How to spend top weekend in Montreal - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Visit the Mount Royal

Mount Royal is located north of downtown Montreal. If you climb it you will have the opportunity to admire the city and its surroundings from a height of 233 meters. You can also take a walk in the park with the same name. It is located on mountain slopes. The park has been open to the public since 1876. You can go cycling and sailing on Beaver Lake in the summer. You can go skiing, tobogganing, and even ice skating here in the winter months.

There are 2 viewing platforms in Mount Royal Park. The first one is called Belvedere Kondiaronk. It has a semicircular shape. It was built in 1906. You can enjoy the business center of the city, the Saint Lawrence River, the Monteriggioni hills, and the Adirondack Mountains while standing on it. The second observation platform is used as a fairground. You can see the Mount Royal plateau and the Olympic stadium from it.

Extreme Rides at La Ronde Park

La Ronde amusement park was built on Saint Helena Island in Montreal in 1967. It was reconstructed in 2002. The park is open from May to September. If you come here you will be able to go on 40 rides. They are marked with the degree of load on the heart and blood vessels: low, moderate, high. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

If you don't have any health problems you can ride various roller coasters. The most extreme of them is "Goliath". Its height is 54 meters and its length is 1231 meters. The descent from this hill takes place at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour. It takes 3 minutes. You will be able to get from one end of the island to the other during this time. If you prefer the "Vampire" slide you will have to move at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour, waving your arms and legs in the air. If you have a strong vestibular apparatus you can use the "Cobra" attraction.

Voyage on the Saint Lawrence River

You will be able to make a voyage on the Saint Lawrence River while in Montreal. It flows out of Lake Deux Montagnes. The river skirts the city from the North-East side. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean. There are 3 travel options to choose from. This is a ferry from one bank to the other, a tour of the Old Port, and a cruise lasting several hours.

Cycling in Montreal

Montreal is located in a hilly area. However, 4 thousand kilometers of tracks are equipped in it. They are designed for cycling. For example, you can take a bike ride along the picturesque banks of the Lachine Canal and along the embankment. It is located in the old harbor. The "green" route is also waiting for you. If you choose it you can start the voyage in the west of Fort Coulon, ride through Montreal, and finish in the northern part of Quebec.

Climb the Inclined Tower of the Olympic Stadium

The Montreal stadium is a big ball. It has a decaying roof and an inclined tower. It was built for the 1976 summer Olympics. Football and baseball games are held here today. Concerts attended by world celebrities are also held at this stadium. You will have the opportunity to climb the inclined tower. It has a height of 175 meters. You can see the city from here.

Spend Time at the Mont Saint-Sauveur Water Park

The small town of Mont Saint Sauveur is located 50 kilometers north of Montreal. The water park of the same name is located here. You will get the opportunity to make a descent from 25 different water slides while relaxing in it. There are both traditional pipes and waterfalls in it. You can also swim in the pools. They have the appearance of beautiful lakes with steps made of natural stone and rocks. If you spend the whole day in Mont Saint Sauveur you can even stay overnight or for several days on its territory. You can set up a tent at the campsite or rent a wooden cottage. The water park closes with the onset of cold weather. But the recreation base opens at this time. You will be able to ski there.