From Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Best Nearby Attractions (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Montréal, QC Labyrinthe du Hangar 16 (Attractions & Activities - Attractions) Clock Tower Pier Vieux Port, Montréal  QC  H2L 4K3 • 514-499-0099 Distance: ~2.369 km         Description: The idea here is to solve a mystery while finding your way through an intricately designed maze. The maze has several obstacles (slides, tunnels, that sort of thing) to be gotten through, over or under, and there are riddles along the way that you must answer to figure out who is behind a series of art thefts and forgeries. Clever and fun! La Ronde (Attractions & Activities - Attractions) 22, Chemin Macdonald Île Sainte-Hélène, Montréal  QC  H3C 6A3 • 514-397-2000 Distance: ~3.702 km         Description: La Ronde opened originally for the 1967 Montréal World's Fair. Today, it's a Six Flags park and has been improved quite a bit over the past few years. There's a full range of rides, from massive coasters to the tamest of teacups. Goliath is the newest coaster standing 175 at its highest, with an initial drop of 171 feet. There are eight other coasters as well (standing, steel, wooden, suspended, looping – you name it), each with its own charms. Other highlights include several water rides, a carousel, a SpongeBob Squarepants simulator ride and a train ride. Of course, there are also shows galore and plenty of theme park food and games. Insectarium de Montréal (Attractions & Activities - Attractions) 4581, rue Sherbrooke est Jardin Botanique, Montréal  QC  H1X 2B2 • 514-872-1400 Distance: ~6.813 km         Description: Begun with two donated collections of insects from more than 100 countries, the Montréal Insectarium today maintains about 144,000 specimens. Along with an amazing variety of mounted insects the museum has 75 vivariums, displays of live critters such as honeybees, leafcutter ants, water beetles, scorpions, walkingsticks and spiders. A fascinating place to spend a couple of hours, especially if you're a kid! Biodôme de Montréal (Attractions & Activities - Attractions) 4777, av Pierre-de Coubertin, Montréal  QC  H1V 1B3 • 514-868-3000 Distance: ~7.140 km         Description: Montréal's Biodôme is the only one of its kind in the world. It features four distinct ecosystems recreated in the former Olympic Games Velodrome. Created to represent the four most beautiful habitats found in North, Central and South America. Mammals, birds and plant life thrive in mini-habitats. Visitors, especially children, will enjoy all four environments. Aquadôme (Attractions & Activities - Attractions) 1411, rue Lapierre, Montréal  QC  H8N 2J4 • 514-367-6460 Distance: ~7.815 km         Description: Just because you're traveling, you don't have to abandon your usual exercise routine. Swimmers will be pleased with the Aquadôme, which has two big indoor pools. You can do laps, but if you're just looking for some splashy family fun, there are several waterslides as well. Ecomuseum (Attractions & Activities - Attractions) 21125 chemin Sainte-Marie, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue  QC  H9X 3Y7 • 514-457-9449 Distance: ~29.701 km         Description: The St. Lawrence Valley Natural History Society zoo focuses on native flora and fauna in educational and entertaining exhibits. Enjoy a stroll through the songbird aviary or along boardwalks through habitats for turtles and other reptiles. The "Light to Dark" exhibit, which compares and contrasts all sorts of diurnal and nocturnal animals, is fascinating. Le Zoo de Granby et Parc aquatique Amazoo Yoplait (Attractions & Activities - Attractions) 525, rue Saint-Hubert, Granby  QC  J2G 5P3 • 450-372-9113 • 877-472-6299 Distance: ~66.342 km         Description: Located about an hour's drive southeast of Montréal, the Granby Zoo is a great day-trip destination, particularly if you have kids. Among the animals are chinchillas, poison dart frogs, stick insects, Amur leopards, capybaras, colobus monkeys, fishing cats, llamas, porcupines, kangaroos, snow leopards, meerkats, and numerous bird and reptile species. Special exhibits highlight sharks and lorikeets, and there's also a small park with rides for the kids. The waterpark features a Lazy River, the biggest wave pool in Quebec, and a children's water playground, all set within a replica of an Amazon rainforest village. The zoo is open weekends only during the months of September, January and February, and is closed October-November. Vieux-Port (Attractions & Activities - Attractions) Montréal  QC • 514-843-5949 • 800-971-7678         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. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.