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It is one of Montréal’s most bookable evening experiences and is especially useful in May, when daylight is longer and evening temperatures are comfortable for an Old Montréal night programme.\n\n04 / Before you go\n\n### Plan it well.\nEnjoy it properly.\n\nPractical detail, separated from the story so you can scan what matters when you are ready to visit.\n\n05\n\n#### Good to know\n\nstandard ticket age bands only. Official page Hours and rates .\n\nContinue exploring / Canadian Grand Prix\n\n### What will you\n*do next?*\n\nCompare the practical essentials first, then open the experiences that earn a place in your plans.\n\n01 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [01 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Arbraska Rigaud aerial park** Explore experience]()\n\n02 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [02 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Beyond the Basilica walking tour** Explore experience]()\n\n03 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [03 Canadian Grand Prix experience **BIXI ride along the Lachine Canal** Explore experience]() [04 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Bromont mountain biking** Explore experience]()\n\n04 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [05 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Guided Montreal food tour** Explore experience]()\n\n05 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [06 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Iles-de-Boucherville National Park cycling day trip** Explore experience]()\n\n06 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [07 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Jean-Talon Market** Explore experience]()\n\n07 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [08 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Jet boating on the Lachine Rapids** Explore experience]()\n\n08 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [09 Canadian Grand Prix experience **KSF paddleboarding at Jean-Dore Beach** Explore experience]()\n\n09 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [10 Canadian Grand Prix experience **La Grande Roue de Montreal** Explore experience]()\n\n10 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [11 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park hike** Explore experience]()\n\n11 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [12 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Montreal Biodome** Explore experience]()\n\n12 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [13 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Montreal Botanical Garden** Explore experience]()\n\n13 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [14 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Montreal mural and street-art tour** Explore experience]()\n\n14 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [15 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Montreal Museum of Fine Arts** Explore experience]()\n\n15 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [16 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Mount Royal Park hike and Kondiaronk Belvedere** Explore experience]()\n\n16 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [17 Canadian Grand Prix experience **MTL Zipline in the Old Port** Explore experience]()\n\n17 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [18 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Notre-Dame Basilica daytime visit** Explore experience]()\n\n18 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [19 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Oka National Park** Explore experience]()\n\n19 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [20 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Piknic Electronik** Explore experience]()\n\n20 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [21 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Pointe-a-Calliere** Explore experience]() [22 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Saint Joseph’s Oratory** Explore experience]()\n\n21 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [23 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Voile Sansoucy introductory sailing getaway** Explore experience]() [24 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Watercraft hire on the Lachine Canal with Aventures H2O** Explore experience]()\n\n22 Go deeper\n\n05 / Where it is\n\n### Find it\nand what’s nearby.\n\nExplore around AURA at Notre-Dame Basilica\n\n The map will load when you reach it.\n\nContinue exploring\n\n### Make Canadian Grand Prix\nyour own.\n\n[← All things to do]()" }