Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Quebec

"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."

"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."

"Surrounded by skyscrapers in downtown Montreal, this majestic masterpiece may be familiar, albeit out of place, to travelled visitors as it’s a smaller-scale replica of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Construction started in 1870 and it was the first building in Montreal to cost more than US$1m. With its trademark copper roof and facade lined with stone replicas of the apostles, this cathedral is one of Montreal’s finest."

"Observe the impeccable craftsmanship of Victor Bourgeau which reflects from every corner of the small basilica of Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral. In 2000, it was placed in the list of National Historic Site of Canada. A stucco crucifix is there in the marble embellished chapel room of the church which is designed by Philippe Hébert."

"60 Fairmount Avenue West | (514) 419-1699One of the most popular ice cream shops in Montreal, and with good reason, Kem CoBa is based on several Vietnamese ice cream flavours, so you know it’s going to taste good. There will be a line up no doubt so get there fast, especially in the summer. There was even a twitter account created to monitor the size of the line!"

"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."

"Two master pastry chefs come together to give you fun and original flavours every week: buttered corn, cheesecake, Madagascar vanilla, almond, and sourcherry, to name a few. These ice creams are full of flavour with no food coloring added. Kem Coba will serve you flavours you can’t even pronounce."

"It’s worth the trip off the island to give this DIX30 ice cream parlour a try. The options are endless and patrons insist this is the absolute best ice cream in town."

"What makes this one of the best parks in Montreal is the sensational view from the top side of the park. King George Park is a great place to spend a weekday night enjoying the sunset on the Southshore of Montreal. A relaxing park with areas for children and adults alike with some sporting amenities."

"Chasse-Galerie is one of Montréal's trendiest dining spots, housed within a sub-basement dining space with exposed brick walls and intimate atmosphere. The restaurant is named in honor of the French-Canadian legend of La Chasse Galerie, which depicts a tale of colonial voyagers who made a deal with the devil. Decor is dedicated to the spirit of travel and exploration, showcasing travel souvenirs and other internationally-inspired items."

"You are not a true West Islander until you have eaten at Les 3 Soeurs. I have been following these sisters around for years."

"Montreal’s diners are eminently kid-friendly, but brunch restaurants can be a bit more fraught: not so at this Village restaurant. Expect a rounded menu with decked-out Benedictines and breakfast poutines, with grilled cheeses and sweet options like crepes for the rugrats."

"The Gay Village is generally more popular for a night out than it is a day after, but a smattering of superb restaurants turn that notion on its head. Le Passé Composé is one such place. Chef Arnaud Glay’s menu has a high level of quality to it, full stop."

"This is the spa you want when you want the full eat-drink-relax-sleep-repeat package. The Hôtel Le St-James alone sports luxury rooms and one of the best restaurants in Old Montreal, but when you’re wondering what to do in between sleeping off a multi-course extravaganza downstairs?. Jump into the steam baths and sauna, hand yourself over to the massage therapists, hit the hot stones or get a body wrap done; it’s all here, inside of a beautiful space featuring the old masonry often found in this historic part of town."

"Located in Westmount, one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Quebec, ​Annie Young Boutique and Spa offers standard spa treatments (massage therapy, steam-sauna-cold room thermal circuit, facials, and body care) but that's not what landed the spa on this list. What sets the spa apart from other spas are its medical spa services, from injectables (dermal fillers and Botox) to body sculpting to laser treatments. Victoria Park even features a health club with yoga, barre, and Pilates classes available on-site."

"This Sud-Ouest spa is a great urban oasis when you're in need of relaxing massage or beauty treatment, including Ionic baths, reflexology, and electrolysis. Mandala also offers various courses, such as Women Self-Defence, as well."