Aquadôme

1411, rue Lapierre, Montréal, QC H8N 2J4 514-367-6460

Description: Just because you're traveling, you don't have to abandon your usual exercise routine. Swimmers will be pleased with the Aquadôme, which has two big indoor pools. You can do laps, but if you're just looking for some splashy family fun, there are several waterslides as well.
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Biodôme de Montréal

4777, av Pierre-de Coubertin, Montréal, QC H1V 1B3 514-868-3000

Description: Montréal's Biodôme is the only one of its kind in the world. It features four distinct ecosystems recreated in the former Olympic Games Velodrome. Created to represent the four most beautiful habitats found in North, Central and South America. Mammals, birds and plant life thrive in mini-habitats. Visitors, especially children, will enjoy all four environments.
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Ecomuseum

21125 chemin Sainte-Marie, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3Y7 514-457-9449

Description: The St. Lawrence Valley Natural History Society zoo focuses on native flora and fauna in educational and entertaining exhibits. Enjoy a stroll through the songbird aviary or along boardwalks through habitats for turtles and other reptiles. The "Light to Dark" exhibit, which compares and contrasts all sorts of diurnal and nocturnal animals, is fascinating.
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Insectarium de Montréal

4581, rue Sherbrooke est, Jardin Botanique, Montréal, QC H1X 2B2 514-872-1400

Description: Begun with two donated collections of insects from more than 100 countries, the Montréal Insectarium today maintains about 144,000 specimens. Along with an amazing variety of mounted insects the museum has 75 vivariums, displays of live critters such as honeybees, leafcutter ants, water beetles, scorpions, walkingsticks and spiders. A fascinating place to spend a couple of hours, especially if you're a kid!
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La Ronde

22, Chemin Macdonald, Île Sainte-Hélène, Montréal, QC H3C 6A3 514-397-2000

Description: La Ronde opened originally for the 1967 Montréal World's Fair. Today, it's a Six Flags park and has been improved quite a bit over the past few years. There's a full range of rides, from massive coasters to the tamest of teacups. Goliath is the newest coaster standing 175 at its highest, with an initial drop of 171 feet. There are eight other coasters as well (standing, steel, wooden, suspended, looping ­ you name it), each with its own charms. Other highlights include several water rides, a carousel, a SpongeBob Squarepants simulator ride and a train ride. Of course, there are also shows galore and plenty of theme park food and games.
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Labyrinthe du Hangar 16

Clock Tower Pier, Vieux Port, Montréal, QC H2L 4K3 514-499-0099

Description: The idea here is to solve a mystery while finding your way through an intricately designed maze. The maze has several obstacles (slides, tunnels, that sort of thing) to be gotten through, over or under, and there are riddles along the way that you must answer to figure out who is behind a series of art thefts and forgeries. Clever and fun!
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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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