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Rue Sainte-Catherine Est (The Village)

The Village, Montréal

Address
Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal, QC

Source: montreal.ca, checked 13 Oct 2026.

Rainbow-painted street and cafe terraces on Rue Sainte-Catherine Est in the Village, Montréal
Photo: Carl Campbell / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The main street of the Village, running east from Rue Berri. The city plans to rebuild 1.3 km of it between Berri and De Lorimier, with 1 km kept for pedestrians between Berri and Papineau.

Nearest station Berri-UQAM (Green, Orange and Yellow lines) or Beaudry (Green line)
Cost Free
Time needed 1 to 2 hours
Best time Summer evenings
Free

Insider tip

The city said on 6 August 2026 that the pink Boules du Village installation will return, but only if city council awards the contract at the end of August. Rebuilding work is currently planned to start in autumn 2027, so the street is open as usual this season.

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What's on near Rue Sainte-Catherine Est (The Village)

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Rue Sainte-Catherine Est (The Village), from the weekly Montréal events calendar.

Festival

Fierté Montréal (Montreal Pride)

30 Jul to 8 Aug 2027 (dates to be confirmed) Village and René-Lévesque Boulevard, The Village

Station Beaudry (Green line)

The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 festival ran 31 July to 9 August and the Pride Parade was on Sunday 9 August at 13:00.

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Smaller local events nearby

  • Mado Reçoit drag show at Cabaret Mado Theatre and shows

    Fridays and Saturdays. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Cabaret Mado, The Village

    Cabaret Mado's site lists its Mado Reçoit drag show on Fridays and Saturdays.

    Map · Source: Cabaret Mado · Mado Reçoit

  • Mado Hosts on Saturday Theatre and shows

    14 to 15 Nov · Cabaret Mado, The Village

    A Saturday-night show at Cabaret Mado on rue Sainte-Catherine Est in the Village.

    from 21:00 · Map · Source: Cabaret Mado · Mado recoit du Samedi

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Nearby

Club Unity Nightlife · 1 min walk An inclusive club open since 2002, with two rooms, a VIP lounge and a large rooftop terrace. Cabaret Mado Nightlife · 1 min walk A drag cabaret on Rue Sainte-Catherine Est with shows scheduled on most nights of the week. L'Olympia Nightlife · 1 min walk A concert and comedy theatre built in 1925 that was once a cinema. Saint-Pierre-Apôtre Church Church · 3 min walk A parish church whose cornerstone is dated 1851 and which opened for worship in 1853. Place Émilie-Gamelin Park · 5 min walk A city park on Rue Berri at the edge of the Village and the Quartier latin. Archives nationales à Montréal (BAnQ Vieux-Montréal) Landmark · 6 min walk The Montréal reading room of the Quebec national archives, at the western edge of the Village.

Around The Village

Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, drag cabaret and a big public library

The Village runs along Rue Sainte-Catherine Est east of Rue Berri. It's Montréal's gay village, with bars, shows and terrasses along the street. The city has a major rebuild of the street planned, and the pink-ball installation is not yet confirmed for next season.

The Village has 12 places on the Roam Montréal map: 5 bars, 2 parks and gardens, 2 landmarks, 1 neighbourhood, 1 museum and 1 church or basilica. Read the The Village guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Rue Sainte-Catherine Est (The Village)?
Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal, QC.
How do I get to Rue Sainte-Catherine Est (The Village)?
The nearest station is Berri-UQAM (Green, Orange and Yellow lines) or Beaudry (Green line). Rue Sainte-Catherine Est (The Village) is in The Village, Montréal.
How much does Rue Sainte-Catherine Est (The Village) cost?
Nothing. Rue Sainte-Catherine Est (The Village) is free to visit.
How long do you need at Rue Sainte-Catherine Est (The Village)?
Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Rue Sainte-Catherine Est (The Village)?
Summer evenings.

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