You think you've seen the city from every angle? Have you ever admired it from the best possible vantage point, right on the St. Lawrence River? From the Grand Quai of the Montreal Port, take a guided cruise aboard the AML Cavalier Maxim and discover 20 characteristic places in the city!
Here's a look at seven attractions to discover on a cruise:
Habitat 67
Built in the 1960's on the principle of modular blocks, this building combines the advantages of a private house and an apartment building. The building has been deemed, by the Quebec government, a historic monument in 2009.
La Ronde
In addition to being the second largest amusement park in Canada, La Ronde has around 40 rides, including one of the largest wooden roller coasters in the world.
Mount Royal
Mount Royal, 233 meters-high, is affectionately known as "the mountain" by Montrealers. The name of the city derives from the distortion of its name. This rock formation is actually considered a dyke, the phenomenon that occurs when rising magma remains trapped below the surface.
Jean-Drapeau Park
Jean-Drapeau Park is a vast urban park also called Parc des Îles, because it is divided in two islands: Île Sainte-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame. Jean Drapeau, the city's mayor for 30 years, is the man behind the subway, the Summer 1976 Olympic Games and Expo 67.
Pointe du Havre et Courant Sainte-Marie
Pointe du Havre, an artificial strip of land, was built in 1898 to protect the Montreal Port from the strong currents coming from the St. Mary's Current to the west. This current originates from a level difference of approximately 60 meters between Lake Ontario and Montreal.
Jacques Cartier Bridge
Considered the city's largest symbol, the 3.4 kilometres Jacques Cartier Bridge has five lanes reserved for cars, a pedestrian lane and a bicycle lane. It is crossed by more than 30 million vehicles per year, making it the second busiest bridge in Canada.
Olympic Stadium
With its spaceship-like appearance, Montreal's Olympic Stadium can accommodate up to 60,000 spectators and its tower, which supports the roof with cables, is the tallest inclined tower in the world. It stands at 165 meters-high and is inclined at a 45-degree angle.
