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 great live music 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 family-friendly 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?
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
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Montreal. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket
Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours
The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Top hotels in Southwest
Hôtel Alt Montréal
Overall excellent. Disappointed no fridge or microwave.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Excellent couldn’t be a better space for family
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Great. Just needs more covered spaces/towers to hang towels and robes in the rain.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
Everything exceeded my expectations
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
Hotel was very clean, situated in an area that is convenient to walk to restaurants and stores. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was fresh and plentiful. Wifi was good. We'd definitely stay here again when we return to Montreal.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown
The hotel is well located and has nice amenities. The room was confortable and cleaned daily. I do recommend the hotel, however parking was a strugle and a point to improve for sure.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
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.
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.
Downtown Montreal
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Montreal. Check out top attractions like Bell Centre and McCord Stewart Museum, and jump on the metro at McGill Station or Peel Station to see more of the city.
International District
If you're spending time in International District, check out sights like The Underground City or Saint Jacques Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Square Victoria Station or Place d'Armes Station.
