Southwest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lachine Canal National Historic Site during your travels in Montreal. Visit the shops in this trendy area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Atwater Market
During your visit to Montreal, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Atwater Market. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Les Quartiers du Canal
Les Quartiers du Canal is just one of the places to see in Montreal, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this vibrant area.
Old Port of Montreal
Historic architecture, modern attractions and an exciting calendar of festivals make it impossible to get bored at this lively and scenic riverfront space.
Activities
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Walking tour of Old Montreal - 16/42 Tours
Our pick of the best Southwest Hotel Deals
Hôtel Alt Montréal
Super clean room, friendly staff, so many amenities provided. We love this hotel!!! It never fails.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Griffintown Hotel
Perfect room. Nice and clean. Staff was very helpful. Can't wait to visit again!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
The initial room provided was sub-par, a bit worn down, and not completely clean. After complaining to the front desk, we were given a much better and cleaner room that we were very happy with.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Great location. Nice heated pool
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Everything was great. It’s a perfect location and the staff was wonderful. The room was large and a great base camp.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
L'Appartement Hotel
The room was clean and comfortable. The only problem was to wait for the elevator for 5+ mins.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
Verdun
The restaurants and riverfront are just a few things visitors like about Verdun. Saint Lawrence River and Wellington Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Verdun Station or De l'Église Station to get around the larger area.
Little Burgundy
If you're spending time in Little Burgundy, check out sights like Saint-Paul Street or Saint Jacques Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Georges Vanier Station or Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station.
Griffintown
While you're in Griffintown, take in top sights like Saint-Paul Street and jump on the metro at Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station to see more of the city.
Golden Square Mile
Visitors to Golden Square Mile love its popular shops, and you can check out Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and The Underground City. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Peel Station.
Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
The churches and live music are just a few things visitors like about Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Saint Joseph's Oratory and Saint Jacques Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Cote Sainte Catherine Station or Snowdon Station to get around the larger area.
International District
If you're spending time in International District, check out sights like World Trade Center Montreal or The Underground City and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Square Victoria Station or Place d'Armes Station.
