"Here we may reign secure; and in my choice
To reign is worth ambition, though in Hell:
Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven." - Book 1

Mount Royal Cememtary The Mount Royal Cemetery occupies 165 acres and is located on the northern side of Mount Royal in the neighbourhood of Outremont. It was established in 1847 in what was then farmland, making it one of the earliest rural cemetaries in North America. In the subsequent 155 years, The Mount Royal Cemetery has become the site of over 150,000 burials, including writers, politicians and other historical figures. website
L'Oratoire Saint-Joseph Construction of Saint Joseph's Oratory was begun in 1904 by Brother André of Montréal. Initially a modest building, the oratory attracted millions of visitors who were compelled by Brother André's reputation as a healer and a miracle-worker, and it eventually became an imposing basilica located on the side of Mount Royal. Visitors approaching from the west will be able to spot the dome of the Oratory easily from the highway as they approach the city. To this day, the Oratory is the destination of pilgrimages by visitors from all over the world. website
Notre-Dame-Des-Neiges Cemetery The Notre-Dame-Des-Neiges Cemetery was founded in 1855 on Mount Royal by the Catholic parish of Notre-Dame Basilica. The is the burial place of many prominent figures in Quebec history, and houses numerous mausoleums and chapels as well as some truly striking monuments and statues. website
Old Montréal and the Notre-Dame Basilica "Old Montréal", as it is now known, is the historical heart of the city. The city of Montréal has carefully preserved much of the original architecture. Old Montréal is only a short walk from the official hotel, and the guided tour will include a visit to the Notre-Dame Basilica, one of the most striking buildings in a city known for it's beautiful churches. website