François

I have a lot of favourite hidden treasures. One is to admire public artwork, such as what you find in the metro stations. I recommend going to discover La vie à Montréal au XIX^e siècle by Nicolas Sollogoub in the McGill station. It’s a grandiose glass fresco that takes us on a tour of Montréal, its history and its architecture.

Another spot I like is the parc des Rapides nature park which is, in my opinion, an ideal spot in which to commune with nature.

Finally, I love to take in the beautiful views of the city. Some visitors go to the Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History Museum, but only a small few of them take the elevator up to the third-floor lookout in the Éperon building. The view of Old Montréal and the Old Port is like a postcard. Small three-dimensional models and viewfinders allow visitors to make the most of this little-known vantage point, which is free of charge.”

Mathilde

"I'd have to say that my favourite hidden treasure is the Quartiers du Canal nieghbourhood. There's nothing better than a little stroll along the banks of the canal and then stopping off for refreshment on a brewpub terrace like Memento. You can even pick up lunch at the Atwater Market and have a little picnic.”

Claudelle

"The Canadian Centre for Architecture is one of my favourite places for its bold exhibitions, its gardens and its shop, where you can always find a vast collection of books."

Isabelle

“For anyone who likes escape games, I strongly recommend A/Maze. They have several locations across the island, which offer incredibly inventive games. I particularly love the outdoor escape game in Old Montréal, because it's a fun way to discover the neighbourhood.”

Diana

“I love to discover new cuisines, so I highly recommend Kwizinn, a Haitian restaurant I discovered during the First Friday- Montréal Street Food event.  They served up Creole-Vietnam fusion: a Banh Mi Griot. It was sublime!”

Hugo

“My hidden gem is to tour the Bell Centre. The guides there are very passionate about sports and history. It’s the best place to find out about the incredible range of sporting events that Montréal has to offer.”

Nataly

"Not far from La TOHU, Parc Frédéric-Back , a unique green space, is my favourite hidden treasure. It's a great place for birdwatching or just to take a stroll.”

Guillermo

“My favourite thing to do in the fall is to run up to the mountain to the Mount Royal Chalet when it’s raining ever so slightly. The rain really brings out the scents of nature, plus the autumn colours are stunning!”

Nina

“My favourite summer pastimes are to stroll along Mont-Royal Avenue, to enjoy bubble tea in Chinatown and to catch the shows of my favourite artists during festivals, the Francos and the International Jazz Festival in particular.”

Marie

“When winter hits, I like to attend international music shows to warm me up!”

William

“My favourite place is Parc Jarry, a huge public park where Montrealers of all ages come to meet. For me, there’s nothing better than smelling the barbecue, having fun with friends in a large, open space and enjoying a leisurely stroll. It’s a slice of heaven!”

The Tourist Information Office in Old Montréal is open everyday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until June 15 and from September 1 to October 31.

From 15 June to 31 August, it will be open from 9 am to 7 pm, every day.

From 1 November to 30 April, it will be open from Thursday to Monday, 10 am to 6 pm.