These huge gardens are sure to captivate your imagination and provide the perfect place for you to take a break. More than 20, 000 plants and thirty-one different types of gardens make this a special spot of color and greenery in the Montreal cityscape.
2. Old Montreal
Old Montreal
Get to know Montreal intimately - stroll through the city's historical district. You will get a Parisian vibe as you walk or bike through a series of cultural and historical landmarks. Pretty boutiques and sidewalk cafes provide plenty of interest. Hire a horse-drawn carriage to carry you and your love in style over the cobblestone streets as you explore and enjoy.
3. Casino de Montreal & Ile Notre Dame
Casino de Montreal
Plan an evening of sparkling fun and games at the Casino de Montreal. You need not be a gambling enthusiast to visit - there is plenty of live entertainment to keep you interested. Besides, what could be more romantic than being on the Ile Notre-Dame at night with thousands of lights sparkling all around you?
The Ile Notre Dame is a great place to be during the day too. Pack a picnic and then enjoy the lake and beach.
4. Mount Royal
Mont Royal
Pack up those backpacks and head out to Mount Royal for a day of communing with nature. Explore the trails, hike the grassy slopes, and reward yourselves with an intimate picnic lunch. Reaching the top of this 764-foot mountain is a reward in itself - you will have a spectacular view of the city. Stop by the Park du Mount-Royal, created by the designer of Central Park in New York.
5. Lafontaine Park
Lafontaine Park
Are you visiting Montreal during winter? Be sure to head out to Lafontaine Park for a day of snow and fun. Enjoy the French and English design of this downtown park. Sip hot chocolate as you skate and glide over the ice. Hold hands, cuddle, and snap photos. This is a charming way to make the most of winter.
6. Just for Laughs Festival
Juste Pour Rire Festival
Laugh and enjoy the comedy at the Just for Laughs Festival, held each summer in Montreal. Well known comedians and local stand-up artists conspire to make you laugh, as you never have before. For an extension of the fun and enjoyment, visit the Just for Laughs Museum (Musee Juste Poure Rire).
