Montreal Photos -- National Geographic's Ultimate City Guides

Biosphere Museum
Photograph by Chris Cheadle/AllCanadaPhotos.Com
A relic of Montreal's Expo 67, the Biosphere is now a museum dedicated to water and the environment.
Chinese Gardens
Photograph by AllCanadaPhotos.Com
Brightly colored lanterns mark the Chinese Gardens in Montreal's Botanical Gardens.
Palais des Congrés
Photograph by Guido Cozzi/Atlantide
The Palais des Congrés de Montreal, with its multicolored facade, is the site of many meetings and conventions.
Olympic Stadium
Photograph by AllCanadaPhotos.Com
The Olympic Stadium was built for the 1976 Olympics. Its tower is the tallest inclined tower in the world.
"Lipstick Forest"
Photograph by Benoit Aquin/Polaris
Montreal's design aesthetic is often bold and beautiful. The "Lipstick Forest" is part of the Palais des Congrés de Montreal.
Montreal City Lights
Photograph by Guido Cozzi/Atlantide
A sprawling view of the city below is visible from Mount Royal Park at Montreal's highest point.
Place Jean-Paul Riopelle
Photograph by Guido Cozzi/Atlantide
The city values public art and green space. Here, vapor rises from the spectacular fountain at Place Jean-Paul Riopelle.
Japanese Gardens
Photograph by Susan Seubert
The Japanese Gardens, with an art gallery and tearoom, are a serene oasis in Montreal's Botanical Garden.
Notre Dame de Bonsecours
Photograph by Susan Seubert
The stately Notre Dame de Bonsecours—or Sailors' Church, as it is also known—stands watch over the old port, as it has for centuries.
Montreal Canadiens
Photograph by Susan Seubert
Hockey fever grips the country each year and fans flock to see the home team, the Montreal Canadiens, play.