Neighbourhood profile

The downtown core is at the heart of Greater Montreal’s economic, social, and cultural life. It is one of the most vibrant in North America, pulsating with colour, movement, and activity from morning till night, seven days a week. Located at the foot of Mount Royal, it stretches from Atwater Avenue in the west to Amherst Street in the east. To take the pulse of the city, just stroll along St. Catherine Street between Peel and McGill College.

You’ll love the boutiques and fashion centres, book stores, night clubs, restaurants, and cafés. And be sure to notice the architectural blend of traditional and contemporary styles!

Downtown is broken up into micro-neighbourhoods that reflect its diversity. Explore the multiple facets of this dynamic sector!

• Chinatown
• The arts and entertainment district
• The Gay Village
• The international district
• The Latin quarter
• The museum district

How to get there

Atwater, Guy-Concordia, Peel, McGill, Place-des-Arts, Saint-Laurent (green line)
Berri-UQAM (transfer station)
Bonaventure, Square-Victoria, Champs-de-Mars (orange line)