Bell Centre

There's always something going on at Bell Centre, Montreal’s main indoor arena and home of the Canadiens hockey team. Check the schedule for NHL games, major concerts, or Cirque du Soleil, or join a guided tour that gives access to behind-the-scenes areas like the locker rooms.

• Web:

  https://centrebell.ca/en

• E-mail:

  info@centrebell.ca

• Address:

  1909 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal

• Phone:

  +1 514 932 2582

Bota Bota

Housed in a converted river ferry, Bota Bota is a floating spa on the St Lawrence River offering saunas, hot tubs, and outdoor pools, with the occasional daring dip in the river. The spa also hosts DJs, movies, yoga classes, and live music events. Expect to pay a little extra for such a unique experience.

• Web:

  https://botabota.ca

• Address:

  Old Port of Montreal, Montreal

• Phone:

  +1 514 284 0333

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a Formula One circuit on Notre-Dame Island, which hosts the Canadian Grand Prix each year. Outside race days, the full circuit is open to cyclists, rollerbladers, and pedestrians, offering a rare chance to experience the layout and corners used by F1 drivers.

• Web:

  www.parcjeandrapeau.com/fr/circuit-gilles-villeneuve-piste-multifonctionnelle-provelo-entrainement-sportif-montreal

• Address:

  Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal

• Phone:

  +1 514 872 6120

La Ronde

La Ronde is a huge amusement and entertainment park located on Saint Helen's Island. With around 40 attractions ranging from roller coasters to water games, it's a great activity for families in the summer. Keep in mind it closes during winter and usually reopens in May.

• Web:

  www.sixflags.com/laronde

• E-mail:

  infolaronde@sixflags.com

• Address:

  22 Chemin Macdonald, Montreal

• Phone:

  +1 514 397 2000

• Opening hours:

  Open seasonally

• Subway:

  Metro Jean-Drapeau and Papineau. Bus 167 and 169.

Laurentian Mountains

Head north from Montréal to explore Quebec’s forested peaks, sparkling lakes, and charming towns like Mont-Tremblant. The region offers steep slopes, rock formations, and seasonal colours that shift from spring greens to autumn reds. Outdoor activities are abundant year-round, from skiing and snowshoeing in winter to hiking, biking, and paddling in summer. Stop in a lakeside village for a coffee or stroll, or simply enjoy the views from scenic roads and lookouts.

• Web:

  www.laurentides.com/en

• Address:

  Laurentian Mountains, Lac-Jacques-Cartier

• More info:

  Laurentian Mountains are a forested mountain range north of Montréal, known for lakes, rock formations, and small towns like Mont-Tremblant.

Montreal Biosphere

The Montreal Biosphere is an environmental museum housed inside a geodesic dome on Saint Helen’s Island. Explore exhibitions on climate, water, and ecosystems, with hands-on displays that work well for families. The setting is also part of the appeal, with parkland and river views all around.

• Web:

  https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/biosphere

• Address:

  160 Chemin du Tour de l'isle, Montreal

• Phone:

  +1 514 868 3000

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–5pm