Neighbourhood guide

Plateau Mont-Royal

Smoked meat, brick-paved streets and a big park behind the pond

The Plateau is the part of Montréal east of Mount Royal where people live in walk-ups with outdoor spiral staircases and shop on the same few streets. Boulevard Saint-Laurent splits it into east and west, Avenue du Mont-Royal is its shopping street, and Parc La Fontaine is its big lawn. Most of it can be done on foot in a day.

Start at Square Saint-Louis, a small square lined with Victorian-style houses, and walk north on Rue Saint-Denis. The street has more than a hundred businesses in the Quartier latin stretch, and a part of it is pedestrian-only in summer. Rue Duluth is a brick-paved street of restaurants that goes car-free in summer, and Avenue du Mont-Royal does the same from May to September between Saint-Laurent and De Lorimier.

Parc La Fontaine closes the loop. It has a pond, an outdoor theatre and a snack bar, and it's open from 6:00 to midnight. Parc du Portugal and Parc Jeanne-Mance on the edge of the mountain are quieter if the big park is full.

Getting there

The Plateau is served by the Orange line. Sherbrooke station is closest to Square Saint-Louis, Rue Duluth and the south end of Saint-Laurent, and Mont-Royal station is closest to Avenue du Mont-Royal and Parc La Fontaine. Bus routes cover the long north-south streets. Rue Saint-Denis is also reached from Berri-UQAM.

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Sherbrooke or Mont-Royal (Orange line) · Sherbrooke (Orange line) stations

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What to see

Walk Boulevard Saint-Laurent between Sherbrooke and Mont-Royal for the murals that the MURAL festival has been adding since 2012. The 2026 edition ran June 4 to 14, and the walls stay up all year. Théâtre du Rideau Vert on Rue Saint-Denis is a theatre where you can buy tickets online.

Look up as you walk the side streets. The outdoor spiral staircases are the Plateau's signature, and nobody needs to book anything to see them.

Where to eat and drink

Schwartz's is the smoked meat stop, and the line moves faster on weekday mornings. Beauty's does brunch until mid-afternoon, and La Banquise on Rue Rachel Est is the poutine option after the bars close. Rue Duluth has the sit-down restaurants, and most set their own hours, so check before you plan around one.

Good to know

Say "bonjour, hi" at the door and you'll be answered in whichever language suits. Tipping is expected in restaurants. Terrasses run roughly May to October, and many places close on Mondays or Tuesdays, so look at the posted days before you cross town.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Mile End Two bagel bakeries, vinyl shops and a handful of venues on the Main 17 places · 1.5 km away

The Village Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, drag cabaret and a big public library 12 places · 1.7 km away

Chinatown Dumplings, dim sum and bakery buns on a few short blocks 13 places · 2.1 km away

Outremont Bistros on Laurier, a quiet park and a theatre on Avenue Bernard 10 places · 2.2 km away

The best of Plateau Mont-Royal

Best smoked meat Schwartz's Deli It takes no reservations. Hours are 10:00 to 23:00 Sunday to Thursday and to midnight Friday and Saturday.

Best brunch Beauty's Luncheonette Open since 1942, 8:00 to 15:30, and closed Tuesdays.

Best late-night poutine La Banquise The site says it's open 24 hours.

Best park Parc La Fontaine Open 6:00 to midnight, with a pond and an outdoor theatre.

Best shopping street Avenue du Mont-Royal Pedestrian-only in summer between Saint-Laurent and De Lorimier.

Best evening walk Rue Duluth A brick-paved street of restaurants that is car-free in summer.

Things to do in Plateau Mont-Royal

Fountain in the pond at Parc La Fontaine, Montréal, surrounded by trees

Park Parc La Fontaine A large city park in the Plateau with a pond, the Théâtre de Verdure and the Théâtre des Merveilles, a petanque court and a snack bar. The Centre culturel Calixa-Lavallée and a welcome centre sit inside it.

Fountain with green lawn and trees in Square Saint-Louis, Plateau Mont-Royal, Montréal.

Park Square Saint-Louis A small square at the top of the Quartier latin stretch of Rue Saint-Denis, surrounded by mid-19th-century Victorian-style houses. Many Québec artists lived around it, among them the poet Émile Nelligan.

Park Parc du Portugal A small neighbourhood park on Rue Marie-Anne in the Plateau, listed by the city as a park for enjoying the scenery and outdoor activities.

Customers queuing on the sidewalk outside Schwartz's Deli on Boulevard Saint-Laurent

Food Schwartz's Deli A smoked meat deli on Boulevard Saint-Laurent. The restaurant doesn't take reservations because of limited seating and high demand.

La Banquise hanging sign on the bright orange and yellow storefront in Montréal's Plateau

Food La Banquise A poutine restaurant on Rue Rachel Est that says on its site it is open 24 hours.

Food Beauty's Luncheonette A breakfast, brunch and lunch spot on Avenue du Mont-Royal Ouest that has operated since 1942 and is known for Montreal-style brunch. It also sells merchandise in the shop.

Neighbourhood Avenue du Mont-Royal The Plateau's main shopping street, with fashion boutiques, bookstores, vinyl shops, cheese shops, bakeries, restaurants and specialty grocers. Locals gather at Place Gérald-Godin, and the avenue hosts markets and other events through the year.

Neighbourhood Rue Saint-Denis The main street of the Quartier latin, running from Old Montréal near Square Viger up to Square Saint-Louis and on into the Plateau. It has more than a hundred businesses, among them restaurants, cafés, bistros and boutiques.

Pedestrians walking along a car-free Boulevard Saint-Laurent lined with brick buildings in Montréal

Neighbourhood Boulevard Saint-Laurent (The Main) Boulevard Saint-Laurent runs through the Plateau and Mile End and divides the city into east and west, which is why people call it The Main. The MURAL festival has painted the stretch since 2012, and Schwartz's and several music venues sit on it.

Rue Duluth at Rue Saint-Denis with shopfronts, trees and parked cars in Montréal

Neighbourhood Rue Duluth A brick-paved Plateau street lined with restaurants and shops, including the De Stiil bookstore at 351 Duluth Est. It goes car-free in summer, as Avenue du Mont-Royal does.

Facade of the Théâtre du Rideau Vert with its green vertical sign on Saint-Denis Street, Montréal

Landmark Théâtre du Rideau Vert A theatre on Rue Saint-Denis in the Plateau. Tickets are sold online through its ticketing site.

Nightlife Le Belmont A club and concert room on Boulevard Saint-Laurent that has operated since 1985. It has two rooms and three bars, and hosts concerts, dance parties and themed nights.

Nightlife Club Balattou A world music club on Boulevard Saint-Laurent. Its own page calls it the home of world music in Montréal and says it has been part of the city's cultural scene for more than 35 years.

Nightlife Café Campus A bar, nightclub and performance venue on Rue Prince-Arthur that has run since 1967 as a worker cooperative. It has two rooms, the Café Campus and the Petit Campus.

Nightlife Dièse Onze A jazz club with a kitchen on Rue Saint-Denis. The week's calendar mixes trio nights, a Tuesday big band with a 17-piece lineup and a jam session after the late set.

Stone facade with cupola of the Plateau-Mont-Royal Library building on Avenue du Mont-Royal Est

Landmark Plateau-Mont-Royal Library A public library across from Mont-Royal metro, in the former Saint-Basile boarding school. The collection runs past 80,000 documents.

Tree-lined walking path in Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier on the Plateau, Montréal

Park Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier A large Plateau park with sports fields, a dog area, play areas, a pétanque court and ping-pong tables. In winter it has outdoor rinks and a community chalet.

Park Parc Baldwin A Plateau neighbourhood park with a picnic area, a drinking fountain, community composters and a ping-pong table. The chalet nearby has the restrooms.

Stone facade with cupola of the building housing the Maison de la culture on avenue du Mont-Royal

Landmark · Free Maison de la culture du Plateau-Mont-Royal A city-run arts centre with a 114-seat performance hall and an exhibition hall. It programs shows, films and visual arts exhibitions.

Shopping Librairie Le Port de tête An independent bookshop on Avenue du Mont-Royal since May 2007, selling new and used books. The shop at number 269 stocks literature, essays and sciences, and a second shop at number 222 stocks art, comics, romance and children's books.

Glass block facade of the Theatre de Quat'Sous on avenue des Pins in Montréal

Landmark Théâtre de Quat'Sous A French-language theatre that produces and presents new plays in a small, intimate room. It has run the Auditions générales for emerging performers since 1985.

What's on in Plateau Mont-Royal

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

All That Glitters Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · The Wiggle Room
A burlesque show at The Wiggle Room on Boulevard Saint-Laurent.
$37 · 19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room · All that Glitters!!
DJ nights at Bily Kun Nightlife
Fridays and Saturdays. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Bily Kun
Bily Kun has a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights from 22:00 to 03:00.
Fri and Sat 22:00 to 03:00 · Map · Source: Bily Kun · Soirées DJ au Bily Kun
Kiosque Mont-Royal Market
Every day. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Kiosque Mont-Royal
A neighbourhood market stand on Mont-Royal Avenue since 1983. It opens as a sugar shack from November, sells plants in spring and fruit, vegetables and sandwiches in summer.
Free entry · Open 24 hours, every day · Map · Source: Marchés publics de Montréal
Live music at Bily Kun Concert
Thursday to Saturday. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Bily Kun
Bily Kun books live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 18:00 to 20:00.
Thu to Sat 18:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: Bily Kun · Musique live au Bily Kun
A Night at the Cabaret Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · The Wiggle Room
A cabaret and burlesque show at The Wiggle Room on Boulevard Saint-Laurent.
$37 · 19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room
Bingo 5 to 7 with Philippe Fehmiu Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Robin des Bois
A bingo evening in the park restaurant where players bring a used object and winners pick a prize from a gift table.
Adults $10, ages 6 to 17 $5, under 5 free · 17:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: Robin des Bois · BINGO 5 À 7 AVEC PHILIPPE FEHMIU
Rosa Dance
On now, until 14 Nov · MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels)
A dance work by Carlos Rivera Martinez presented at MAI.
Map · Source: Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI) · rosa
Cinemania Film
On now, until 15 Nov · Cinéma du Parc
A francophone film festival in Montréal with screenings at Cinéma Beaubien, Cinéma du Parc and Cinéma du Musée.
Map · Source: Cinéma du Parc · CINEMANIA
HaHa's and TaTa's Comedy
Sun 15 Nov · The Wiggle Room
An evening of stand up comedy and comedic burlesque at The Wiggle Room.
$29.00 · 19:00 to 23:00 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room · HaHa’s and TaTa’s
Mundial Montréal 2026 Concert
17 to 21 Nov · Various venues in Montréal
World music festival and trade event held from 17 to 21 November 2026. On Friday 20 November, six OFF Mundial nights take place at O Patro Vys, Café Campus, Belmont, Quai des Brumes, Balattou and Toscadura.
Map · Source: Mundial Montréal

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Voix de Ville Theatre and shows
Wed 18 Nov · The Wiggle Room
A Wednesday variety show of burlesque, comedy, magic, dance, circus and music at The Wiggle Room.
19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room
Unexpectease! Theatre and shows
Thu 19 Nov · The Wiggle Room
A burlesque improvisation show at The Wiggle Room on Boulevard Saint-Laurent.
$27 · 19:00 to 23:00 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room
Karine Giboulo: Retrospective and New Works Exhibition
On now, until 10 Dec · Art Mûr
An exhibition of retrospective and new works by Karine Giboulo at the Art Mûr gallery on rue Saint-Hubert.
Map · Source: Art Mur exhibitions · Karine Giboulo
Mad Men Burlesque Tribute Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · The Wiggle Room
A burlesque tribute and parody of the television series Mad Men at The Wiggle Room on Boulevard Saint-Laurent.
$37 · 19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room
Material Stargazer Exhibition
21 to 28 Nov · MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels)
An exhibition by Hanako Hoshimi-Caines, Sophia Borowska, Eric Craven and Nien Tzu Weng in the MAI gallery.
Free admission · Map · Source: Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI)
Sing-along with Chœur de Loups Activities
Sun 22 Nov · Robin des Bois
A group singing evening led by the choir directors of Chœur de Loups, with no singing experience needed, held at the Robin des Bois restaurant.
Adults $21, ages 5 to 17 $5, under 5 free · 18:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: Robin des Bois · Chantons en gang avec Chœur de Loups ! 22 novembre
TV (Trans Vision) Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · The Wiggle Room
A burlesque show with an all-trans cast, a Prima Materia and Dollhouse collaboration.
$30.00 · 19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room
Flame Arrow Publishing Triple Launch Talks and readings
Tue 24 Nov · Joie de livres
A book launch event for the Unréal anthology and other Flame Arrow Publishing titles.
Free · 18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Quebec Writers' Federation (QWF) calendar
Voix de Ville Theatre and shows
Wed 25 Nov · The Wiggle Room
A Wednesday variety show of burlesque, comedy, magic, dance, circus and music at The Wiggle Room.
19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room
Divorced Dad Rock Burlesque Show Theatre and shows
Thu 26 Nov · The Wiggle Room
A rock themed burlesque show at The Wiggle Room featuring six performers.
$31 · 19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room · DIVORCED DAD ROCK BURLESQUE SHOW
Cinema Tease! Theatre and shows
Fri 27 Nov · The Wiggle Room
A burlesque parody and tribute evening in which performers play movie characters.
$35 · 19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room
Burlesque Spectacular! Theatre and shows
Sat 28 Nov · The Wiggle Room
An evening of variety burlesque entertainment at The Wiggle Room.
$37 · 19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room
The Jaguar and the Scarlet Bird Exhibition
Sat 28 Nov · OBORO
A group exhibition curated by Rodrigo D'Alcântara in the exhibition rooms at OBORO on Berri Street.
Map · Source: Oboro · En cours
Cuisinez au suivant, Giving Tuesday edition Activities
Tue 1 Dec · Robin des Bois
An evening of cutting vegetables for the daily soup of Accueil Bonneau at the Robin des Bois restaurant, with a welcome mocktail and the kitchen open.
$15 per person · from 18:00 · Map · Source: Robin des Bois · CUISINEZ AU SUIVANT DE NOËL - 01 décembre
Voix de Ville Theatre and shows
Wed 2 Dec · The Wiggle Room
A Wednesday variety show of burlesque, comedy, magic, dance, circus and music at The Wiggle Room.
19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room
Whiskey's Dark Room Presents: A Pin-Up History Burlesque Show Theatre and shows
Thu 3 Dec · The Wiggle Room
A burlesque show at The Wiggle Room presented by Whiskey's Dark Room.
$35 · 19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room · Whiskey’s Dark Room Presents: A Pin-Up History Burlesque Show
Noël dans le Parc Festival
4 to 25 Dec · Parc La Fontaine
A free Christmas festival with public shows at Parc La Fontaine and other parks, plus a market of about thirty exhibitor kiosks.
Free · Map · Source: Noël dans le Parc · Noël dans le Parc 2026
Winter Wonderland Theatre and shows
Fri 4 Dec · The Wiggle Room
A winter themed burlesque show at The Wiggle Room.
$35 · 19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room
Chicago! Burlesque Tribute Theatre and shows
Sat 5 Dec · The Wiggle Room
A burlesque parody inspired by the musical Chicago at The Wiggle Room.
$37 · 19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room
Mon beau sapin Festival
Sat 5 Dec · Place des Fleurs-de-Macadam
A festive community event around a twelve foot wooden tree with choir, traditional music and jig dancers, collecting food and cash donations for local food security groups.
Map · Source: SDC Avenue du Mont-Royal
Hanukkah Storytime with Selina Eisenberg Activities
Sun 6 Dec · H. Fisher & Fils
A Hanukkah storytime for young children with storyteller Selina Eisenberg at H. Fisher & Fils on Saint-Laurent Boulevard.
10:30 to 11:30 · Map · Source: Museum of Jewish Montreal · Miracles Are Sewn Into Every Tale Told: Hanukkah Storytime with Selina Eisenberg
Voix de Ville Theatre and shows
Wed 9 Dec · The Wiggle Room
A Wednesday variety show of burlesque, comedy, magic, dance, circus and music at The Wiggle Room.
19:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: The Wiggle Room
Winter Market Market
Fri 11 Dec · MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels)
A winter market presented by MAI with Earth Tones.
Map · Source: Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI) · Marché Hivernal

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Workshop: musique et motricité (0 - 9 mois) Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Bibliothèque du Plateau-Mont-Royal
Music and free movement workshops with Julie Babaz for babies who are not yet walking and their parents.
Free, registration required · 10:30 to 11:15 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal · Atelier musique et motricité (0 - 9 mois)
Talk « Sommes-nous vieux? » avec Michèle Sirois Talks and readings
Mon 16 Nov · Bibliothèque du Plateau-Mont-Royal
Talk by Michèle Sirois on living longer and better, built around three habits: a thinking brain, a moving body and a loving heart.
Free, registration required · 13:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal · Conférence « Sommes-nous vieux? » avec Michèle Sirois
Workshop: Donjons et dragons (8 à 12 ans) Activities
Tue 17 Nov · Bibliothèque du Plateau-Mont-Royal
Dungeons and Dragons workshops for ages 8 to 12 run by Mythos, where participants play fictional characters in interactive stories.
Free, registration required · 17:30 to 19:30 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal · Atelier Donjons et dragons (8 à 12 ans)
Between Decor and Devotion: works from the Hospitalières collection Exhibition
On now, until 28 Feb 2027 · Musée des Hospitalières
Temporary exhibition of large oil paintings, wood and plaster sculptures and paintings on copper from the nuns' collection, some shown for the first time.
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Musée des Hospitalières · Entre décor et dévotion : oeuvres de la collection des Hospitalières
Workshop: musique et motricité (0 - 9 mois) Activities
Wed 25 Nov · Bibliothèque du Plateau-Mont-Royal
Music and free movement workshops with Julie Babaz for babies who are not yet walking and their parents.
Free, registration required · 10:30 to 11:15 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal · Atelier musique et motricité (0 - 9 mois)
Workshop: Furoshiki - Emballage de cadeaux en tissu (6 à 13 ans) Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Bibliothèque du Plateau-Mont-Royal
Workshop for ages 6 to 13 on furoshiki, the Japanese art of folding and knotting cloth to wrap gifts, with step-by-step projects.
Free, registration required · 14:00 to 15:30 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal · Atelier de Furoshiki - Emballage de cadeaux en tissu (6 à 13 ans)
Yogistoires parent-bébé (0 à 2 ans) Activities
Tue 8 Dec · Bibliothèque du Plateau-Mont-Royal
Parent and baby yoga for ages 0 to 2, with simple postures presented as games with stories and music.
Free, registration required · 10:30 to 11:30 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal

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Live music in Plateau Mont-Royal

Le Ministère 25 upcoming gigs
Café Campus 22 upcoming gigs
Le Verre Bouteille 19 upcoming gigs
La Toscadura 12 upcoming gigs
Dièse Onze 10 upcoming gigs
Bily Kun 8 upcoming gigs
Maison de la culture du Plateau-Mont-Royal 8 upcoming gigs
Saint Joseph's Oratory 6 upcoming gigs
Le Belmont 5 upcoming gigs
Quai des Brumes 4 upcoming gigs
L'Escogriffe 2 upcoming gigs
Club Balattou 1 upcoming gig

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