Where to look in Montreal
Bota Bota
Fun & Active
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Leave your worries at the dock as you step onto this floating spa. You’ll find panoramic views of the city while you drift on the St. Lawrence River (Bota Bota does not actually set sail, but is permanently anchored at the port’s quays). The multi-level boat-turned-spa is quite a sight as it is made up of modern decor with various decks and rooms.
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Le Sainte-Élisabeth
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Difficult to find as it is tucked in a narrow, graffitied alley on the corner of Sainte-Catherine street, Le Sainte-Élisabeth is the literal definition of a hole-in-the-wall. It may look rundown from the outside but once inside, you know you’ve found a gem. Those in the know party here and it is definitely where the locals gather.
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Clock Tower Beach
Fun & Active
18
2
Living in a city definitely has its perks – nevertheless, it also has its drawbacks and it’s no secret that Montreal’s lack of beaches is a problem for locals come summertime. Based on the European trend of creating seaside paradise in the midst of a metropolis, Montreal’s Old Port now has its first urban beach.
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Mount Royal
Fun & Active
16
5
Credited for the origin of our city’s name, Mount Royal is the first attraction you’ll likely hear of when you arrive in Montreal. If you’re walking downtown, you will surely catch glimpses of it peeking through skyscrapers. While you may spot a handful of tourists visiting the mountain, it is still deemed a retreat for many city dwellers.
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Terrasse Nelligan
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2
While tourists swarm on ground level in this neck of the woods, the fifth floor of the hundred-year-old Hotel Nelligan is filled with a trendy local crowd. We all know that Montrealers love their terraces and Terrasse Nelligan has taken it up a notch so that you can experience one from up high.
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La Sala Rosa
Fun & Active
9
4
Referred to as the “The Red Room,” La Sala Rosa has become an institution in the local Spanish community. With traditional decor made up of bright red curtains and flamenco dancer frames adorning the walls, its intimate ambiance is amplified by the crimson hue emitted once candles are lit. Thursday nights are popular as they put on a flamenco show.
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Station 16
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Station 16 is the latest destination for lovers of pop art, graffiti, and street art. With artworks visibly displayed on a white wall behind a large glass window, it is one of the current ventures involved in re-vamping the Main. The Montreal-based gallery features pieces from Europe and North America and also operates as a silkscreen print shop.
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Complexe Sky
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Situated in the heart of the Village, Complexe Sky has been hailed as one of the biggest gay nightclubs in Canada. With four floors, each playing a different music genre (including house, hip hop, and top 40), this venue is also equipped with a rooftop terrace that houses a pool and a hot tub.
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Galerie D’Este
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Much like their artwork, Galerie D’Este’s open space is sleek and modern: Wood flooring contrasts stark black and white walls that boast a collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, and drawings. Located on the chic Greene Avenue, art consultants offer private viewings, tours, installations, and on-site consultations for art collectors.
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Espace 40
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This art gallery, which calls the Mile End home, is located on Casgrain street among many startups and young businesses. The contemporary gallery is the product of three art lovers with a passion for the craft. If you have trouble spotting it at first, look closer as it’s intertwined among Mile End coup de coeurs, The Green Panther and Frank & Oak.
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