Le Cirque Du Soleil
8400 2nd Avenue
Tel. 514.722.2324
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/
The birthplace of the one of the world’s most amazing acrobatic troupes, Montreal is still the home to Le Cirque du Soleil.

Old Port of Montreal
de la Commune Street
Tel. 800.971.PORT
www.oldportofmontreal.com
Nestled between the St. Lawrence River and Old Montreal, the Old Port offers numerous year round outdoor activities, exhibits and entertainment. Take a river cruise in the summer or ice skate on the outdoor rink in the winter. The Old Port welcomes seven million visitors each year who are seeking relaxation, enjoyment and pure fun.

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Sherbrooke Street West
Tel. 514.285.2000
www.mmfa.qc.ca
Boasting more than 30,000 objects, Canada’s oldest museum has strived to provide a heterogeneous collection of Canadian and international works. Inuit sculptures, for example, came on display in 2006. Canadian photography and ancient sub-Saharan works are among other examples of exhibitions.

Basilique Notre Dame-de-Montreal
110 rue Notre-Dame Ouest
Tel. 514.849.1070
www.basiliquenddm.org
This grand basilica was finished in 1829. A protestant architect, James O-Donnell, was so happy with his work that he purportedly converted to Catholicism. The grand neo-Gothic facade is 228 feet high and the neo-Romanesque interior has vaulted ceiling studded with 24-karat gold stars. The largest church bell in North America is in Montreal, weighing in at just over 12 tons.

Galerie Samuel
Lallouz1434 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Tel. 514.849.5844
www.galeriesamuellallouz.com
Several Canadian and American minimalist artists are on display at this shopping activity.

Parc Jean-Drapeau
Tel. 514.872.6120
www.parcjeandrapeau.com/en
Catch a movie at the beach, watch water polo players duke it out, go biking and hiking, or attend a concert next to the city at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Named for the visionary mayor who brought the World’s Fair to Montreal in 1967, the park encompasses two islands, one of which is made from earth carved out during construction of the subway.

Restaurant Globe
3455 Boulevard St.-Laurent
Tel. 514.284.3823
www.restaurantglobe.com
Free-range meat and poultry and organic produce make this fine dining stalwart that opened in 1993 a good destination for live jazz or strawberry rhubarb martini.

Cube
355 McGill St.
Tel. 514.876.2823
www.restaurantcube.com
Acclaimed chef, Eric Gonzalez once trained under Bernard Loiseau and today creates some of the finest dishes at the posh Cube restaurant. Treat yourself to a menu that includes roasted lacquered veal sweetbreads and lamb marinated with citrus peel and garnished with fruits and vegetables.

Le Club Chasse Et Peche
423 rue St. Claude (Old Montreal)
Tel. 514.861.1112
Designed to look like an intimate private club, Le Club has become one of the most popular restaurants in Montreal since it opened in late 2004.

Le Queue de Cheval
1221 Blvd. Rene-Levesque West
Tel. 514.390.0090
A steakhouse with one of the best wine cellars worldwide, has beautiful wood finishes, vaulted ceilings and glowing chandeliers to add to the wonderful ambience of this favorite restaurant.

Toque!
900 Place Jean-Paul Riopelle
Tel. 514.499.2084
www.restaurant-toque.com
Internationally renowned chef Norman Laprise has moved this popular restaurant to a new home on the fringes of Old Montreal. The new, sleek interior is a perfect backdrop for Laprise's outstanding menu.

Mona Moore
1446 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Tel. 514.842.0662
www.monamoore.com
For a truly sexy and chic shoe shop in Montreal, look no further than Mona Moore. It’s in the Golden Square Mile section and about a dozen designers’ works are on hand.

Appartement 51
51 rue St.-Paul Ouest
Tel. 514.223.7648
www.apt51.com 
This is an eclectic store filled with all kinds of furniture and accessories. The owner is Claudia Laliberte, the wife of Cirque de Soleil founder Guy Laliberte.

Henri Henri
189 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest
Tel. 514.288.0109
www.henrihenri.ca
The best hat store in Canada, Henri Henri is, also, perhaps the most famous. In the 50’s and 60’s, the store awarded individual NHL hockey players a free hat for scoring three goals or more in a game. Henri Henri is where the common sports term "hat trick" came from.

Kanuk
485 rue Rachel Est
Tel. 514.527.4494
www.kanuk.com
Every garment at Kanuk is made in Quebec and flashes the ubiquitous owl logo. Their jackets and long coats make Kanuk famous, but the company also has a wonderful line of classy and understated raincoats and anoraks for a brisk spring day.

Fourrures Mega
397 Mayor Street
Tel. 514.844.8651
This manufacturer has an easy-access showroom featuring furs for many different budgets. Montreal is a major fur city, and Mega has Russian sable, mink/leather coats, and beaver available.

La Maison Ogilvy
1307 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest
Tel. 514.842.7711
www.ogilvycanada.com
Distinguished British brand Aquascutum, Jones New York, Luisa Serano, Anne Fontaine, Betty Barclay, Margaret M, Hugo Boss and more call this department store home.

Nadya Toto
2057 rue de la Montagne
Tel. 514.350. 9090
www.nadyatoto.com
Nadya Toto is one of Canada’s finest designers. Her clothes are light and soft and always ready to wrap the body in comfort. Ruffled sleeves and nipped waists are characteristic of her lines.

Amphi-Bus
Tel. 514.849.5181
For a great harbor tour, try the amphibious vehicle tour that skirts around Old Montreal and then splashes into the harbor.

Atlas Taxi (Tel. 514.485.8585). Champlain Taxi (Tel. 514.273.2435 or 514/271-1111). Co-op Taxi (: 514/725-9885). Unitaxi (Tel. 514.482.3000).

Spa Diva Inc
1455, rue Peel
Montreal, QC H3A 1T5
Tel. 514.985.9859
Offers a chic day spa.

French Immersion Courses at LSC
Tel. 1.800.394.LEARN
http://www.linguaserviceworldwide.com/MontrealLSC.htm Take a French course in the world’s second largest French-Speaking country. This school was founded in 1962 and is a supplier of language services to the Canadian Federal Government and a member of the International Association of Language Centers.

Ca Roule Bike Tours
Tel. 514.866.0633
www.caroulemontreal.com
With 350 kilometers of bike paths, Montreal is easily discoverable by bike.

Hurley’s Irish Pub
1225 rue Crescent
Tel. 514.861.4111
www.hurleysirishpub.com
With 18 beers on tap, 40 single malts and eight whiskeys, Hurley’s is a fine place for lazy summer afternoon or evening. Try a local brew, such as a St. Ambroise Pale Ale or Duminot Cider.

Jello Bar
151 rue Ontario est
Tel. 514.285.2621
www.jellobar.com
Feeling retro chic? Jello Bar’s specialty, delicious martinis, are offered in more than 50 different kinds. Along with its 1960’s colors and patterns, Jello’s live music every night livens up a cold Montreal night. Check out Aka Soulo on a Tuesday night. This is where the young and beautiful go.

Altitude 737
1 Place Ville Marie
Tel. 514.296.4218
www.altitude737.com
Located at the top floor of the tallest building in the city, Altitude 737 offers a penthouse club floor and a lounge floor. Enjoy the terrace in the summertime.

Spectrum
318 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest
Tel. 514.861.5851
www.spectrummontreal.ca  
The famous Just for Laughs comedy festival is held here in the summer, as are countless other events. Spectrum is Montreal’s premier performance venue. Dance troupes, cabarets, and television programs have been filmed here. Catch a show and see some Canadian popular performers in person.

Ritz Bar
1228 rue Sherbrooke ouest
Tel. 514.842.4212
For a quiet evening in Montreal, visitors should check out Ritz Bar known for its tranquil rooms and piano music.