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- BernieVancouver, Canada991 contributionsRÉSO, lovingly known as the Underground City (or La ville souterraine in French), is a fantastic part of downtown Montreal! This vibrant network connects office buildings, hotels, shopping centers, residential areas, convention halls, universities, and art venues, making it the heart of the city’s central business district.
If you love shopping, you’re in for a treat! The Montreal Underground City features a wonderful variety of shops, delightful food courts, and plenty of amenities, all in a cozy, weather-proof environment. Getting around is a breeze since it’s super convenient to access the subway and various connections. The food court is especially exciting, offering an upscale array of tasty options that will satisfy any craving. Whether you want to shop, grab a bite, or just enjoy a leisurely stroll, this underground gem has everything you need for a fun and comfy day.
Visiting the Underground City is a must when you’re in Montreal! Just a little tip: be sure to bring along a good map—it can get quite confusing down there, but trust us, it’s completely worth the adventure! Enjoy your time exploring!Written October 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Heddy GMalvern, PA607 contributionsLovely to walk around and take in all the sights. We took pics of the Ferris wheel but it is gigantic and we chose to admire it from afar.Written January 1, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BernieVancouver, Canada991 contributionsSainte-Catherine Street (French: rue Sainte-Catherine) is the vibrant heartbeat of Montreal's downtown and is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the city's lively shopping scene! With its charming boutiques, delicious restaurants, and cozy cafes, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
As you stroll along this exciting shopping avenue, you'll find a variety of malls and shops to explore. Just a heads-up, though—there can be some road construction here and there, and you might catch a whiff of cannabis in the air. But don’t let that deter you; the lively atmosphere and great finds make it all worth the visit!Written November 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Marlscohen17 contributionsThe Little France around Laurier St is a beautiful vibrant cool area. I like it. Very charming, delicious food. Fantastic croissants for 2 for $1.50 at the Metro grocery. Lots of cafes and specialty shops like cheeses, grilled cheese, awesome breakfasts. The area is pretty and colourful, well kept. Very clean. Also next to a huge park. It's a short hop to Mt Royal Blvd and the food is so good in this area. Also lots of excellent coffee shops. It's one of the best areas in town.Written January 15, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA19,456 contributionsIt's an attractive upscale neighborhood, developed in the early 20th Century. So the buildings have some old charm. There is a shopping district here as well with bagels.Written June 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 🥳 🎉 🥳 Keep Life Simple 🥳🎉🥳Pittsburgh, PA132,298 contributionsA rather large Chinatown in Montreal Quebec with plenty of restaurants with a large selection of Chinese foods. The area covers over 4 blocks. Well worth a visit.Written July 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA19,456 contributionsThere was an event going on when we walked by but it was not attracting many people, probably because the weather was not cooperating. So not a good test of this very large square with performing arts centers all around. And of course there are restaurants. One of the centers of the city.Written June 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA19,456 contributionsI don't know what happened, but this poor neighborhood has lost most of its charm. It now appears run down and has a lot of street people on some blocks. Still a few bars and lots of people drinking. Terrible place to shop. Side streets are not pretty.Written July 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kylie GVancouver, Canada324 contributionsWe took the metro to beaubien walked to boulevard st Laurent where there are some lovely restaurants dnd coffee shops. We had an excellent coffee at cafe Italia. Their sandwiches looked great too. We walked back to the metro Jean talon. We like exploring neighbourhoods away from the tourist areas.Written April 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA19,456 contributionsIt's called "The Main" here, part of the local lore. Historically important as the neighborhood of the 19th Century immigrants, Portuguese and Jewish. Still some remnants, but times have changed, and now this is a desirable close-in neighborhood for gentrification. Still a little sketchy post-covid, too many empty storefronts. But lots of cafes, and it is a major street.Written November 9, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA19,456 contributionsThis is the English neighborhood of Montreal. Some lovely and dignified residential streets and the pleasant shopping on Sherbrooke. Worth a stroll.Written March 24, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA19,456 contributionsA pleasant neighborhood, next to downtown, in the center area. Some historic architecture, but it seems as though this area is changing and a target for redevelopment.Written November 15, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA19,456 contributionsThis used to be a very upscale residential neighborhood, but downtown has expanded and now you find all sorts of land uses including offices, hotels, and institutions. All upscale still. You can find some good food here. It is uphill from much of the city.Written July 10, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Christian MCopenhagen, Denmark6,223 contributionsFirst of all: Yes, you should definitely visit the Outremont neighborhood if you want to get the full picture of Montreal. You can take a bus or the metro out here – the station is, unsurprisingly, called Outremont.
Outremont is really just a neighborhood with lots of pretty two-story row houses, where Montreal’s upper middle class lives after work.
There are no spectacular sights here, unless you count Mount Royal Park on the edge of the neighborhood.
But Outremont is great for simply wandering around, people-watching, and admiring the houses. And there are a couple of world-class bakeries here:
Try the impossibly delicious clafoutis (berry tart) at Mamie Clafoutis Van Horne.
Grab a bag of warm, freshly baked bagels at Fairmount Bagels – the best ever.
(Clafoutis is better than in France, bagels are better than in New York – just saying.)
A couple of streets worth visiting – both for shopping and atmosphere – are Rue Bernard and Avenue Laurier Ouest.
The neighborhood is bustling with Hasidic Jews, whose ancient style is also worth observing. Since the Old Testament and the Torah were written, however, it’s clear that mobile phones have been added.
You can easily spend a couple of hours in Outremont. And if you haven’t visited Mount Royal Park yet, you’ll quickly fill up the rest of your day.Written September 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LiamnzoeMontreal, Canada235 contributionsEven though I went off peak season in January the restos are still full and there is a buzz around shopping and clubs.
Nice places and allot différant from other downtown scenes,highly recommended 😊Written January 10, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
