Accessible city getaway for people with disabilities

We are very fortunate to have such a prestigious and dynamic museum of fine arts. In addition to art exhibitions, the museum features a cinema and concert hall. Little secret: one of the windows gives you a perfect view of the Leonard Cohen mural.

A few blocks from the museum, step into Cours Mont-Royal off Rue Peel and explore RÉSO, Montréal’s underground city, covering 32 km of shops, restaurants and attractions... A great spot to unearth the perfect souvenir or buy gifts.

Start the day with a breathtaking view of the city and river from the Kondiaronk lookout in Parc du Mont-Royal. Enjoy the fresh air in this oasis of greenery, and take the time for a picnic. The Beaver Lake Pavilion is wheelchair accessible.

Enjoy the lively action in the Quartier des spectacles, abuzz with people and festivals all summer! Take in an evening show at one of the 80 cultural venues, including Maison symphonique and L’Astral in the Montréal jazz fest’s Maison du Festival.

Head to the Olympic Park for a morning visit to the Jardin botanique and Insectarium. In the Courtyard of the Senses, enjoy the full garden experience through all your senses, not just sight. There’s so much to discover, you may need to come back!

At the base of the Olympic Stadium’s imposing inclined tower, the Biodôme awaits you with its five ecosystems that are home to fascinating wildife. And right next door, you can take in a show at the Planetarium and orbit in space!

So as not to forget where the city was founded, a museum was built—right where Montréal was born. You can see the archaeological remains of the thousand-year-old presence of the First Nations. On the top floor, a superb restaurant overlooks the Old Port and the islands.

The Old Port on the St. Lawrence River features a beautiful boardwalk leading to the Clock Tower Quay, Bonsecours Island, the Grande roue ferris wheel, Jacques-Cartier Quay, the Science Centre and the cruise ships in port. Enjoy!

You’ll get one of the best views of Montréal by taking a cruise or boat tour leaving from the Old Port. A wide choice of packages is available: brunch, panoramic, dinner-show, dancing... What better way to discover the city!

Bordered by the Plains of Abraham, the Citadelle is an integral part of the city’s fortifications. You can discover its history and its ties to the Royal 22e Régiment. In summer, you can watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Just a stone’s throw from the Citadelle is the Parliament of Québec. You can take a guided tour and learn about our parliamentary system. Just across the street is the impressive De Tourny fountain. Time for a photo?

The museum is the gateway to the Plains of Abraham. This exceptional park offers a breathtaking view of the river. Paved trails crisscross the park, but some hills are quite steep. Assistance may be required in some areas.

The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec is home to more than 39,000 works of art. Its international exhibitions and four pavilions tell us a lot about art from the 17th century to today.

Close to the museum, you can admire the wealthy homes on Grande-Allée. Many of them house cafés and restaurants with beautiful patios. There are more on Avenue Cartier, where you can take in the impressive “Lumière sur l’art” exhibition.

This huge wooden terrace located at the foot of the Château Frontenac overlooks the river and the Petit-Champlain district. A funicular shuttles between the terrace and the neighborhood below. Tours Accolade also offers a walking tour of Old Québec for the visually impaired.

Located in the Petit-Champlain district, the museum offers original and bold exhibitions that take a fresh and unexpected look at the human experience. Visitors are transported into the great cities of the world and the heart of Québec society.