If the simple pleasures of Stardew Valley have you longing to step foot in your favourite video game, let Montreal be your urban farmstead. With quirky townsfolk to romance and local markets that give Joja Mart a run for its money, the city is a dupe for Pelican Town (minus the weeding but with a whole lot of green space).
"Root for Nature" mixes lush visuals with a dash of climate consciousness, bringing the great outdoors, inside. Made in collaboration with National Geographic, the multi-sensory experience draws on the momentum of Montreal’s COP15 achievements, showcasing the splendour of nature in eye-popping high definition.
Beyond the celebrated Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and the sprawling Biodome, there's a world less explored. A museum dedicated entirely to railway artifacts, a niche sanctuary chronicling Montreal's banking history, and a haven of optical illusions. You can bypass the crowds at the Old Port and sidestep the downtown buzz, and, instead, venture into the heart of Montreal where unassuming museums stand as sentinels to tales untold, artifacts unsung, and art pieces that remain delightfully undiscovered. Within these walls, Montreal's quieter stories come to life. You'll encounter fascinating medical oddities and step into the world of a legendary strongman from the past. Here are a few highlights.
OASIS Immersion has rolled out a unique, video game-like experience in downtown Montreal that offers an engaging break from the sun's relentless sizzle. SWEET FOLIE at the Palais des Congrès is a digital carnival, where reality bends in a dance of the surreal. Described as a "waking dream" by its creators, the multi-sensory show captures "a moment of unhinged creativity" with a cast of pop-art characters on a rollicking, wild ride through technicolour landscapes and pixelated escapades.
Montreal is going to the dogs and the cats, and even the occasional hamster with no shortage of pet-friendly hotels to pamper you and your furry family members. From trendy boutique hotels to well-known chains, these homes away from home roll out the red carpet for four-legged guests. Here are some of the best hotels in the city for pet owners who refuse to leave their fur babies behind.