Things to Do in Montreal
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Perfectly located in East Montreal, Auberge Royal Versailles is your key to experiencing the best the city has to offer. No matter your interest, there is a diverse range of attractions, events and things to do in Montreal waiting just outside our doors.
Browse the shops at Place Versailles and Gallerie D'anjou. See the Montreal Canadiens play or take in a concert at the Bell Centre. Escape city bustle and distractions with a visit to the quiet and serene Montreal Botanical Gardens. Treat the kids to a day of fun and learning at the Montreal Planetarium, Montreal Biodome or the Montreal Insectarium. Plan a trip to Iles-de-Boucherville National Park, where you can hop among five different islands, enjoy strolls along the shoreline, view the wildlife, paddle a canoe and much more.
When planning what to do during your visit to Montreal, our front desk staff will be happy to recommend popular attractions, events and things to do. We can also assist with tours, tickets, transportation and anything else you may require.
Place Versailles
Embark on a shopping spree at Montreal’s , where you’ll find over More than 225 stores offering the latest fashions, the greatest selection and the best prices.
Olympic Stadium
The Olympic Stadium is the largest covered amphitheatre in Québec and the home of the 1976 Summer Olympics, this 56,000-seat stadium hosts everything from monster truck rallies to rock concerts by the biggest names in music, soccer matches and baseball games and more.
Montreal Botanical Gardens
Boasting a collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, the Frédéric Back Tree Pavilion and more than 20 thematic gardens spread out over 75 hectares, this is the perfect place to clear your head and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Montreal Planetarium
Embark on a fascinating cosmic journey through space and astronomy at this world-class museum, where cutting-edge technology creates a unique experience of the universe through two complementary shows – one focused on science, the other more whimsical.
Montreal Biodome
One of Montreal’s most popular attractions, the Montreal Biodome is one of the only places in the world that can replicate all four seasons indoors at the same time. Its indoor exhibits showcase environments of the Americas—especially those of Quebec and Ontario provinces— and display the indigenous animal species and plant life of the those regions.
Montreal Bell Center
The home arena of the Montreal Canadiens, this world-class indoor arena is also host to some of Montreal’s biggest live events, from concerts and sporting events to family events, monster truck expos and more.
Gallerie D'anjou
Browse an array of upscale shops at his massive shopping mall, including Hudson's Bay, Simons, The Brick, Saks Off 5th, Winners, Sports Experts/Atmosphere and more.
Montreal Casino
Among the world's largest casinos, the Casino de Montréal provides five floors of gaming, each more exciting than the last, and is one of the city's star attractions. Since 1997, the Casino has been open day and night.
Montreal Six Flags Theme Park- La Ronde
This family fun and adventure park has something for everyone with more than 40 exhilarating thrill rides, live entertainment, theme days, shopping and restaurants and special events like an annual international fireworks show.
Saputo Stadium
Home to the Montreal Impact soccer club, this venue in Olympic Park seats 19,619 spectators, making it the second-largest soccer-specific stadium in Canada.
Iles-de-Boucherville National Park
A few kilometres from Montréal, right in the middle of the St. Lawrence, 5 little islands from Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville. This park offers green spaces, channels teeming with life and waterside trails