Montreal Downtown
Montreal's bustling downtown brings together shoppers, office workers and students from McGill and Concordia universities. St. Catherine Street is lined with chains and malls, and Crescent Street is known for its lively bars. Cultural sites include the Musée des Beaux-Arts, with works spanning several centuries, and the McCord Museum, which features exhibitions on the city's history.
Quartier des spectacles
The city's main cultural district, the Quartier des Spectacles is home to the Place des Arts, a complex of several performance venues, and the adjacent Musée d'Art Contemporain. Outdoor events and festivals draw crowds throughout the year to the Place des Festivals, where public art installations and light projections create a festive atmosphere