Montreal has a few belvederes, mostly located up in the air that give you the possibility to observe the city and the surrounding areas from above. For example, looking to the far West from the belvedere Outremont or the far East from the summit circle lookout on the top of Westmount are solid options. They are both interesting and special but traditional -- they fit in the description of what a belvedere can offer. From here on out, I won't be using the word "belvedere" anymore.
The spot I want to mention here is a viewpoint from the ground. Again after numerous bike and jogging explorations of the area around my neighborhood ( I live in St-Henri but go jogging all around), I got lost one day on purpose. I was exploring by bike to find new paths for running, not far from one of my favorite parks, park Marguerite Bourgeoys, going from dead-end street to back alley, and I found it!
It looks like a wall protecting the houses in that street from the wind and is probably is, too, but once on the top - we are talking about 20 stairs maximum - or a long flat slope, you are just above the roofs of Pointe Saint Charles, above the railways and facing in one direction the unexpected view on the skyline of Montreal.
440 Rue de Sébastopol
C$
free
Find your way with 135 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters
"Léché Desserts" in Montreal hides many promises behind its pink benches and brick building! I recommend getting donuts here and going to watch the trains.
by
Zab Café is a coffee roaster from Montreal that has an interesting story, four locations, and good coffee. It's small and smells of good coffee.
by
"Nonnina Panini and Gelato" in Montreal is a café that offers Italian snacks & desserts - get your chocolate & peanut butter tartelette and explore Lachine!
by
There are bird spotters, trainspotters... and plane spotters - and this is where they meet in Montreal! Ready for some plane spotting in YUL?
by
The "Montreal Olympic Park" is so big, you can never tell how close to it you are. Its retro-futuristic vibe reminds me of some kind of animal; a scorpion?
by
The "Big Wheel" in Montreal is a surprise! It's big, it's fun, and it's a nice highlight to visit while exploring...
by
"Belgo Visions" in Montreal is in the Belgo Building, an iconic old building in the center of the city with five floors, zillions of art pieces & galleries
by
Ruelle Verte is a local initiative in Montreal for greener back alleys. One artist couple made their own even prettier, by flourishing it with art!
by
"Belvédère Outremont" in Montreal is one of my favorite places to go jogging. It goes a bit uphill, but the view is just amazing, especially at sunset...
by
"Drawn and Quarterly" in Montreal is now a world-famous bookstore specialized in classic and contemporary comics. Coming here, my addiction comes out...
by
"Tennis Jeanne-Mance" in Montreal is one of the best places to get your game in the city. I think it's a very interesting and unique court to play...
by
"Nouveau Palais" in Montreal is like an old diner. It doesn't look like much, but believe me they have great burgers, spätzle & desserts. People come back.
by
135 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ 135 Insider Tips