Parc La Fontaine
La Fontaine Park (Parc La Fontaine) is a large park in the Plateau neighbourhood of Montreal.
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Montreal Botanical Garden
The Montreal Botanical Garden (Jardin botanique de Montréal) is a large botanical garden located in Maisonneuve Park near the Olympic Stadium and Biodome. It has a number of thematic parks, including a Japanese garden, Chinese garden, First Nations garden and Alpine garden.
Above, photo of the Botanical Garden and Parc Maisonneuve from the Montreal Tower observatory.
Montreal Tower (Olympic Stadium)
At 165 metres, the Montreal Tower (Tour de Montréal) is the tallest inclined tower in the world. It is incorporated into the north base of the Olympic Stadium, built as the main venue for the 1976 Summer Olympics and designed by French architect Roger Taillibert. The top floor of the tower houses an observatory with a good view on the entire Greater Montreal region and the Saint Lawrence River.
Mount Royal Cemetery
Mount Royal Cemetery is a cemetery located on the north slope of Mount Royal in Montreal.
Mount Royal
Mount Royal (Mont Royal) is a small mountain in Montreal, immediately west of downtown. It is the site of Mount Royal Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and the city’s largest park.
Above, Mount Royal seen from the observatory of Au Sommet Place Ville-Marie. The Belvédère Kondiaronk, on the left, offers a great view on the city. The Mount Royal Cross can be seen on the right.
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal (Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal) is a catholic church on the west side of Mount Royal, in Montreal. It was completed in 1967 and is the largest church in Canada.
Downtown Montreal
Downtown Montreal is the central business district of Montreal and houses the large majority of the city’s skyscrapers.
Above, view of Downtown Montreal and Rue Sainte-Catherine from my room at Hôtel des Gouverneurs.
Old Port of Montreal
The Old Port of Montreal (Vieux-Port de Montréal) is the historic port of Montreal, located along the Saint-Lawrence river. It no longer has any industrial activities and is now a recreational area, with many activities like the Montréal Science Centre, the Clock Tower (and its beach), a skating rink or a ferris wheel (coming soon).
Au Sommet Place Ville-Marie
Au Sommet Place Ville-Marie is an observation deck located on the 46th floor of the Place Ville-Marie skyscraper in Downtown Montreal. At 185m, it is the highest observatory in the city. The main deck is fully enclosed with glass but the 44th floor has an outdoor terrace.
