This indoor water park features two pools, including one for kids, and three waterslides.

No longer used as a means of transportation, this canal now serves as a recreation area with hiking and biking trails.

White-knuckle fans will love the spectacular "Manitou" or "Vertigo," two of many thrill rides at Canadian Six Flags.

The brainchild of French architect Roger Taillibert, this impressive concrete sculpture houses state-of-the-art facilities that delight promoters of the trade shows, sports events, exhibitions and other special events held within its walls. Join our guides for a tour of this grand complex, and uncover its secrets an its history.

Located to the east of the city, this small picturesque island is a popular recreation spot.

The swimming beach is an oasis, with clear, filtered river water and an inviting stretch of lawn and trees; it's often filled to capacity in summer, however. Lifeguards are on duty, a shop rents swimming and boating paraphernalia, and there are picnic areas and a restaurant. COST: $7.50. Métro: Parc Jean-Drapeau.

This one-hour boat tour is a popular sight-seeing attraction for tourists.

This local ferry runs from May to October.

Originally constructed for the Olympics, this body of water is used by professional and amateur rowers, canoeists and kayakers alike.

Located at the magnificent Parc Jean-Drapeau, this artificially created beach is popular in the summer with both locals and tourists. Open from mid-June to the end of August, this beach has an "A" level quality at all times. Volleyball courts and watercraft rentals are available. Come and enjoy this refreshing oasis, just a few minutes from downtown Montreal! (The beach was formerly know as "Plage du Parc des Iles") Parc Jean-Drapeau is easily accessible by public transportation.

This basin constructed in the mid to late 1950s allowed ships to travel all the way to Lake Superior from the Atlantic Ocean by adjusting the water levels.