining sites and people-watching opportunities abound. Bounded by the Saint Lawrence River to the east and rue McGill to the west. |
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User Rating: 10
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Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours |
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400 Rue Saint-Paul Est, Montréal H2Y 1H4 • 514-282-8670
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Distance:
~1.658 km * |
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Description:
This small chapel, Montréal's oldest church, dates back to 1657. Margaret Bourgeoys, who founded the Notre Dame congregation of nuns, initiated construction, originally to provide sailors a refuge of peace and comfort. Legend has it that Montréal's founder, Paul Chomedey, personally cut timbers for the small chapel. A statue, "Our Lady of Good Hope" (hence "de Bon Secours"), was donated by the French. The statue reaches out her arms to protect sailors from the treacherous seas. The Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum on site has exhibits of historical and archaeological interest. |
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Lieu Historique Sir G. E. Cartier |
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458, rue Notre-Dame est, Montréal H2Y 1C8 • 514-283-2282 • 888-773-8888
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Distance:
~1.687 km * |
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Description:
Sir George Etienne Cartier was a politician, lawyer and one of the founding fathers of the Canadian Confederation. The museum is housed in his family home and features historic artifacts and displays recalling Cartier's political achievements. |
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L'Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal |
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3800 Chemin Queen Mary, Montréal H3V 1H6 • 514-733-8211 • 877-672-8647
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Distance:
~4.131 km * |
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Description:
Built in 1904, this is one of the world's most popular Catholic shrines. The Renaissance-style dome was the world's largest when completed in 1955. The shrine now holds a museum, a tomb, monuments, a 56-bell carillon and Stations of the Cross in a sculpture garden. Features summer organ recitals on Sunday evenings. |
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