An overview of Montreal’s best places to visit (from MCSS Magazine).
Downtown Montréal is a densely populated area where you will find businessmen and students crowded around many of the coffee shops. If you are new to Montréal, then be sure to take time to get to know the areas around the McGill campus by exploring the maze of the largest underground network in the world. At the center of this is the Eaton Center with its large food court. This is where you can find Edo Japan’s famous Teriyaki! It is very easy to access the underground city, just look for the RESO sign and follow it, but before going on your adventure, why not take a snack and coffee with you from Broadway Cheese cake. If you get really hungry try the all-you-can-eat sushi at Kanda and maybe go for karaoke with some friends at Music Box. Also if you are burnt out from studying you can get a relaxing massage at the Pure Station O2.
Vieux Montréal is the hot spot for tourists from all over North America. Buildings here date back to the 17th centuries and you will find old cobblestone streets bounded by grandiose old French restaurants, impressive neoclassical museums and the beautiful Old Port. A walk through the Old Montréal will make anyone feel like they have stepped into 18th century France – after all Montréal is the second largest French speaking city in the world. Most of the architectures you see in Old Montréal will reflect its mother country at the time these buildings were built. Take the metro to Place D’Armes and walk south on St-Urbain street and you will soon see Basilique Notre-Dame. Other points of interest include Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, the oldest stone church built in 1655, and Maisons historiques George-Étienne Cartier, a beautiful reconstruction of two 19th century Victorian homes. Lastly, if you want some geeky fun visit Montréal Science Centre along with its 3D IMAX theater.
5 Place to Visit
1. Place Jacques-Cartier
an old port pedestrian street2. Basilique Notre-Dame
a dramatic Gothic church3. Parc Jean-Drapeau
La Ronde, casino and biosphere4. St-Joseph’s Oratoire
tallest basilica in North America5. Olympic Park
olympic stadium, biodome
Crescent Street (B4) is at the heart of Anglophone Montréal. Filled with bars, clubs and restaurants, Crescent Street is one of the busiest streets in the city. Also around this area you will find Concordia Unviversity and many authentic ethnic restaurants. If you are around the block, try out the food at Kam Ho (B3) and Tapioca Thé or study and relax at the Thé Kiosque or Cactus Tea (B3).
Plateau/Quartier Latin/Quartier Spectacle (A7-8 & B8) is a large area located in the east end of downtown around Berri-UQAM Metro. This is the heart and soul of Francophone Montréal and where many youth spend most of their weekends. Walk along St-Denis Street to discover the countless boutiques and restaurants that carry the French culture. Filled with clubs and bars, St-Laurent street hosts much of the famous nightlife in Montréal. The famous “Red Light District” of Montréal is centered at the corner of St-Laurent and Ste-Catherine street. You can also take a tour to the gay village (B8)which is about a 10 minute walk eastward of St-Laurent. If you walk north on St-Laurent past Des Pins (above A6) you will find yourself in the Mile End where you can’t leave without trying the food at Odaki Sushi, Schwartz’s, Fairmount Bagels, and La Banquise.
Chinatown (C6) is a hot spot for tourists to dine. You will find a variety of restaurants and supermarkets here. If you are on a budget then you can get a tasty meal for only $7 at La Legende. If you want to experience some authentic, spicy Sichuanese food then Chuan Xiang Qing (C6) is a must and don’t leave Chinatown without a snack from Callia Pastry (C6).
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