Nearby Attractions in Plateau Mont‑Royal

The nearby attractions in Plateau Mont-Royal start right outside Gingerbread Manor. From Mount Royal Park to Old Montréal and the Old Port, most highlights are 10–25 minutes on foot or a short metro ride.

Montreal from Mount Royal
Montreal from Mount-Royal (©2020 Gingerbread Manor)

Explore the best nearby attractions in Plateau Mont‑Royal from Gingerbread Manor. Most highlights are 10–25 minutes on foot or a short metro ride, so you can see more with less travel.

Step outside and you’re moments from Square St‑Louis, Saint‑Denis, and Saint‑Laurent. Walk to Old Montréal and the Old Port for cobblestones, river views, and museums, or head up to Mount Royal Park for trails and skyline lookouts. Downtown, the Quartier des spectacles, and McGill are also an easy stroll.

Fuel up first with our homemade breakfast before you head out for the day, then explore markets like Jean‑Talon, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and neighbourhood cafés for an authentic taste of the city.

Below are nearby attractions and approximate distances from Gingerbread Manor.

Top Things To Do in Plateau Mont‑Royal Near Our B&B

Nearby Points of Interest

  • Square St‑Louis — Victorian park and fountain; local ice cream in summer
  • Prince‑Arthur — pedestrian street with patios and eateries
  • Saint‑Denis Street — restaurants, cafés, shops and more
  • Saint‑Laurent Boulevard — bars, murals, late‑night eats
  • Central Bus Station (Gare d’autocars)
  • Cégep du Vieux‑Montréal
  • Cinémathèque Québécoise
  • Gay Village (Le Village)
  • Hôpital St‑Luc – CHUM
  • Latin Quarter (Quartier latin)
  • Place Dupuis — shops and services
  • Place Émilie‑Gamelin — downtown square and events
  • Quartier Latin Cinema
  • Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)
  • Théâtre St‑Denis
  • Théâtre de Quat’Sous
  • Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui
  • UQAM — Université du Québec à Montréal
  • Schwartz’s Deli — iconic smoked meat

A Short Walk Away

  • Mount Royal Park — trails and skyline lookouts (20–25 minutes)
  • Old Montréal — cobblestones, boutiques, cafés (20–25 minutes)
  • Notre‑Dame Basilica — Gothic Revival landmark (25 minutes)
  • Old Port (Vieux‑Port) — riverfront walks, museums, events (25 minutes)
  • La Grande Roue de Montréal — 60 m observation wheel (30 minutes)
  • Downtown Montréal — shopping, theatres, festivals (15 minutes)
  • McGill University — historic campus and museums (15–20 minutes)

A Quick Ride Away

  • La Ronde (Six Flags) — rides and summer fireworks
  • Montreal Casino — gaming, dining, live shows
  • Botanical Garden — themed gardens and greenhouses
  • Insectarium — newly transformed insect museum
  • Biodôme — ecosystems from tropical to sub‑polar
  • Biosphere — environment museum on Île Sainte‑Hélène
  • Olympic Park — stadium tours and events
  • Stade IGA (Uniprix) — tennis venue and events

Getting around

  • Walking: Most nearby attractions in Plateau Mont‑Royal are 10–25 minutes from Gingerbread Manor.
  • Metro: Mont‑Royal station connects you to Old Montréal, downtown, and the Village in minutes.
  • BIXI bikes: Stations nearby (April–November); ask us for routes and safety tips.
  • Start your day with our homemade breakfast, then explore on foot.
  • And of course, how to get here
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