Biosphère

160, chemin Tour-de-l'Isle, Île Sainte-Hélène, Montréal, QC H3C 4G8 514-283-5000

Description: When originally built for the US Pavilion at Expo '67, Biosphère was the largest geodesic dome in the world. This interactive exhibition displays the ecosystems of the Great Lakes and Saint-Lawrence River regions. The Discovery Hall houses a 16-foot globe that details the importance of water to the world's ecosystems. Guided tours are available.
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Centre des Sciences

Quai King-Edward, Vieux-Port, Montréal, QC 514-496-4724

Description: Montréal's interactive science museum is educational and fun for both kids and adults. Science and technology exhibits are devoted to space exploration, earth science, computers, engineering, the environment, chemistry and more. There are also displays with a special focus on Canadian inventions. IMAX theater too!
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Pointe-du-Buisson Archaeological Park

333, rue Émond, Beauharnois, QC J0S 1J0 450-429-7857

Description: Pointe-du-Buisson is actually a collection of 16 archaeological sites which opened to the public in 1986. Exhibits here include all sorts of fascinating finds from the site, dating to regional aboriginal people from 5000 years ago up through the mid-1900s. Along with the dig sites and museum exhibits there is a traditional sugar shack and a couple of kilometers of trails. Initial digs here led to the Université de Montréal becoming the first accredited archaeology school in the province. For an additional fee, you can even take part in one of the ongoing digs.
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Redpath Museum

859, rue Sherbrooke, McGill University, Montréal, QC H3A 2K6 514-398-4086

Description: This museum on the campus of McGill University features a wide range of fossils (including dinosaurs!), skeletons of rare and extinct animals, rocks and minerals, and a fine collection of Egyptian antiquities. A very worthwhile place to visit.
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Vieux-Port

Montréal, QC 514-843-5949

Description: The Vieux-Port is Old Montréal's gateway to the Saint-Lawrence River. The port was once the hub of shipping and gave Montréal its powerful economic presence in Canada. In 1992, the city renovated the port as part of Montréal's 350th anniversary celebrations. Visitors of all ages will enjoy biking, walking, ice-skating or shopping at the seasonal flea market. Athletic equipment rentals available.
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