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Three fun ways to explore Sainte-Catherine this summer

Jani Pronovost

Jani relishes life’s little pleasures, especially those she can share with others. She and her trusty runners regularly take to the city’s streets in search of new things to see, eat and tell stories about! Between film sessions, she channels her creative energy into the written word. 

Whatever you’re in the mood for, these three routes on Saint-Catherine Street (by XP_MTL) are worth the detour. This summer, downtown Montréal is sure to be a popular destination where you can sample gourmet food, admire artwork in the open air, and chill out in spaces that are perfect for relaxing.

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Worthwhile routes

Pink arrows: foodie route   

Montréal serves up gourmet feasts! With more than 150 terraces, your culinary options are limitless. Thanks to the pink arrows arranged all along Sainte-Catherine Street, you can nibble a bite, sip a drink, or discover two whimsical terraces specially created for relaxing.

Where? 

  • Terrasse gourmande Crescent: corner of Sainte-Catherine and Crescent
  • Terrasse gourmande Ste-Cath: corner of Sainte-Catherine and Drummond
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Yellow arrows: artsy route

Art installations and creatively adorned alleys? Giant works of art? Down Montréal has it all. Several local artists have transformed the city into an open-air exhibition, adding colour to the city centre that you’re sure to love. Stroll the pedestrian-only street, grab a bite and discover great local talents like Éloïse Marseille, Loopkin, Claire Renaud, Jest and many others.

Where? 

  • Le jardin (free performances): corner of Sainte-Catherine, between Mackay and Bishop (find out more)
  • Urban wildlife: corner of Sainte-Catherine and Bishop
  • La place aux 1000 yeux: corner of Sainte-Catherine and Drummond
  • L’espace Ste-Cath, including Le Grand Rebond artwork: Sainte-Catherine, in front of Christ Church Cathedral
  • LE LAB (fashion expo): Place Montréal Trust (level 2 - metro) (find out more)
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Blue arrows: chill route

If you’re looking for some of the best chillout spots in the city where you can take a break and reset, look no further: downtown Montréal has oases of calm where you can have a coffee, catch up with friends or read a few pages of your favourite novel while daydreaming about your next adventure.

Where? 

  • La petite pause: corner of Sainte-Catherine and Saint-Mathieu
  • Le sentier des jasettes: corner of Sainte-Catherine and Mackay
  • Le parc aux bascules: corner of Sainte-Catherine and Metcalfe
  • L’Oasis | Escale du coin: corner of Sainte-Catherine and McGill College

Can’t decide which route to try? Why not explore all three and enjoy summer to the fullest.

 

Jani Pronovost

Jani relishes life’s little pleasures, especially those she can share with others. She and her trusty runners regularly take to the city’s streets in search of new things to see, eat and tell stories about! Between film sessions, she channels her creative energy into the written word. 

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