Must See Sights and Landmarks in Laval Area

"Located in Old Montreal and potentially the #1 Montreal tourist attraction, the dazzling interior of the Notre-Dame Basilica alone makes this church worth a visit. Built in 1656, this is Montreal’s oldest Catholic church (there are a lot of them in the city). The church is most famous for its colorful interior, full of stained glass depicting the history of Montreal as a city."

"After visiting the Notre-Dame Basilica, make your way over to Place Jacques-Cartier. This is one of the most popular squares in Montreal and a great place to people watch. Here you’ll find Parisian-style “terraces”, stalls selling handmade goods, cute shops, and street artists."

"Start your day at the beautiful St. Joseph’s Oratory near the south end of the Park du Mont-Royal, located a short walk from the Côte-des-Neiges metro. If you want, you’re close to Montreal’s largest cemetery. I’m a weirdo and enjoy visiting cemeteries when I travel (I find them quite peaceful and a lovely place to walk)."

"If you’re up for a little history and culture, St Joseph’s Oratory is on the far side of Mount Royal. This beautiful basilica is Canada’s largest church, and it has one of the largest domes in the entire world. Don’t walk here from Mount Royal’s chalet, it’s far. Go back down, then bike or walk over."

"Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral is a Baroque Revival structure befitting of its royal-sounding name. It is a highlight of Montreal’s best architecture thanks to its replication of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Its style represented a major break from the Gothic Revival style of architecture that was popular in Montreal at the time."

"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 beautiful domed tower of the historic Marche Bonsecours is one of the most recognizable buildings in Old Montreal. It shares the same name as the nearby church. In the past, this building has served as a public market, a concert hall, Montreal's city hall and even the Parliament of Lower Canada."

"If you want to buy fashionable clothing items and accessories from a beautiful and historic-looking fashion store then you can visit Marché Bonsecours. This is a historic and majestic building in old Montreal. This is one of the most recognisable buildings in the city of Montreal."

"The Bonsecours Market is built in the Palladian style (an architectural style based on ancient Greek and Roman architecture). It was completed in 1847. The building has a beautiful facade but it only has a few souvenir shops and restaurants inside."

"» 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."

"If you find yourself humming "Getting to Know You" as you explore Mont-Royal Cemetery's 165 acres, blame it on the graveyard's most famous…"

"This three-day itinerary takes you to the heart of Old Montreal, where the city began, for much of the first day; the second day is spent exploring Mount Royal, a huge urban park, along with major Downtown sights; the third day looks at more disparate sights, particularly those gathered around the former Olympic park just north of the city. This itinerary is designed for summer, so be aware that not everything will be open in winter."

"Today, wander through one of North America’s oldest urban areas at Old Montreal. First established by French colonialists in the mid-17th century, the neighbourhood retains much of its old-world charm and you can lose yourself in the web of cobblestoned streets and laid-back atmosphere."

"St. James United Church is a member of the United Church of Canada and is located in downtown Montreal. The Methodist faith was formed in Montreal in 1807, and the community’s development led to the construction of the current church structure on Sainte Catherine Street in 1888. The community fulfills the spiritual needs of individuals of all ages, asserting the value of everyone, regardless of their culture, color, or sexual orientation, including persons with the most diverse abilities who are experiencing problems, as part of a long heritage of dedication to social justice."

"Why: Erected in 1889, the church is a heritage building that also includes the exterior square onto rue Sainte-Catherine and the ground that wraps around to rue Mayor. It is now often used as a multi-purpose venue for cultural, social, and artistic groups."

"When you finish up at the museum continue walking east along Rue Sainte-Catherine, passing by St. James church until you reach Place des Arts. From this point on the street becomes pedestrian-only."

"Cocktail Antabli is a Lebanese dessert spot that specializes in over-the-top fruit concoctions (served in huge beer mugs), and so much more. They also make their own ice cream that you can either enjoy topped on one of their famous fruit bowls, or on its own, in its creamy glory. And because this isn’t the usual Italian gelato, they serve some unique flavours, like rose water, achta (sort of like panna cotta, but thickened with bread instead of gelatin), and man-salwa (a mélange of cardammon and pistachio bits)."

"La Grande Roue de Montreal is the tallest observation wheel in Canada - the equivalent of a 20-story building from where visitors can enjoy great views of Montreal and beyond, four seasons of the year. On a clear day, it's possible to see 28 kilometers or 17 miles away. Set on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River, La Grande Roue de Montreal's 42 gondolas are specially equipped with climate-controlled cars with tempered glass windows for the best views of Old Montreal and beyond."

"A lot of major cities around the world, including London and Seattle, have a huge ferris wheel that gives you sweeping views over the city. Well, Montreal has one too, called La Grande Roue de Montreal. Riding La Grande Roue is one of the more touristy activities in Montreal, but if you love good city views from high up it’s hard to beat what you get from the wheel."

"Montreal Observation Wheel Enjoy a spectacular view 60 meters high on the La Grande Roue de Montréal. Clock Tower Beach Relax in a comfy chair on this beautiful sandy beach."

"Serving Chilean-leaning classics, this long-standing Mile End corner café offers a wide variety of sandwiches for just $5.75 a piece, as well as empanadas ($3.50 each), and main dishes for around $10 to 15. Don’t leave without trying one of their alfajores, a dulce de leche sandwich cookie found all throughout South America. View this post on Instagram"

"Alati-Caserta is a well-known traditional Italian pastry shop in Little Italy. Since 1968, the house has specialized in the most classic Italian confections from their fabulous homemade cannoli (among the best in town!) and biscotti, to their Code d’Aragosta (lobster tail) and delicious cornetto. We love this address for the excellence and authenticity of its products, and its original 1968 décor that takes us back to another era!"

"Montreal’s pastry options are vast with its regular injections of young guns contributing to the scene. As a result, sometimes the more old-school, traditional options are easy to forget about. Eating cannoli at Little Italy’s Alati Caserta can rectify that problem though: They are far from forgettable."