Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Hudson

"Why: Perhaps one of the most famous and prominent churches in Montreal, the Gothic Revival of the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montreal is a breathtaking centrepiece to the Place d'Armes square that was built between 1824 and 1829 and is quite reminiscent of its namesake in Paris."

"A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt."

"The gigantic oratory honors St Joseph, Canada’s patron saint. The largest shrine ever built in honor of Jesus’ father, this Renaissance-style building was completed in 1960 and commands fine views of the northern slope of Mont-Royal. The oratory dome is visible from anywhere in this part of town. The oratory is also a tribute to the work of Brother André, the determined monk who first built a little chapel here in 1904."

"Driving around Montreal, you might notice a big, rounded, green roof standing tall on the horizon. That roof belongs to St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, the largest church in Canada and a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. At 97 metres, that huge roof — the dome of the Oratory basilica — is the second highest in the world, behind only Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome."

"Another one of Montreal’s impressive religious buildings, Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral (Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde) lies in the downtown area and stands as the third-largest church in the province of Quebec. Modeled after Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the construction of this prominent Baroque Revival cathedral took place from 1870 to 1878 and from 1885 to 1894."

"Why: Another classic church from Montreal's downtown core, Mary, Queen of the World Basilica was build in the late 1800s and renamed in 1955 by Pope Benedict XV."

"The line that forms outside this seasonal Mile End gem practically snakes across the street to Wilensky’s. A wry Twitter account keeps an eye on things throughout the summer. Featured soft serve twists are far from ordinary: try caramel-pear, pandan, and coconut-strawberry, to name a few — or get scoops of the iconic salted butter flavour."

"If the line-ups here on a hot summer day are any indication, they’ve got something going with their ice cream, period. That being said, their seasonal swirl cones are the money maker. Changing every few weeks from combos like sour cherry and almond to blueberry and honey, the best summer challenge is to try and eat them all."

"Whether you choose sorbet or soft serve, the flavour options are absolutely delicious – not to mention unique. Looking for an exotic ice cream sundae option?. This is definitely an ice cream shop you want to visit on a warm summer night."

"Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul is a multicultural Presbyterian congregation. On Notre Dame Street, near the current location of city hall, was founded. In 1843, St. Paul’s Church was built nearby."

"Residents of the city of Westmount are extremely proud of this large greenspace, and are quick to credit it as the most beautiful park in Montreal thanks to gorgeous landscaping and planning. The park is home to the Westmount Public Library, a soccer field and tennis courts available for the sportive public to take advantage of during pleasant weather. It also features public ping pong tables, as well as built-in chess tables to enjoy a quiet game (pieces not included)."

"That’s saying a lot because the park is competing with mansions, the oratory, and Eugenie Bouchard. Westmount Park’s 26 acres is home to the newly renovated pool, a massive playground, a football/soccer field, tennis courts, gorgeous gardens, a charming dog park, climbable trees and a pond with a mini waterfall. It may be Montreal’s second biggest park, but it’s arguably number one in popularity."

"Westmont Park is one of the nicest and well-kept parks in Montreal. This green space has some outdoor gym equipment, a rec center, an outdoor pool, fountain and so much more. It is a great place for jogging, dog walking, or just sitting under a tree and comtemplating life’s biggest questions."

"While tiny, this urban park square is the ideal spot for a quick romantic stroll, sightseeing classic Plateau architecture and relaxing. Grab a seat on one of the benches surrounding its centerpiece fountain that lights up the square at night and enjoy people-watching that includes first dates and panhandlers. Above all, it’s worth the visit for the architecture alone during any of the transitory times of day—dusk, twilight, dawn, sunset—if not its proximity to solid French restaurants."

"Near the Sherbrooke Metro Station, Square Saint-Louis rates as one of Montréal's prettiest old squares and is set in a turn-of-the-century French-Canadian residential quarter. In the little streets around the tree-shaded square, there are still a few attractive Victorian houses. Some now house pleasant restaurants."

"This small, shady, and inconspicuous square is one that a lot to offers its visitors as it is right off of one of the city’s great streets St. Denis. The Square has a beautiful fountain in the center and is a true oasis in the city center. Full of good people watching as well as critter watching."

"Named for Saint George, the patron saint of England and inspired by that country's 13th-century religious architecture, St George's features prominent pinnacles and pointed arches, along with stained-glass windows, wooden carvings, a double hammer-beam ceiling and a column-free interior. The magnificent ceiling beams look grand and awe-inspiring, and the Lady Chapel on the east side of the main altar adds to the effect. Opened in 1843 to accommodate the overflow of worshipers from the Christ Church Cathedral, the church boasts tapestry that finds its origins in Westminster Abbey, London, and was used during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation."

"Named for the patron saint of England, St. George’s Anglican Church was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1990, 120 years after it was completed. The carved sandstone exterior was fashioned in the English Gothic revival style, complete with plenty of wonderful pointed arches that you’ll find everywhere — the windows, the entrance, the bell tower, and throughout the interior as well. The inside is a gorgeous study of traditional English woodwork, including the fantastic ceiling beams, among the largest in the world."

"St George’s Anglican Church strives to actively testify to the faith that is given to each of us as we open our hearts and minds to God, and to share this unreservedly with people who live, work, and study in downtown Montreal via the transformative love of Jesus and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. As stewards of Christ, they want to improve the worship and Christian education to reach out to the church and the community around us, and to help families and people cope with the many problems of modern life."

"In fact, if you’ve put “feed the bears” on your list of what to do in Montreal, you only have one real option: the Ecomuseum Zoo. The Ecomuseum Zoo is a small zoo located on the very tip of the Island of Montreal. It isn’t fancy, and it doesn’t have state-of-the-art facilities like some of the bigger wildlife facilities in Canada."

"Sushi Momo tops the best sushi lists across the city, but it’s entirely plant-based. This cozy bistro specializes in creative vegan sushi rolls and Japanese entrées while making use of seasonal ingredients like jackfruit, truffle oil and hibiscus flower. Make sure to try the Fuji flambé, a fried avocado maki topped with torched jackfruit tartare and tartar sauce."

"Sushi Momo is an excellent restaurant specializing in vegan sushi and other Japanese specialities. Sushi Momo opened in 2014 and is run by chef Christian Manuel Ventura Alatorre whose innovative sushi creations are very tasty indeed. It is one of the first restaurants in Montreal to serve vegan sushi and amongst those with the most varieties."

"You wouldn’t think that a combination of the words “vegan” and “sushi” would be very appetizing, but Sushi Momo is here to prove you wrong: their creative menu is entirely free of animal products."

"The Ecomusée du fier monde, a history and community museum, emphasizes Montreal’s “grassroots and working-class” culture. Its goal is “reinforcing the connection between the museum and its social surroundings and environment.” Interestingly, the Écomusée is housed in what used to be the Généreux public bathhouse, and as such, it is a notable example of 1920s architecture. These recommendations were updated on June 2, 2020 to keep your travel plans fresh."

"Housed inside a former public bath built in the 1920s, this history and community museum focuses on the Industrial Revolution and working-class citizens who once populated the neighbourhood."

"Why: Previously the Bain Généreux, this building shares features from the Art Deco and Beaux-Arts eras and is now the Écomusée du fier monde, a cultural hub in the south end of the Plateau."

"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)."

"1455 Rue Peel suite 206Montréal, Québec H3A 1T5(514) 380-3830. Expo Barbie, found at Les Cours Mont-Royal in downtown Montreal, is the largest permanent collection of Barbies on the earth. It features more than 1,000 barbies."

"Candide's prix fixe menu changes monthly, a reflection of chef John Winter-Russell's love of local, seasonal, and temporal cooking at his restaurant on the south side of St. Joseph's Church. Every meal follows the same format: two fixed starters, a choice between two mains, and a choice between two desserts. In summer, Winter-Russell's delicate menu, which is mostly plant-based, might include ingredients like asparagus, radishes, peas, lovage, zucchini flowers, mussels, sturgeon, and pork."

"The work of chef John Winter Russell in this seminary-turned-restaurant is a masterclass in seasonal menus. Inspired by Voltaire’s last lines of the novel of the same name, their dish compositions from farms and gardens are anything but garden variety. Even the wine list from Emily Campeau, numbering in around 100 bottles, is exploratory and refined."

"It’s easy to focus on the person sitting across the table when the service is as finessed as it is at Candide. After all, nothing sets the mood quite like some pretty plates, made up of ultra-local, ultra-seasonal Quebec produce, along with sexy wines to match. The charming terrasse dishes up an excellent atmosphere in summer, too."