Guidebook for Montréal
Arts & Culture
The MAC is a must for contemporary art lovers, in addition to their expositions, the museum is sometimes open all night.
651 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Montreal
1 Place Ville MarieThe MAC is a must for contemporary art lovers, in addition to their expositions, the museum is sometimes open all night.
Montreal's largest English University is the number 1 Medical School in Canada. McGill own's one fifth of the entire downtown of Montreal and backs onto Mount Royal. This 200 year old University has beautiful gardens, buildings with students all around. Fun for everyone. Start here and walk up Mount Royal for a grand day of walking.
246 residents recomanen
McGill University
845 Rue Sherbrooke OMontreal's largest English University is the number 1 Medical School in Canada. McGill own's one fifth of the entire downtown of Montreal and backs onto Mount Royal. This 200 year old University has beautiful gardens, buildings with students all around. Fun for everyone. Start here and walk up Mount Royal for a grand day of walking.
It's a beautiful museum and a different way to experience Montreal from the beginning. You'll get to see the infrastructure and foundation of the early settlers and what was built on top of what is now present day Montreal.
302 residents recomanen
Museu d'Arqueologia i Història de Montreal
350 Pl. RoyaleIt's a beautiful museum and a different way to experience Montreal from the beginning. You'll get to see the infrastructure and foundation of the early settlers and what was built on top of what is now present day Montreal.
Food Scene
Opens 24/7, great for after parties or late sandwiches craving.
Spicy Chicken is LIT!
26 residents recomanen
Joes Panini 24h
1404 Rue DrummondOpens 24/7, great for after parties or late sandwiches craving.
Spicy Chicken is LIT!
Great lunch spot in the heart of old Montreal!!! Restaurant and bakery with good coffee! Classic Montreal style... Get there early as it fills up quickly
254 residents recomanen
Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OGreat lunch spot in the heart of old Montreal!!! Restaurant and bakery with good coffee! Classic Montreal style... Get there early as it fills up quickly
Diversified food menu and nice environment. Very original as they brew their own beer. Also the burgers are really good there, and the calamaris oh my god!
27 residents recomanen
3 Brasseurs McGill
732 Rue Sainte-Catherine ODiversified food menu and nice environment. Very original as they brew their own beer. Also the burgers are really good there, and the calamaris oh my god!
We all know what that is, Obama's favorite burger joint.
If you haven't tried 5 guys yet, good luck you're gonna love it, and don't forget that the fries must be ordered Cajun, and you can ask the staff for mayonnaise(at least the way I like it)
ENJOY!
26 residents recomanen
Five Guys
468 Rue McGillWe all know what that is, Obama's favorite burger joint.
If you haven't tried 5 guys yet, good luck you're gonna love it, and don't forget that the fries must be ordered Cajun, and you can ask the staff for mayonnaise(at least the way I like it)
ENJOY!
A&W Canada
4501 R. Saint-Denis24/7 A & W for missed dinners and after parties.
Located in the heart of Downtown Montreal, near Place des Festivals, near Place-des-Arts metro station, it is a great spot for breakfast to get your day started off on the right track.
Also enjoy Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4pm-7pm
77 residents recomanen
Universel Déjeuners et Grillades
2055 Rue PeelLocated in the heart of Downtown Montreal, near Place des Festivals, near Place-des-Arts metro station, it is a great spot for breakfast to get your day started off on the right track.
Also enjoy Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4pm-7pm
Bistro Le Balmoral
Rue BalmoralDelicious breakfast, friendly service staff!
Best poutine in town, so many choices!!
Also open 24/7 for late night crawlers.
1037 residents recomanen
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstBest poutine in town, so many choices!!
Also open 24/7 for late night crawlers.
Everything Else
Arts Plaza in downtown area. Hosts many outdoor events and festivals throughout the summer such as The International Jazz Festival & Just for Laughs.
48 residents recomanen
La Place des Arts et la Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
175 Rue Sainte-Catherine OArts Plaza in downtown area. Hosts many outdoor events and festivals throughout the summer such as The International Jazz Festival & Just for Laughs.
Palais des congrès is located in Quartier international de Montréal and is within walking distance of Vieux-Montréal, the nearest Metro station is Place d'Armes. The unique building is interesting architecturally with its glass panes of alternating primary colours. Outside Palais des congrès but within the network of the underground city is a display of public art by Claude Cornier called Lipstick Jungle. There are many architectural curiosities in Montréal and this is one of them.
8 residents recomanen
Palais des Congrès de Montréal
201 Av. Viger OPalais des congrès is located in Quartier international de Montréal and is within walking distance of Vieux-Montréal, the nearest Metro station is Place d'Armes. The unique building is interesting architecturally with its glass panes of alternating primary colours. Outside Palais des congrès but within the network of the underground city is a display of public art by Claude Cornier called Lipstick Jungle. There are many architectural curiosities in Montréal and this is one of them.
Shopping
Want to go shopping? Head to Ste-Catherine St and you won't be disappointed. If the weather isn't nice, head to the underground Eaton Centre, one of the biggest underground shopping mall in the world!
938 residents recomanen
Centre Eaton de Montreal
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine OWant to go shopping? Head to Ste-Catherine St and you won't be disappointed. If the weather isn't nice, head to the underground Eaton Centre, one of the biggest underground shopping mall in the world!
Sightseeing
Old Montreal is a must-see for any traveller on their first visit to the island. For its awesome architecture, great restaurants and lots of activities, visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, or dine in some of the many restaurants along rue St-Paul.
330 residents recomanen
Vell Port de Montreal
333 Rue de la Commune OOld Montreal is a must-see for any traveller on their first visit to the island. For its awesome architecture, great restaurants and lots of activities, visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, or dine in some of the many restaurants along rue St-Paul.
It is a busy area filled with various oriental shops, tourists and locals. It is clean but dense. It has several restaurants, dessert places, a shrine, and stores. The variety of shops are great and tourist can choose wherever they like. It is a safe place and a walking distance from the loft.
390 residents recomanen
Chinatown
It is a busy area filled with various oriental shops, tourists and locals. It is clean but dense. It has several restaurants, dessert places, a shrine, and stores. The variety of shops are great and tourist can choose wherever they like. It is a safe place and a walking distance from the loft.
Entertainment & Activities
IMAX theater and permanent science exposition. Perfect for families.
53 residents recomanen
Cinéma IMAX TELUS du Centre des sciences de Montréal
2 Rue de la Commune OIMAX theater and permanent science exposition. Perfect for families.
Amazing theater with friendly staffs and tons of amenities!
Go on a Tuesday for discounted prices, it will be packed!
384 residents recomanen
Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal
977 Rue Sainte-Catherine OAmazing theater with friendly staffs and tons of amenities!
Go on a Tuesday for discounted prices, it will be packed!
Drinks & Nightlife
This wine bar is a great place to spend some good friendly time. The decor is trendy and upscale. The floor space is divided into 2 central bar areas, both equally good atmosphere. Food offering is tapas, which can be paired with great wines. There is also a wine tasting on offer, with 3 varieties. If you want a late night snack, go for the aged cheddar grill cheese sandwich. It is very tasty!
137 residents recomanen
Pullman
3424 Av du ParcThis wine bar is a great place to spend some good friendly time. The decor is trendy and upscale. The floor space is divided into 2 central bar areas, both equally good atmosphere. Food offering is tapas, which can be paired with great wines. There is also a wine tasting on offer, with 3 varieties. If you want a late night snack, go for the aged cheddar grill cheese sandwich. It is very tasty!
It has a great vibe, great drinks menu, and the food is fantastic!
Very good after work experience.
125 residents recomanen
Bar Furco
425 Rue MayorIt has a great vibe, great drinks menu, and the food is fantastic!
Very good after work experience.
Located in Old Montreal, this restaurant has a "supper club" feel to it. The ambiance is trendy and chic. The food and drinks are amazing! Would suggest going a bit later in the night if you're looking for music/bar. Eventually the restaurant transforms into a night spot. Highly recommended!
265 residents recomanen
Café Balance
417 Rue Saint-PierreLocated in Old Montreal, this restaurant has a "supper club" feel to it. The ambiance is trendy and chic. The food and drinks are amazing! Would suggest going a bit later in the night if you're looking for music/bar. Eventually the restaurant transforms into a night spot. Highly recommended!