🇨🇦 Montreal Unfiltered: A Journey Through Its Iconic Landmarks 🌄⛪🌳

Mont Royal, Saint Joseph's Oratory, and Parc Jean-Drapeau - Three Must-Visit Spots That Define Montreal's Charm! 🏞️ Mont Royal (Mount Royal) • Standing at just 230m tall, this hill gave Montreal its name! • Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (of NYC Central Park fame) in 1876 • Locals' favorite for hiking & biking 🚴♂️ • Two ways to reach the summit: - Gravel path (bike-friendly) - Stone stairs (25-30 min hike) • Breathtaking panoramic views of: - Montreal's skyline 🌆 - St. Lawrence River winding through the city • Don't miss: - The Leonard Cohen mural 🎶 - Charming squirrel carvings on visitor center beams - Beaver Lake - picture-perfect with kids playing 🦆 ⛪ Saint Joseph's Oratory • World's 3rd largest dome church (97m tall!) • Must-take elevator to the top • Fascinating story of Brother André: - Believed to have healing powers ✨ - Cured thousands using blessed oil/water - Wall of crutches left by healed visitors - Canonized as saint in 2010 • Pro Tip: Visit at sunset for golden light through stained glass 🌇 🏝️ Parc Jean-Drapeau • Built on Expo 67's twin islands • Don't miss the incredible Mosaïcultures: - "Mother Earth" (11m tall, 500k plants!) 🌸 - "The Man Who Planted Trees" (inspired by Oscar-winning short) 🌲 • Bonus: F1 race track transforms into cycling paradise 🚴♀️ • Best time: Summer evenings (sun sets around 9pm!) 🌇 Why These Spots? ✔ Authentic Montreal experience ✔ Perfect mix of nature & culture ✔ Great for photography (no filter needed!) 📸 ✔ Free to explore (mostly) 📍 Locations: - Mont Royal: Downtown Montreal - Saint Joseph's Oratory: 3800 Queen Mary Rd - Parc Jean-Drapeau: Saint Lawrence River islands #Montreal #ExploreQuebec #HistoricSites #UrbanHiking #ArchitectureLovers #CulturalHeritage #SummerInMontreal #TravelCanada #NoFilterNeeded #CityBreaks #LandmarkPhotography #FrenchCanada #FestivalCity