From the classics to the contemporary, Centaur Theatre Company produces theatre for our times - theatre that reflects the pulsating, ever-changing world around us and theatre that celebrates the vibrant voice of today's Montreal. Series for kids and youth available.
 
Contemporary Art Museum (Downtown)
The only museum devoted to contemporary arts in Canada. It features works from Québec, as well as Canadian and international artists.
 
Montréal Symphonic Orchestra
The Montréal Symphonic Orchestra’s artistic excellence is well known throughout the world. If offers about a hundred concerts per year and during the summer season, a series of free outdoor concerts in the parks. Youth concerts and Public rehearsals available (precise dates during the year).

Museum of Fine Arts (Downtown)
Being the oldest art museum in Canada, the MFA is recognized for its rich permanent exhibition and the diversity of its temporary ones.

HISTORY

Cabaret du Roy (Old Montréal)
A New France restaurant with native specialities, wild meat and typical regional food. Musicians and historical characters will get the New France festive spirit to immerge from you, 300 years later! Workshops available.

Centre d’histoire de Montréal (Old Montréal)
Located in a former fire station, this interpretative centre traces the history of Montréal, from its foundation up to now.

Château Ramezay Museum (Old Montréal)
At the heart of Montréal life for more than 300 years, the Château Ramezay has been conserving and presenting our heritage since 1895. It offers the opportunity to relive history through its permanent exhibition and its garden, and it also organises many educational and cultural activities linked to the life of Montréal’s community.

Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site of Canada (Lachine)
This unique historical warehouse houses an exhibition that enables visitors to relive the Montréal fur epic.

Guidatour
Accompanied by one of their guides or historical characters, visitors will discover the architecture and cultural life of Montréal, as well as its history and development. Many guided visits offered, by walk, by bus or by bike! Rallyes and “Old Montréal Ghosts tours” available.

Maison Saint-Gabriel (In South-West Montréal)
Architectural jewel of Montréal’s past, this house was first built for receiving the King’s Wards from 1668 to 1673. Declared a monument of national interest in 1965, it was restored and transformed into a museum in 1966.

McCord Museum of Canadian History (Downtown)
The McCord Museum is a public research and teaching museum dedicated to the preservation, study, diffusion, and appreciation of Canadian history. To make this heritage accessible to all, the Museum offers exhibitions, cultural activities, guided tours, school tours and publications.

Notre-Dame Basilica (Old Montréal)
The Basilica is a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. The magnificent interior sculpted in wood, paint and gold leaf and the boldly modern design of the Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur Chapel captivate hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History (Old Montréal)
Located on Montréal’s own foundation site, this museum highlights important archaeological remains as well as a unique collection of objects and artefacts found during the site’s excavations.

Sir Georges-Étienne-Cartier National Historic Site of Canada (Old Montréal)
Only house from the Victorian era open to general public all year round. It commemorates the life and accomplishments of one of the Fathers of Confederation, Sir George-Étienne Cartier. The reconstitution of the two adjoining homes of the Cartier family also serves to recall the architectural heritage left by the upper middle class of 19th century Montreal.

Stewart Museum (Ste-Hélène Island, Jean-Drapeau Park)
Its collections of artefacts, archival documents, books and illustrations shows the presence and influence of European civilization on the history of New France and North America. Former Military and Maritime Museum of Montréal .

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Biodome (In Eastern Montréal)
Museum of natural and environmental sciences featuring alive collections of plants and animals. It recreates some of the most beautiful ecosystems of the Americas: the Tropical Forest, the Laurentian Forest, the St.Lawrence Marine ecosystem and the Polar Worlds.

Biosphere (Ste-Hélène Island, Jean-Drapeau Park)
In the 10 years since its opening in 1995, Environment Canada’s Biosphere has been a showcase for environmental education. The Biosphere raises the awareness of young people and their families about major environmental issues, including those related to water and climate change, and the sustainable development of the Great Lakes – St Lawrence ecosystem.

Botanical Garden (In Eastern Montréal)
With its collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, some thirty thematic gardens, and teams of researchers and activities staff, the Montréal Botanical Garden ranks as one of the world's largest and most spectacular botanical gardens. Admission to the Botanical Garden also gives access to the Insectarium.

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Downtown)
Try the ultimate experience! Enjoy a visit to CBC’s studios and record a television or radio show on-site! Preparation documents provided. (website in French only but workshops offered in both languages) 

Insectarium (In Eastern Montréal)
Unique in North-America, the Insectarium invites you to discover the wonders of the insect world and their essential part in ensuring the Earth’s ecological balance. You’ll find hundreds of live specimens. Admission to the Insectarium also gives access to the Botanical Garden.

NFB & CineRobotheque (Latin Quarter)
The CineRobotheque is the NFB's distribution and consultation centre in downtown Montréal. It houses some 8,200 films, all of which are available for onsite viewing. Many activities and workshops for youth offered.

Planetarium (Downtown)
The marvels of the universe presented in clear and simple terms. The Planetarium’s shows explore time and space, revealing the fascinating world of astronomy and space exploration.

Science Centre – IMAX (Old Port)
The Science Centre's amazing, fun, and surprising exhibitions allow visitors to explore, learn, and understand through a variety of interactive means. It’s also the location of the IMAX cinema.

SPORTS & LEISURES

AML Cruises (Old Port)
King-Edward Pier in the Old Port is host to Cavalier Maxim, AML's main ship in the city. With daytime guided tours and dinner cruises, Cavalier Maxim allows you to discover Montréal and its surroundings in a very pleasant way. Montréal's nightlife, you've heard about it? Come experience it with their night cruises...

Bell Centre (Downtown)
Come visit the Bell Centre, home of the Canadiens Hockey Club and host of many internationally-known shows. The players’ dressing room, the Hall of Fame and the amphitheatre, among others, are on the itinerary. Please note that the dressing room is not available during the hockey season.

EXCURSION RAPIDES DE LACHINE ( a few minutes from downtown montréal)
Discover Montréal and the legendary Lachine Rapids by raft or jet boating. Minutes from downtown Montréal. A guaranteed fun-filled refreshing adventure for all ages. New for 2008 Self guides kayak and mini-rafting. You can take the metro ! Reservations necessary.

H2O Adventures (In South-West Montréal)
Kayak, pedal-boat and electric boat rental site located on the banks of the Lachine Canal, right across from the Atwater Market. Discover Canada ’s cradle of industrialisation with a boat rental or a 2-hour sea kayaking class.

Jet Boating Montréal (Old Port)
Jet boating the Lachine rapids is not only a local institution but quite possibly the world’s greatest city boat tour! There is also the Speed Boat with enough high-speed twists and turns to resemble a chase scene in a James Bond movie.

Laser Quest (Downtown)
Laser Quest is the ultimate in interactive entertainment! It combines the classic games of tag and hides & seeks with a high-tech twist. Workshops on mazes and lasers available.

Montréal on Wheels (Old Montréal)
Full rental service for bikes, tandems, kid’s trailer, rollerblades and electric bikes. Guided tours offered.

Shed 16 Labyrinth (Old Port)
Located in a real shed, the Shed 16 Labyrinth invites you to enter a maze of dark alleys where puzzling obstacles, mysteries, surprises and enigmas will drive you round the bend!

Swimming pools
Olympic Stadium Sports Centre (In Eastern Montréal)
YMCA Montréal (Downtown)
Come enjoy an hour or more of swimming. We promise that the kids will sleep like bears that night!