Overview
Plateau Mont-Royal (just 'The Plateau' to locals) is one of Montreal's hippest neighborhoods, with quirky Victorian exterior spiral staircases creating a distinctive streetscape. The streets where Leonard Cohen lived (Duluth Avenue and Saint-Laurent Boulevard) are packed with indie cafes, boutiques, graffiti art, live music bars, and the famous bagel shops. The informal Plateau Tam-Tams drum circle gathers each June, and summer brings nonstop street festivals. Free. Mont-Royal metro station.
Opening Hours
24 hours (shops 10:00-22:00)
Travel Tips
Saint-Viateur and Fairmount bagel shops are open 24 hours - great for a late-night snack. The exterior staircases are Instagram gold.
Hotels near Plateau Mont-Royal
Hotels and guesthouses in Montreal, Plateau Mont-Royal, Montreal
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