This park serves as the departure point for many boating activities on the St. Lawrence, and is an ideal spot for a variety of outdoor activities.

Relax and stroll in this popular square, bordered by several architecturally significant buildings.

District traditionally limited to the city's wealthiest native English speakers.

Originally constructed for the Olympics, this body of water is used by professional and amateur rowers, canoeists and kayakers alike.

This museum showcases decorative objects such as glassware, furniture and textiles dating back to 1935.

Located at the magnificent Parc Jean-Drapeau, this artificially created beach is popular in the summer with both locals and tourists. Open from mid-June to the end of August, this beach has an "A" level quality at all times. Volleyball courts and watercraft rentals are available. Come and enjoy this refreshing oasis, just a few minutes from downtown Montreal! (The beach was formerly know as "Plage du Parc des Iles") Parc Jean-Drapeau is easily accessible by public transportation.

Upscale club with a bar and restaurant, attracting a yuppie clientele.

Neighborhood encompassing St. Catherine East and its side streets, home to Montreal's gay and lesbian community.

Posh, upscale neighborhood containing large brick homes, fancy shops and a smattering of public buildings.

Built in 1683, this structure is the oldest in the city.

This courthouse in Old Montreal is an impressive example of architecture from centuries past.

This historic building, which dates back to 1882, now houses the offices of Corbis Distilleries.

An architecturally impressive collection of buildings, which include an aquarium and a museum.

This street is known for its collection of old mansions.

This interesting street has a number of ethnic restaurants and eclectic shops.

Mont Royal's main street has a collection of shops.

This basin constructed in the mid to late 1950s allowed ships to travel all the way to Lake Superior from the Atlantic Ocean by adjusting the water levels.

Dance club playing music from '80 to recent, located in the gay village. Gay and lesbian crowd.

One of the most interesting places to stay in Old Montreal...the lobby doubles as an art gallery...in a very artsy part of town.

The columned neoclassical building erected in 1926 as the city's main criminal court is today the home of the Québec Court of Appeal. The building had served as a music conservatory for 32 years, starting in 1970. Its massive bronze doors are richly carved and the vast main hall has dome-shape skylights and travertine facing. Métro: Champ-de-Mars.

This small museum is dedicated to Sainte Marguerite d'Youville, the founder of the Grey Nuns.

A September-to-June season of contemporary dance and often out-there performance art is laid out by this nonprofit organization.

Atelier Joela Prevost Studio Gallery. Always wanted to sculpt? Create your own masterpiece under the expert guidance of renown sculptor Joel A Prevost. Discover the techniques of sculpting the human form in clay at evening and weekend classes offered throughout the year. Cost includes Clay supplied, tools, sessions with live model and firing of sculpture in kiln.