Landmark

Peel Basin

Griffintown and Little Burgundy, Montréal

A basin on the Lachine Canal in Griffintown, part of the Parks Canada national historic site. It is reached by bus 61 from McGill or Square-Victoria, or bus 107 from Peel.

Time needed 30 min

Best time Summer afternoons

Insider tip

The only paid parking lot for the canal is on Mill Street under the Bonaventure Autoroute, in this sector. Walking or cycling in from the canal path is easier.

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Nearby

New City Gas Nightlife · 4 min walk A Griffintown event venue that hosts electronic music and DJ nights. Bota Bota Landmark · 11 min walk A spa on a converted ferry moored in the Old Port, with a water circuit, massages and treatments. Olive et Gourmando Cafe · 12 min walk A bakery-café and restaurant at 351 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest, with a separate boutique next door at number 355. PHI Centre Museum · 12 min walk A contemporary art and immersive media centre spread over three buildings in Old Montréal, all within a five-minute walk of each other. Square Victoria Landmark · 13 min walk A small public square split in half by Rue Saint-Antoine Ouest. Bell Centre Landmark · 14 min walk The arena at 1909 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, which the official site calls the home of the Montréal Canadiens.

Around Griffintown and Little Burgundy

A canal, a clock-tower market and a row of dinner reservations

The Lachine Canal runs through this part of town, and the Atwater Market stands on its bank. Notre-Dame Ouest has the antique shops, and a short block of restaurants that fill up on weeknights. The Bell Centre is at the eastern edge.

Griffintown and Little Burgundy has 12 places on the Roam Montréal map: 3 landmarks, 3 bars, 2 parks and gardens, 2 restaurants, 1 market and 1 neighbourhood. Read the Griffintown and Little Burgundy guide.

Parc Oscar-Peterson Park · 18 min walk
Réjean-Ducharme Library Landmark · 22 min walk
Notre-Dame Ouest antiques row Neighbourhood · 22 min walk
Joe Beef Food · 23 min walk
Liverpool House Food · 23 min walk
Burgundy Lion Nightlife · 23 min walk
Le Vin Papillon Nightlife · 23 min walk
Atwater Market Market · 2.1 km away

Good to know

How long do you need at Peel Basin?: Plan for 30 min.
When is the best time to visit Peel Basin?: Summer afternoons.

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