RESO, also called the Underground City, is a network of interconnected tunnels in downtown Montreal…read morethat house a variety of attractions. I've seen something like this similar in Houston, partly for people to escape the heat - so I'm assuming RESO is a way to escape the cold Montreal winters. RESO has evolved to somewhat of a tourist spot; it wasn't on the top of my to-do list but I had some time before heading to the airport and figured it would be a good place to check out. I think RESO has a lot going for it - part of its infrastructure is attached to the Metro, so it's easily accessible once you get off a station. The network contains a decent variety of shopping and dining, though from a food perspective most of the options are quick-service; if you're looking for something sit-down you should look elsewhere. Shopping is typical mall offerings, and they also have a lot of seating areas. Since part of RESO's function is to protect from the cold, I can see people utilizing this as a place to convene. Overall, RESO was just fine. It's confusing to navigate, and I'm sure I didn't see all of it - so a return visit may be warranted. It's not at the top of my list, though, as I feel there are more exciting things to see as a tourist in Montreal.

Google's location for the Underground City took us to Centre Eaton, which is technically part of…read moreit, but not the whole thing. Centre Eaton is good for shopping. The World Trade Center is better for sightseeing. The information center gave me this map. It was so freaking helpful.

The best!! I've already mentioned my favourite festival in the summer is Just for Laughs, and…read moreBouffons just adds to why it is my favourite. Food stands all around with delicious options. Most take cards. I've tried many of them so far and haven't been disappointed. Seating is limited but since you're downtown, you will be able to find somewhere else pretty easily if it's full.

Located right in the centre of the Just For Laughs festival, Bouffons Montreal is the perfect place…read moreto grab a quick bite to eat from the food trucks and stands of several restaurants. I went Tuesday evening when it was raining on and off and a lot of the vendors were closed. Other than that there's plenty of choices, even for dessert! We stopped by the Mignon Churro Stand, I was really impressed that a lot of places took debit and credit, always a plus

There is so much going on at the Quartier des Spectacles especially on a weekend or even on…read moreweeknights. You will find a lot of tourist in the area. We arrived on a Tuesday night to Montreal and because we were staying 13 mins walk from Quartier des Spectacles, we came here for a visit. We didn't expect that there would be performance happening at night in the center of Quartier des Spectacles (near Desjardin Complex). At the Quartier des Spectacles, you will find a lot of restaurants and as mentioned before the entrance to the beginning of the Underground Tunnel is located at Desjardin Complex. This part of the city is quite busy after 10 am to 11 pm. Places des Art is also located smack center at the Quartier des Spectacles for those who wants to watch any live orchestral performances. https://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/fr/carte/#places-publiques-animees

Every time I spend time in Montreal, I go to the Quartier des Spectacles because most Ville Marie…read morefestivals take place in this area. In the summer, it's pedestrian only on the area right around St Catherine, so it's easy to get around on foot and see all the stages and sights. The present-day Quartier des spectacles largely overlaps the site of Montreal's former Red Light district, whose history extends back to the beginning of the 19th century. Between the 1920s and the start of the 1960s, the neighborhood was home to an impressive number of cabarets that headlined famous artists. Montreal garnered a reputation as a fun-loving city, and tourists started to arrive in great numbers. The American Prohibition (1920-1933) increased Montreal's popularity, but also created conditions that led to the growth of organized crime, prostitution and illegal gaming houses. It is during this time that the neighborhood was christened the Red Light district. Beginning in the 1950s, professional theatre started to take hold.... in this neighborhood, the new energy took shape in the construction of Place des Arts, the metro system (three stations service the Quartier) and in the establishment of Hydro-Québec's headquarters. The following decade was marked by the building of Complexe Desjardins, which spurred commercial activity in the area, and the campus of the Université du Québec à Montréal, a university founded on the values of the democratization of knowledge and culture. In 1982, the Montreal International Jazz Festival presented outdoor concerts in the neighborhood for the first time. The natural vibrancy of the downtown area along with the many empty lots supported the proliferation and expansion of festivals over the years. Important cultural events became one of the Quartier's motors and one of the principal attractions of the city for tourists and locals alike.

Montreal is the largest city in Quebec Canada known for its unique blend of French and North…read moreAmerican culture. They have a rich history and vibrant arts scene. The city is situated on an island in the St. Lawrence River. Founded in 1642, it's named after Mount Royal with the hill at the center. It is a major economic and cultural hub with a diverse population and a mix of historic and modern architecture. Primarily French speaking, many speak English as well. Known as the "City of Festivals" with a unique European feel. The city proper population in 2026 is about 1.94 million and the greater Montreal area is 4.4 million. We stayed in the Old Montréal area and enjoyed walking the cobblestone streets, the many historic buildings, restaurants, shops and the port area of the St. Lawrence River. While there we enjoyed the free Jazz music festival, Chinatown, the Notre Dame Basilica, Mount Royal Park, the town of Mount Royal, and a Cirque du Soleil show.

One of the friendliest cities I have ever visited. I love the mix of French and English cultures…read moreand architectures. Throughout the year, there are always festivals and cultural events. Not to mention the great restaurants and cafes all over. The French culture brings great bakeries (Pâtisseries) all over the city, from local chains to small mom-and-pop stores. The past few years, there have been more and more pedestrian areas for people to enjoy the businesses without the hassle of car traffic. A city for all seasons.

It's active along this straight for sure…read more Thought to get out of the car for a walk, but felt it would be best to stay in the car and move it along. Looks like a walkable park. Hotel flanks one side of this park, the Bay Hudson building on another side. Road moved a tad slower, but we were able to pass by eventually.

A street brimming with history, culture, and commerce: Montréal's legendary Sainte-Catherine Street…read morehas as many stories as it does street numbers! Consider it 5th Ave of NewYork It is Montréal's main commercial artery and one of North America's longest and liveliest, for good reason. though the Street stretches 11 kilometers, we started from Place des Arts towards the old port. From Saint-Laurent Boulevard, going west, the street is home to the major department stores, an array of boutiques, restaurants, and several shopping centers. Out the other way is a mix of boutiques, nightlife hotspots, cafés, theatre venues, and more. Sainte-Catherine Street has been the pride of Montréal for over a century.

Montreal is one of my getaway weekends. It's an escape! I can speak French, eat crepes at "Creperie…read moreChez Suzette, and soak up the ambiance on Rue Saint Jacques in the Vieux-Port de Montreal. Old Town Montreal is like stepping into a European city. It's picturesque neighborhoods and buildings dating back to 17th-19th century surround you at every turn., Cobblestone streets with flower gardens everywhere, history & science museums, shops you will not find in the States and a promenade along the Saint Lawrence River add to the Old Town Montreal experience.. This is where Montreal had it's beginnings with the fur trade in the 1600's. From Old Town Montreal you can access the Gates of Chinatown, the Latin Quarter and Mount Royal. These are neighborhoods with their own charms. In the summer there are boat tours, ziplines, a giant Ferris wheel and a man-made beach at the base of the clocktower.

We were here to attend the Festival de Street Food Festival and enjoyed the variety of options!…read moreThere was an entry fee to enter into the festival. They were many different types of cuisine, desserts and drinks available. A DJ was present as well. In the flip: Since this was an outside food festival, there were port-a-potty's available that ran out of bathroom paper so it helps to check the potty's guest and cone ready - have your own available in your purse ladies stocked for occasions like this. (Me 1 - port-a-potty = 0) There were water buffalos and soap available to wash your hands. It was a nice area for the festival. We had beautiful weather that day. There were various activities. There was a Ferris wheel and we saw someone do the bungee as well. Neat shops were around the port. Nice spot.

Vieux-Montréal, or Old Montreal, is one of the top tourist destinations in the city. A hub for…read moreshopping, dining, recreation, and scenery, I found myself here multiple times during my trip soaking in the aesthetics. The majority of attractions line Rue Saint-Paul; you can spend a fair amount of time browsing the shops or grabbing a bite to eat. One of the biggest attractions here is the Notre-Dame Basilica, as well as the Old Port which has several carnival rides, food trucks, and a beach. The area is also filled with historical architecture, monuments, and statues. I noticed they offer walking tours of the area if you are into that, but I opted to explore on my own. One of my favorite features of Vieux-Montréal is the fact that some of the streets are closed off to cars, so you can stroll along with peace of mind. Definitely take the time to visit here, especially if it's your first time in the city.

"Walking slow down the avenue Through my old neighborhood"…read more(Jackson Browne) Old Montreal is just a fantastic place to experience It's the oldest neighborhood of the city (1642) and is world renowned for its cobblestone streets, stunning architecture, and European charm. Key landmarks include the Notre-Dame Basilica, Bonsecours Market, the Old Port, and Pointe-à-Callière Museum. There must be hundreds of statues, memorials, monuments, and pieces of public art on every corner. As for shopping and dining, I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a better city for that. Boutiques, artisan shops, patisseries, restaurants, galleries, and cafes are everywhere. We had a crepe lunch at Chez Suzette, breakfasts at La Fabrique de Bagel and Le Petit Dep, a Polish dinner at Stash Café, and a late snack of coffee and pastries at a different Le Petit Dep. The quality of the food, and the smiling welcoming staff was consistently high wherever we went. Old Montreal is clean, safe, and devoid of panhandlers or vagrants. As we walked through the streets and visited the shops in Old Montreal, it was very cool to listen to all of the different languages being spoken -English, French, Russian, Chinese, and Lord knows what else. Merci and Au Revoir Montreal, we had a wonderful visit.

There's a Yelp entry for The Illuminated Crowd? I feel that Art is un-ratable, but not everyone…read morefeels this way, for example, my middle school art teacher who gave me a poor grade on my papier-mâché masterpiece (and in essence deterred me from going into The Arts. That's ok, I think I serve the world better as a scientist than as an artist anyway). But enough about my artistic potential or lack thereof, let's get back to this art installation. So The Illuminated Crowd is apparently the most photographed piece of public art in Montreal. The sculptor is Raymond Mason and material is resin. It was created in 1985. It's a crowd of people, and at the front it looks like everyone is staring and focusing on something in the distance, and as you go towards the back of the sculpture, things start to degenerate and people start attacking each other and some are on the ground wounded and mutilated. What's it all about? Well, that is up to you, the observer, to determine, no? The plaque at the base states that the artist is depicting "the fragile nature of man" and "the flow of man's emotion through space" but I feel that with art, the meaning is also up to the spectator, thus may mean different things to different people. I personally find this work haunting and creepy. I also see it as a sad commentary on humankind and of our potential for hurting each other. It's not the most uplifting of art pieces, but worth a view if you're in the area. It's on McGill College near de Maisonneuve.

Very moving and thought provoking - every human emotion in a concise space in the center of…read moreMontreal, Do not miss and do not overlook.

We visited Saint Laurent boulevard in particular to go to Eva B's vintage clothing store which was…read moregreat but the area is also great for street art and cool quirky cafes and bars. We enjoyed this area.

In Old Montreal Rue St. Laurent runs from the river toward down town…read more Starting at King Edwards Quay on the river, cross Rue Commune (the road that follows the river) and you are on Rue St. Laurent. It's a busy road with lots of traffic lights, but follow it and you will cross under the Chinatown Arch. Keep following it, and you will arrive at Schwartz Deli. Walk on, and you arrive in Little Italy. Granted, that is a *lot* of walking. I should know, I did it. But you see a lot of Montreal along the way. Plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs and businesses. The city is very bike friendly, so watch that you are not walking into an oncoming bike from one of the cross streets. Montreal also has a good public transit service, so you might want to hop on a bus and see it all from your seat. In any event, if you find yourself on Rue St. Laurent no matter which direction you walk, you're bound to find something interesting.

If you're walking by, cool, but don't make a special stop. Not much to see, very small and mostly…read morerestaurants that appear pretty sketchy to even eat at. Not specific to China either, pretty much a melting pot of Asian cuisine and decorations. Don't get your hopes up, nothing really exciting.

Montréal's Chinatown or Le quartier chinois is situated in the Ville-Marie borough. Chinatown…read moreoccupies roughly one square block - Saint Dominique Street to the East, René Lévesque Boulevard to the North, Viger Street to the south and Jeanne-Mance Street to the West - four corners of which are marked, each by a large ornate Paifang Gates (the most of any Chinatown in Canada.) The bustling part of town was established in the early 1890s. With several Chinese stores set up on de le Gauchetière street peppered with Chinese laundries in the area, a Montréal Chinatown slowly started to emerge. The first initiative to revive the area was the installation of a pedestrian mall on de la Gauchetière street in the 1980s. Followed by the Chinese Catholic Community Centre, low-rent housing complexes with reserved floors for seniors, and low-income families, and the construction of the first all Chinese hospital in Canada - The Montreal Chinese Hospital in 1999. What started off as small grocery stores, diners and restaurants, over the years, business in Chinatown reflect the multi-cultural Asian ethnicities that make up this vibrant neighbourhood. Businesses of Hong Kong Chinese, Mainland Chinese, Chinese refugees from South-East Asia are all represented in Chinatown. Behind the souvenir stands and trinket shops are business that local Asian-Montrealers patron to source specialty imported items, such as Asian Pharmacies (herbal teas and ointments) or dine at some of the most authentic Chinese and other Asian restaurants the city has to offer. After two years of pandemic, I can see some storefronts boarded up and closed, but that is true all over the city and the world. Slowly, I am sure this quartier will have a rebirth and be a focal point of tourism in Montreal as well as a focal gathering point for locals.