Montreal and Quebec: imperative destinations
Montréal and Québec, are great cities to discover with children, everything has been designed to educate, amuse and passionate. You’re introduced to environmental issues, you discover flora and fauna of the tropical forest, meet dazzling insects and discover spectacular technologie. You will definitely have a great time while developing your mind. What more to ask for?
The Biodôme of Montreal: America under one roof!
Imagine: the polar world of the Arctic and Antarctic, the Marine estuary of St. Lawrence and a tropical forest, humid and hot, changing with the seasons. All this gathered under one roof! Since its opening in 1992 the Montreal Biodome has already welcomed over 14 million visitors. The key to this success are its unique collections: more than 4800 animals, 230 different species and 650 plant species. An absolute must when visiting Montreal.
Biosphere: interactivity at the service of the environment
It is the architectural symbol of Montreal: the biosphere and its spherical construction, built originally for the American Pavilion at the Universal Expo of 1967, seduces everyone with its spectacular interactive installations. Objective? To make this place a privileged area of information and education about key environmental issues. Water, the ecosystem of the St. Lawrence - Grand Lakes, climate changes, sustainable development, responsible consumption and green technologies, nothing is missing. Fun, playful and urban. A superb initiative.
Montréal Science Centre: learning and having fun
Playful and educational, special mention for the Montreal Science Centre. On the Agenda: workshops to test your capacity to preserve the environment, games and thematic exhibitions to explore different scientific and technical aspects.
Insectarium of Montreal: a swarming Museum...
Forget your phobias and go to the Insectarium to discover the largest museum devoted to insects in North America. Over 160,000 specimens from 6 biogeographic zones (anthill, bee hives ...). In short, a world that is swarming merrily and shows us the importance of the role of insects in the ecological balance of the planet.
Pointe-à-Callière: all Montreal!
The Museum of archaeology and history of Montreal, Le Musée Pointe-à-Callière is a great place to learn about the city’s history from the moment it was discovered to the present days. Besides the archaeological crypt in the basement with the vestiges of the city, the Pointe-à-Callière Museum invites us to an archaeological journey starting with the Amerindian presence in the 14th century to the contemporary Montréal.
Musée de la Civilisation: well, you know all about Quebec!
Opened in 1988, the Musée de la Civilisation is the archetype of a huge cultural complex. Inside you will find permanent collections ("Le temps des Québecois”, "Nous les premiers Nations” and "Territoires"), but also temporary exhibitions. An invigorating portrait of Quebecers and their cultural identity from its origins to our present days.
Imagine: the polar world of the Arctic and Antarctic, the Marine estuary of St. Lawrence and a tropical forest, humid and hot, changing with the seasons. All this gathered under one roof! Since its opening in 1992 the Montreal Biodome has already welcomed over 14 million visitors. The key to this success are its unique collections: more than 4800 animals, 230 different species and 650 plant species. An absolute must when visiting Montreal.
Biosphere: interactivity at the service of the environment
It is the architectural symbol of Montreal: the biosphere and its spherical construction, built originally for the American Pavilion at the Universal Expo of 1967, seduces everyone with its spectacular interactive installations. Objective? To make this place a privileged area of information and education about key environmental issues. Water, the ecosystem of the St. Lawrence - Grand Lakes, climate changes, sustainable development, responsible consumption and green technologies, nothing is missing. Fun, playful and urban. A superb initiative.
Montréal Science Centre: learning and having fun
Playful and educational, special mention for the Montreal Science Centre. On the Agenda: workshops to test your capacity to preserve the environment, games and thematic exhibitions to explore different scientific and technical aspects.
Insectarium of Montreal: a swarming Museum...
Forget your phobias and go to the Insectarium to discover the largest museum devoted to insects in North America. Over 160,000 specimens from 6 biogeographic zones (anthill, bee hives ...). In short, a world that is swarming merrily and shows us the importance of the role of insects in the ecological balance of the planet.
Pointe-à-Callière: all Montreal!
The Museum of archaeology and history of Montreal, Le Musée Pointe-à-Callière is a great place to learn about the city’s history from the moment it was discovered to the present days. Besides the archaeological crypt in the basement with the vestiges of the city, the Pointe-à-Callière Museum invites us to an archaeological journey starting with the Amerindian presence in the 14th century to the contemporary Montréal.
Musée de la Civilisation: well, you know all about Quebec!
Opened in 1988, the Musée de la Civilisation is the archetype of a huge cultural complex. Inside you will find permanent collections ("Le temps des Québecois”, "Nous les premiers Nations” and "Territoires"), but also temporary exhibitions. An invigorating portrait of Quebecers and their cultural identity from its origins to our present days.
Janvier 2011
By Katya PELLEGRINO
