Chateau Dufresne Museum
This Beaux Arts-style mansion was built by the Dufresne brothers, influential members of Montreal’s bourgeoisie. The chateau is the site of a museum dedicated to the city’s East Side history. The venue accommodates 120 for a banquet and 150 for a cocktail reception. The property also hosts small meetings with audiovisual services. www.chauteaudufresne.com
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
This museum, founded in 1860, houses many collections of art, from European to Canadian to Inuit and American Indian. The largest of its eight meeting rooms totals 3,300 square feet. The museum accommodates 250 for a banquet and 600 for a cocktail reception. www.mmfa.qc.ca
Koko Restaurant + Bar
Koko, located in the Opus Montreal Hotel, is one of the city’s hottest new dining, drinking and socializing spaces. Resident DJs spin an undercurrent of international electro-house rhythms. The restaurant’s Grand Salon features an electric green runway. The Petit Salon is draped in black velvet in the building’s historic section. Koko offers a spacious terrace, part of which features a transparent tent that feels like a more solid glass structure. The restaurant serves up Asian-inspired cuisine. www.kokomontreal.com
Bateau-Mouche at the Old Port of Montreal
With its glass-covered frame and roof, the Bateau-Mouche, a cruise vessel, offers unparalleled views of Montreal from the waters of the St. Lawrence River. Groups can enjoy a daytime cruise with commentary from a bilingual guide or a dinner cruise with live entertainment and gourmet dining. Total capacity is 194 passengers. www.bateaumouche.ca
Le Mas Des Oliviers
Groups will feel like they’ve been transported to Southern France at this chic restaurant, thanks to the authentic Provencal cuisine, stone floors and white-washed walls. The venue accommodates groups of 120. The restaurant offers coffee with whipped cream and a variety of liqueurs to top off the meal. www.lemasdesoliviers.ca