Plateau Mont-Royal

Montreal

Plateau Mont Royal featuring outdoor art, shopping and a city
Plateau Mont-Royal
Plateau Mont-Royal
Plateau Mont-Royal
Plateau Mont Royal showing street scenes, a city and outdoor art

Explore the cutting-edge art galleries, kick back in one of the many hip cafés or shop til you drop in the fashionable boutiques of this bohemian neighbourhood.

The epitome of urban chic, Plateau Mont-Royal is an exciting artistic and cultural melting pot where funky bars and über-cool cafés jostle for space alongside fashionable boutiques, swanky art galleries and quaint bookshops. Over the years, this former working-class neighbourhood has morphed into one of the hippest places to visit in Montreal. The laid-back vibe is infectious and attracts an eclectic mix of visitors from artists and students to culture vultures, and everyone in between.

The bohemian borough incorporates a number of gentrified neighbourhoods. As you make your way through the vibrant McGill Ghetto, dodge the students who have flocked here due to cheap rent and proximity to McGill University. The more cultural Mile End is renowned as a beacon for writers, artists and filmmakers and is bursting with a range of lively theatres. With a healthy independent music scene that has nurtured the likes of Arcade Fire, this is also the spot to catch some great live music.

The Plateau is a dream to explore on foot. Wander around Saint Louis Square and admire the historic townhouses and Victorian homes that spill onto the shady tree-lined streets. Browse through the vintage shops before stopping for a coffee at one of the hip cafés. If you require something a little more substantial, this part of the city is brimming with a number of great eateries offering a range of fare to tempt all palates.

The area is also teeming with delectable gourmet shops. Pick up a delicious smoked meat sandwich at the famous Schwartz’s Deli and head to La Fontaine Park where people-watching provides all the lunchtime entertainment you need.

As the name suggests, this trendy hub sits on relatively flat terrain just north-east of Mont Royal and is easily accessible from the city centre, so you really have no excuse for not paying a visit.


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Other neighbourhoods around Plateau Mont-Royal

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Mile End

You'll enjoy the churches and coffee shops in Mile End. You might want to make time for a stop at Saint Laurent Boulevard or Saint Denis Street.

Mile End
Gay Village showing café lifestyle, street scenes and outdoor eating

The Village

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Visitors often come to The Village for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Sainte-Catherine Street and L'atelier de sculpture du Village. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Beaudry Station.

The Village
Latin Quarter which includes a city, signage and street scenes

Quartier des Spectacles

4/5(13 area reviews)

Cosy cafes, live music and vibrant jazz clubs are just a few top things to explore in Quartier des Spectacles. A visit to Complexe Desjardins or Place des Arts might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Place des Arts Station or Saint Laurent Station to get around town.

Quartier des Spectacles
Downtown Montreal showing art, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Downtown Montreal

4/5(100 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Montreal. Check out top attractions like Bell Centre and Christ Church Cathedral, and jump on the metro at McGill Station or Peel Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Montreal
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Outremont

Outremont is well liked for its churches and lake views. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Laurier Avenue and Outremont Theatre are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Edouard Montpetit Station or Outremont Station to get around.

Outremont
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Chinatown

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Chinatown, you might enjoy attractions like The Underground City and Saint Laurent Boulevard. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Place d'Armes Station to see more of the city.

Chinatown


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