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Montréal is a city with a rich, complex and diverse history and culture set in a modern, vibrant city.  There is so much to do and so many places to see that it is difficult to narrow it down to just a few, however some of the must-sees in the city would have to include:

Notre-Dame Basilica - Basilique Notre-Dame:  The oldest catholic church in North America built in 1656.  A magnificent cathedral with an intricately designed interior including stained glass chronicling the history of the City.
Montréal Botanical Gardens - Jardin Botanique de Montréal:  Located in Olympic Park (the site of the 1976 Olympics) the gardens have over 20,000 different plan species in 31 specialized gardens.
Biodome de Montréal:  Housed in a former Olympic stadium used in 1976 the Biodome consists of 4 different ecological habitats:  rain forest, polar, marine and forest - where visitors can see the plants and animals native to each ecosystem. The polar penguins and puffins and the tropical monkeys and parrots will enthrall children and adults alike.
Old Montréal and the Old Port of Montréal - Vieux Montreal et Vieux-Port de Montréal:  Stroll, bicycle or take a horse-drawn carriage through the narrow cobblestone streets of Montreal's famous Parisian-style historic district, filled with cultural landmarks, museums, boutiques, sidewalk cafes and restaurants.  The Old Port use to be the hub of the Canadian shipping industry but now offers many places to walk,  bike or shop.
Mont Royal and Parc du Mont Royal:  The 764 foot mountain provides spectacular and panoramic views of the city and the St. Lawrence River and is a popular spot for recreational activities.  The Park was designed by the creator of New York's Central Park.
Montreal Planetarium (Planetarium de Montréal):  Experience the stars on this 20-foot doomed screen.
Place des Arts:  Montréal's top performance hall features music, drama and much more.
La Ronde Amusement Park:  For the kids in all of us an amusement park with many thrilling, "white-knuckler" rides and so much to do!
Casino de Montréal:  Definitely for the adults, this casino on the Ile Notre-Dame is the largest in Quebec and one of the ten largest in the world in terms of the amount of gaming equipment. The excellent live entertainment draws gamblers and non-gamblers alike.

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