Café Santropol
Restaurants
10
5
Considered an underground institution, Santropol is the ideal hideaway brimming with students and families alike. Once a small business opened over 30 years ago, its owners can still be seen greeting patrons at the door. Their spacious, eclectic decor (including a small library at the front) and artsy, bohemian vibe will surely win you over.
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Bota Bota
Fun & Active
28
7
Leave your worries at the dock as you step onto this floating spa. You’ll find panoramic views of the city while you drift on the St. Lawrence River (Bota Bota does not actually set sail, but is permanently anchored at the port’s quays). The multi-level boat-turned-spa is quite a sight as it is made up of modern decor with various decks and rooms.
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Local Experience
1 Hour Vintage Tour in a Vintage Convertible
Prices from
40
CAD
Duration
1 h
Languages
French, English
New City Gas
Fun & Active
8
1
Located in Griffintown, New City Gas operates as a concert venue/nightclub for house music aficionados and welcomes DJs from all over the world. The complex’s namesake stems from its origins as this heritage building – that dates back to 1859 – was used to convert coal into gas to light up the city, which, in a way, it continues to do so today.
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Mount Royal
Fun & Active
16
5
Credited for the origin of our city’s name, Mount Royal is the first attraction you’ll likely hear of when you arrive in Montreal. If you’re walking downtown, you will surely catch glimpses of it peeking through skyscrapers. While you may spot a handful of tourists visiting the mountain, it is still deemed a retreat for many city dwellers.
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Kem CoBa
Fun & Active
15
4
You can’t miss it – this Mile End staple attracts attention with its hot pink & neon green façade and a lineup made up of families, couples, and groups of friends. Run by a friendly husband and wife duo on the corner of Fairmount and Clark, Kem CoBa’s name is inspired by the co-owner’s niece and signifies “third auntie’s ice cream” in Vietnamese.
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Station 16
Souvenirs
8
1
Station 16 is the latest destination for lovers of pop art, graffiti, and street art. With artworks visibly displayed on a white wall behind a large glass window, it is one of the current ventures involved in re-vamping the Main. The Montreal-based gallery features pieces from Europe and North America and also operates as a silkscreen print shop.
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Local Experience
1 Hour Vintage Tour in a Vintage Convertible
Prices from
40
CAD
Duration
1 h
Languages
French, English
Quartier des Spectacles
Sights
3
4
The Quartier des Spectacles is one of Montreal's most popular neighborhoods, bringing together the best restaurants, the most entertaining bars and, most importantly, the biggest theaters. This is where all the major festivals in Montreal take place.
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Terrasse Nelligan
Lounges
10
2
While tourists swarm on ground level in this neck of the woods, the fifth floor of the hundred-year-old Hotel Nelligan is filled with a trendy local crowd. We all know that Montrealers love their terraces and Terrasse Nelligan has taken it up a notch so that you can experience one from up high.
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Le Sainte-Élisabeth
Nightlife
23
6
Difficult to find as it is tucked in a narrow, graffitied alley on the corner of Sainte-Catherine street, Le Sainte-Élisabeth is the literal definition of a hole-in-the-wall. It may look rundown from the outside but once inside, you know you’ve found a gem. Those in the know party here and it is definitely where the locals gather.
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Clock Tower Beach
Lounges
18
2
Living in a city definitely has its perks – nevertheless, it also has its drawbacks and it’s no secret that Montreal’s lack of beaches is a problem for locals come summertime. Based on the European trend of creating seaside paradise in the midst of a metropolis, Montreal’s Old Port now has its first urban beach.
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Fonderie Darling
Museums & Galleries
0
0
They have nice exhibitions of international and local artists. Even if you don't like contemporary art, it is worth it to visit the industrial style building which is very impressing. During the summer, the Fonderie Darling install the Place Publique where there are performances and public art. Free entrance on Thursdays. The rest of the week, 5$.
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Verdun neighborhood
Sights
2
1
Verdun has a lot to offer: nice coffee place, a lot of restaurant, bars trendy shop on the Wellington street. There's also a nice small beach near the river (5 minutes walk from de l'Église subway station)...a long side walk in nature near the river too. Go out at De l'Église subway station and enjoy. Try Station W for a nice coffee.
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Mobilia
Sights
0
0
The company is family owned and has been around since 1966 on De Maisonneuve Street. It has grown gradually and opened several other stores over the years, the founder bequeathing the company to his daughter, who in turn bequeathed it to his younger brother.
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Complexe Sky
Lounges
3
1
Situated in the heart of the Village, Complexe Sky has been hailed as one of the biggest gay nightclubs in Canada. With four floors, each playing a different music genre (including house, hip hop, and top 40), this venue is also equipped with a rooftop terrace that houses a pool and a hot tub.
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Galerie D’Este
Sights
3
0
Much like their artwork, Galerie D’Este’s open space is sleek and modern: Wood flooring contrasts stark black and white walls that boast a collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, and drawings. Located on the chic Greene Avenue, art consultants offer private viewings, tours, installations, and on-site consultations for art collectors.
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