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Saute-Moutons over the Lachine Rapids and white
river rafting
In the footsteps, or rather canoe wake of the pioneer fur traders, come and conquer the rapids and the white waters of the majestic Riviere St Laurent as powerful engines propel your boat past Montreal's beautiful skyline. |
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Cycling along the Lachine Canal Parks Canada has created new landscaping along the Lachine Canal, a 19th Century waterway that permitted navigation around the formidable Lachine Rapids. This is an outdoor activity that enables you to trace back over aspects of Montréal’s history and heritage in a relaxing atmosphere. |
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Cultural rally in Old Montréal Explore Old Montréal on foot, competing with others in a rally while discovering the colourful history of Montréal. |
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Discover the Laurentians This picturesque region of mountains, lakes and rivers is a favourite local playground for many Montrealers. Experience this oasis of nature for fishing, skiing, golfing, cycling or hiking, or simply enjoy the beautiful scenery. You will also visit charming villages all along your tour. |
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![]() The Richelieu Valley and the Rougemont area This excursion offers a total immersion in the history of Nouvelle-France and British North America. Formerly a very important throughway, the Richelieu River is nowadays a leisure area. With a favourable climate for agriculture the area is dotted with apple orchards. |
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Ottawa, the national capital Located on the Outaouais River, Ottawa was designated as the capital of Canada in 1858 by Queen Victoria. You can now see, among parks and gardens, the neo-gothic architecture of the Parliament buildings as well as the Supreme Court and the Canadian National Archives. |
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Rendez-vous in Québec city Québec City was classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1985. It is the only fortified city in North America. The city offers many architectural gems, including the Ursuline Convent, Notre-Dame Basilica, the National Assembly building, Château Frontenac, the Plaines d’Abraham, Place d’Armes, the Latin Quarter and the Place Royale. |
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![]() Culinary activitiesWatch a meal being prepared, or better yet, participate in the preparation of a typical Québécois meal. |
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St-Laurent river cruise Discover the magnificent views of Montréal along Riviere St Laurent. Relax in comfort while a guide tells you about our history and our geography. The boat will travel its way along the river, under Montréal's bridges, then around the islands of Expo '67, Notre-Dame and St-Helen's. |
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Heritage Buildings from the Nouvelle France eraVisit houses that have seen centuries past. Some of these homes are built over the oldest settled sites on the island. See the former residence of the 11th Governor of Montréal, discover the bourgeois universe of the 19th century and visit a historical building where the nuns of the Congrégation Notre-Dame greeted and housed the Filles du Roy. You will appreciate houses that have maintained their charm and authenticity through the ages. |
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Botanical Garden, Biodôme and Olympic TowerThe Botanical Garden, is home to more than 26,000 species and varieties of botanical life from around the world. The Biodôme offers four different eco-systems: a tropical rain forest, a typical Laurentian forest, the marine life of Riviere St Laurent, and the polar world. To complete this visit, stop by the Olympic Stadium, built for the 1976 Olympic Summer Games. |
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Art in the Underground CityThe Underground City is made up of a network of commercial galleries, office buildings, train station, hotels and restaurants, all within reach of the subway. Each subway station was decorated by a different architect and the art that can be found there is a unique visual experience. |
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The Golden Square MileSituated on the side of Mount-Royal, the “Golden Square Mile” was, at the turn of the 19th century, a wealthy neighbourhood where many Bourgeois homes stood. The name of the area comes from the fact that around the 1900s, 70% of the country’s riches could be found there. |
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Cosmopolitan MontréalThis tour emphasizes the cultural and ethnic diversity of Montréal, and will take you around the world. Visit such neighbourhoods as China Town, the Portuguese area, the Hassidic Jewish community, and Little Italy. |
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Montréal mixes trendiness and traditionDiscover Montréal’s cultural heritage, a cosmopolitan city with many sides, where old and new mingle. Relive the history of Old Montréal, through the architecture of its old buildings. Visit different neighbourhoods, the dynamic downtown core, as well as the famous St-Joseph Oratory. |
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Walking tour of Old Montréal
In this historic part of the city, founded in 1642, you will discover Old Montréal’s history and charms. A walk through a maze of narrow lanes and old buildings provides the perfect opportunity in which to discover our colourful past. With their exuberant display of architecture, the streets and buildings testify to Montréal's rich heritage and illustrate several periods of its history. The tour will feature a number of remarkable restorations that have breathed new life into the Old Montréal: City Hall, Bonsecours Market and municipal buildings, old business section, Jacques-Cartier Square and the majestic Notre-Dame Basilica. |
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A promenade on Ste-Catherine is fashionably gay !Thanks to the urban community transportation system, we offer for your discovery the main street for fashion and entertainment in Montréal. In a short period of time you will be able to appreciate the different attractions on rue Ste-Catherine, the longest commercial street in Canada: an underground city, a liberal arts neighbourhood, a “red light district”, the Latin Quarter and the Gay Village. All of this for your enjoyment in a gay-friendly atmosphere. A personalized tour suited to your actual needs. |
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Montréal, the rainbow cityThis tour will enable your group to discover the diversity of our city and its openness to different cultures. We invite you to participate in a guided tour of the city, highlighted by unique and very gay commentary. By the way, did you know that Montreal’s gay community had their own underground network during the “Nouvelle-France” era? Throughout the course of Montréal’s history the presence and influence of the gay community could be felt at different levels of its life. This is a three hour tour in a modern motor coach, narrated by a professional guide. |
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City tour of the Village and historical Ste-Marie QuarterVisit the Village and its hidden treasures and discover why Montréal’s Village is one of the most popular in the world. A universe of art galleries, antique stores, apartments, concert halls, TV stations, bars, and restaurants where thrives a diversified and engaging population. A neighbourhood that was at first one of the cradles of the Quebec industrial revolution before becoming, in the 20th century, the Cité des Ondes and the Village. |
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| Photograph credits © Tourisme Montréal and Visites de Montréal DMC © 2002 |