What are the nearest attractions to Ville-Marie?

Attractions near Ville-Marie: Jean-Talon Market (Marché Jean-Talon) Montreal Little Italy Mile End

What else should I know about attractions in Montreal?

As well as visiting the Ville-Marie, check out these trip ideas to make the most of your visit: Quebec City Day Trips From Montreal Haunted Montreal Wine and Beer Tasting in Montreal

Ville-Marie - History, Location & Key Facts 2023

The Basics

Most visitors to Montreal spend time in Ville-Marie, as it’s home to many of the city’s biggest attractions, including the Old Port, Notre-Dame Basilica, the Underground City, and Place des Arts.

Sightseeing tours by coach often follow routes leading through Ville-Marie, past neighborhoods including Chinatown and the Latin Quarter and sights such as Habitat 67, the Moshe Safdie–designed housing complex built for Expo 67. Walking tours in Ville-Marie typically center on Old Montreal, a picturesque district with historical squares and Old World architecture.

Things to Know Before You Go

Bring a camera as Ville-Marie is home to many of Montreal’s photo-worthy sights.
Wear appropriate shoes for cobblestone streets.
Much of Ville-Marie is wheelchair accessible with curb cuts on the sidewalks. Note that Old Montreal does have some cobblestone streets and that some of the sidewalks can be difficult to navigate after snowfall, which is common during Montreal’s winters.

Trip ideas

A Spooky City Guide to Montreal

Take to the streets with Ansia Wilscam-Desjardins from the Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour to find out what's so spooky about this Canadian city.

An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Montreal

Tour guide Thom Seivewright on Montreal Pride, the city’s LGBTQ+ highlights, and his Queerstory walking tours.

A Holly Jolly Guide to Montreal During the Holidays

Spend the holidays in Montreal for a spot of French-Canadian flair.

How to Spend 2 Days in Montreal

Here is how to get the most out of 48 hours in Montreal, Quebec’s cultural capital.

Things to Do in Montreal This Winter

Wine and Beer Tasting in Montreal

Quebec City Day Trips From Montreal

Montreal and Quebec City offer two very different experiences: the former is big, vibrant, and diverse, while the provincial capital radiates romance and European charm. Luckily, they’re close enough to each other that you needn’t choose between them. Here are your day trip options.

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.

Food Lover's Guide to Montreal

When to Get There

Ville-Marie is arguably at its best during summer. In the warmer months, lots of festivals center on the borough, including the Les FrancoFolies de Montréal, which highlights music and other acts from the Francophone world; the Montreal International Jazz Festival; and the comedy-focused Just For Laughs festival.

Exploring Old Montreal

Old Montreal is the oldest part of the city, and its age shows with grand 18th-century buildings and historical sights at every turn. Wander here and you’ll find monument-studded public squares, such as Place d’Armes, Place Royale, and Place Jacques-Cartier, abuzz with people and photogenic streets such as Rue Saint-Paul, which is ideal for dining and shopping. Other highlights include the 18th-century Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, one of the city’s oldest churches, and Bonsecours Market, which dates all the way back to 1847.

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