Montreal Canada Rental Company and Montreal Neighbourhoods
There's nothing better than having the freedom to go where you want to go, when you want to go on vacation. But of course, you know that - that's why you're shopping at TransCanada, the Montreal Canada Rental Company! Car rentals provide you with tons of flexibility when planning a vacation itinerary, so go crazy making up your vacation to-do list. Head to the Plateau Mont-Royal one day and then the Latin Quarter the next - the power is yours. Read on to learn more about the city's neighbourhoods here, and get ready to have a great time in your TransCanada Montreal Canada Rental Company vehicle.
Centre Ville and Downtown
Montreal's metropolitan status is most visible in the Centre Ville/Downtown area of the city. Here, TransCanada Montreal Canada Rental Company travelers will find some of the city's most striking elements and dramatic venues. Fromm luxury hotels and principal museums, to corporate headquarters and department stores, Centre Ville is the thriving heart of the city. This district is loosely bounded by rue Sherbrooke to the north, boulevard Rene-Levesque to the south, boulevard St. Laurent to the east and rue Drummond to the west.
Vieux-Montreal
If you're only planning to visit Montreal for a short period, the TransCanada Montreal Canada Rental Company highly recommends spending all of your time in Vieux-Montreal. Vieux-Montreal (or Old Montreal) is where the city was born back in 1642. Take a stroll along the neighbourhood's streets and you'll see restored 18th- and 19th-century homes, many of which are rich in architectural heritage and character. If you're visiting in the summer, TransCanada recommends heading do to the river at Pointe-A-Calliere to enjoy festival offerings and daily street performers. TransCanada Montreal Canada Rental Company customers will find Vieux-Montreal bounded on the north by rue St-Antoine, on the south by the Vieux-Port (Old Port), to the east by rue Berri and to the west by rue McGill.
Plateau Mont-Royal
If you want to get away from the bustle of downtown during your upcoming visit to Montreal, look no further than Plateau Mont-Royal. Located northeast of the downtown area, this area of city is known for having a very ethnic makeup, thanks to thousands of immigrant residents. Boulevard St. Laurent runs through the center of this neighbourhood, and it is still home to many colourful personalities and businesses. Take a walk down the street and you'll see curtains of sausages, collages of shoes and pastries displayed in dozens of windows. Another important street in this neighbourhood is the rue St. Denis. TransCanada Montreal Canada Rental Company travelers can compare this street to the boulevard St-Germain in Paris.
Parc du Mont-Royal
Ok, so the "Royal Mountain" at Montreal's center may not be the largest landform you've ever seen. You could actually describe it as more of a hill really; however, that doesn't make it any less impressive. The city is named for this area, and as a park, it's a pretty great place to hangout. Drive, walk or take a horse-drawn caleche to the top of the mountain and enjoy a stunning view of the city and neighbouring St. Lawrence River. The park, which opened in 1876, was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead (famous for creating New York's Central Park), and includes hiking trails, paved sidewalks and cross-country ski trails.
The Village
Members of the gay and lesbian community will feel right at home in Montreal's Village District, one of North America's largest LGBT neighbourhoods. The area, which runs east along rue St-Catherine from rue St-Hubert to rue Papineau, is best known for its clothing stores, dance clubs and cages. TransCanada Montreal Canada Rental Company customers will find a rainbow, symbolic of the gay community, marking the Beaudry Metro Station at The Village's heart.
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