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
Explore the waterfront in Montreal with a trip to Old Port of Montreal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.

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
What a great room! It had everything I needed and more. Decorated lovely and very clean. I will definitely use this hotel in the future.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
The room was clean, the bed was so comfy and the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

L'Appartement Hotel
Fair
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Perfect Everything beyond expectation All good
Reviewed on 17 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.

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.
