There are tons of interesting places in Montreal, so we've ranked the most visited sights (with names and brief descriptions):
Basilica Notre-Dame-de-Montréal: This basilica is famous for housing one of the largest pipe organs in the world and its exquisite early 19th-century architecture, particularly the intricate fleur-de-lis gold leaf decorations.
The Oratory of St. Joseph: This church is surrounded by an aura of mystery. Some pilgrims believe that if you climb the church's steps on your knees, you can hear the voice of God. Whether this belief holds true or not, over 3 million people visit the oratory each year.
The historic center, or Old Montreal, is a bustling area filled with museums, restaurants, and shops.
Home of Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier: This residence belonged to Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier, a prominent Montreal lawyer and former prime minister of Canada. It's a great place to visit with the whole family as it provides insights into the customs of mid-19th-century aristocracy.
"The Golden Mile Square" is an upscale neighborhood that stands as a valuable asset not just to Montreal but to all of Canada. Its residents possess roughly 70 percent of the country's wealth, making 60-room mansions seem perfectly at home here.
Artekste Information Center: This center serves as an exhibition space, although it outwardly resembles a massive library. It showcases Canada's contemporary art in all its splendor.
Notre-Dame-de-Nage Cemetery: This is one of the largest cemeteries on the North American continent and is the final resting place for writers, politicians, and other celebrities.
And, of course, a map of Montreal with sights would be incomplete without the Olympic Stadium, one of the city's most remarkable architectural structures, constructed for the 1976 Olympic Games.
