Montréal Attractions

Explore some of the most beautiful ecosystems in the Americas: the hot and humid Tropical Forest, the Saint-Lawrence Marine system with its estuary and gulf, the Laurentian Forest, changing with the seasons, and the Arctic and Antarctic polar worlds.

4777, avenue Pierre-De-Coubertin
Telephone: (514) 868-3000
Viau metro station

Biodôme of Montréal
Credits : Ken Fallu

Discover insects from around the world: beetles, giant walking sticks, butterflies with multicoloured wings, furry spiders and plenty more! Observe them in display cases, vivariums and exhibition modules designed so that everyone can learn more about them.

4581, Sherbrooke East
Telephone: (514) 872-1400
Pie-IX or Viau metro station

Insectarium of Montreal
Credits : René Limoges

You’ll be captivated by the colours and fragrances of flowers and plants from around the world as you wander from the Japanese Garden to the Laurentian woodlands.  From the Chinese Garden to the Mexican desert to a classically designed French garden, there’s something for everyone!

4101, Sherbrooke East,
Telephone: (514) 872-1400
Pie-IX metro station

Botanical garden of Montreal
Credits : Gilles Murray

Yield to temptation and embark on a space adventure. You’ll discover a treasure-trove of information about the solar system, stars, meteorites, and more. You’ll also learn about the fascinating world of amateur astronomers. Maybe you too will become an astronomy enthusiast!

1000, Saint-Jacques Street
Telephone: (514) 872-4530
Bonaventure metro station

Planétarium de Montréal
Credits : Sophie DesRosiers

You cannot leave Montreal without visiting the only institution in Canada dedicated exclusively to contemporary art! Alongside the Permanent Collection, the museum stages numerous multimedia events including contemporary music, new dance, performance, experimental theatre, video and film.

185, Sainte-Catherine West
Telephone: (514) 847-6226
Place-des-Arts metro station

Musée d'art contemporain
de Montréal

Discover an important pillar of our collective heritage. You’ll have the opportunity to see works of Inuit, Native American, Canadian and European art, as well as objects representing the decorative arts and ancient cultures.

1379-1380, Sherbrooke West
Telephone: (514) 285-2000 
Guy-Concordia metro station

MBAM/MMFA
Credits : Giles Rivest