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Parc Oméga
Open every day of the year, the Parc Oméga is a place where you can discover many species of wild animals in their natural habitat. This immense territory of 2,200 acres is traversed by a 12-km path through an extraordinarily varied landscape where lakes ...
 
McCord Stewart Museum
A fixture in the heart of the city for over 100 years, the McCord Stewart Museum sheds light on life in Montreal, both past and present. It bears witness to the history, vitality, creativity and diversity of the communities that make up the city. In keeping ...
 
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Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec is proud of its unparalleled collection of Québécois art, offering a vast panorama of Quebec’s art history from the 17th century to present day through a collection containing over 42,000 pieces. The museum ...
 
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
The Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is the first Neo-Gothic Church in Canada. Known for its grandiose architecture, the Basilica welcomes nearly one million visitors each year. In addition to its religious celebrations and masses, the Basilica offers ...
 
Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum
Discover Exporail, Canada's BIGGEST railway museum, just a step away from Montreal! Journey into the fascinating world of railroads and climb aboard the many vehicles on display. Throughout your visit to the site, soak up the lifestyle of travelers of ...
 
Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke
Located in downtown Sherbrooke, the Science and Nature Museum presents AlterAnima, a unusual encounter with naturalized animals, Terra Mutantès, a multi-sensory experience that shows how the planet has changed over the past 400 million years, temporary ...
 
Boréalis - Center for the history of the paper industry
For 13 years now, the Boréalis Museum has been offering a variety of enriching experiences exploring the history of the great adventure of paper. More than 240 000 visitors had the chance to discover the permanent exhibition Roots and Identity. As this ...
 
Canadian Museum of History
For one of the most rewarding museum experiences in the National Capital Region, don’t miss the Canadian Museum of History. Designed by Indigenous architect Douglas Cardinal, the Museum — one of Canada’s most popular — celebrates the diverse histories ...
 
Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex
Pointe-à-Callière, the birthplace and museum of Montréal, is built above authentic remains that bear witness to the area's evolution, from the days of Indigenous occupancy to the construction of the city’s first settlement—Fort Ville-Marie—to the present ...
 
Ulverton Woolen Mills
Located in a spectacular setting steeped in history, the Moulin à laine d'Ulverton (Ulverton Wool Mill) offers an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Step into the workshop during a guided tour during which you can see all the stages that go ...
 
Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Historic District of Old Québec is encircled by 4.6 km of fortifications, making Québec City the only fortified city north of Mexico. As guardians of the fortifications, Parks Canada invites you to discover this jewel ...
 
Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site
Hidden beneath the Dufferin Terrace in the heart of Old Québec, the remains of Château Saint-Louis reveal the seat of power of French and British governors from 1620 to 1834. Explore the archaeological site with a guide or at your own pace to discover ...