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Place d'Armes (photos credit to www.old.montreal.qc.ca.)
Museum Quarter Neighbourhood INFORMATION
GETTING THERE
At the heart of the city’s cultural life, the Museum Quarter radiates out from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The Museum Quarter’s historical and architectural richness, spilling over into surrounding streets, creates a special ambiance that leaves a lasting impression on visitors. Crescent, de la Montagne and Sherbrooke Streets are the hub of the district’s vibrant business life. High-end, designer fashion and décor boutiques, international shops, art galleries, jewelers and exquisite fine dining never fail to win visitors over.
Place Ville Marie Corner of McGill College Avenue and Cathcart Stre et Montréal (Québec) H3B 2E7 Canada
INFORMATION
GETTING THERE
BUSINESS HOURS
Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Ideally situated at the heart of downtown and its famous underground city, the Place Ville Marie shopping centre has been offering an array of 80 elegant boutiques, restaurants and services for more than 40 years. "The underground" They're actually referring to the vast network of pedestrian walkways spread out below the city. To put a number on it, there are 30 kilometres of connecting areas, passageways and hubs beneath the downtown. More than 500,000 people pass through the underground city every day, on their way to work, university or to scope out bargains at the over 1,700 boutiques and businesses. The many passageways also serve a more leisurely purpose; connecting certain métro stations, the underground provides access to about 40 theatres, cinemas and other entertainment venues, as well as restaurants, tourist attractions and museums. Construction of this daring complex began in the late 1950s, introducing modern architecture to Montréal and marking the start of the underground city. Consisting of several towers, Place Ville Marie features a cruciform design that recalls the city's religious heritage when it was originally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. On the esplanade, take a moment to admire the view back up McGill College Avenue and McGill’s University campus at the foot of Mount Royal.
“Quartier international de Montréal”
INFORMATION (514) 841-7766 (Telephone)
GETTING THERE
Linking the bustling, modern downtown to the tranquil streets of the old city, the Quartier international is host to some of Montréal’s finest design, architecture and cultural activities. A pedestrian circuit allows visitors to discover the Quartier’s hidden cultural treasures. Facing the newly-renovated and expanded Palais des congrès is Place Jean-Paul Riopelle, a new public space created in honour of the celebrated artist. In its centre stands La Joute, one of Riopelle’s creations. In accordance with the late artist’s wishes, a ring of fire circles this magnificent sculpture/fountain.
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal 3800 Queen-Mary Road Montréal (Québec) H3V 1H6 Canada INFORMATION
GETTING
THERE
Saint Joseph’s Oratory atop Mount Royal is one of the world’s most visited shrines. The basilica’s huge dome reaches 97 metres and is second only in height to Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The sheer size of it contrasts sharply with its frail founder, Brother André, the humble doorkeeper who had initiated its construction in 1904. The shrine devoted to Saint Joseph consists of a primitive chapel, a votive chapel, a crypt and a basilica large enough to accommodate 10,000 worshippers. Relics of Brother André and many ex-voto of miraculously cured pilgrims are exhibited. The basilica’s great organs and 52 bell chimes will occasionally rekindle solemn works of great composers. A higher space of the spiritual meeting in the world Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is recognized as one of the great temples of the world. Like many sacred places in various countries, the Oratory attracts visitors who seek a haven of peace, a spiritual encounter, or the opportunity to visit an important tourist attraction. There are many such temples in the Christian world of the Occident. Only three are found at the heart of important cities: Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome, the Sanctuary of Montmartre in Paris and Saint Joseph's Oratory in Montreal. The upper church seen on top of Mount-Royal is known as the Basilica. It was built between 1924 and 1967. It is a very impressive building 105 meters long, 65 meters wide in the transepts and 60 meters high inside under the dome. However, outside it rises 97 meters from the ground to the tip of the cross standing high on top of the lantern crowning the dome. The seating capacity of the Basilica is 2,200. On most Sundays, the Oratory's Boys Choir and the grand organ accompany the services. The architectural design is simple and the decoration minimal to create an atmosphere of peace conducive to prayer and reflection for all those who come to pray and undertake a spiritual journey. Why an Oratory? Because Brother André, the humble doorkeeper of a boy's college, realized his dream.
In a short time, this place of prayer became known internationally. During almost thirty years, Brother André received pilgrims. Thousands of people claimed that they had obtained physical, moral or spiritual favors because of his intercession. So much so, that soon, he became known in America as the miracle-worker of Mount Royal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DISCOVER MONTREAL city through
hundreds of places of interest with an uninterrupted commentary of a friendly,
knowledgeable, licensed & bilingual guide. http://www.coachcanada.com/montrealsightseeing
(C1) GREATER MONTREAL GUIDED TRAM TOUR
Tour Details:
· 1140 Wellington St, Montreal, Quebec CAN · 800 -461-1223
Over 200 Points
to Discover ------------------------------------------ Material from Gray Line Montreal
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