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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Redpath Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Redpath Museum in Montreal. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Eaton Centre
During your visit to Montreal, you can do some window-shopping at Eaton Centre. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Le Windsor
You can find out about the history of Montreal with a stop at Le Windsor. 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
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Museum of Illusions Montreal - 70+ Illusions to Explore
From Montreal: Quebec City One Day Trip with Hotel Pickup
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
From Montreal: Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Full Day Trip
Top hotels in Golden Square Mile
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
Great location, big room, clean, but a bit dated. Staff was excellent, friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Stayed for 2 nights. Area is great. Lots of good restaurants nearby. Everything is easy walking distance. Hotel is roomy, clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Europa, BW Signature Collection
Nice hotel, clean,friendly staff, reasonably priced
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Montreal Downtown
Clean basic room with kitchen. Staff amazing and breakfast was good
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
Staff was nice and polite. Nice hotel. But the room was missing shower caps, slippers, and some other items and I had to request them more than once before they were brought to our room.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites
Breakfast
Reviewed on 6 May 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 World Trade Center Montreal or The Underground City 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.
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.
