Things to do in Montreal West

The Old Port of Montréal is an excellent place to start your journey around the city’s historic area. Locals and tourists alike flock to the port in their millions every year, drawn by its mix of fascinating history and contemporary culture.

This neo-Gothic masterwork is one of the most popular locations in Montreal. Thousands enter Notre-Dame Basilica’s doors each day during the summer months. It is a Canadian national icon, hosting such high-profile events as Pope John Paul II’s 1984 visit and Celine Dion’s 1994 wedding.

The transparent and colorful glass façade of Montréal’s Convention Centre represents warmth, innovation and sustainability, greeting visitors for major events, conferences and exhibitions.

One of Canada’s top schools, McGill University is a thriving research and education center. Roughly 30,000 students attend classes in 700 programs of study. Explore the campus if you might enroll or visit to glimpse student life in this pretty setting.

Originally built for the 1967 Montreal World’s Fair, La Ronde is now the city’s exhilarating Six Flags amusement park. Great views, thrilling rides and fun festivals make this park worth a day’s visit.

Saint Joseph’s Oratory church was founded in 1904 by Brother André Bessette. After the congregation rapidly outgrew the church twice, construction began on a third church in 1924. The modern 3,000-seat church that resulted is still the largest church in Canada, and its copper dome is one of the world’s largest.

Parc Jean-Drapeau is a picturesque parkland spanning two islands in the St. Lawrence River. Visit this commons for a diverse selection of activities, from rolling the dice at a casino to watching spectacular firework displays. Sight-see some of the city's revolutionary landmarks and then get a sweat up racing around a professional bike track.