Montreal Things to Do Tips by RafaelTheSecond

GET TO KNOW THE LAURENTIAN FORESTS Biodôme Review

It shows the Saint Lawrence Marine Eco-system - is an estuary habitat modeled on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Soem weird fish can be seen from there, and for the first time in my life I saw DUCK DIVERS!!!

February 2006

Address: VIAU STATION

Directions: Viau is a station on the Green Line of the Montreal Metro, located in the district of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve in the borough of Mercier/Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. It was inaugurated on June 6, 1976, as part of the extension of the Green Line to Honoré-Beaugrand

PINGUINS IN CANADA??? Biodôme Review

It is very possible, specially in Montreal where they found a very confortable home! to be more precise you will find them if you visit the Biodome de Montreal, there are much more to see over there!

February 2006

Address: 4777 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue

Directions: Viau Metro Station is the one you should use to go there!

I LOVE THE BIODOME DE MONTREAL Biodôme Review

All the exhibits are housed inside the Velodrome (cycling stadium) that was used for the 1976 Summer Olympics, with each of the four environments taking up a portion of the stadium. A variety of animals live in each simulated habitat, ranging from the macaws in the Tropical Forest, to the lynx in the Laurentian Forest, to the penguins in the Antarctic and the different kinds of fish that inhabit the waters of the Saint Lawrence River.

This is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions, along with the Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal Planetarium and the Montreal Insectarium.

The place is opened all over the year except the Insectarium which is something YOU MUST DO DURING THE SUMMER!

I think a visit to the Biodome is a great issue for the schools, as when I was there I saw these little cute kids getting to know the resources of their own lands!

February 2006

Address: 4777 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue

Directions: It is located in front of the Olimpic Stadium, the next subway station to reach the Biodome is Viau - Line Green (Honoré-Beaugrand)

THE DOME

In the Barroc church the more beautiful the ceiling is, the more fascinating is the entrance to Heavens...Montreal has no barroc churches but it seems that they seemed to agree with this point of view!

Montreal has strong tradition and Montreal has history! Not so old as we are used here in South America but they do have a HISTORY!;) Fascinating one by the way!;)

February 2006

Address: 1085, rue de la Cathédrale, Montréal

VATICAN - MONTREAL CONNECTION

At the St. Peters Basilica you will see it but in a large version, Montreal had something inspired but I do not know how to call it even in portuguese!;) but I am sure you know what I mean, right in the center of the church, when you trully believe that you are in Paradise!

I am not a deep catholic person, but I know when I can have the Peace of God!;))))

June 21st, 2006

Address: 1085, rue de la Cathédrale, Montréal

WHEN YOU GET INSIDE!!!!

WOW....By visiting that cathedral I realize how ridiculous the Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro is...But anyway, it was just an historical mistake that I hope one day they can trully correct it. anyway, this is the temple of meditation in Canada, this is the silence of Montreal's soul, this is where my soul looks for a warm shelter in such a freezing canadian winter!

Quebec is cold, but it can be warm not only in the summer, but in this brave spirit of its people!

February 2005

HOLY MARY IS HAPPY IN CANADA

Actually Her address is in the beautiful province of quebec, in a very funny town called Montreal. I was there and found this majestic cathedral which in english they call Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, but for the Montrealers (great friends I have there!) they simply know this incredible church as Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde.

One architect called Victor Bourgeau designed the church in august 1870 but only in 1894, people could enter in the church...and when they just cross the door, you will see next!!!

February 2005

Address: 1085, de la Cathédrale Street, Montreal

AN ECOLOGIC SHELTER - ILE DE LA VISITACION

In the winter I jsut saw white landscapes everywhere but I saw also a very thick pine forest, the Ile de la visitacion is one of the parks of Montreal. I made a round tour in the island and I visit the wildest part of Montreal, a city full of parks and nature around Prairies River. it is also a very important historical spot in the city!

Address: Métro Henri-Bourassa, and take the bus 69

Directions: l’autoroute 40, exit73, rue Papineau (direction est)

BIODÔME DE MONTREAL Biodôme Review

The Montréal Biodôme gives you an idea of some of the most beautiful ecosystems of the Americas. Actually when I visit the tropical forest i felt at home!;) Very complete journey of all enviroments. I learnt alot about ecology, and you really should go there!

January 21st, 2005

Address: VIAU METRO STATION

Directions: 4777 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue

ONE PILGRIMAGE CENTRE IN NORTH AMERICA

The French part of Canada is very catholic and so do I, but I am not that radical catholic, I am a light one, but I went to the Mass in order to thank about that trip and also confirm my faith in my plans and projects!

This is the Saint Joseph Basilica!

A huge catholici temple and one of the biggest in the World!

Address: MONT ROYAL AREA

Directions: Very close to the Park!;)