Southwest Travel Guide
Montreal
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 fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lachine Canal National Historic Site during your travels in Montreal. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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?
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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 as part of your travels around 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
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 Southwest
Hôtel Alt Montréal
Excellent value and great service
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
The room was clean, staff friendly and helpful. High ceilings and large windows made the suite with a living room and kitchen spacious. The breakfast room had an array of cold breakfast choices, good coffee and bagels. The location is terrific for those who want to walk to venues such as Place des ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Clean room, friendly staff, spacious and comfortable. Great location. The heated pool was a nice amenity.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
Staff was really nice! Food offered for breakfast was really good and rooms were clean. A great place for a short trip
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel
room spotless, employees very courteous, from the front office, to people working in rooms to labor everyone of them were fantastic
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Le Nouvel Hotel
Room was clean. Hotel has convenient parking and an adequate restaurant. Location is good.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 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.
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.
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.
