What is the most popular street in Montreal?

Ste. Catherine Street
The main street of Montreal is undoubtedly Ste. Catherine Street, where all the designer shops, shopping malls, restaurants, bars are located for shopping, eating and entertainment.

Where are the best views in Montreal?

Where to Find the Most Stunning Views of Montreal

• Tour de Montreal / Montreal Tower (Olympic Stadium)
• Mont-Royal – Belvedere Kondiaronk & Chalet du Mont-Royal.
• Mont-Royal – Belvedere Camillien-Houde.
• Old Port of Montreal.
• Clock Tower Quay.

What is the difference between Old Montreal and downtown Montreal?

Old Montreal is quieter than downtown, and has pretty buildings and is romantic and has easy access to the Old Port and the river for after dinner strolls and such. Downtown is just like any other downtown: traffic, noise, crowds, lights, excitement, etc.

Is the Latin Quarter in Montreal safe?

I lived in the Latin Quarter for 20 years, and it is indeed one of the rougher parts of Montréal. But there’s no need to avoid it out of concerns for your safety, which is a statement that people from elsewhere may find a little suspicious, but really it is quite true. It helps that Montreal is an extremely safe city.

What is the longest street in Montreal?

Gouin Boulevard
Gouin Boulevard (officially in French: boulevard Gouin) is the longest street on the Island of Montreal, stretching 50 kilometres (31 mi) across the north side of the island from Senneville in the west to Pointe-aux-Trembles in the east, where it intersects with Sherbrooke Street (Quebec Route 138).

What is the main shopping street in Montreal?

Rue Sainte-Catherine
Rue Sainte-Catherine, Montréal’s main shopping artery, is home to the largest stores in town-La Baie, Simons, Birks and Ogilvy-plus boutiques of every kind, as well as major shopping malls like Les Cours Mont-Royal, Place Montréal Trust, Le Centre Eaton, Complexe Les Ailes, Place Ville-Marie, Complexe Desjardins and …

Where can I see the sunrise in Montreal?

Mount Royal Chalet
Montreal has a beautiful skyline that lights up during sunrise. You can watch the sunrise from just about anywhere in Montreal but for a really spectacular viewing, head up the Mount Royal Chalet (on Mount Royal).

What is the highest point in Montreal?

Mount Royal
Mount Royal (French: Mont Royal, IPA: [mɔ̃ ʁwajal]) is a large intrusive rock hill or small mountain in the city of Montreal, immediately west of Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada….

Mount Royal
Mount Royal’s eastern slope.
Highest point
Elevation	233 m (764 ft)
Prominence	233 m (764 ft)

Where should I stay in Montreal without a car?

Montreal Hotels and Places to Stay

1. Hotel Espresso Montreal Centre-Ville/Downtown. View Hotel.
2. Hostel Inn Tourist. View Hotel.
3. Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. View Hotel.
4. Hotel Place d’Armes Old Montreal.
5. Le Saint-Sulpice.
6. Vogue Hotel Montreal Downtown.
7. Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Centre-Ville.
8. Le Square Phillips Hotel & Suites.

Do you need a car in Montreal?

Thanks to Montreal’s public transportation system, there really is no need for a car. Parking is relatively cheap, but you might have difficulty finding a spot in the more touristy neighborhoods. Also, gas is expensive: You’ll be charged by the liter rather than by the gallon.

Where are the cobblestone streets in Montreal?

Rue Ste-Paul (street) is a lovely cobblestone street in the heart of Old Montreal. It is all beautiful but I mostly recommend the western part of it which is west of St-Laurent Blvd all the way to McGill Street, whereas the eastern part between St-Laurent and Place Jacques-Cartier is mostly a tourist trap.

How long is Sherbrooke Street in Montreal?

19.45 miSherbrooke Street East / Length
Sherbrooke Street is a major east-west artery and at 31.3 kilometres in length, is the second longest street on the Island of Montreal. The street begins in the town of Montreal West and ends on the extreme tip of the island in Pointe-aux-Trembles, intersecting Gouin Boulevard and joining up with Notre-Dame Street.