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Montreal Latin Quarter (Quartier Latin) - History, Location & Key Facts 2023

The Basics

The Latin Quarter is one of Montreal’s most vibrant and buzzy neighborhoods, with locals and tourists drawn to its eclectic mix of independent boutiques, microbreweries, coffee shops, and in-demand restaurants. Explore the Latin Quarter by day as part of bike, scooter, or food and drink tour of the city, or come after dark to experience the energetic nightlife.

Things to Know Before You Go

The Latin Quarter is a must for first-time visitors to Montreal.
In warm weather, many restaurants, bars, and cafes set up open-air terraces overlooking the street.
The Latin Quarter is mostly wheelchair accessible with lots of curb cuts. Access can be challenging in winter, when snow and ice may obstruct sidewalks.

How to Get There

To get to the Latin Quarter by public transportation, take the metro to Berri-UQAM (Green, Orange, and Yellow lines). The no. 30 bus, which travels down Saint-Hubert and Saint-Denis, also stops in the neighborhood. There are parking garages if you plan to drive; note that street parking can be tight.

Trip ideas

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Haunted Montreal

With more than 375 years of history under its belt, Montreal is among Canada’s oldest cities. Few cities get to this ripe old age without accumulating a few ghosts, and Montreal is no exception. See below to find out more about Montreal’s spookiest sites.

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When to Get There

The best time to visit is on summer weekends, when several festivals take place, and the streets are animated with people. One of the more popular is the Just for Laughs Festival in July, which sees live comedy performances hosted in venues across the Latin Quarter. If you can, stick around until nightfall to soak up the infectious energy.

BAnQ Grande Bibliothèque

Opened in 2005, this 355,209-square-foot (33,000-square-meter) library building is one of the architectural highlights of the Latin Quarter. It’s home to millions of books (including a copy of every book published in the province of Quebec since 1968), magazines, and other multimedia, including films. The library also features exhibition spaces and an auditorium where talks and performances are staged.

Montreal Latin Quarter (Quartier Latin)