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.

McGill UniversityUniversity
Montreal Museum of Fine ArtsArt Museum
Cloakroom BarCocktail Bar

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Top things to do in Golden Square Mile

McGill University
★ 4.5 · 1.5k
University★
Venerable research university founded in 1821 & known for its law, medicine & engineering programs.
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
★ 4.7 · 17.5k
Art Museum★
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
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Sour bites mtl
★ 4.5 · 2.0k
Chocolate Shop
Mon
11 AM – 1 AM
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 3 AM
Sat
11 AM – 3 AM
Sun
11 AM – 3 AM
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McCord Stewart Museum
★ 4.4 · 3.2k
History Museum
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
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Place Ville Marie
★ 4.3 · 5.9k
Shopping Mall
Clothing retailer offering trendy apparel, swimwear & accessories for women.
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Boutique Tozzi
★ 4.9 · 773
Department Store
Trendy, high-end clothing, footwear & accessories for men in a wood-lined, minimalist setting.
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Marché Floh
★ 4.9 · 129
Flea Market
A vintage clothing company that curates and sells fashion from the past and present.
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Where to eat & drink in Golden Square Mile

Cloakroom Bar
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· 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
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Côte Café
★ 4.9 · 697
Coffee Shop· CA$1–10
Every day
6 AM – 6 PM
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042 AFRO LOUNGE
★ 4.5 · 281
Lounge
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
6 PM – 3 AM
Sat
6 PM – 3 AM
Sun
6 PM – 3 AM
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Eggspectation - Maisonneuve
★ 4.4 · 3.8k
Breakfast· 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
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Cafe Aunja
★ 4.6 · 2.4k
Café & Bakery· 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
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Ferreira Café
★ 4.6 · 2.3k
Seafood· 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
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Brass Door Pub
★ 4.7 · 1.9k
Pub· 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
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Bar George
★ 4.5 · 4.6k
Cocktail Bar· 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
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Bar Caffettiera
★ 4.7 · 1.1k
Coffee Shop· 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
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