Things to Do in Golden Square Mile, Montreal The Golden Square Mile features elegant architecture and a quiet, upscale atmosphere in downtown Montreal, once home to the city's wealthiest families. It's a residential area with easy parking, located near Stanley Street and Sherbrooke.
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McGill University ★ 4.5 · 1.6k★
Venerable research university founded in 1821 & known for its law, medicine & engineering programs.
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts ★ 4.7 · 17.6k★
Spacious museum showcasing Québec & Canadian visual works, plus international contemporary art.
Mon–Tue 10 AM – 5 PM
Wed 10 AM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Sour bites mtl ★ 4.6 · 2.3k
Mon 11 AM – 1 AM
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 3 AM
Sat 11 AM – 3 AM
Sun 11 AM – 3 AM
McCord Stewart Museum ★ 4.4 · 3.3k
Historical exhibits of costumes, objects & photos on popular subjects from hockey to Inuit art.
Mon–Tue 10 AM – 5 PM
Wed 10 AM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Place Ville Marie ★ 4.3 · 6.0k
Clothing retailer offering trendy apparel, swimwear & accessories for women.
Boutique Tozzi ★ 4.9 · 776
Trendy, high-end clothing, footwear & accessories for men in a wood-lined, minimalist setting.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM Where to eat & drink in Golden Square Mile · CA$20–70
Stylish speakeasy-style bar featuring specialty cocktails in a cozy, dimly lit space.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 1 AM
Fri 4 PM – 3 AM
Sat 4 PM – 3 AM
Sun 4 PM – 1 AM
042 Afro Lounge ★ 4.6 · 307
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 6 PM – 3 AM
Sat 6 PM – 3 AM
Sun 6 PM – 3 AM
Côte Café ★ 4.9 · 728· CA$1–10
Every day 6 AM – 6 PM
Eggspectation - Maisonneuve ★ 4.4 · 3.9k· CA$20–30
Stylish chain serving a lengthy egg-focused breakfast menu, plus American lunch & dinner fare.
Mon–Wed 7 AM – 3 PM
Thu 7 AM – 3:30 PM
Fri 7 AM – 4 PM
Sat 7 AM – 4 PM
Sun 7 AM – 4 PM
Cafe Aunja ★ 4.6 · 2.4k· CA$10–20
Cozy basement-level Persian tea & coffee spot offering sweets, art on the walls & live music.
Mon 9 AM – 7 PM
Tue–Fri 9 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 7 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Ferreira Café ★ 4.6 · 2.3k· CA$100+
The restaurant's warm, elegant decor blends Portuguese influences with a cosmopolitan New York City vibe.
Mon–Thu 11:45 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Fri 11:45 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Sat 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Sun Closed
Brass Door Pub ★ 4.7 · 1.9k· CA$10–30
Welcoming joint with a roadside terrace & a menu of North American comfort food to serve with beer.
Mon 4 PM – 3 AM
Tue–Fri 3 PM – 3 AM
Sat 3 PM – 3 AM
Sun 3 PM – 3 AM
Bar Caffettiera ★ 4.7 · 1.2k· CA$1–10
A 90s-inspired Italian bar in Montreal's Golden Square Mile, it is known for serving espresso Italiano, focaccia sandwiches, croissants, and aperitivi.
Every day 7:30 AM – 6 PM
Bar George ★ 4.5 · 4.7k· CA$100+
Grand, swanky wood-clad venue serving a Scottish & British menu with cocktails in a boutique hotel.
Mon–Wed 7 AM – 11 PM
Thu 7 AM – 1 AM
Fri 7 AM – 2 AM
Sat 8 AM – 2 AM
Sun 8 AM – 11 PM
Maison Boulud ★ 4.5 · 1.4k· CA$100+
In this restaurant ensconced in the refined setting of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, the Midas touch of Chef Daniel Boulud is unmistakable.
Mon 7 AM – 10 AM
Tue–Thu 7 AM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 9 PM
Fri 7 AM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 7 AM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun 7 AM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 9 PM Planning time in Golden Square Mile?
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1 McGill University 2 Montreal Museum of Fine Arts 3 Cloakroom Bar 4 Sour bites mtl 5 042 Afro Lounge 6 McCord Stewart Museum 7 Place Ville Marie 8 Côte Café 9 Eggspectation - Maisonneuve 10 Cafe Aunja Ready to plan Golden Square Mile? Turn these Golden Square Mile picks into a day-by-day Montreal plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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