Cool urban park. I walked through this park often when I lived in Montreal. Lots of greenspace with benches. It has a two-tiered fountain at the centre. There are 2 busts in the park. One of Louis-Octave Cremazie and Emile Nelligan. It has a stone pavilion that's been converted into a little coffee shop. No children's play structures. There are some really cool and colourful Victorian-style houses facing the park. Overall, a pretty park the middle of the city. Review #31 (2025) read more

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To admire some of Montreal's most distinctive architecture, head up to Square Saint-Louis and stroll northwest from there to Avenue du Mont-Royal. Near the Sherbrooke Metro Station, Square Saint-Louis rates as one of Montréal's prettiest old squares and is set in a turn-of-the-century French-Canadian residential quarter. Alamo Square Park SFO- if you know you know. it's just like that. but this park has only this building and Henri Julien Ave - some more colorful French-Canadian residential buildings. In the little streets around the tree-shaded square, there are still a few attractive Victorian houses. Some now house pleasant restaurants. Rue St. Denis is one of the hippest shopping, arts, and dining streets in Montréal. Historic buildings have been converted into boutiques, bistros, and cafés. read more

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If you are walking up Rue St Denis from the St Catherine or Sherbrooke, you will see this beautiful square on the left hand side, around the area where the Sherbrooke metro station is.... Saint Louis Square (officially in French: square Saint-Louis) is an urban square in Montreal's Plateau Mont Royal. Square Saint Louis Street runs along both the square's northern and southern sides, while Laval Avenue runs along its western side. It has nice benches, a cute gazebo, lots of old trees and nice areas just to stroll, walk or relax...just a nice green space in the middle of the city. read more

Square Saint-Louis - Parks Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Chill place. Less homeless i observed to standby, some coffee vendors on area noted. Some pathways are not paved. Students, adults and geriatrics observed enjoying their leisure time. read more

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OK, I'll admit. I'm giving a 5-star review to a park, of all places. Yet... this was scenic. There were houses (photo attached) of many colors. The square is historic. There's a fountain. There's a small coffee kiosk with munchies. I even saw a mother pigeon nesting in the hollow of a tree. it is a great place to relax, or walk, and just take in the scenery. read more

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Absolutely love this park. Have been here many many times and each time it gets more pretty. I remember the first time we stumbled upon this park and was just in awe of the gorgeous fountain. Also the beautiful old homes that flank the park...I'm usually not a hater, but I am so jealous of those residents to be able to have this little square as their front yard. Last time I was there I saw these odd giant rocks placed around part of the park. Thought it was weird and random...have they always been there and I never noticed? Apparently, yes. As I made my way back to leave the park to I noticed a woman cleaning off one of the giant rocks. I asked her if she is familiar with the park and what are these large rocks. She laughed and said it is art, pieces of bronze sculpted by a famous artists. Ooops, my bad. Hahahah! Well, sorry, there is no sign or anything. She looked around and to her surprise, realized I was right. She felt obliged to tell me about the artist. She also mentioned that he made a famous piece that is displayed in San Francisco. What? I lived in SF...how did I not know about this man and at least the piece he has in the heart of the City? I had to look him up. In addition to learning about this man, I also learned that the woman who was cleaning off his bronze is actually loosely related to him. So I had a chance to learn about the artist from one of his own family members. How cool is that? Sometimes you have to just ask a complete stranger that stupid question..."Is this art?" I did it and the response left me humbled and honored at the same time. read more

We happened on this stunning outdoor space walking from the metro to our chocolate restaurant. Pictures do not do it justice. I am a sucker for squares, and have always wanted to live on or near one. The homes in this area are beautiful. Folks were sitting and reading, laying on blankets, and picnicking on this warm summer day. Idyllic....except maybe the man urinating on one of the porches....a bit TMI! City life... read more

Square Saint-Louis - Fountain at Carre de St Louis....a kinder, gentler spot for locals to relax - Parks Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Wonderful and quaint little park with beautiful Victorian style homes surrounding it that look like something out of a Disney fairytale. Many look old and somewhat like a castle. So very cool. Lush foliage, green grass, flowers, benches, and walkways thoughout. A commom area centered by a fountain and statue. The neighborhood that surrounds it features beautiful homes and residential structures.This park is a locals haven to relax and enjoy the fresh air. There is also seating along the outside on the sidewalks. If I lived here I would be at this park a lot. Still, as clean as this park is I still don't understand the graffiti painted or scratched onto some of the structures such as the fountain. What is wrong with people who do that? As it was we were only able to visit a few times while walking over to St Denis street, and take a few moments to sit on a bench to rest our feet. The locals are lucky to have a nice place like this close to where they live. read more

The Victorian chic of the streets & houses around Square Saint-Louis... They stand in the same line as San Francisco Painted Ladies. Emanating same charm as Punta Arena's Plaza Muñoz Gamero. Reminiscent in feel of open courtyards along Sienna river. ...You will hear your heart sing when you see colorful rooftops surrounding this square. Shades of the tall trees, urban sculptures dotted throughout park alleys, wooden benches warmed by the sun, and narrow streets around it - a symphony of colors and architecture. I spend quiet hours in the morning enjoying little warmth of winter sun, and long hours in many afternoons, walking streets around it with my little camera in hand. It is beautiful and peaceful. A retreat, a rest stop, an eye candy. A place to see, a place to remember. read more

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I was very excited to visit the famous colored houses of Montreal but was disappointed to drive here and find that there really isn't much to see. The colored houses that you see in the post cards of Montreal are really only 4 brownstones on one side of the square. We came on a Thursday afternoon in December and the park was covered in snow. It was a tiny park and there wasn't much there besides a few benches and a fountain. It felt very residential rather than tourist-friendly. The colored houses themselves were blocked off with construction (as you can see in the photos). It was quite loud and the street was difficult to walk and drive on due to the trucks and other construction vehicles. It was thus hard to even get a clear photo of the street. There weren't even any plaques to read that described the historical significance of this place. Just really not worth the visit due to it being an average residential setting. read more

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Carre St Louis or Square St Louis is my favourite park in Montreal. In any of the three seasons (minus winter as I never come here in the cold) it's absolutely idyllic! It's Montreal's version of Bryant Square park but much nicer! There is a very cool fountain in the middle and majestic old trees that provide shade and allow for cover from the sun! The houses that line the park speak to the old world architechtue that is quite prevalent and well kept in Montreal. I imagine in my mind many poets and artists living here but rather it's probably urban professionals. Unfortunately there are many sketchy characters (some homeless) and young individuals partaking in a toke of weed/pot or drink in the park which is rather unfortunate. It would be nicer (and safer feeling) without the seedy people. The pot people don't bother me it's the other individuals. However if you don't make eye contact they pretty much stay to themselves! This would make it a 5/5 for me if it was cleaned up but for some this is probably their home! I'd let my daughter roam freely if different however I keep her close by. Come stroll on a wonderful blue sky day or come as the leaves change Open your imagination and relax as you stroll through! read more

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Small little cute beautiful park. Everybody who have ever checked "Montreal", you guys already know this park without knowing it. Check the photos I just put up. During winter, it's little hard to see how beautiful this park is but Spring to Fall, you have to come here and enjoy the view, houses around park, and little veggie vendor. The veggie vendor owner closes for winter but during the 3 other seasons, you can buy fresh Quebecois veggies and fruits. All very cheap and fresh. I saw many tourists took photos in front of the little stand.. read more

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Perfect little park and resting spot in the heart of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal surrounded by stately Victorian homes with beautiful, even whimsical features that evoke a sense of joie de vivre. read more

Square Saint-Louis - 328 Rue du Square-St-Louis - Parks Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Square St Louis.. I have had a place on Carre St Louis for about 9 years now and I can tell you lots of stories about what goes on in that parc, but the bottom line is that it is unique. This is one of those really cool places where you can see all and I do mean ALL walks of life and styles meeting in one common area. On any given warm summer day you will see mom's with their babies or toddlers, couples on a date, office people on lunch break, a roving group of squeegees, dog owners and their pets (one of which is Clooney the Vietnamese pot Belly pig), assorted musicians, and lions tigers and bears oh my!! The part with the Tiger is only partially a joke as I personally once played with a 180lbs 11 month old tiger in said fountain, a mere 20+ years ago... The park is always very well landscaped and has been ever since Mayor botanical gardens, was around making it a very lovely place indeed. The surrounding buildings offer any photographer/ architect student lots of material to view and discuss and one can often see groups of students getting a tour of the various buildings. You can find the row of multi coloured Victorians on the north side on many a Montreal post card, on the south side you can see the Vogel building (294), this building was once the first private hospital started by Mr Vogel, and for many years was the home of Michel Tremblay (5th floor), a renown writer who was very certainly influenced by this Square, among other Montreal locations. Also nice is the use of the building located on the ouest side (near Laval), where they make crepes, homemade ice cream, fresh squeezed orange juice and where you will find an outdoor fruit and vegetable stand. The little sitting area just off the cantine, is where you can sit and listen to various and varied musicians, who may or may not add a dancer to their outdoor show. If you in the area and want to have a fun day just sit and people watch, you will not be bored, to make this even better go ahead and google the Square, and surrounding buildings, you will find some interesting facts about it's rich history. read more

Just a sweet little square at the end of the cobblestones, not a park in the sense of swings and sandboxes, just a lovely little green spot. Carré St Louis is one pretty layered fountain with rings of benches around it, a café only open in the summer for selling ice cream and lattés, typical bright Montreal architecture facing the square where a mix of students and great Quebec artists and playwrights make their homes. There is some romance in the air here that must explain all our 5 star reviews... this may also explain why I have hazy memories of splashing through said fountain in summer dress and sandals some summer night another lifetime ago... read more

St. Louis Square is one of those special places that makes Montreal a great city. Surrounded on three sides by beautiful homes and on the fourth by Rue St. Denis, this square is a beautiful urban oasis cloaked in bustle and green in the summer, yet perhaps more striking in the winter when the branches of its year-round residents hold snow and stillness equally. read more

I've been to Montreal twice now, and have made it a necessity to visit St Louis Square. Victorian inspired homes line the park. I've taken over 100+ pictures of all of the homes near and around the park. I'm sure the locals are annoyed by tourists like me, but the homes are so visually appealing that I can't help posing in front of them. My favorite is the red/blue/purple trio of homes right across the little street from the park. I also adore the homes that look like medieval castles. The park itself has dozens of benches, gorgeous trees, and my favorite - a plague of squirrels. I could spend my entire trip sitting on the benches and feeding the squirrels. I'm not sure what the rules are in Montreal in regards to squirrel feeding (I couldn't find any legitimate information), but nonetheless I have a blast feeding them. It is located right by the subway station Sherbrooke and is close to Mont Royal (a wicked shopping spot). I love this park and will continue to visit it every time I am in Montreal. read more

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It might just be because me and the boy had a romantic moment here, but I'm now a thorough fan of Carré St-Louis. But maybe that's what you should head here for as well. The houses around the square are amazing and the square itself has the most delightful fountain where you can sit on the benches around it and watch some of the more daring take a midnight dip. There is a small shop in the middle where you can buy fruits and veggies as well as ice creams and sweets to enjoy whilst relaxing away in the shade of the surrounding trees. I could spend hours sitting here and may well do just that next time I'm in Montreal! read more

A cute, quaint park with absolutely beautiful homes surrounding it. The houses have such colourful rooftops and all their decorations/style are so unique! Since the weather was super nice when I visited, there were plenty of people laying on the grass, kids and parents having fun with the fountain and pinicking. The square itself isn't that big, but there's plenty of grassy space and also enough paths to walk through, that you definitely won't need to tread through any grassy areas. read more

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Carre St-Louis is a wonderful pocket park in a neighborhood of Victorian homes. It preserves the essence of the time it was designed and is an integral part of what makes Montreal a captivating city to visit or inhabit. If comparisons are possible, Fitler Square in Philadelphia and Gramercy Park in New York offer a similar sentimentality. The area is worth a long stroll and bench sitting. A pedestrian walk sits to the west of the Square. It is lined with restaurants and cafes, many outdoors. There is a central structure in the Square that has been converted into a small café. Tables and chairs await you. On the morning we were there, two guitarists were practicing something new and working out the kinks in their harmonies. Great free entertainment. To be complete, there are also homeless and questionable characters hanging out, but they kept to themselves for the most part. It pays to be a little careful and aware while enjoying yourselves. But, it is their Carre, too. read more

What a great little park in Montreal. It reminds me of NYC, Washington Square park. Surrounded by beautiful brownstones and it's very quiet. Just a block over you're right by several restaurants. I haven't seen any homeless people while walking though but I wouldn't be surprised if some were here in the evening. Montreal is a beautiful city but lots of homeless people. read more

One of my favorite little parks in Montreal, I always look forward to a stop there on my way to St. Laurent from the Sherbrooke Metro Station. I have seen this place in all four seasons and each season has a charm all its own. In the summertime St-Louis is at its most lively, yet the fall foliage can be breath takingly beautiful, the winter time covered in snow it is solitary, regal and majestic. There are lovely old multi colored houses/apartment buildings that border the park that are a photo op any time of year and are quite splendid in their use of color. There are benches surrounding the fountain in the center of the park which invite a moments stop to sit, reflect and view the surrounding beauty from within this little oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Montreal. read more

Great park - we could sit and watch these silly squirrels play for hours. Seriously the most hilarious squirrels I have ever encountered. We had coffee at the little cafe one morning and it was so relaxing to sit in this park and people watch. We came here twice during our 4 day stay - so glad we happened upon this park! read more

Nice restful park with massive maple trees that provide shade. Has a small concession in the middle. Restaurants nearby in a side street. Has a central fountain area. read more