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Centre de la nature

The Centre de la nature is a wonderful recreational area near Laval, minutes from downtown Montreal. Stroll along the walking paths or slip into your roller blades for a great workout. For fun on the water, bring a canoe or kayak and paddle around the lake.

The beautiful gardens are a great place to unwind. Winter-time fun includes cross-country skiing and ice skating. Ice skate and cross-country skis are available for rentals. Kids love playing on the playground and practicing their best skateboard moves. While exploring Quebec, check into a comfortable Best Western guest room, for a peaceful night's rest.

CentreBell

The CentreBell, formally the Molson Centre, is a multi-purpose event facility located in downtown Montreal. Built in 1996, the Centre replaced the Montreal Forum, built in 1924. The Centre hosts major concerts, family shows, and corporate functions and seats more than 21,000 people.

The CentreBell is home to the Montreal Canadiens hockey team, attracting more than 1 million fans to hockey games each year. While at the Centre, visit the 10,000 sq ft Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame. Stroll through to see rare artifacts, exhibits and the replica of a 1950s train car. Make the most of your visit, as a guest of Best Western hotels and rest comfortably in Quebec.

Cosmodome Space Science Centre

The Cosmodome Space Science Centre, located west of Montreal, showcases wonderful displays in the museum and offers space camp for children interested in learning about space. The Centre is one of five science centres of its kind in the world. Schedule plenty of time to tour the museum's 60 interactive terminals and have fun "walking" on the moon.

The exact replica of the Space Shuttle Endeavor is one of the highlights of centre. The theater features presentations, as well as instructional films for local schools. The space camp remains one of the best in the world since its inception in 1994. Kids love conducting space science experiments, studying space and spending the night in the space bunks. During your travels in Quebec, rest comfortably as a guest of Best Western hotels.

Jacques Cartier Bridge

The Jacques Cartier Bridge spans five lanes over the St. Lawrence River between Longueuil and Montreal. In 1930, the bridge opened with three lanes of traffic and was named "Harbour Bridge". In 1934, the bridge was renamed to honor Jacques Cartier, for his discovery of Canada in 1534. Fourth and fifth lanes opened in 1956 and 1959.

Visit the public square below the bridge at the intersection of De Lorimier and St Catherine streets, to see the commemorative plaque in honor of the bridge's 75th Anniversary.

The bridge has become the second busiest bridge in Quebec with 35.4 million vehicles crossing it each year. While at the 11,236 foot bridge, see if you can find the cornerstone that was laid in 1926. The cornerstone, the beginning piece of construction, is accompanied by a time capsule containing coins, photographs, city plans, newspapers, annual reports and other items. Make the most or your time in Montreal, by becoming a guest of Best Western hotels and enjoy excellent guest services.

Just For Laughs Museum

The Just For Laughs Museum, located in downtown Montreal, is ready to make visitors laugh. Step inside the museum to view the funny displays and exhibits. Learn about the history of comedy, as you laugh your way through the museum.

While strolling through the museum, take your time in the Les Amuseurs Exhibit, featuring the last 500 years of comedy and the Hall of Fame. Schedule your visit to attend the Just for Laughs festival, featuring shows, artists and comedians. Stay close to the action in a comfortable Best Western guest room, while visiting Quebec.

Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral

Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, located in downtown Montreal, is Quebec's third largest church. The Cathedral is the Montreal seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. The connected main buildings for the Archdiocese are the prominent buildings on Dorchester Square. This National Historic Site of Canada resembles the Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome and was consecrated in 1894, as the Saint James Cathedral.

Pope Benedict XV made the Cathedral a minor basilica in 1919. In 1955, Pope Pius XII rededicated it to be named Mary, Queen of the World. Be sure to visit the cathedral while touring Montreal. Check into a comfortable Montreal Best Western hotel guest room, to enjoy excellent guest services.

Montreal High Lights Festival

The Montreal High Lights Festival is a festive atmosphere with fireworks, delicious food and festive events around Montreal. Each winter during the festival, Quebec visitors enjoy the outdoor ice slide, ice skating, fireworks and live musical performances.

Bring your appetite to taste creations made by local chefs from some of the city's finest restaurants, during the "Finest Tables" event. One of the festival highlights is the "Montreal All Nighter" - a night full of cultural events ending with a free breakfast at 4am. Enjoy a quiet night's rest in a local Best Western hotel room, while attending this fun festival.

Olympic Stadium

The Olympic Stadium, located in Montreal, was built for the 1976 Summer Olympics. The stadium has a capacity for over 66,000 people and is Quebec's largest capacity stadium. Thousands of concerts, trade shows and large-scale special events have been hosted at the stadium throughout the years, welcoming more than 100 million visitors to Montreal.

The stadium served as the host to the Grey Cup six times, was home for the National League Montreal Expos from 1977 through 2003 and for the NASL's Montreal Manic soccer team from 1981 - 1983. Special events held at the stadium include RV Shows, CFL Eastern finals, Supermotorcross, FIFA U-20 World Cup games and Monster Spectacular. Stay close to the downtown Montreal, as a guest of Best Western hotels.