Explore Montreal: A 2-Day Adventure
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total distance 21
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Day1: Montreal
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Old Montreal is a popular tourist attraction in Montreal, bordered by rue Berri and rue McGill to the east and west, and St. Lawrence River and rue Saint-Jacques to the north and south. It is located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River and is home to many famous landmarks. Once a bustling port 300 years ago, it is now primarily a tourist destination. Visitors can stroll along the busy port and see ornate, flower-adorned sightseeing horse-drawn carriages circulating between exquisite French landscapes and ancient castles, with the sound of bells and horse hooves in the air. The European charm here will transport people back in time. After the carriage ride, visitors can walk the streets of Old Montreal, where they will find twinkling, jumping, changing and shifting lights that dazzle the eyes. There are a variety of cultural events and arts festivals, including the famous Montreal International Jazz Festival, attracting over a million jazz enthusiasts to the city to hear performances from more than a thousand bands each year. Furthermore, there are various festivals and celebrations such as the Montreal International Film Festival, Beer Festival, Alternative Film Festival, French Music Festival, International Food Festival, among others. The architectural designs of the buildings in Old Montreal are exquisite works of art, whether delicately refined or impressively majestic. No matter where visitors go, they can enjoy an awe-inspiring experience.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral was built in 1829 and is one of the largest churches in North America, located across from Durham Square. The church is a neo-Gothic building with both interior and exterior, accommodating up to 5,000 people. The tower on the west side features North America's oldest giant clock, which strikes on time every day. The exterior of the church is solemn, while the interior is filled with romantic and luxurious atmosphere. The spacious hall, blue ceiling, representaive of neo-Gothic architecture stained-glass windows and other decorative details are very delicate, displaying the luxury and grandeur of the palace of God. Entering deeper into the church, you can see many small halls, which are not large in size but more luxurious. In addition, there is a religious museum in the church, showing rich religious art and collections of vestments. Among them, the most attractive are those exquisite silverwares. People speak quietly in the church, walking quietly, influencing each other and immersing in its solemn atmosphere.
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Old-world plaza surrounded by quaint cafes, featuring a commemorative column & a summertime eatery.
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Sizable green space featuring trails, a lake with boat rentals & striking city panoramas.
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Mount Royal, located in Montreal, is the highest peak in the downtown area and was established in 1870. The entire area covers 101 hectares and was designed by the famous designer Frederick Law Olmsted, whose inspiration stems from New York's Central Park, and retains the most natural landscape of Mount Royal. There are also two observation decks in the park that offer charming views of the entire city.
The verdant and lush La Fontaine Park is the main green area in the Mount Royal area, covering 40 hectares. There are two artificial lakes in the park, which are surrounded by maple trees. The red and yellow maple leaves are extraordinarily beautiful and make La Fontaine Park one of the most beautiful maple viewing spots in Montreal. Visitors can stroll or ride bicycles along the lakeside, as well as participate in activities such as picnics.
Day2: Montreal
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The Montreal Botanical Garden is a large botanical garden located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It covers a total area of 75 hectares, including themed gardens and greenhouses. As one of the most important botanical gardens in the world, it has a wide variety of plant species and facilities, and was certified as a national historic site of Canada in 2008. The garden was established in 1931 with an exhibition area of 730,000 square meters, mainly in the French garden style, with 10 greenhouses and 30 themed outdoor gardens, featuring over 26,000 plant species; it is one of the largest botanical gardens in North America. The entrance to the greenhouse exhibition area is the Mosaïcultures reception hall. The bonsai area in the botanical garden is the largest bonsai exhibition area outside Asia, donated by Mr. Wu Yee-Sun in 1984. The tropical rainforest area exhibits dense rainforests with creepers, climbers, and epiphytes. The desert greenhouse mainly exhibits aloe and succulent plants in African deserts, as well as American plants such as cacti and agave. The Dream Lake Garden next to the Montreal Botanical Garden is a Chinese garden with Ming Dynastic style, covering an area of 25,000 square meters. It was built in cooperation between Shanghai and Montreal in 1991, as a symbol of friendship between sister cities, and named after the homophonic "Monhu".
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Grand domed Catholic church with an art museum, gardens & organ concerts, plus tours & events.
