For the Family in Montreal

Émilie-Gamelin Place

City square & summer festival hub with abstract skyscraper sculptures & tree-shaded picnic benches.

Dorchester Square

Sizable green space established in the late 1800s featuring statues & monuments.

Visitation Island Nature Park

River island nature area offering walking & cycling paths, BBQ sites, birdwatching & a defunct mill.

Jardin Nelson

Lively spot in historic square for casual fare & sangria, with a heated garden patio & live jazz.

Le Balthazar

Vibrant, modern tavern with weekend music, elevated bar bites & a large local beer selection.

Rapids Park

Park by the Lachine Rapids featuring paths for hiking, biking & cross-country skiing, plus birds.

L’Entrepôt Mont-Royal

Buzzy gathering place with a global menu of burgers, pasta & shared plates, plus beer & cocktails.

Damas

Creative Syrian delicacies in a Persian-influenced space with a plant-trimmed terrace.

Bord'Elle Boutique Bar & Eatery

Dimly lit venue with a 1920s vibe offering Asian-French fusion fare, fancy cocktails & wine.

Montréal poutine

Chill spot for Québécois pub grub & local beer, plus TVs in the basement sports bar & a patio.

Maggie Oakes

Seasonal cuisine, dry-aged meats & cocktails in a sophisticated space with a marble bar & herb wall.

Brasserie 701

A menu of French brasserie classics inside a chic space with decorative chandeliers & high ceilings.

Jeanne-Mance Park

Roomy recreation area with tennis courts, athletic fields & playgrounds, plus a skating rink.

Prison Island Montréal

Chinese Garden

Chinese-style pavilions framing formal gardens of bamboo & pines, plus a lake full of lotus plants.

Vices & Versa

Wood-trimmed, relaxed environment with a daily menu of regional beers on tap & casual eats.

McCord Stewart Museum

Historical exhibits of costumes, objects & photos on popular subjects from hockey to Inuit art.

Le Balthazar Centropolis

Vibrant, modern tavern with weekend music, elevated bar bites & a large local beer selection.

Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier Park

Roomy park featuring an outdoor swimming pool, playgrounds & ballfields, along with Wi-Fi.

Montreal Forum

Entertainment complex featuring a bowling alley, a sports bar & a lounge with video games & pool.