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?
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals 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.
Top hotels in Southwest
Hôtel Alt Montréal
Front Desk
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Griffintown Hotel
Spacious room Very clean Great view
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Loved the outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna. The staff were polite, and the room was comfy and spotless.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
L'Appartement Hotel
The room was very clean and a great size. The breakfast was satisfying and front desk staff were attentive. The only thing missing was a smart TV. The movies available were not to my liking and a smart TV would have allowed me to watch Netflix etc.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Great place to.stay. Nice comfy rooms. Quiet. Great location. Staff very welcoming & helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Staff very helpful and polite.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 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 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.
Southwest Travel Guide
- Lachine Canal National Historic Site
- Angrignon Park
- Old Port of Montreal
- McGill University
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Notre Dame Basilica
- Sainte-Catherine Street
- Montreal Biodome
- Mount Royal Park
- Saint Joseph's Oratory
- Six Flags La Ronde
- Montreal Botanical Garden
- The Underground City
- 1250 René-Lévesque
- Place d'Armes
