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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.
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