LONELY PLANET TRAVEL GUIDE: TOP 5 SPOTS IN MONTREALPresentation by Blake Morgan

OLD MONTREAL The old city is where Montreal began and where its heart still lies. Stroll the old-world cobblestoned streets and grand plazas, and learn about local history in the museums.

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OLD MONTREAL

➤ The neighborhood also has fine churches, 19th-century (and earlier) buildings juxtaposed with contemporary constructions, excellent shops and boutiques, numerous art galleries and cafes for your inner bohemian, and some of Montreal’s finest dining and lodging options. Old Montreal is like traveling in time without leaving the best of modernity behind.

MUSEE DES BEAUX-ARTS DE MONTREAL

This ever-expanding gem in the heart of downtown Montreal is one of the best museums in the country.

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MUSEE DES BEAUX-ARTS DE MONTREAL

➤ The striking Bourgie Pavilion is in a gorgeous 19th century church adjacent to the original neoclassic building, while the modern Desmarais Pavilion across the street reflects its engagement with contemporary art. Among the museum’s treasures is a beautifully displayed collection of Inuit art, along with some magnificent works by Quebecois artists. Temporary exhibitions range from iconic paintings from Moorish Spain to Jean Paul Gaultier retrospectives.

MUSICAL MONTREALMontrealers are justly proud of their passion for cultivating and appreciating good music.

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MUSICAL MONTREAL

➤ What else would you expect from a city that has turned out everything from Leonard Cohen to Arcade Fire? That’s part of the reason why thousands gather downtown every summer for the sizzling sounds of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, the city’s main party. Free outdoor shows, start performers and a wide variety of genres make it one of the best reasons to visit.

BASILIQUE NOTRE-DAME

The pride of Montreal and one of the most beautiful churches on the continent, the Basilique Notre-Dame is a 19th-century Gothic Revival masterpiece with spectacular craftsmanship.

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BASILIQUE NOTRE-DAME

➤ Originally it was a humble building dating from 1683; it was rebuilt in 1829. Everything from the great bell (12 tons) in the western tower to the 1981 organ with its 7000 pipes and the stained-glass windows depicting the city’s history, speaks of the strong faith of the congregations of yesteryear.

PARC DU MONT-ROYAL

The lunges of Montreal, Parc du Mont-Royal is the large green space covering much of Mont-Royal, the mountain at the heart of the city.

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PARC DU MONT-ROYAL

➤ Montrealers grow up spending their winters sledding down its slopes and skating on its ponds. The rest of the year is perfect for looking out over the city from its belvederes, jogging, biking or simply walking its forested paths. An abundance of fauna and flora make it a big draw for nature lovers.

SOURCE: LONELY PLANET MONTREAL & QUEBEC (2015 TRAVEL GUIDE)

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