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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Top things to do in Ville-Marie

Mount Royal
★ 4.7 · 3.6k
Mountain Peak★
Landmark mountain with a park & year-round lookout at the peak offering sweeping views of the city.
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Mary Queen of the World Cathedral
★ 4.7 · 3.6k
Cathedral★
Opulent 19th-century church modeled after the famous St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Every day
7 AM – 7 PM
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Mount Royal Park
★ 4.7 · 3.6k
Mountain Peak★
Sizable green space featuring trails, a lake with boat rentals & striking city panoramas.
Every day
6 AM – 12 AM
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La Livrerie
★ 4.9 · 175
Bookstore
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Where to eat & drink in Ville-Marie

Restaurant Jérôme Ferrer - Europea
Michelin ★
French· 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
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Café Olimpico - Centre-Ville
★ 4.7 · 1.5k
Coffee Shop· 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
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La Finca Café
★ 4.6 · 2.1k
Coffee Shop· CA$10–20
Airy coffee shop featuring hot drinks, sandwiches, breakfast & pastries.
Every day
8 AM – 4 PM
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Kazu
★ 4.7 · 2.6k
Japanese· 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
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Nouilles de Lan Zhou
★ 4.5 · 5.0k
Chinese Noodles· 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
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Escondite Union
★ 4.5 · 3.7k
Mexican· 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
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Sans Soleil Bar
★ 4.6 · 527
Bar
A bar with DJs playing vinyl, offering dinner and dancing every evening.
Mon–Tue
6:30 PM – 1 AM
Wed–Fri
6:30 PM – 3 AM
Sat
6:30 PM – 3 AM
Sun
6:30 PM – 3 AM
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Café Pop Mtl
★ 4.8 · 367
Coffee Shop· CA$10–20
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 7 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Poincaré Chinatown
★ 4.5 · 1.0k
Wine Bar· CA$20–30
Relaxed hangout offering natural wines, microbrews & cocktails, plus internationally inspired bites.
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Bar Leonor
★ 4.8 · 212
Cocktail Bar· CA$20–30
A cocktail bar located in the heart of Montreal's Chinatown, offering drinks and private event hosting.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
5 PM – 2 AM
Fri
5 PM – 3 AM
Sat
5 PM – 3 AM
Sun
5 PM – 3 AM
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Jatoba
★ 4.6 · 1.9k
Asian· CA$100+
Refined eatery serving modern, Asian-inspired fare, including seafood & dumplings, with a full bar.
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Sushiyo
★ 4.8 · 369
Sushi· CA$10–20
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