Pole des Rapides Travel Guide
Montreal
Visit Pole des Rapides
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Montreal Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Montreal Convention Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Notre Dame Basilica
The incandescent blue and gold interior of Montreal’s spiritual heart dazzles visitors and pilgrims. It was once the largest house of worship in North America.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
You can take time to visit Circuit Gilles Villeneuve during your travels to Montreal. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral 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
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
McCord Stewart Museum - Admission
Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours
Top hotels in Pole des Rapides
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Not super modern but well maintained, great location and spacious.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
Clean and spacious room; Welcoming staff; Delicious breakfast; Silent and peaceful. But Parking is not available. You should have some extra money ready to spend for this purpose.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Clean room, contemporary, very close to the Bell Centre and the staff were very professional/nice. I would stay with them again.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Clean room, great location, friendly staff, kitchenette in the room.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel
Comfortable large room, quiet with a small window that opens for ventilation. The shuttle bus to the airport is very convenient. Staff are very helpful. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hôtel Ruby Foo's
The staff were very professional. The hotel is kept in
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pole des Rapides
Southwest
While you're in Southwest, take in top sights like Saint Jacques Street or Lachine Canal National Historic Site, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Place Saint Henri Station or Jolicoeur 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.
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.
Saint-Laurent
Travellers choose Saint-Laurent for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cote Vertu Station or College Station and check out top sights like Place Vertu Shopping Center.
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.
Outremont
Outremont is well liked for its churches and lake views. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Laurier Avenue and Outremont Theatre are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Edouard Montpetit Station or Outremont Station to get around.
