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Montreal's Chinatown District
Although quite small, Montreal's Chinatown (Le quartier chinois de Montréal in French) is quite busy and activate. And like any authentic Chinese food lover will tell you, the only place to go to get the real thing is Chinatown! You can find some of the best Chinese restaurants, oriental shops and establishments inside Chinatown...
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Montreal's Crescent Street
Montreal’s Crescent Street is famously known as the street that loves to party. Although it is quite a small street, it is renowned for its spectacular nightlife and chic restaurants. For many tourists, this tiny street running from Sherbrooke Street to Rene-Levesque Boulevard is Montreal’s place to be...
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Montreal's Downtown Area
Downtown Montreal ( Centreville de Montréal in French) is where all the action takes place in Montreal. Many of Montreal's most popular neighborhoods and districts are located in the downtown core. There are also many tourist attractions in close proximity to the downtown core. The best way to visit downtown Montreal is by walking since it sometimes gets so busy that pedestrians move faster than motor vehicles...
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Montreal's Griffintown
Griffintown is located in the heart of Montreal’s downtown area. Sometimes reffered to as the Point St. Charles area, it is stuck between the old port and the downtown core. Originally populated by working-class Irish immigrants, Griffintown had a district and rich history.
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Montreal's Lachine District
Lachine contains many historical buildings and boasts some remarkable architecture. The most impressive attraction of Lachine is the Lachine Canal. The Lachine Canal is considered a National Historic site as well as a National Park.
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Montreal's Latin Quarter
Montreal’s Latin Quarter ( Quartier Latin in French ) is known for its cafés, boutiques, theatres and artistic tone. With over 60 boutiques available in the area, it’s great area for outdoor shopping . The Quartier Latin is home to Montreal’s large francophone student population that call it home...
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Montreal's Little Italy
Italians are Montreal’s largest ethnic group. So it is no wonder that Montreal’s Little Italy (La Petite Italie in French) is so live and vibrant. Located towards the north end of St-Laurent Boulevard, this is the area where the first Italian immigrants settled in Montreal...
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Montreal's Mile End
Montreal's Mile End district belongs to the Plateau-Mont-Royal district. However, the residents of Montreal's Mile End are quick to point out that they are quite different from the rest of the Plateau-Mont-Royal district.
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Montreal's Old Montreal Area
Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal in French) is the oldest part of Montreal. It is also the most popular tourist destination in all of Montreal. Drawing thousands of tourists to its streets every year, Old Montreal features some of Montreal's most popular tourist attractions...
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Montreal's Plateau Mont-Royal
The Plateau is short for Plateau Mont-Royal. The Plateau is probably Montreal's most trendy and hip neighborhood. There are many historic areas in this densely populated district. Located just north of downtown, it is the most densely populated district in Montreal...
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Montreal's Prince-Arthur Street
Prince-Arthur Street is one of the Plateau Mont-Royal’s liveliest streets in the summertime. The reason why Prince-Arthur Street is so popular is because it is surrounded by trendy restaurants and bars on both sides. Most of these venues offer large outdoor eating areas and stay open well into the night...
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Montreal's Saint-Catherine Street
Saint-Catherine Street (La Rue Sainte-Catherine in French) is considered to be the heart and soul of Montreal’s downtown core. Anybody who has ever visited Montreal will tell you about the wonderful shopping centers, the plentiful restaurants and the various cafes that are all located on this street or near to it...
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Montreal's Saint-Denis Street
Saint Denis Street (Rue Saint Denis in French) is one of Montreal’s major streets in the downtown area. It crosses various districts including Old Montreal and the Latin Quarter. Rue Saint Denis is considered as part of the French part of Montreal...
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Montreal's Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Saint-Laurent Boulevard is sometimes referred to as The Main. It is the central street that divides Montreal’s western English-speaking population from it’s French-speaking counterpart on the East side. Saint Laurent is a street where you will find great restaurants, great shopping and an incredible nightlife...
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Montreal's Underground City
Montreal’s Underground City is a must-visit for anybody visiting Montreal in the wintertime. It's even more essential for any serious shopper. The Underground City consists of approximately 30km of tunnels that spread over an area of twelve square kilometers of downtown Montreal. Many shops, boutiques and restaurants are located in the Underground City...
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Montreal's Village District
Montreal is considered by many to be the most gay-friendly city in North America. So it is no surprise to discover that the village, which is often referred to as the Gay Village (Le Village Gai de Montréal in French) is one of the liveliest districts in Montreal...
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Montreal's Neigborhoods and Boroughs