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8 Colourful Spots In & Around MTL For When You Need To Add Some Colour Back Into Your Life

Our city is so colourful!
Contributing Writer

The 514 is a colourful city, but I think it's fair to say that we're searching for places to see in Montreal that'll brighten up our days.

You don't even have to leave the city to get a dose of colour. Or, if you feel like getting out of Montreal, you can take a drive and get just as much brightness to liven your spirit.

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Saint-Louis Square

Address: rue Saint Denis, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: There's a reason why the colourful houses on this strip are an iconic part of Montreal.

Botanical Garden

Address: 4101, rue Sherbrooke E., Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: The Botanical Garden is always a perfect choice for when you need some greenery and flowers.

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Tulipes.ca

Address: 1201, chemin du Général Vanier, Boucherville, QC; 1270, rue Principale, Laval, QC

Why You Need To Go: This beautiful tulip field absolutely surrounds you in bright colours and wonderful flowery smells.

Pastel Rita

Address: 5761, boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC;

Why You Need To Go: While you start your iced coffee adventures for the season, make it this gorgeously bright spot in the Mile-End.

Murals

Address: Throughout Montreal

Why You Need To Go: Our city is always so colourful thanks to the beautiful street art all around, which is there when you need some creativity back in your life.

Palais des congrès de Montréal 

Address: 1001, place Jean-Paul Riopelle Pl, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: Easily one of the most iconic places in the city to see colour, Palais des congrès houses some of the most amazing exhibits throughout the year.

Museum Of Fine Arts

Address: 1380, rue Sherbrooke O., Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: If you're looking for colour, look no further than Montreal's go-to museum for art and culture.

Jean-Talon Market

Address: 7070, ave. Henri Julien, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: Everyone's favourite market is filled with life once the flowers and fruit fill the market.

  • Contributing Writer

    Gabi Sandler is a contributing writer for MTL Blog. She has a medial degree in Drama and Psychology from Queen's University and a certificate in Public Relations from Ryerson University. With a definite case of the travel bug mixed with the pride and comfort she feels when she's home in Canada, Gabi wants to share her passion for the world with... the world!

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