Southwest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Atwater Market
During your visit to Montreal, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Atwater Market. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene 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?
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.
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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.
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.
Activities
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Curling Experience in Montreal
Discover Montreal's Underground City - Reso
Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Our pick of the best Southwest Hotel Deals
Griffintown Hotel
Clean room, practical parking, perfect stay.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Excellent
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
Great location, very clean hotel and great staff.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Spark By Hilton Montreal Midtown
Very clean hotel and room. Easy and fast when checking in and checking out. Easy 10-15 minute walk to metro station.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Armon Plaza Montreal Airport
The property was in the final stages of renovation. Room was very nice.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
Location is good, hotel is tired with many things requiring repairs
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
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.
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 McCord Stewart Museum, and jump on the metro at McGill Station or Peel Station to see more of the city.
