Downtown
Montreal ’s downtown area or “Centre-ville” is a fascinating mixture of
old-world beauty and modern pleasures. Luxury hotels and skyscrapers have
replaced Victorian mansions and mercantiles while Ste. Catherine’s Street
provides an exciting nightlife with trendy restaurants and cafes. Enjoy the
ritzy boutiques found on Sherbrooke , Crescent, Peel and Maisonneuve
Streets.
Plateau Mont-Royal
A haven for students and commuters, Plateau Mont-Royal offers a diverse
selection of shopping and dining opportunities. Once a working class
neighborhood, this area is now characterized by greystone houses,
specialized shops and unique market places.
Little Italy, Montreal
A traditional Italian neighborhood located in the northern part of the city.
Latin Quarter
A popular area for students and tourists alike, Montreal ’s Latin Quarter
offers a wide variety of cafes, bars, bookstores and theaters. This area is
a hub of activity as it is bordered by Plateau Mont-Royal to the North, The
Village to the East, Rue Ste.Catherine to the south, and boul. St-Laurent to
the West.
Old Montreal
Located between the river and the city center where by-gone eras are brought
back to life. The Old Montreal and the Old Port offer a wide variety of
museums, boutiques and side-walk cafes.
Chinatown
A residential district founded by transcontinental railroad workers in the
late 19th century, Chinatown is filled with restaurants, medicinal shops,
and tourist-oriented wares.
The Village
Gay-Friendly establishments, antique shops, and a kaleidoscope of
restaurants, bars, and clubs characterize this colorful area of Montreal.
Once a neglected working class residential area, The Village is now a
flourishing gay and lesbian neighborhood full of life and vivacity. Renowned
for it’s wild nightlife and lively unity events.