Montreal Canada Rentals and Montreal Neighbourhoods Part 2

Montreal is a unique urban oasis that's perfectly suited to a wide variety of travelers. Check out Trans Canada Montreal Canada Rentals for an introduction to some of the city's hottest locales. Then, keep reading on this page to educate yourself on the city's lesser known destinations.

Rue Crescent

Are you hungry for fun? Then head down rue Crescent, Montreal's major dining and nightlife district. Located in the western shadow of downtown skyscrapers, rue Crescent boasts dozens of restaurants, bars and clubs, making it the perfect place to base any night out. The party atmosphere never really fades in the district, especially during the summer months when customers of TransCanada Montreal Canada rentals and local residents bond over martinis and daiquiris. While many of the bars have French names, this area has Anglophone origins, as is evident by the street names - Bishop, MacKay, Drummond, etc.

St-Denis

Feeling Frenchy? Then hop in your TransCanada Montreal Canada Rentals vehicle and head to rue St-Denis. Travelers will find the head of this street in the Latin Quarter, and it continues all the way to the Plateau Mont-Royal. The street is the thumping central artery of Francophone Montreal, thick with bistros, cafes and offbeat shops. TransCanada Montreal Canada Rentals travelers will find the Universite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM) at the southern end of this street, while middle aged residents dominate the street's north junction past Sherbrooke. This clash of lifestyles makes for an interesting tourist environment. At the south end, you'll find plenty of youthful distractions, as well as affordable dining options and great entertainment. Head north in your TransCanada Montreal Canada Rentals vehicle and you'll discover fine dining, and plenty of cafe au lait at numerous outdoor terraces.

Mile End

While this area is usually considered to be outside the tourist orbit (it's located at the upper west corner of the Plateau Mont-Royal), Mile End is quickly becoming one of the city's trendiest areas. Contained by rue St-Laurent on the east, avenue Du Parc on the west, rue Bernard in the north and boulevard St-Joseph on the south, Mile End features a growing number of retail attractions and designer clothing shops. A surge of hip new restaurants have also migrated to this area of the city, so be sure to visit when you're feeling hungry.

Quartier International

This area of the city was a desolate no-man's land just a few decades ago. Luckily, local businesses and city services have taken a liking to this neighbourhood in recent years, transforming it with parks, shops and office buildings. If you visit this area in your TransCanada Montreal Canada Rentals vehicle, be sure to check out the Jean-Paul-Piopelle Plaza, located at the west end of the Convention des Congres. Jean-Paul-Piopelle was a prominent Quebec artist during the latter half of the 20th century. One of his larger sculptures is featured in the plaza.

Ile Ste-Helene & Ile Notre Dame

Il Ste-Helene has a colourful history dedicated to entertaining visitors. In 1967, the island was altered extensively to become the site of Expo '67, Montreal's successful World Fair. When the Expo closed, the city government preserved much of the site and a few of the buildings. In 1976, parts of the island were used during the Montreal winter Olympics. Today, both Ile Ste-Helene & Ile Notre-Dame are connected by two bridges and comprise the recently designated Parc Jean-Drapeau. The popular casino and amusement park, La Ronde, is also located on Ile Ste-Helene.

Chinatown

Montreal's Chinatown is small compared to other major cities, yet its inhabitants have staid very faithful to their culture and traditions. Customers of TransCanada Montreal Canada Rentals will find a fancy gate marking the entrance to this area at the intersection of rue Clark and rue de la Cauchetiere, which is guarded by two large white stone lions.

The Underground City

Long (long) winters are common in Montreal, but that doesn't stop residents and tourists from enjoy everything the city has to offer. To avoid the chilly weather, pedestrians simply head underground. This network of tunnels and corridors includes more than 1,700 shops, hundreds of restaurants and 40 cinemas. But beware; the Underground City lacks a logical street grid, so it's easy to get lost.