Bruno Paul Stenson's Picks for things to see

 Château Ramezay Museum

Obviously I am partial to the Château Ramezay Museum as I have been guiding there for the past six years. Situated in a former governor's residence built in 1705, the museum covers the history of Montréal from pre-contact Amerindians to the beginning of the 20th century, and includes an outdoor café overlooking a recreation of Claude de Ramezay's 18th-century French-style garden.

We are easy to find at 280 Notre-Dame Street east, directly across from City Hall in Old Montréal, at the top of Jacques-Cartier Square.

Other high points on my list of suggested things to see would include the Pointe-à-Callières Museum (for an archeological view of Montréal history), the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts (for art and the prestigious nature of the museum), the McGill University Campus [prestige and education (including their music department)], Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue and the Lachine Canal (including boat tour) (just for the scenery), a tour of Mount Royal (again for the scenery), Notre-Dame Basilica (world renown), a tour of Old Montréal (in a horse and buggy for the romance of it all).

Murray Phillips' Picks for things to see

Montreal Botanical Garden

Recognized as one of the world’s great botanical gardens, this horticulturists’ paradise extends over 185 acres to the north of Montreal’s infamous Olympic Stadium. The gardens contain plants from all over the world, the biggest Chinese garden outside China and a superb Japanese garden whose harmony has to be experienced to be believed. While you’re here, don’t forget to take in the garden’s fascinating insectariums.

Camillien Houde lookout

Overlooking the eastern section of the Montreal skyline, the Camillien Houde lookout at Mount Royal Park affords visitors magnificent views of the city that are rivalled only by the park's main belvedere at the central summit of the mountain.

Located on the south-eastern flank of the mountain along Camillien Houde Drive, the lookout is easily accessible by car at any time of the year and by bike when the weather permits.

Looking out east from the belvedere, some of the most famous buildings and monuments in Montreal can be seen including the Olympic Stadium, the Jacques Cartier Bridge and of course, the Cross at the top of the mountain.

A great place to check out the Montreal International Fireworks Festival, visitors to the Camillien Houde belvedere can trek up the mountain for an even better view of the city below on a well-trodden path located to the right of the main lookout.

The Montreal Metro System

On October 14, 1966, the Metro system was opened to the public. It was built to serve the everyday needs of the city, but it was going to be needed in 1967 for Expo '67, the World's Fair.

The Metro had 26 stations on three lines in 1966. Today the Montréal Metro is made up of 65 stations spread out along four lines, and will whisk you from one end of the city to the other in no time. While you are here make sure to take a ride. The fares are not unreasonable, and you have a choice of ways to pay. Cash fares ($2.25) are most expensive. Tickets can be purchased in strips of 6 for $9.00. You can also get a one day Tourist Card for $7.00, or a weekly pass for $14.00. These both allow unlimited use of the Metro and on the surface bus system of The Society de Transport de Montréal (STM).