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La Biosphère de Montréal in Montréal, Canada

The Biosphere or La Biosphère de Montréal is a museum dedicated to the environment. It sits on Saint Helen’s Island which was home of the 1967 World Fair. Surrounded by lush greenery and miles of likely maple trees, the structure should be an anomaly, and yet blends into the sky. The airiness and the conservatory nature of the geodesic dome commemorates that which it tries to teach. Being one with the environment.

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Old Montréal in Montréal, Canada

Old Montréal or Vieux-Montréal is a historic neighborhood that dates back to the 1600s when the French established a colony called Ville-Marie. Originally a trade outpost, with a fort, some settlers, churches, and other buildings, what would eventually become Montréal is now a thriving metropolitan city. It was recently that the preservation and redevelopment efforts began to preserve the uniqueness in the narrow cobblestone streets and old building facades that marks a long history of French and British influence.

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Parc du Mont-Royal in Montréal, Canada

Parc du Mont-Royal is a green sanctuary right in the heart of the city. Offering sweeping views of the city’s skyline, the park is favored by tourists, joggers, cyclists, and the leisurely walker. The Mont Royal chalet offers public restrooms, a safe haven from winter winds, and occasional public programming. The Mont Royal Summit is the highest peak in the park and offers a great panoramic view. The Kondiaronk Belvedere offers iews of views of downtown Montréal, the St. Lawrence River and Monteregian Hills and is a crowd favorite.

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Old Port of Montréal in Montréal, Canada

The Old Port of Montréal has seen new life with the addition of attractions and shop stalls. There is an ice skating rink, the ferris wheel, science center, ropes course, zipline, and a boat turned spa that offers a nice soak with views of Montréal. There are cafés, summer boutiques (souvenirs, pizza, smoothies, ice cream, churros, etc.) and the nearby Marché Bonsecours.

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Marché Jean-Talon in Montréal, Canada

Marché Jean-Talon is one of the oldest public markets in Montréal, dating back to May 1933. Open year-round, except for some holidays, it is a bustling place hosting a variety of vendors, from bakers to butchers to fishers to grocers to cheese sellers to florists alike. There are ample stalls for quick snacks, artisanal bites, and souvenirs.

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