Free walking tours

This vast plaza is designed for large gatherings and events. It is home to Canada’s largest set of animated, interactive fountains, and features 4 lighting superstructures.

This cultural institution, located in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles, is the largest arts complex in Canada. It is home to several artistic companies, including Opéra de Montréal, Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Les Grands Ballets canadiens de Montréal and Compagnie Jean-Duceppe. 

Located at a key intersection in the city center and designed to enrich the Quartier des Spectacles experience, this square owes its name to the small library Tranquille, which was the site of the launch of the Refus global manifesto in 1948.

Montreal's main immigration corridor in the 20th century, Saint-Laurent Boulevard officially divides the city between east and west. At the corner of Sainte-Catherine Street lies the historic heart of the Red Light District. Today, this area is home to institutions such as the MEM and Club Soda, where innovation and culture coexist alongside great poverty.

Both an art and research center, this non-profit organization is a pioneer in the development of immersive technologies and augmented reality. It houses the Satosphère, the first permanent immersive theater, whose iconic dome serves as a spherical projection screen.

The longest shopping street in Canada, between De Bleury Street and Saint-Laurent Boulevard, is home to playful and luminous works of art and installations that are creatively integrated into the urban fabric. Pedestrian-friendly and green in summer, it is the vibrant heart of Montreal's major festivals.

Foufounes Électriques 

Founded in 1983 by three friends inspired by the San Francisco underground scene, this bar dedicated to music, art, and alternative culture is a true local institution that remains popular with students, particularly for its themed nights and very affordable pitchers of beer.

Inaugurated in 1959, the current social housing complex was renovated at the turn of the 2010s. This peaceful complex stands out for its greenery and spectacular works of public art.

With over two million visitors a year, this is the largest and busiest library in the French-speaking world.

Named in honour of Blessed Émilie Gamelin, who founded a hospice here in 1843, this small square is one of Montreal’s busiest public places and a focal point of the downtown core.

Facing UQAM’s Athanase-David pavilion, this square is the ideal spot to admire the spire of the Saint-Jacques parish church, a striking vestige of this place of worship torn down in 1975. 

Founded in 1969, the Université du Québec à Montréal set out to increase the capacity of Quebec’s university system. It  also aspired to be accessible and open to the community.

Named in honour of Blessed Émilie Gamelin, who founded a hospice here in 1843, this small square is one of Montreal’s busiest public places and a focal point of the downtown core. 

With over two million visitors a year, this is the largest and busiest library in the French-speaking world. 

This transit point linking the Grande Bibliothèque to Saint-Denis Street was named in honour of the founder of the Automatistes art movement and the initiator of Refus Global, published in 1948.

Though it may seem like an ordinary crossroads, this corner has been the scene of many key moments in Montreal’s cultural life. It was here, in 1982, that the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal was held for the first time downtown.

Founded in 1915 by the Sulpicians, this library was listed as a historic monument in 1988. After many decades of neglect, it is set to be brought back to life in 2026, as the Maison de la chanson et de la musique du Québec.

Founded in 2016 by six Montreal comedians, this cabaret dedicated to comedy owes its name to an old cloistered house that the building accommodated in the first half of the 20th century.

Inaugurated in 1959, the current social housing complex was renovated at the turn of the 2010s. This peaceful complex stands out for its greenery and spectacular works of public art.

Located on De Maisonneuve Boulevard since 1982, this institution is dedicated to preserving and promoting Quebec’s cinema culture. A museum in its own right, it houses the largest collection of film and television archives in Canada.

Inaugurated in 1916, this theater is now one of Montreal’s foremost entertainment centers. It presents shows of all genres, from theater and comedy to song and musical comedy.