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Montreal Science CentrevsNotre-Dame Basilica
Both Montreal Science Centre and Notre-Dame Basilica are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Montreal Science Centre scores marginally better than Notre-Dame Basilica. Montreal Science Centre comes in at 87 with praise from 4 sources such as Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Montreal Science Centre
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
2, de la Commune Street West, King-Edward - Old-Port of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2E2 , Canada
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Lonely Planet "This sleek, glass-covered science center houses virtual and interactive games, technology exhibits and an ‘immersion theater’." Full review
Fodor's "Games, puzzles, and hands-on experiments make it an ideal place for rainy days or even fair ones. The center also has a bistro serving lights meals, a coffee and pastry shop, and a food court." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The centre stages temporary and permanent exhibitions in an amusing and educational manner." Full review
Afar Magazine "An amazing destination for families and kids of all ages right on the Old Port with playrooms and workshops and an Imax theatre where kids can learn about everything from pandas to weather phenomena." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This large museum in the Old Port is the best place in town to explore how science and technology shape our lives." Full review
Frommer's "The Montréal Science Centre is a family-friendly complex that’s arguably the most interactive experience a visitor will have in Montréal" Full review
Notre-Dame Basilica Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
424 Rue Saint Sulpice, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1, Canada
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Montréal's famous landmark, Notre-Dame Basilica, is a visually pleasing if slightly gaudy symphony of carved wood, paintings, gilded sculptures and stained-glass windows." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"As visitors enter, eyes are drawn to the ensemble of white oak statues, part of the imposing reredos that stands out against the background's soft blue hues." Full review
Afar Magazine "This is definitely the mother of all cathedrals in Montreal. It is so ornate and peaceful inside, you can’t help but be awed by its beauty. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The church features two soaring towers and stands as a dramatic example of the Gothic Revival style. Its grand interior is filled with hundreds of intricate wooden carvings and religious statues." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"It is said that when architect James O'Donnell designed the Notre-Dame Basilica in 1824, he was so moved by the outcome that he himself converted to Catholicism." Full review
