Southwest Travel Guide
Montreal
Popular places to visit
Atwater Market
During your visit to Montreal, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Atwater Market. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lachine Canal National Historic Site during your travels in Montreal. Visit the shops in this trendy area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Les Quartiers du Canal
Les Quartiers du Canal is just one of the places to see in Montreal, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Montreal: Omega Park Canadian Wildlife Safari Adventure
Montreal: Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour
Montreal: Exclusive Electric Boat Tour on Lachine Canal
Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour in Montréal
Black & Jazz History of Montreal with Ruby Roy Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Southwest
Griffintown Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Hôtel Alt Montréal
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Radisson Hotel Montreal Airport
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
Verdun
The restaurants and riverfront are just a few things visitors like about Verdun. Saint Lawrence River and Wellington Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Verdun Station or De l'Église Station to get around the larger area.
Little Burgundy
If you're spending time in Little Burgundy, check out sights like Saint-Paul Street or Saint Jacques Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Georges Vanier Station or Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station.
Griffintown
While you're in Griffintown, take in top sights like Saint-Paul Street and jump on the metro at Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
International District
If you're spending time in International District, check out sights like World Trade Center Montreal or The Underground City and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Square Victoria Station or Place d'Armes Station.
- Lachine Canal National Historic Site
- Bell Centre
- Old Port of Montreal
- McGill University
- Montreal Convention Centre
- Notre Dame Basilica
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Montreal Biodome
- Six Flags La Ronde
- Sainte-Catherine Street
- Mount Royal Park
- Jean-Drapeau Park
- Saint Joseph's Oratory
- Montreal Botanical Garden
- Carrefour Laval
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- The Underground City
- Jean-Talon Market