La Grande Ourse is a small store that has very beautiful and hand-made toys. There are toys for every kid, with different preferences. The younger kids have special option to play with tiny houses, kitchen sets, trucks and cars, etc. They have a space where children can sit, use their imagination and enjoy with their toys. The store holds timely workshops for kids and their parents to make simple toys, easily. All the toys are safe for every child and many of them are brought from European and South American fair trade and exhibitions.
Built for Expo '67 on Île Ste-Hélène, La Ronde remains the largest amusement park in Quebec. There are 40 rides, and the spectacular Ferris wheel can be seen across the St. Lawrence river in Montreal proper. La Ronde is also the site for the annual SAQ Mondial Fireworks Competition, the largest in the world. It attracts more than 1.2 million visitors a year, all within a four month period!
Located at the eastern edge of the Plateau Mont-Royal, La Fontaine Park consists of about 40 hectares (100 acres) in all. It serves as site for one of the official rites of spring, with people flocking to it the moment they sense warmer weather approaching. You can relax under the trees, picnic, sunbathe, bike, or play tennis. There is an outdoor theater in the summer, and in the winter the pond becomes a skating rink. Several monuments adorn the park, including one commemorating the sacrifice of French-Canadians who died during the course of the World Wars.
Frederick Law Olmsted, of Central Park fame, designed Mount Royal Park. It is easy to forget that you are in the middle of a huge metropolis when walking or cross-country skiing on the park's many well-signposted trails: chief downtown access points are from Parc Jeanne-Mance and Drummond Street, just west of Royal Victoria Hospital. Beaver Lake features skating, tobogganing, and even a small ski hill and chairlift, while Mount Royal Cemetery is one of the continent's largest.
Raplapla has been a well-established cloth toys store in Montreal. Ppopular for the cloth doll without a neck, ears, elbows, knees and nose, it is adeptly run by Erica, woman behind the coy smiles of the toys. Apart from dolls there are stuffed animals, like cats and night owls for infants and toddlers. Walk in at the toy store or order online to give your kids some interesting stuff to play with and while their time.
Brat Pack is a very popular boutique for kid's clothing in Montreal. They are known for attractive offers and discounts that they come up with regularly. The store keeps the latest trends and style in mind along with the knowledge of what kids usually love. The have best collection for girls and boys from the zero to sixteen years of age. Though they have apparels at the lowest cost, but the quality is totally trustworthy.
Cinéma Beaubien is an independent theater that specializes in art-house cinema and indie films. The cinema focuses on original films while also screening a selection of commercial movies as well. A community oriented art space, Beaubien welcomes its fair share of movie lovers looking for a unique experience. The family-friendly theater also hosts special screenings and events for kids and their parents. The exciting schedule of new releases, excellent sound systems, and a menu of delicious refreshments ensures a fun time while in Montreal.
Every season at the Jardin Botanique de Montréal (Montréal Botanical Gardens), you'll be captivated by the colors and fragrances of flowers and plants as you move from garden to garden, many inspired by different parts of the world. Explore the Sonoran desert, wander into the Chinese or French Garden, and finally relax in the tranquility of the Japanese Garden. The Montreal Botanical Garden contains about 12,000 plant species and cultivators, ten exhibition greenhouses, about 30 thematic gardens and a large arboretum.
The Montreal Biodome is a science center and ecological zoo that recreates four of the Americas' ecosystems at the city's Olympic Park. Originally constructed as a velodrome for the 1976 Olympics, the building was renovated and repurposed to accommodate replicas of a lush Tropical Forest, the temperate Laurentian Forest, the Saint Lawrence Marine Ecosystem, and the Sub-Polar Region. Each habitat is a realistic depiction of their counterparts in the real world, complete with wildlife that is native to the regions they represent. While the Tropical Forest brings to life the rainforests of South America and the Laurentian Forest is a slice of the North American Wilderness, the Saint Lawrence Marine Ecosystem encapsulates the estuarian habitat of the eponymous gulf and the Sub-Polar Region recreates the environments of the Arctic and Antarctic regions. A tour of the Montreal Biodome is a rare experience indeed; a chance to get a taste of the varied habitats of the Americas under a single roof.
Montréal Insectarium is an interpretative nature center and museum, the only one of its kind in North America that presents both preserved insect collections and live insects for viewing by the general public. They also have a spectacular live butterfly garden in the summer. For those with an adventurous spirit, try the insect tasting events held twice a year with a local chef preparing recipes that feature insects.
Kart-O-Mania is said to be one of the best indoor go-karting tracks in Montreal. Adults and juniors both are welcome at the venue for a thrilling experience. There are different group packages like junior racing, events, leagues etc. You can even gift a Kart-O-Mania gift card to your loved one. With a snack bar at the venue and capacity for hosting a large gathering, one can call for a private get-together like friends and family gatherings, client appreciation events, friendly leagues, birthday parties and more.
Putting Edge is an indoor mini golf center with a unique twist - you play in the dark. The 18-hole course is illuminated only by fluorescent lighting, creating a fantastical setting in which to enjoy a putting session. Immerse yourself in a swirling color kaleidoscope that creates scenes from Amazonian jungles to medieval fortresses. An energetic and fun experience for all ages, Putting Edge puts the fun back in mini golf with its innovative design and unique thematic game play.