Top attractions in Montreal, Quebec.
 Montréal Olympic Park
Built for the 1976 Summer Olympic Games, the Olympic Stadium is the Olympic Park’s centre-piece and is a bold design of the French architect Roger Taillibert. Impressive in size and shape, and topped by the tallest inclined tower in the world, the Olympic Stadium quickly became a choice location for major sporting events, rock concerts and mass gatherings. A funicular-type elevator brings visitors to the top-three observation floors, where they have a superb view of Montréal and its surroundings. Guided tours of the Olympic Stadium are available. The sports centre, at the foot of the Tower, holds six basins for aquatic sports as well as a multi-sport facility.
La Ronde (Member of the Six Flags Family)
With more than 30 rides, as well as performances and other entertainment that keep you amused, La Ronde just a stone's throw from downtown Montréal, is the favoured location of the world's greatest competition of pyrotechnic arts. Each summer, La Ronde presents an average of nine 30-minute pyromusical demonstrations that can be enjoyed on site.
Montréal Biodôme
Experience ecology in the heart of Montréal! Four natural ecosystems create an environmental museum inside the Biodôme. Rocky landscapes, tumbling waterfalls and majestic trees are home to birds, mammals and fish that fly, climb and swim through their natural habitats: the tropical forest, the Laurentian forest, the Saint-Laurent marin environment and the polar world.
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
Located in the heart of Old Montréal, Notre-Dame Basilica is a splendid example of English gothic revival architecture. Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world come to see its richly decorated interior and the boldly modern design of the Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur Chapel.
Old Montreal
Located between the river and the city-centre, Old Montréal and the Old Port will take you on a historic tour of a great North American metropolis. Something quite unique is that so much of the past is still visible today – from the place where the city was founded in 1642, to physical evidence of all periods, such as the French colony’s winding paths, remarkable 18th and 19th century architecture and the first Canadian skyscrapers. More romantic and charming than ever, since architectural lighting has helped highlight the Old Port and Old Montréal’s rich past, its museums, boutiques, sidewalk cafés and public places are alive with activities all year long.
There's always something to do in Montreal, Quebec
 Grand Prix du Canada
The best drivers in the world will meet to battle out an important stage of the Formula One World Championship.
This year, we cordially invite you to join us as we celebrate our 30th anniversary at the legendary circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Located in cosmopolitan Montreal, the circuit is considered one of the most demanding tracks on the F1 calendar.
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
It makes no difference what the season, Montréal lives up to its reputation as festive central. And though spring, fall and winter are amazing, it's summer that really steals the show!
At the end of June, summer got a thrilling send-off with the 23rd edition of the International des Feux Loto-Québec, Montréal's famed fireworks competition. The event, which lasts until July 28, brings together not only the world's finest pyrotechnic artists but dazzles crowds of all ages and origins under Montréal's star-studded firmament.
Stars will also be shining, but this time below, on the stages of the Festival international de jazz de Montréal, which takes over city streets until July 8. Its stellar program features some 500 performances-including 350 free outdoor shows-a world-class line-up that's sure to its thrill hundreds of thousands of happy festivalgoers. This year, Manu Chao, Wynton Marsalis and Cesaria Evora number among the prestigious invited guests who will be headlining indoor shows, while on outdoor stages you can catch names like Seun Kuti, Rachid Taha and Carlinos Brown.
Just For Laughs Festival
The world's largest and most prestigious comedy event includes gala performances, theatre, club show and outdoor events. Every summer, over 1600 shows, including more than 1200 free performances. The festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Montréal World Film Festival
Ranked among the most prestigious festivals in the world, the Montréal World Film Festival is open to cinema trends from around the world. Every year, films from more than 70 countries, including those by well-known and first-time filmmakers alike, are presented. All theatres of the Festival are within walking distance of the Festival's headquarters, not to mention numerous hotels and restaurants.
Information from www.tourisme-montreal.org
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