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    4.9 (12 reviews)
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    Justine S.

    What's not to love about Quartier des Spectacles? It's alive, fun, colourful, exciting, fresh, and vibrant. There's always something to do or something to see. It's truly a must see for anyone visiting Montreal. I love it so much, the festivals in the summer always cheer me up if I have a bad day.

    Le 2-22 / La Vitrine culturelle in Quartier des spectacles
    Julien F.

    "Quartier des Spectacles, a must in Montreal !" Since 2009, Quartier des Spectacles is a new neighborhood, where you come to see live free concerts/festivals outside all year long (FrancoFolies in June /// Jazz Festival in June/July /// Montréal Complètement Cirque in July /// Just for Laughs in July /// Présence Autochtone in August /// World Film Festival in August/September /// Luminothérapie in December/January /// Montreal High Lights in February/March /// Les Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois in February) you have many restaurants/cafés/bars (Bouillon Bilk /// Brasserie T! /// Taverne F /// Bistro Le Balmoral /// biiru /// Furco /// Café Parvis /// Café Saint-Henri /// Pandore /// Mme Lee /// Pub L'île noire). You have many buildings & spaces included into Quartier des Spectacles (Places des Arts /// Places des Festivals /// Promenade des artistes /// Le Parterre /// Place de la Paix /// Place Émilie-Gamelin & Place Pasteur in Quartier Latin /// La Vitrine culturelle inside Le 2-22). Quartier des Spectacles has a red lightning signature + architectural video projections on many buildings & spaces. There is more projects to come in the future but so far, it's a nice quality addition in my opinion for the city of Montreal. Good for international tourists but as well of course for Montrealers. Free wifi in many locations. Enjoy ! 5/5 visited since 2009.

    Marie P.

    A great way to end a night! The place look beautiful with the lights and the glowing swings. We had a lot of fun making music on the swings!

    Zipline time
    Jordan S.

    What is that? A light festival in Montreal :o let me get my bus ticket and commence the 300 mile ride. Montreal en lumiere exemplifies what it's suppose to represent. A winter light festival that celebrates the arts, fun activities, family showing, music, food and many more. I'm lucky to have enjoyed 3 and a half days of this. It started with the awe inspiring sight on Thursday night upon arriving montreal. I went on the sled slide which is beyond an adrenaline rush. It was cool that they have roasting areas for marshmallows and sausage. There's a really cool illuminated Ferris wheel that I regret not going :/ not only that but ziplines, beverage and food area. Igloos, hello kongzi, and lots and lots of bright lights :) well worth the sight, especially if you love to have fun, dance, take pictures and enjoy festivals.

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    Vieux-Montréal - Fountain next to City Hall

    Vieux-Montréal

    4.4(94 reviews)
    0.9 kmVille-Marie

    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.

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    Vieux-Montréal - Fountain next to City Hall

    Fountain next to City Hall

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    Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal)_Yelp_Sanju-5

    Vieux-Montréal - The fountain next to City Hall

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    The fountain next to City Hall

    Ville Souterraine RESO / Underground City - Inside

    Ville Souterraine RESO / Underground City

    3.4(69 reviews)
    1.4 kmVille-Marie

    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.

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    Ville Souterraine RESO / Underground City - Inside

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    Ville Souterraine RESO / Underground City
    Ville Souterraine RESO / Underground City

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    Vieux-Port de Montréal - 6.21.2025

    Vieux-Port de Montréal

    4.3(128 reviews)
    1.6 kmVille-Marie

    During our last visit, we spent some time just relaxing and hanging out around the Old Port. My…read morehusband and stepson got on the ferris wheel (La Grande Roue de Montréal) and had a great time, being able to see far from atop. The tickets were $28CAN per adult. There are also places to rent paddle boats and many benches to sit and enjoy the scenery. There are food trucks in one area of the Old Port and shops in another section A great place, day or night to hang out and people watch...

    Vieux-Port de Montréal, or the Old Port, is part of the Vieux-Montréal area of the city. Along with…read morethe adjacent area that's filled with shops and restaurants, this is one of the top destinations for tourists visiting the city. There's a lot to see and do here; the promenade is quite long, and is filled with great views of the water and surrounding architecture. One of the main focal points here is La Grande Roue de Montréal - a large Ferris wheel that sits right on the water's edge. Additionally, there are carnival rides, food trucks, ziplining, and a beach that's open seasonally. Since I was there in autumn, most of the attractions and beach areas were closed for the season. It was still a great experience though because there were clear views of the water and foliage in the background. I also found myself sitting, people watching, and soaking in the aesthetics. No matter what time of the year, though, it's definitely worth stopping here during your time in Montreal.

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    Vieux-Port de Montréal
    Vieux-Port de Montréal
    Vieux-Port de Montréal

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    Quartier Chinois / Chinatown

    Quartier Chinois / Chinatown

    3.4(29 reviews)
    0.6 kmVille-Marie

    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.

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    Quartier Chinois / Chinatown - Gate.

    Gate.

    Quartier Chinois / Chinatown
    Quartier Chinois / Chinatown

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    Rue Saint-Paul

    Rue Saint-Paul

    4.0(5 reviews)
    1.0 kmVille-Marie

    Nice walkable street…read more Nice, simple and classic Christmas decorations over head along this street. Lots of cute shops and so many creperie and restaurants and restaurants for blocks. Most if not all of this street is for pedestrians. Part of the streets are under repair or construction.

    Rue Saint-Paul is Montréal's oldest street, i bet you can't miss it but if you are not sure, start…read morefrom Bonsecours Market. In recent years, the city has made substantial improvements to this street and several others. Sections of Rue Saint-Paul are pedestrian-only areas and during the day, this area is packed with tourists. history buff, it's for you- Montreal was founded in 1642 as the settlement of Fort Ville-Marie, an early French settlement in the region. The very first street was created near a route that bordered a fort that once stood in the city. The street was created by François Dollier de Casson and was named for Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve, the city's devout founder. In fact, the city's founder later established a home on the street in 1650. In 1672, Saint Paul Street was paved with cobblestones, a look that the majority of the street still maintains today. Coming to life: If you have visited Montreal, you've likely spent time on Saint Paul Street. Today, the street maintains much of its historic look with new appeal. You will find many restaurants, exciting street performers, and a car-free area in the summer.

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    Rue Saint-Paul
    Rue Saint-Paul
    Rue Saint-Paul

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    Ville de Montréal - On Peel just north of Notre Dame.

    Ville de Montréal

    4.2(36 reviews)
    1.4 kmVille-Marie

    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.

    What a great city! So much food, art, and culture to enjoy. Centre Bell is such a wonderful…read moreplace to see hockey and the views from Mount Royal and the Biodome to view animal habitats were unmatched experiences as well. Montreal is a city that is quite bilingual although some neighborhoods are more francophone and others more anglophone. The modern areas as well as the old city are worth seeing. In fact it even beat London, DC, Chicago, and Seattle as our favorite city once we went but that got surpassed by Quebec City. Be sure to go to both

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    Ville de Montréal - The often photographed French Second Empire rowhouses off Square-St.-Louis, possibly analogous to San Francisco's "Painted Ladies."

    The often photographed French Second Empire rowhouses off Square-St.-Louis, possibly analogous to San Francisco's "Painted Ladies."

    Ville de Montréal - On the Plateau and looking up to Parc Mont-Royal and the Croix de Maisonneuve, one of the cool kids in the bike lane is giving me the V sign

    On the Plateau and looking up to Parc Mont-Royal and the Croix de Maisonneuve, one of the cool kids in the bike lane is giving me the V sign

    Ville de Montréal - Just off Rue Sherbrooke and north of Berri-UQAM, these are true urban townhouses as opposed to those flats with quirky curved outside stairs

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    Just off Rue Sherbrooke and north of Berri-UQAM, these are true urban townhouses as opposed to those flats with quirky curved outside stairs

    Quartier Latin - 7/17/2025

    Quartier Latin

    4.4(5 reviews)
    0.4 kmVille-Marie

    One of my favorite sections of Montreal is the Latin Quarter (Quartier Latin). I just love walking…read moreup and down Rue St Denis and check out the nice restaurants, shops and cafes in the area...all so quaint.... Historically, the Quartier latin was the first area in which the Francophone bourgeoisie settled in Montréal at the beginning of the 19th century, and various institutions have followed suit over the years: Théâtre Saint-Denis, Bibliothèque Saint-Sulpice, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Cégep du Vieux-Montréal, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ), and so on. The district is thus home to one of the most dynamic student campus in the city. The neighborhood is also home to numerous festivals and an effervescent nightlife. Many years ago, the Comedy Festival (Juste pour Rire) used to be all up and down Rue St Denis...then it moved to the Quartier des Spectacles, but this year, part of it came back to Rue St Denis. Restaurants and bars of all kinds serve up local craft beers and Québec spirits, and play host to music shows of all kinds. During the summer season over 60 outdoor patios welcome locals and tourists celebrating the long-awaited arrival of warm weather. A fun area to stroll around if you are in the city....

    If you are seeking nightlife, outdoor sidewalk cafes, diverse restaurants and a boutique shopping…read moreexperience in Montreal, the Latin Quartier checks all those boxes. All generations can be found in the Latin Quartier as well as languages spoken. French, English, Spanish, German and Chinese to name a few. I enjoyed eating at Saint=Houblin-Quartier Latin restaurant and had drinks at Le Salut Back. Wall murals and street art add to the artistic ambience of the Quartier. During the spring, summer and fall the streets are bussing with tourists, locals and college students. The University of Quebec and Montreal has a campus in the Latin Quartier. Inns and hotels are plentiful but check them out for your suitability. The higher end hotels are in downtown Montreal. The Grande Bibliotheque du Quebec is located in the Latin Quartier and if you are like me, it is a must see to explore. The library opens early and closes late to accommodate students. The Montreal film fest takes place in the Latin Quartier. Place Emilie-Gamelin is a nice shaded and quiet park with sculptures. There are occasional free concerts in the park. The public subway has links to the Latin Quartier with a stop on Berri Street. You can walk from from Vieux Port to Saint Denis, the heart of the Latin Quartier, in less than a half hour.

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    Quartier Latin - Sections of the Quartier Latin.

    Sections of the Quartier Latin.

    Quartier Latin - Empire cite Troopers ! Snowboarding dans la ville 5Dec 2015!

    Empire cite Troopers ! Snowboarding dans la ville 5Dec 2015!

    Quartier Latin - Closed street festivals were amazing!

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    Closed street festivals were amazing!

    Quartier des Spectacles - localflavor - Updated May 2026

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