Best Arts and Culture Places in Quebec

"Why: Located in Côte-des-Neiges, right atop the Mount Royal, Saint Joseph's Oratory is one of Canada's largest churches and a National Historic Site of Canada. Construction was completed in 1966 and its dome is the third-largest of its kind, only after the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro in Côte d’Ivoire and Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome."

"At the end of the alley you will be on St. Joseph. Continue walking two blocks east passing St. Stanislas church until you reach Avenue Laurier. This is one of the most interesting streets on the Plateau where you will find a world of style, prestige, flavours, beauty and good food. The place to see and be seen."

"The rundown: It’s so wonderfully strange to think that the world’s largest permanent exhibit of Barbie dolls lives in the Cours Mont-Royal shopping centre. Half childhood fantasy, half current daydream, this is literally a collection of 1,000+ Barbies—but they’ve had a massive transformation from the dolls you collected as a kid. Some are dressed in tiny, perfect designer creations, everything from a replica of Dior’s Tailleur Bar to a Hervé Léger bandage dress; others are styled like beloved celebs and movie characters, or sport uniforms inspired by brands (Harley Davidson, Hard Rock Cafe) and works of art (Van Gogh’s Starry Night, a Fabergé egg)."

"Montreal is home to the Barbie Expo, the largest permanent collection of Barbie dolls in the world. Guests have the chance to see and snap pics of over 1,000 one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls, all dressed by the city’s leading fashion designers. When: Daily Time: Friday, 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pmWhere: 1455 Rue PeelPrice: Free admission"

"Galerie Bloom – Art Gallery – Old Montreal is an excellent business that offers individualized and courteous service. The firm has been representing well-known Canadian musicians since 2014. The gallery’s spirit has remained unchanged since its inception."

"Montreal’s best alternative bar and venue since 1983, Foufounes Electriques will appeal to those who are less inclined to the standard club fare of house and techno beats. Les Foufs (as it’s affectionately called by locals) is easily identifiable by the giant spider sculpture climbing its exterior wall on St Catherine Street. The three-floor space includes dance floors, pool tables, a stage for bands, and a booth for DJs, and during the warmer months, there is a great outdoor patio."

"The giant spider sculpture climbing the exterior wall on Ste. Catherine Street lets you know you're in the right place. Foufones is a truly versatile space - equally good for checking out the Montreal scene over a late summer afternoon drink on the uber cool patio or the perfect spot to check out top name bands at a reasonable price that cater to a diverse crowd of punk, metal and electronica fans."

"Foufounes (slang for electric ass) is a lively and eclectic spot at 185 east Ste. Catharine, easily recognizable by the huge spider sculpture attached to the wall of the main entrance. It has been a downtown staple since the early 1980’s."

"On the banks of the Lachine Canal, McAuslan is a pioneer among Quebec microbreweries. Here you can enjoy delicious beers as well as ciders – our favourite is their extraordinary IPA. Simple food menu offering nachos, tacos, burgers and hot-dogs."

"Kinka has opened restaurants the world over, starting out in Toronto but now with locations as far away as Seoul — and its Montreal outpost in Faubourg Sainte-Catherine shows why it’s been a success. The menu is designed to wow, with crowd-pleasers like tuna tataki dressed in ponzu, kakimayo (baked oysters) and oshizushi (pressed sushi)."

"Originally start off in Toronto in 2009, Kinka now has locations even in Japan and Korea. Kinka Izakaya is one of my fave restaurants here in Toronto, and it’s just as amazing in Montreal. Grab some Sapporos, order some Japanese tapas, and enjoy the summer patio!"