Midtown Travel Guide
Montreal
Popular places to visit

Old Port of Montreal
Historic architecture, modern attractions and an exciting calendar of festivals make it impossible to get bored at this lively and scenic riverfront space.

Bell Centre
Bell Centre is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Montreal. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

Notre Dame Basilica
The incandescent blue and gold interior of Montreal’s spiritual heart dazzles visitors and pilgrims. It was once the largest house of worship in North America.

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
You can take time to visit Circuit Gilles Villeneuve during your travels to Montreal. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

Montreal Biodome
Montreal's “house of life” is a zoo, an aquarium and a nature preserve all under one futuristic glass roof.
Things to do

Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

Montreal: La Grande Roue de Montréal Entry Ticket

Montreal: RESO Underground City and Downtown Walking Tour

Explore Old Montreal Small Group Walking Tour by MTL Detours
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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
The churches and live music are just a few things visitors like about Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Saint Joseph's Oratory and Saint Jacques Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Cote Sainte Catherine Station or Snowdon Station to get around the larger area.

Outremont
Outremont is well liked for its churches and lake views. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Laurier Avenue and Outremont Theatre are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Edouard Montpetit Station or Outremont Station to get around.

Southwest
While you're in Southwest, take in top sights like Saint Jacques Street or Lachine Canal National Historic Site, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Place Saint Henri Station or Jolicoeur Station.

Mile End
You'll enjoy the churches and coffee shops in Mile End. You might want to make time for a stop at Saint Laurent Boulevard or Saint Denis Street.

Golden Square Mile
Visitors to Golden Square Mile love its popular shops, and you can check out Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and The Underground City. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Peel Station.

Saint-Laurent
Travellers choose Saint-Laurent for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cote Vertu Station or College Station and check out top sights like Place Vertu Shopping Center.
- Old Port of Montreal
- Bell Centre
- McGill University
- Notre Dame Basilica
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Montreal Convention Centre
- Montreal Biodome
- Six Flags La Ronde
- Montreal Botanical Garden
- Mount Royal Park
- Sainte-Catherine Street
- Saint Joseph's Oratory
- Jean-Drapeau Park
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- Carrefour Laval
- Jean-Talon Market
- The Underground City
- Olympic Park