Pole des Rapides Travel Guide
Montreal
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Popular places to visit
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.
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Montreal. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Notre Dame Basilica
The incandescent blue and gold interior of Montreal’s spiritual heart dazzles visitors and pilgrims. It was once the largest house of worship in North America.
Sainte-Catherine Street
During your visit to Montreal, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sainte-Catherine Street. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Things to do
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Montreal: Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
McCord Stewart Museum - Admission
Top hotels in Pole des Rapides
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
YES ALL GOOD
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Costly for nothing.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
The breakfast menu needs to be drastically changed. Although it had a lot of options and tasted well, need to keep more healthy options in terms of fibre. Menu full of breads, cereals, coffee, bananas, sweetened yogurt, jams, butter and boiled eggs. Lacked the vegetables and good fiber like oats. ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
Location is perfect for all the must see places. Near to different good restaurant. With safe parking area. Value for money is valued.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
We did not end up staying here.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown
Good hôtel staff excellent Breakfast ok
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pole des Rapides
Southwest
While you're in Southwest, take in top sights like Saint Jacques Street or Lachine Canal National Historic Site, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Place Saint Henri Station or Jolicoeur 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.
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.
Saint-Laurent
Travellers choose Saint-Laurent for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cote Vertu Station or College Station and check out top sights like Place Vertu Shopping Center.
Outremont
Outremont is well liked for its churches and lake views. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Outremont Theatre and Laurier Avenue are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Edouard Montpetit Station or Outremont Station to get around.
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.
