Top Rated Parks to Visit in Hudson

"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."

"Surrounding La Ronde, you’ll find the expansive Parc Jean-Drapeau, which comprises two islands: Île Sainte-Hélène and the artificial Île Notre-Dame. In addition to hiking and skiing trails, green space, bike paths and gardens, the park also boasts the city’s largest outdoor concert venue, a Formula 1 race track (which hosts the Canadian Grand Prix), the Montreal Casino and a beach, among plenty of other paid and free activities."

"Park Jean Drapeau is located about five minutes from downtown Montreal and covers two islands – Saint Helen’s Island and Notre Dame Island. At the park, you’ll find countless activities to while away an afternoon. These include the Biosphere, Floralies Gardens, Jean-Dore Beach, Casino de Montreal, Stewart Museum, as well as a peaceful walking path through the islands and over fifteen miles of hiking trails."

"Built over the St-Lawrence River, the bridge has spectacular panoramic views of the city, and it’s a unique way to get to Parc Jean-Drapeau. Once on the island, you can drop your bike off and head off for a day of rides at La Ronde or just ogle the awe-inspiring wonder that is Buckminster Fuller’s Biosphère."

"With lush, colorful landscapes and activity rosters for every season of the year, Mount Royal Park is one of the best places to visit in Montreal. The first thing to know about the park is that it’s gigantic. It’s perched atop the volcanic rock cluster that is Mount Royal, and it unfolds across all kinds of playgrounds, picnic sites, skating rinks, ski slopes, tennis courts, hiking trails, tobogganing hills and rowboating lakes."

"Mount Royal Park is home to exceptional flora and fauna to be discovered on foot or by bike. Visitors can discover the interesting history of Mount Royal at the Smith house and admire the stunning views of the downtown core and the Monteregie from the Kondiaronk Lookout. In winter, visitors can enjoy sledding on a refrigerated skating rink and cross country ski trails."

"1260, Chemin RemembranceMontréal, Québec H3H 1A2(514) 843-8240. Mount Royal Park, spanning 692 acres, is a beautiful and scenic park that offers many recreational activities. This park, found in the heart of Montreal, is a symbol of this city’s culture and heritage."

"This is where you’ll find the 540-foot Montreal Tower, Olympic Stadium, and the Esplanade, which features local outdoor events year round (ex: First Fridays). This is also where the Montreal Biodome is located, which allows you to experience five ecosystems from around the world in one building. Another worthy experience to having at Olympic Park is catching a game or show at Olympic Stadium."

"Also in the area to visit are the Olympic Stadium, Athlete’s Village and Olympic Pool. Home to the 1976 Summer Olympics, it has become one of the most recognized Montreal landmarks. Throughout the year, you can find lively outdoor events focused on culture, recreation and physical activity as well as some of Montreal’s best food trucks."

"Montreal's Olympic Park hails back to the 1976 games and while nothing much of the games themselves remains, its remarkable leaning tower makes it well worth a stop-off. It's the world's largest inclined structure (190 meters at 45º) and views from the top are breathtaking."

"2380 Notre-Dame St. EastMontreal, Quebec H2K 4K3(514) 872-0311. Village au Pied-du-Courant is a public community area that features a beer garden, numerous food trucks, an artisanal market on Sundays, an onsite bar, and many enjoyable activities for the whole family."

"Located at the southern end of the green line of the metro, this park’s a humongous tribute to English gardens that were common in the 19th century. With tens of thousands of trees, wide open greenspaces, paths and ponds spread out over 200 acres, one visit is rarely ever enough to feel like you’ve experienced the park in its entirety. That’s twice as true when it comes to winters when it becomes a huge wonderland perfect for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating and tobogganing throughout."

"Parc Angrignon is gorgeous; it's got waterfalls and streams, weeping willows, ponds, and hidden paths lined by berries, and it's conveniently located in the southwest part of the city where no car is necessary. Just hop on the metro and get off at Angrignon, the last station on the western end of Line 1, which is only a 10-minute subway ride from downtown Montreal, and boom, you're there. Within two minutes of exiting the station, you forget you're in a city altogether."

"Angrignon Park is a large park that covers nearly 100 hectares of land. The part is inspired by nineteenth-century gardens that feature lush greenery and diverse flora with over thousands of tree and plant species. The park’s large area is a perfect place for children and pets to run around and enjoy the park’s open fields and fresh air."

"Plus, after eating at La Banquise you’re basically already in one of Montreal’s lovely green spaces, Parc la Fontaine, where you can rent boats on a small lake or just sit and people watch. I also really loved cycling around the neighborhood here, with its cute alleyways and houses. I used the network of Bixi bikes during my stay in Montreal, which is extremely convenient and affordable, and definitely my favorite way of getting around the city (weather permitting)"

"Follow this pretty street lined with trees and Victorian homes to Parc Lafontaine. This is one of Montreal’s nicest parks with lots of trees, a man-made lake (skating in the winter), ducks and many spots to sit and people watch."

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"Sashimi, donburi bowls, Japanese curry, and okonomiyaki (a Japanese-style savoury pancake) all grace the to-go menu at St-Henri Japanese haunt Nozy. It’s open Tuesday to Saturday from 4:30 to 8 p.m., with delivery a possibility via Uber Eats. View this post on Instagram"

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"Address: 167 Ave des Pins E Montreal QC H2W 1N9Phone: (514) 823 5865Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Su 11am-6pmWebsite: http://www.sophiesucree.com/en/where-to-find-sophie-sucree/. One of Montreal’s most beloved vegan bakeries, Sophie Sucree, is a cute little shop baking up freshly-baked pies, cupcakes, and breads. Most of their materials are biodegradable and there are many gluten-free options."

"For the vegan with a sweet tooth, Sophie Sucrée mixes up homemade cakes and baked goods with a healthy dose of love. Sophie, the bakery’s namesake, was owner Milene Laoun’s grandmother, who instilled in her a love of baking and a pride in serving up creations that are as artful as they are delicious. They also host weekend brunches and high tea services in their quintessentially-feminine and whimsical cafe."