China Town Although it is small, Montrealers love it: in addition to a multitude of restaurants, the neighbourhood is populated by Asian grocers and discount stores brimming with treasures to be found.
Where? From Viger street to René-Lévesque boulevard, between Jeanne-Mance and Sanguinet streets.
Beaubien Street A small pleasant strip which has somewhat of a Bohemian feel with its art galleries, cinemas, quaint restaurants and friendly bars, where one feels right at home.
Where? Beaubien street, between Christophe-Colomb street and 9e avenue.
Côte-des-Neiges You'll feel like you're at an outdoor bazaar with the West Indian boutiques, Korean restaurants, exotic grocery stores and sari shops.
Where? Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, from Queen-Mary to Jean-Talon streets.
Jewish Montreal The Montreal Hassidic community, undiscovered until recently, has a restaurant, bakeries, delicatessens and food shops.
Where? From l'Esplanade avenue in Outremont, between Fairmount street and Van Horne avenue.
Le Vieux Saint-Laurent Lesser known, this neighbourhood houses good local restaurants, specialty boutiques, excellent caterers and middle-eastern grocery stores.
Where? From Laurentien Boulevard to Sainte-Croix street, and around the Collège and Côte-Vertu metro stations.
Little Italy Surrounding Jean-Talon market, this neighbourhood is a true paradise for gourmets, with plentiful good restaurants, pastry shops, small cafes and specialty shops.
Where? From Beaubien to Jean-Talon streets, between Henri-Julien and Saint-Laurent boulevard.
Mile-End Home to the younger, trendy crowed, the Mile-End is characterized by its multitude of new wave restaurants, designer shops and gourmet shops.
Where? From Saint-Joseph boulevard to Van Horne avenue, between Jeanne-Mance street and Saint-Laurent boulevard.
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce In this upper-scale neighbourhood with Monkland Avenue running throughout, you'll find many fashion and home boutiques, as well as great restaurants and gourmet shops.
Where? Between Sherbrooke and Somerled streets, from Cavendish to Décarie.
Old Montreal Neighbouring the multi-media and international districts, Old-Montreal is enriched with luxury hotels, excellent restaurants and designer shops of international calibre.
Where? From the gulf to Saint-Antoine street, between McGill et Berri streets.
Outremont Chic and posh, this elegant district offers shops to suit its image: haute couture and excellent restaurants, home luxury stores and gourmet shops.
Where? From Mont-Royal avenue to Fairmount avenue, between Saint-Urbain street and Mont Royal. | Plateau Mont-Royal The most fascinating and well known Montreal neighbourhood offers a multitude of small pleasant restaurants and fashion, decor and accessory boutiques which one does not find anywhere else, in an undeniable Bohemian atmosphere.
Where? From Sherbrooke to Laurier streets, between Saint-Laurent boulevard and Fullum street.
Plaza Saint-Hubert The awnings which shelter pedestrians from the rain, discount stores, bridal shops and fabric shops make this area not only pleasant, but unavoidable for bargain hunters.
Where? Saint-Hubert street, between Rosemont boulevard de Castelneau street.
Promenade Fleury A famous commercial street well known for its fashion boutiques, small cafes and delicatessen shops, where everyone seems to know each other. You'll also find good Asian restaurants.
Where? Fleury street, between Berri street and Saint-Michel boulevard.
Promenade Ontario Kitsch yet friendly, Promenade Ontario, located in a working district, attracts shoppers who love old-fashioned boutiques and stores; a visit at the Maisonneuve market on the east end of boul. Pie IX Street, is also a must!
Where? Ontario street, between Moreau and Pie IX streets.
Quartier des antiquaires In the vicinity of Atwater Market lies about 30 renowned antique shops amongst a variety of cafes and bistros and the Corona Theatre, a beautifully restored show room.
Where? Notre-Dame West, between Atwater and Peel.
Saint-Denis/Quartier latin Meeting place for students and terrace lovers, the district also houses several Québécois designers and a great number of curiosity, decoration and gift shops.
Where? Saint-Denis street between René-Lévesque and Saint-Joseph boulevards.
Saint-Laurent Boulevard A legendary street, "The Main", has an abundance of restaurants and the hottest night clubs. Further north you'll find a chain of furniture and home decor shops, which are worth the detour.
Where? Saint-Laurent boulevard, between Sherbrooke street and Mont-Royal avenue.
Sainte-Catherine Street Sainte-Catherine Street, as well as many of its cross-streets, is a real shopper's paradise. Kilometres of shops, boutiques and malls capture today's fashion trends in the midst of great restaurants, bars and clubs.
Where? Sainte-Catherine Street between Atwater and Saint-Hubert streets.
The "Village" Montreal's gay neighbourhood is one of the most dynamic in North America. In addition to an abundance of night clubs, you will find good restaurants open to all, several second-hand stores and gift shops.
Where? From René-Lévesque boulevard to Ontario street, between Saint-André street and de Lorimier avenue.
Westmount This is the chicest part of town, where you'll find luxurious and exclusive items.
Where? Between Sherbrooke West and Dorchester, from Victoria to Atwater. |
