Within Walking Distance of University Bed & Breakfast
Marche Bonsecours
Set in the picturesque Old Montreal, Marche Bonsecours is one of the top ten heritage
buildings in all of Canada; rich in history, and packed with high quality art galleries,
restaurants, and shopping opportunities.
Old Montreal: Place D’armes Metro (map)
Mont Royal Avenue
A trip to Montreal wouldn’t be complete without an exploration of the charming Plateau,
well accomplished by a stroll down Mont-Royal Avenue—especially in summer when a
large portion of ir is blocked off from traffic. It is home to some great authentic
diners, restaurants, and trendy independent clothing shops.
Plateau: Mont-Royal Metro (map)
Le Quartier du Musee de Montreal
Known as the Quartier de Musée, this small stretch of downtown’s west end is right
by Concordia University, offering upscale shopping boutiques, the Museum of Fine
Arts, and some fine dining.
Downtown: Guy-Concordia Metro (map)
Saint Laurent Boulevard
Imbued with over 300 years of history, Saint Laurent Boulevard has unique architecture
and personality, and offers a wide variety of exciting options for shopping, dining,
and nightlife.
Downtown: Saint Laurent / Mont Royal Metro
(map)
Sainte Catherine Street
In the heart of Montreal's shopping district, Sainte Catherine Street is the essential
downtown Montreal experience. Served by 9 metro stations, the 15 km street stretches
across the city from east to west. Downtown, Montreal
Downtown: McGill / Peel / Guy-Concordia Metro
(map)
Chinatown
Home to many great restaurants, shops and food markets, Montreal’s Chinatown is
not to be missed.
Downtown, Place Dames Metro (map)
Underground City
One of the largest underground complexes in the world, The Underground City boasts
over 15 miles of brightly lit tunnels, leading to an endless variety of restaurants
and boutiques.
- Place Alexis Nihon (Atwater Metro);
- McGill/ Place
Ville Marie, most elaborate of the four, offering the widest variety of stores
and restaurants (McGill/Bonaventure Metro);
- Place Des Arts (Area
includes Centre of Performing Arts, shopping complex Place Montreal Trust, and
The Musee d’Art Contemporain de Montreal)(Place Des Arts Metro);
- Berri Uquam- Home to Place Dupuis Shopping Complex (Berri Uquam Metro)
Also found in the Underground City:
- Complex Les Ailes
- Shopping Complex of over 60 shops and businesses. Downtown, Montreal. (McGill
Metro, Underground City - McGill/Place Ville Marie Sector)
- Complex Desjardin
- Shopping Complex in the largest building in the metropolitan area, covering a
total area of approximately 4 million square feet. St. Catherine St., Downtown,
Montreal. (Place-Des-Arts Metro, Underground City - Place-Des-Arts Sector)
- Eaton Centre
- Shopping Complex, located in the center of the underground network, Eaton Centre
is home to over 175 stores, as well as restaurants, free internet access, and much
more. St. Catherine & University, Downtown, Montreal. (Underground City - McGill/Place
Ville Marie Sector)
A Short Metro Ride Away
Jean Talon Market
Located in the geographical centre of Montreal, Jean Talon Market overflows with
fresh produce, specialty and imported items, and some fantastic restaurants nearby
in Little Italy.
Parc Extension: Jean Talon Metro
(map)
Atwater Market
Local favorite Atwater Market is brimming with fresh produce and specialty items.
Accessible from the scenic Lachine Canal bike path, it’s a great way to spend a
Saturday or Sunday morning in the summer. It’s open year-round Tuesday to Sunday,
9am to 5pm (until 6pm in the summer).
Downtown: Lionel-Groulx Metro (map)
