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10 Instagram spots around Montréal
Montréal combines a historic riverfront, neighbourhood squares and contemporary buildings. These ten stops range from Mount Royal to the market and Olympic district.
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4 of 10 photo ideas have sourced location coordinates. The initial view is for orientation. An area marker does not indicate an exact photo position.
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- Palais des congrès de MontréalSourced place
- Place Jacques-CartierApproximate area
- Saint Joseph’s OratorySourced place
- Jean-Talon MarketApproximate area
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Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
Montréal’s Notre-Dame Basilica faces Place d’Armes in the historic centre. Photograph its Gothic Revival exterior with some of the square in front, so the church reads as part of the surrounding cityscape.
Search Google MapsKondiaronk Lookout
The Kondiaronk Lookout on Mount Royal overlooks Montréal. Compose a broad city panorama from the terrace, or select a smaller group of buildings and use the surrounding cityscape to add a second layer.
Search Google MapsPalais des congrès de Montréal
The convention centre is known for its multicoloured glass façade. Photograph a section straight on to emphasise the coloured grid, then step back to show how the panels relate to the larger building.
Search Google MapsPlace Jacques-Cartier
Place Jacques-Cartier is a square in Old Montréal near the riverfront. Look towards City Hall to create depth along the square, keeping some of the surrounding façades visible on either side.
Search Google MapsMarché Bonsecours
The dome of Marché Bonsecours stands out along Saint-Paul Street in Old Montréal. Use the street as a leading line and leave enough sky above the dome to keep the building’s silhouette clear.
Search Google MapsLa Grande Roue de Montréal
The Ferris wheel in the Old Port is a recognisable riverside landmark. Frame the full circle with a little of the waterfront below, or focus on the repeating cabins for a more abstract image.
Search Google MapsOlympic Stadium and Montréal Tower
The Olympic Stadium and its inclined tower form a striking complex in eastern Montréal. Compare the diagonal line of the tower with the stadium’s broad shape, leaving room around both to show their relationship.
Search Google MapsSquare Saint-Louis
Colourful Victorian houses border the north side of Square Saint-Louis. Photograph the row across the square, using the garden as a foreground, or isolate one façade to show its colours and architectural details.
Search Google MapsSaint Joseph’s Oratory
Saint Joseph’s Oratory on Mount Royal is recognised by its broad steps and dome. A centred vertical frame can connect the entrance and the dome, while a wider view gives the building more context.
Search Google MapsJean-Talon Market
Jean-Talon Market brings produce and market stalls together in Montréal’s Little Italy area. Look for a close composition built around the colours and shapes of the displays, then take a wider view of the market.
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