Griffintown Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Notre Dame Basilica
Regularly host to many high-profile weddings and events, this Montreal icon is a long-standing part of the city’s heritage.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Montreal. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Montreal Biodome
Explore the entire Americas inside Montreal’s fascinating eco-exhibition, featuring all sorts of climates and wildlife.
Activities
Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour
Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour
Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour in Montréal
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Other neighbourhoods around Griffintown
Old Montreal
A bustling port renowned art and top sights from Old Port of Montreal to Notre Dame Basilica – discover Old Montreal, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Downtown Montreal
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Montreal. Check out top attractions like Bell Centre and The Underground City, and jump on the metro at Peel Station or McGill 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.
Quartier des Spectacles
Cosy cafes, live music and vibrant jazz clubs are just a few top things to explore in Quartier des Spectacles. A visit to Complexe Desjardins or Place des Arts might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Place des Arts Station or Saint Laurent Station to get around town.
Ville-Marie
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Ville-Marie. Top attractions like Old Port of Montreal and Notre Dame Basilica are major draws. Catch the metro at Champ-de-Mars Station or Jean-Drapeau Station to see more of the city.
The Village
Visitors often come to The Village for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Sainte-Catherine Street and L'atelier de sculpture du Village. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Beaudry Station.
- Old Port of Montreal
- McGill University
- Notre Dame Basilica
- Bell Centre
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Montreal Biodome
- Olympic Stadium
- La Ronde
- Montreal Casino
- Mount Royal Park
- Montreal Botanical Garden
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- Jean-Drapeau Park
- Saint Joseph's Oratory
- Place des Arts
- 1250 René-Lévesque
- Jean-Talon Market
- Concordia University Sir George Williams Campus