

A cultural guide to Montreal
Cobbled streets and grand French-colonial architecture conjure Old World charms, while an edgy arts scene hints at what’s next in Canada’s largest Francophone city
KEY NEIGHBORHOODS
Mile End
the vibe
A buzzing energy pulsates through this eclectic neighborhood, which serves as a nurturing ground for emerging creatives. Visitors with an appetite for diverse and affordable art, and foodies seeking out multicultural cuisine will have fun exploring it. Save time for the many galleries, including Centre Clark, and stop for lunch at Café Falco, a cozy spot inside a woodworking studio.
Where to stay
Vieux-Port (Old Town)
the vibe
Beyond the grande dame of Notre Dame cathedral, take a walk to the piazza-like Place d’Armes to see a bust of the city’s founder Paul de Chomedey, neoclassical courthouse Édifice Ernest-Cormier, and Hotel de Ville (the city’s 1872 City Hall). The prized boutiques on Saint-Paul are also worth a look and include local fashion legends such as Denis Gagnon and chic sustainable hubs like Luc S. If the silver-domed Marché Bonsecours farmers’ market is open, pop in to sample local fruits, pies, cheeses and sapped-with-love Québécois maple syrup.
Where to stay
Centreville
the vibe
Shopping is more than a hobby in Montreal and Rue Sainte-Catherine is one of the best places for it. Find something cool for the whole fam at Québécois department store Simons, which mixes affordable finds with haute couture. You’ll also find apparel hubs (Tristan and Club Monaco) and a throng of shopping malls (the Eaton Centre and Complexe Desjardins). If you’re feeling weary from the credit-card workout, take a breather at chef-led foodhall Time Out Market at the Eaton Centre, where ever-changing happy hour menus reflect the city’s French influence.
where to stay

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