Francis’s guidebook to Hochelaga!
Neighbourhoods
A former fire station houses the Maison de la culture Maisonneuve, which offers a series of entertaining events for free or at a low price, including shows, movie screenings, conferences, exhibitions, events… Coincidentally, the theatre Espace Libre also occupies a former fire station on Fullum Street. Although in the Ville-Marie borough, this theatre is on the edge of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Lovers of the sixth art will also meet at the Theatre Denise-Pelletier, a local institution.
For its part, the Dufresne-Nincheri Museum, located in the magnificent Beaux-Arts-inspired Chateau Dufresne, offers cultural and educational programming all year round.
All kinds of events take place at The Esplanade Financière Sun Life. In winter, the Village d’hiver V celebrates snow and winter sports, while spring is the perfect occasion to satisfy your sweet tooth with “Le temps des sucres,” a sugar shack event, and summer brings street food in the spotlight. The Esplanade has already hosted Kent Nagano and the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal for free music concerts.
And what about sports? Head to Saputo Stadium to watch L’Impact play soccer!
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Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
A former fire station houses the Maison de la culture Maisonneuve, which offers a series of entertaining events for free or at a low price, including shows, movie screenings, conferences, exhibitions, events… Coincidentally, the theatre Espace Libre also occupies a former fire station on Fullum Street. Although in the Ville-Marie borough, this theatre is on the edge of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Lovers of the sixth art will also meet at the Theatre Denise-Pelletier, a local institution.
For its part, the Dufresne-Nincheri Museum, located in the magnificent Beaux-Arts-inspired Chateau Dufresne, offers cultural and educational programming all year round.
All kinds of events take place at The Esplanade Financière Sun Life. In winter, the Village d’hiver V celebrates snow and winter sports, while spring is the perfect occasion to satisfy your sweet tooth with “Le temps des sucres,” a sugar shack event, and summer brings street food in the spotlight. The Esplanade has already hosted Kent Nagano and the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal for free music concerts.
And what about sports? Head to Saputo Stadium to watch L’Impact play soccer!
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Metros are the fastest way to get around
Montreal is a beautiful city to bike around, however, if you can't bike I would suggest taking the metro. It is a safe, convenient and affordable way to see each borough of the city.
My Airbnb is 5 blocks away from Viau metro. Once on the metro, you can be downtown within ten minutes!
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Maisonneuve Market
At the Maisonneuve market, you will find fresh and local produces all year long. You can buy a full-organic grocery at Marché 4751 and Biothentique, and you’ll find everything you need to care for your vegetable garden at Babylone Hydro-Organic. Finally, Terre à soi, the neighborhood’s general ecological store, will charm you with its loose cleaning products and eco-friendly gifts.