Montreal City Hall: A ghthering point in Old Montreal that's especially lively in summer Place Jacques Cartier is a popular tourist spot surrounded by historic buildings pretty gardens public services and restaurants. At the uphill end there is a Nelson's Column and the impressive Montreal City Hall.
University buildings : Named after Sir John Sherbrooke Governor General of Canada from 1816 to 1818 Rue Sherbrooke is probably the city's most elegant throughfare. It is the spine of the city and the location of many major museums and institutis. On Rue Sherbrooke the McCord Museum of Canadian History hasn outstanding collection of exhibits on Canada's social history especially native peoples such as the lnuit and Pacific Coast First Nations. The Musee de Beaux Arts is the oldest museum in Canada and houses vast collections of painting sculpture and new media. ot far from the museum is the extensive campus of McGill University.
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Top popular tourist attractions in Montreal ( Canada) -2
St. Mary Queen of the World: The Catholic Mary Queen of the World Cathedral east of Place du Canada was built in 1894 as a smaller version of St. Peter's in Rome. The massive statues represent the patron saints of the Archbishopric of Montreal in the 19th century. Aseries of painting by Georqes Delfose retell Mntreals tumultuous history. Address: 1085 de la Cathedrale, montreal.
St. Joseph's Oratory: The Oratoire Saint Joseph in Montreal near the western exit from Mount Royal Park is dedicated to Canada's patron saint. It is a mecca for pilgrims with its huge Renaissance style domed basilica dating to 1924. Brother Andre of the Congregation de Sainte croix had already built a small chapel here in 1904 where he was canonized in 1982. His tomb is in one part of the sanctuary in the original chapel. Votive gifts are displayed in a second chapel. Acloister behind the church leads up to Mont Royal. There is a good northwest view from the observatory over Montreal and Lac Saint Louis. Address: 3800 Queen Mary, Montreal.
St. Joseph's Oratory: The Oratoire Saint Joseph in Montreal near the western exit from Mount Royal Park is dedicated to Canada's patron saint. It is a mecca for pilgrims with its huge Renaissance style domed basilica dating to 1924. Brother Andre of the Congregation de Sainte croix had already built a small chapel here in 1904 where he was canonized in 1982. His tomb is in one part of the sanctuary in the original chapel. Votive gifts are displayed in a second chapel. Acloister behind the church leads up to Mont Royal. There is a good northwest view from the observatory over Montreal and Lac Saint Louis. Address: 3800 Queen Mary, Montreal.
Top Popular tourist attractions in montreal (Canada)
Rue St Denis : Running parallel to St. Laurent Rue St. Denis is one of the hippest shopping arts and dining streets in Montreal Historic buildings have been converted into boutiques bistros and cafes. At one end St. Denis starts in the student minded Quartier Latin neighborhood (it's handy to Universite du Quebec a Montreal and the Grande Bibliotheque) and heads west into the trendy Plateau area with its independent designers and chefrun restaurants.
Lachine on the outheast bank of Montreal Island ( in Lac St. Louis) got its name from the first pioneers who in the 17th century made their way up the St. Lawrence looking for a route to China. The Lachine Canal a way of getting round the Lachine Rapids was dug in 1825. It is many years however since it was last used for shipping and nowadays forms part of a park and offers plenty of opportunities for charming tris along the canal banks.
Lachine on the outheast bank of Montreal Island ( in Lac St. Louis) got its name from the first pioneers who in the 17th century made their way up the St. Lawrence looking for a route to China. The Lachine Canal a way of getting round the Lachine Rapids was dug in 1825. It is many years however since it was last used for shipping and nowadays forms part of a park and offers plenty of opportunities for charming tris along the canal banks.
Famous tourist attractions in Ottawa, Canada - 4
Ridau Canal : The 200 Kilometer long (but only 1.6 meter deep) Rideau Canal connects Ottawa with Kingston on Lake Ontario. It was originally intended as a strateic route bet ween Montreal and Lake Ontario the military need for which was demonstrated during the war with the United States in 1812. In summer the canal and locks are an active waterway and in winter the frozen canal becomes a recreational area for skating and festivals. Chatew Laurier is one of the grand byildings on the canal banks. Though it has the air of a medieval castle it was actully built in 1912 and is a prime example of how big Cadian railroad companies added grand hotels (and striking landmarks) across Canada.
Parliament Hill: The Parliament Buildings in all their splendor of Victorian Gothic sandstone are quite an imposing sight on a 50 meter high hill looking out over the Ottawa River. The Parliamentary Library at the back of the building opposite the entrance is a wonderfully furnished octagon that was untouched in the 1916 fire Free quided tours explore the sprawling historic Centre Block and the public can also attend question period when the government is in session or climb the Peace Tower. The grounds encompass many sculptures and front of the Parliament buildings extends an attractive grassed area patrolled in summer by members of the Canadian Mounted Police looking very dashing in their Mountieuniforms of scarlet jackets Stetsons riding breeches and knee boots.
Parliament Hill: The Parliament Buildings in all their splendor of Victorian Gothic sandstone are quite an imposing sight on a 50 meter high hill looking out over the Ottawa River. The Parliamentary Library at the back of the building opposite the entrance is a wonderfully furnished octagon that was untouched in the 1916 fire Free quided tours explore the sprawling historic Centre Block and the public can also attend question period when the government is in session or climb the Peace Tower. The grounds encompass many sculptures and front of the Parliament buildings extends an attractive grassed area patrolled in summer by members of the Canadian Mounted Police looking very dashing in their Mountieuniforms of scarlet jackets Stetsons riding breeches and knee boots.
Famous tourist attractions in Ottawa, Canada - 3
Canada Day fireworks : Canada Day, Canada in French is a lively event that takes place on July 1. Crowds gather in their patriotic red and white clothing waving maple leaf flags. Fireworks a parade water borne procession and entertainment to suit every taste are among the many events for the Canadian national holiday.
Canadian War Museum: located beside the Ottawa River this modern museum explores Canada's military past through exhibitions and artifacts on display. It covers wars fought on Canadian soil and others that anadian forces took part in including fighting between French and Iroquois people in the 16th century and the Canadian contribution to the first and Second World Wars. Address: 1 Vimy Place Ottawa.
National Gallery of Canada : Ultra modern and designed by Moshe Safdie the National Gallery of Canada is an architectural masterpiece with prism like glass towers that echo the lines of the nearby Parliament Buildings. The glass contrasts with the mock medieval Chateau Laurier yet the aaction still fits well into Ottawa's cityscape. Inside galleries display aboriginal art trace the development of Canadian art from religious work to the Impressionism and show temporary exhibitions. The rooms of lnuit art on the lower level underthe glass encased Great Hall. For more sightseeing the National Gallery is well placed near many other Lower Town tourist attractions including Notre Dame the Canadian War Museum and Major's Hill Park. Address: 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa.
Canadian War Museum: located beside the Ottawa River this modern museum explores Canada's military past through exhibitions and artifacts on display. It covers wars fought on Canadian soil and others that anadian forces took part in including fighting between French and Iroquois people in the 16th century and the Canadian contribution to the first and Second World Wars. Address: 1 Vimy Place Ottawa.
National Gallery of Canada : Ultra modern and designed by Moshe Safdie the National Gallery of Canada is an architectural masterpiece with prism like glass towers that echo the lines of the nearby Parliament Buildings. The glass contrasts with the mock medieval Chateau Laurier yet the aaction still fits well into Ottawa's cityscape. Inside galleries display aboriginal art trace the development of Canadian art from religious work to the Impressionism and show temporary exhibitions. The rooms of lnuit art on the lower level underthe glass encased Great Hall. For more sightseeing the National Gallery is well placed near many other Lower Town tourist attractions including Notre Dame the Canadian War Museum and Major's Hill Park. Address: 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa.
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