Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places 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."

"Alors que le Ferreira Café a resté plutôt discret lors de la première vague, Carlos, avec l’aide de son chef Joao, ont décidé d’offrir un menu midi pour emporter. Quelques classiques indétrônables sont d’ailleurs offerts comme le risotto aux champignons et cuisse de canard confit, la bouillabaisse de fruits de mer, la pieuvre et la morue en croûte de cèpes. Tous les plats (32$-56$) incluent une entrée."

"La Distillerie no.1Montréal, CanadaGreat little bar with amazing drinks!!. Free jar of gold fish at point of order 😍 #free-wifi #montreal #canada"

"A post shared by Terrasse Nelligan (@terrassenel) on Dec 30, 2019 at 10:01am PST. Whether you’re enjoying brunch or just bevies, this terrace offers Instagram-worthy views amongst Montreal’s rooftops, and its heaters and retractable awnings will ensure you comfort on those chilly spring nights. Address: 106 Saint-Paul St W, MontrealPhone: 514-788-4021"

"Another Old Montreal mainstay, Terrasse Nelligan offers views of Notre Dame Basilica and surrounds. Serving up specialties like blackberry pizza with goat cheese, ricotta, honey, and almonds, it may be worth arriving hungry."

"The chic and swanky Terrasse Nelligan serves some fantastic views over the Old Port, St. Lawrence River and the Notre-Dame Basilica."

"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."

"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."

"This stately church, located downtown, was built in the mid-19th century to accommodate the arrival of Irish immigrants seeking a place of worship. The ornate interior – specifically the fleur-de-lys and shamrocks – blends French-Canadian culture with Irish traits. It’s also where Québécois poet Émile Nelligan was baptized on Christmas Day back in 1879."

"Why: This Irish Catholic church was opened in 1847 and its spire can be spotted throughout the city, a mark of its Gothic Revival style. Pope John Paul II raised the status of this church to a Basilica in 1989 "because of its historical importance as the mother church of the English-speaking Catholics of greater Montreal."

"» St Patrick's Basilica was built in 1847 for Irish immigrants. Their number increased in Montreal due to famine and other difficulties in Ireland. »  Initially, the New Gothic church was built at the cape that has a view of the city."

"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."

"Le restaurant Grenadine fait une pause en laissant place à Topo, un petit « snack » où flatbread au levain et produits locaux font bon ménage. Le lunch parfait à emporter, ou un petit souper original qui surprendra la famille. La livraison est également disponible."

"The old is celebrated in new ways at Bar George, a modern-day rendezvous set in the grand heritage home once belonging to Sir George Stephen. Honouring the former resident’s roots, our chefs cook up contemporary takes on classic U.K. fare, spiked with Québécois quirks, while our bar pours..."

"Hours: 10 am to 2:30 pm & 5:30 pm to 10 pm; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, closed Monday to ThursdayPhone: (514) 669-9243"

"Bleury, the bumping bar on a quiet street in the Place des Arts area, is a quirky joint that features live electronic music from up-and-coming DJs, jam sessions, as well as an improvisational jazz night each month. Walk through its many rooms until you reach the quaint terrace where you’ll find an intimate setting for a pause from the music inside. The patio is surrounded by vibrant red brick walls, a wooden canopy overhead and colourful fake flowers jutting out of just about everywhere."

"It’s ironic that Le Divan Orange provides comfortable sofas because sitting down and /or relaxing is the last thing on your mind once the music starts. The place is colorful with lots of interesting art hanging about and mostly well designed, except that the bathrooms are behind the elevated stage that otherwisse allows for maximum visibility. The crowd (which changes depending on the wide variety of French and English music playing)is really into music which is quite experimental and goes on until the wee hours."