Things to Do in Ville-Marie, Montreal The central borough of Montreal, encompassing downtown, Old Montreal, Chinatown, and the Quartier des spectacles. It has easy access to public transportation and is located along Sherbrooke Street East, with the Latin Quarter and the Village nearby.
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Mount Royal Park ★ 4.8 · 26.7k★
Sizable green space featuring trails, a lake with boat rentals & striking city panoramas.
Every day 6 AM – 12 AM
Mary Queen of the World Cathedral ★ 4.8 · 3.7k★
Opulent 19th-century church modeled after the famous St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Every day 7 AM – 7 PM
Mount Royal ★ 4.7 · 3.7k★
Landmark mountain with a park & year-round lookout at the peak offering sweeping views of the city.
La Livrerie ★ 4.9 · 184
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in Ville-Marie Restaurant Jérôme Ferrer - Europea Michelin ★ · CA$100+
Housed in an ultra-modern architectural setting with towering windows bathing the interior in light, this restaurant offers diners a wonderful view of the brigade at work in the glass-paned kitchen. The chef is the son of farmers from…
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 1 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sat 5 PM – 9 PM
Sun 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Mount Royal Chalet ★ 4.5 · 4.9k
Landmark 1932 cottage & site of the Kondiaronk Belvedere, famous for its sweeping city views.
Café Olimpico - Centre-Ville ★ 4.7 · 1.6k· CA$1–10
An authentic Italian cafe offering a warm family setting in the heart of Montreal's Mile-end, Old Port, and Downtown districts.
Mon–Thu 6 AM – 11 PM
Fri 6 AM – 12 AM
Sat 6 AM – 12 AM
Sun 6 AM – 11 PM
La Finca Café ★ 4.6 · 2.1k· CA$10–20
Airy coffee shop featuring hot drinks, sandwiches, breakfast & pastries.
Every day 8 AM – 4 PM
Café Civil ★ 5.0 · 198· CA$1–10
Every day 7 AM – 5 PM
Kazu ★ 4.7 · 2.6k· CA$20–60
Inspired Japanese eats, from housemade tofu to shrimp burgers, in a cozy nook with an open kitchen.
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun 5 PM – 9 PM
Nouilles de Lan Zhou ★ 4.5 · 5.1k· CA$10–20
Busy noodle house with a smart interior dishing up housemade noodles in a variety of broths.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Escondite Union ★ 4.5 · 3.8k· CA$20–70
Dark, arty haunt offering creative cocktails & inventive Mexican eats, including tacos & ceviche.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat 5 PM – 11 PM
Sun 5 PM – 10 PM
Jatoba ★ 4.6 · 1.9k· CA$100+
Refined eatery serving modern, Asian-inspired fare, including seafood & dumplings, with a full bar.
Mon 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Tue–Wed 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Thu–Fri 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat 5 PM – 11 PM
Sun Closed
La Tasse Joyeuse Café ★ 4.9 · 322· CA$10–20
Mon–Tue 7:30 AM – 5 PM
Wed–Thu 7:30 AM – 8 PM
Fri 7:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 4 PM
Sun 9 AM – 4 PM
Café Pop Mtl ★ 4.8 · 367· CA$10–20
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 7 PM
Sat 9 AM – 4 PM
Sun Closed
Poincaré Chinatown ★ 4.5 · 1.0k· CA$20–30
Relaxed hangout offering natural wines, microbrews & cocktails, plus internationally inspired bites.
Mon–Wed 4 PM – 1 AM
Thu–Fri 4 PM – 2 AM
Sat 4 PM – 2 AM
Sun 4 PM – 1 AM Planning time in Ville-Marie?
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1 Mount Royal Park 2 Mary Queen of the World Cathedral 3 Mount Royal 4 Restaurant Jérôme Ferrer - Europea 5 Mount Royal Chalet 6 Café Olimpico - Centre-Ville 7 La Finca Café 8 Café Civil 9 Kazu 10 Nouilles de Lan Zhou Ready to plan Ville-Marie? Turn these Ville-Marie picks into a day-by-day Montreal plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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