The Biodome Located just beside the Olympic stadium, the Biodome is a unique and spectacular venue where you’ll discover diverse animals and plants within multiple ecosystems. Kids love it. Métro Viau– Open every day – biodome.qc.ca

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts With its rich permanent collection of objets d’art from antiquity through the modern ear, the Museum is a must-see. Métro Guy-Concordia – See the Web site for temporary exhibitions – mbam.qc.ca

Old Montreal Art galleries, boutiques, cafés and café terraces line old cobblestone streets. Come night, architectural lighting emphasizes the buildings’ 19th-century features. The Old Port, with its broad pedestrian pathways, beckons. Outdoor activities, on water and on land, for the entire family. Métro Square Victoria - vieux.montreal.qc.ca

Casino de Montréal Gaming tables, electronic horseracing screens, colourful and spectacular shows. Offer yourself an evening of total escape! Parking and shuttle service. Métro Jean-Drapeau – Open 24 hours a day – casino-de-montreal.com

Mount Royal So named by Jacques Cartier in 1535, today Montreal’s mountain is a park with belvederes, a lake and spectacular views of the city and the region. St. Joseph’s Oratory, enormous landscaped areas and historic cemeteries are among its most visited features. Métro Mont-Royal, No. 11 bus – lemontroyal.qc.ca