Pole des Rapides Travel Guide
Montreal
Visit Pole des Rapides
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.
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
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 great live music 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 art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Top hotels in Pole des Rapides
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
One of our favorite hotels in Montréal. Well located and year round outdoor pool.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
Oui, excellent
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Spark By Hilton Montreal Midtown
Airy, bright, clean, simple and efficient. Great price and place to sleep for the night. Breakfast was good too. Will definitely stay again! Also free underground parking was a bonus.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
It was right in the heart of downtown montreal.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
Clean room, very bad parking,
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Really liked everything, including a surprise 2 beds in separate rooms. The parking however is $50 for a SUV. Definitely would like to see an improvement on this fee. Staff was friendly and attentive.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pole des Rapides
Southwest
While you're in Southwest, take in top sights like Saint Jacques Street or Atwater Market, 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, Outremont Theatre and Laurier Avenue are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Edouard Montpetit Station or Outremont Station to get around.
