Côte-des-Neiges, Mount Royal and Outremont

With the imposing silhouette of St. Joseph’s Oratory as a backdrop, this neighborhood is frequently described as a student district with the Université de Montréal campus and its Polytechnique and HEC schools. Steps away from the mountain and in the heart of some of the city’s most multi-ethnic areas, Côte-des-Neiges is an important neighborhood on Montreal’s west side, bursting with restaurants, boutiques, and community initiatives. No fewer than 9 metro stations take you there, plus the new 711 bus that climbs Mont-Royal and goes all the way to the Oratory.

Points of interest:

• Saint Joseph’s Oratory
• Jean-Brillant Park
• Van Horne Park
• Westbury Park
• Victoria Street
• Segal Centre for Performing Arts
• Montreal Holocaust Museum
• Kondiaronk lookout (terrasse at the Mount Royal)

Old-Montreal

The oldest area of the city, Old Montreal is a lively historic neighborhood with a wide-ranging selection of shops, restaurants, bars, historic sites and public spaces. During your visit, take in one of the many public squares—Place d’Armes and Place Jacques Cartier are two of the best. Shop in the 150-year-old Bonsecours Market, the oldest and largest public market in Montreal. Check out notable sites such as the stunning Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal and Montreal Town Hall, as well as the Pointe-à-Callière Archeology and History Museum and the Science Centre.

Points of interest

• The Clocktower and Clocktower Beach
• Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel
• Centre d’Histoire de Montréal
• Château Ramezay
• Voiles en Voiles (an aerial obstacle course on a pirate ship)
• Urban Zipline
• Historic squares – Place d’Armes, Place Jacques Cartier and Place d’Youville
• Old Port

Quartier des spectacles

Within the 1-square-kilometre district, there’s always something happening. With more than eight public spaces, the Quartier hosts more than 40 festivals and events annually. You can enjoy music, shows, or experiences all year-round. The Luminous Pathway, the architectural lighting and video projects on the facade of numerous buildings are some things with can enjoy just by waling in the Quartier. Walking tours are available for those who wish to explore the creativity and history of the Quartier.

Here for music, shows or events : Quartier des spectacles 

Walking tour map: Map 

Points of interest

• Musée d’art contemporain de Montreal
• Promenade des Artistes
• Place de la Paix
• Théâtre Sainte-Catherine
• Grande Bibliothèque
• Maison Théâtre
• Monument-National

Plateau and Mile-End

The Plateau-Mont-Royal is one of Montreal’s trendiest neighborhoods, known for its lively shopping streets, many trendy bars and restaurants, and festive atmosphere. It’s also home to numerous parks, such as Parc Lafontaine, which are popular places to stroll and enjoy beautiful summer days. The Plateau is also home to many artists and the LGBTQ+ community. 

Mile End is one of Montreal’s hottest neighborhoods, known for its independent boutiques, art galleries and trendy cafés. It’s also home to the Jewish General Hospital, an internationally renowned research center. Mile End is also renowned for its independent music scene and alternative music festivals.

Soak up the creative energy that flows through the Plateau’s cafés, bars, bookstores, restaurants and designer shops, which stand alongside former textile mills and churches turned into start-up incubators or condo buildings. Nerve centre of Montréal’s trendsetting cultural scene, this neighbourhood is home to a unique and multicultural mix of lively shopping strips and pretty residential side streets with colourful houses and spiral staircases. Find the heart of it in the hood’s northern quarter, Mile End, a hipster enclave where you’ll dig up carefully curated vintage shops, delicious bites and next-level lattes – no to mention authentic Montréal style bagels.

1. Catch a live music show at Casa Del Popolo.
2. Feast on foie gras poutine at Au Pied de Cochon.
3. Bite into fresh bagels at Fairmountor St-Viateur Bagel.
4. Shop your heart out on Saint-Laurent Boulevard.
5. Try refined bistro cuisine at Chez Victoire.
6. Find unique homewares at Jamais Assez.
7. Try a tasty vegan dish at Lola Rosa’s.
8. Sip on a superior latte or enjoy a pint of beer on a patio.
9. Tour the town differently with Fitz and Follwell.
10. Uncover unique designer finds at m0851.
11. Enjoy an incredible meal at Restaurant de l’ITHQ.

Little Italy and Villeray

Flavour is the name of Little Italy and Villeray’s game. Both neighbourhoods are home to all sorts of hot restaurants and other incredible food options, as well as diverse cultural and family activities, shops and architecture. Soak up a good dose of Italian style and substance around Jean-Talon Market, then explore further afield – Villeray has amazing Latin food, as well as brunch spots, cheese shops, designer homeware enclaves and so much more.

Eat, drink and be Maria

You’ll be praying at the altar of pizza after a couple of hours in this neighbourhood! Little Italy and the larger Villeray have good food at their very core, but they’re also a shopper’s delight – a cosmopolitan district packed with things to see and cool stuff to consume (one way or another). Have at it!

• Jean-Talon Market.
• Caffè Italia
• Milano
• Impasto
• Brasserie Harricana
• La TOHU
• Quincaillerie Dante
• Plaza St-Hubert
• Madonna della Difesa church
• Parc Jarry