Golden Square Mile Travel Guide
Montreal
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Popular places to visit
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Explore Canada’s unique cultural heritage and engage with international modern art at this large museum that houses more than 40,000 objects.
Place Ville-Marie
You can enjoy retail therapy at Place Ville-Marie during your stay in Montreal. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Redpath Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Redpath Museum in Montreal. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Eaton Centre
During your visit to Montreal, you can do some window-shopping at Eaton Centre. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Le Windsor
You can find out about the history of Montreal with a stop at Le Windsor. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
McCord Stewart Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at McCord Stewart Museum during your travels in Montreal. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal: Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour
Discover Montreal's Underground City - Reso
Montreal: A guide to your best restaurant choice!
Top hotels in Golden Square Mile
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
"Will stay here again, lovely hotel great location beautiful view of Mount Royal, perfect size family suite"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
"Very clean, great location staff was very helpful check-in as easy checkout was easy front desk. Staff was excellent everything nearby."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hotel Europa, BW Signature Collection
"Horrible and outdated rooms, for the price you pay. Could not sleep all night as there was noises of moving machines in the middle of the night. and there is also moving elevators in the middle of the night, i believe they were moving trash outside in the middle of the night! The AC unit is very ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
"Great location, clean, staff were great ….. it was nosy - however that is also what I would expect being downtown."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Montreal Downtown
"Staff are very friendly and very accommodating."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites
"We loved the room and everything was great except the step up into the bathroom. We almost tripped.Also the valet lied to us about the parking lot across the street. He said it would be $30 and we only paid $16."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Square Mile
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.
Milton Park
While visiting Milton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Prince-Arthur Street and Saint Laurent Boulevard.
Quartier des Spectacles
Cosy cafes, live music and vibrant jazz clubs are just a few top things to explore in Quartier des Spectacles. A visit to Complexe Desjardins or Place des Arts might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Place des Arts Station or Saint Laurent Station to get around town.
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.
Chinatown
If you're spending time in Chinatown, you might enjoy attractions like The Underground City and Saint Laurent Boulevard. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Place d'Armes Station to see more of the city.
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.
