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 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 acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral 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.
Royal Victoria Hospital
If Royal Victoria Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Montreal.
Le Windsor
You can find out about the history of Montreal with a stop at Le Windsor. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket

Museum of Illusions Montreal - 70+ Illusions to Explore

Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket

Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip

Montreal: Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour
Top hotels in Golden Square Mile

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Clean room and perfect location.Thanks
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Nice staff
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Novotel Montreal Centre
Very conveniently located close to Bell Centre, close to the train station and lots of different restaurants. Hotel itself is nicely decorated in the lobby, friendly staff at the front desk. The room was spacious and nicely decorated and the beds were clean/comfortable. The surfaces (desk, side tables) ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites
Very nice room comfy and clean
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Montreal Downtown
easy and quick check in Friendly Receptionist.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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.

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 World Trade Center Montreal or The Underground City 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.

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.
