Golden Square Mile Travel Guide
Montreal
Visit Golden Square Mile
Popular places to visit
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Explore Canada’s unique cultural heritage and engage with international modern art at this large museum that houses more than 40,000 objects.
Place Ville-Marie
You can enjoy retail therapy at Place Ville-Marie during your stay in Montreal. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Royal Victoria Hospital
If Royal Victoria Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Montreal.
Redpath Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Redpath Museum in Montreal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Eaton Centre
During your visit to Montreal, you can do some window-shopping at Eaton Centre. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
McCord Stewart Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at McCord Stewart Museum during your travels in Montreal. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours
Top hotels in Golden Square Mile
Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites
Quick checked in process, staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel overall is food, elevator is very small. Water pressure for the shower is low. No real restaurant in the hotel. Need bags for ice buckets. Lastly the restaurant on the other side of the hotel is an Indian restaurant which creates a strong ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Europa, BW Signature Collection
This hotel is very convenient if you want to be close to the Bell Centre and shopping.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
Clean room, extra linens supplied
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
The Toilet seats could use an upgrade
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Montreal Downtown
Room was good, I loved the complimentary breakfast!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
Great customer service!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Square Mile
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.
Milton Park
While visiting Milton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Prince-Arthur Street and Saint Laurent Boulevard.
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.
International District
If you're spending time in International District, check out sights like The Underground City or Saint Jacques Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Square Victoria Station or Place d'Armes Station.
Chinatown
If you're spending time in Chinatown, you might enjoy attractions like The Underground City and Saint Laurent Boulevard. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Place d'Armes Station to see more of the city.
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.
