The Curious

Path length: 3 km
Recommended duration: 4h30
Recommended transportation: Walk and bus 711 Est
To discover in this itinerary:
Maison de la Culture, Murale “La prémisse d’une fleur,” Maison Simon Lacombe, Oratoire Saint-Joseph et son musée, Boucherie Atlantique, Parc du Mont-Royal

Are you the type of person who spends hours in museums, wanting to know everything about the place where you live, or even the place you’re just visiting… any place at all, really? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then this itinerary is for you.

Your cultural journey begins at the Maison de la Culture, where you will be able to appreciate the current exhibits and perhaps participate in activities such as film screenings, concerts or shows. Next, walk along Jean-Brillant Street and take a moment to admire the large, colourful mural by Italian artist Agostino Iacurci, painted on the Office municipal d’habitation de Montréal. Then, we invite you to make your way to the other side of Jean Brillant Park, to the intersection of chemin Queen Mary and avenue Decelles. You will spot the Maison Simon Lacombe (also known as Maison Jarry-Dit-Henrichon), an old building forming part of Montreal’s historic heritage. The next stop is located just down chemin Queen Mary. It is of course the great Saint-Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal. This Montreal landmark includes a precious museum at the heart of the basilica. Its rich collection counts over 30 000 pieces from Québec’s religious, historic, and artistic heritage. Will you be able to spot a structure in the shape of a certain citrus fruit in the distance? It’s Orange Julep, a restaurant founded in 1947 whose specialty is the Orange Julep, a juice mix similar to Orange Julius. Before continuing your adventure, we suggest you follow Rue du Frère André to pop by Boucherie Atlantique. Since 1963, this family-run business fills not only our stomachs, but also our hearts with a large variety of specialties for every taste. Dine-in or take out! Finally, our visit ends at the heart of the city, at Mount Royal Park. To get there, take bus 711 Est or walk East along chemin Côte-des-Neiges for about 20 minutes until chemin Remembrance, which will lead you up to the Lac aux Castors. In this natural sanctuary you may relax until sunset or explore the dozens of forest paths.  

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