Just because you're traveling, you don't have to abandon your usual exercise routine. Swimmers will be pleased with the Aquadôme, which has two big indoor pools. You can do laps, but if you're just looking for some splashy family fun, there are several waterslides as well.

Montréal's Biodôme is the only one of its kind in the world. It features four distinct ecosystems recreated in the former Olympic Games Velodrome. Created to represent the four most beautiful habitats found in North, Central and South America. Mammals, birds and plant life thrive in mini-habitats. Visitors, especially children, will enjoy all four environments.

When originally built for the US Pavilion at Expo '67, Biosphère was the largest geodesic dome in the world. This interactive exhibition displays the ecosystems of the Great Lakes and Saint-Lawrence River regions. The Discovery Hall houses a 16-foot globe that details the importance of water to the world's ecosystems. Guided tours are available.

Begun with two donated collections of insects from more than 100 countries, the Montréal Insectarium today maintains about 144,000 specimens. Along with an amazing variety of mounted insects the museum has 75 vivariums, displays of live critters such as honeybees, leafcutter ants, water beetles, scorpions, walkingsticks and spiders. A fascinating place to spend a couple of hours, especially if you're a kid!

Montréal's bountiful Botanical Gardens are the second largest in the world. The gardens opened in 1931 and now feature 30 beautiful outdoor displays and 10 exhibition greenhouses. Each display offers visitors a view of a different climate, country or flowering style. An insectarium is also part of the gardens and displays countless varieties of insects. One of the most popular stops in the gardens is the six-acre Montréal-Shanghai Dream Lake Garden.