Wrought-iron staircases, old-style stone masonry, walk-up duplexes, imported cars, second-hand bicycles, designer fashion boutiques and funky frip stores: this working-class-turned-yuppie neighbourhood with bohemian undercurrents is by far the grooviest scene in Montréal. The Plateau is the best window to view the real Montréal.
To start your day, take the métro up to Mont-Royal station. It will lead you right on the Mont-Royal Avenue. Just like in the good ol’ days! Show your kids what is was like to eat a real diner, complete with jukebox! This popular avenue has something for everyone, with small, funky, one-of-a-kind boutiques to groovy, retro and second-hand bookstores, cafés and restaurants.
After this breakfast of champions comes a much-needed walk around Parc La Fontaine, which is conveniently just a hop, skip and a jump from the restaurant. Depending on the season, you can stroll through the beautiful park, laze about on the grass, or even rent skates and pirouette about the frozen lake.
Take Saint-Denis Street to the North. Are you familiar with the Céramic Café-Studio? It is really quite easy and enjoyable: you choose a piece that tickles your fancy from the many ceramic pieces available on the studio shelves, personalize it, and hand it off to the artistic personnel to glaze and then bake your creation. While you wait, you enjoy a cup of coffee and the kids have a little snack. What more could you ask for?
Then, take some time to stroll around and explore the area’s unique streets like Saint-Denis Street or Mont-Royal Avenue and drink in the incomparable personality and atmosphere of the neighbourhood. Did you know that the Plateau Mont-Royal is considered to be one of the principal artistic and cultural locations in Québec and even Canada? There is always something interesting to see. These streets are lined with boutiques, cafés, bookstores (you’ll also find used books and CDs) as well as gourmet eateries.
Already time for dinner? Take Mont-Royal Avenue up to Saint-Laurent Boulevard where you’ll find lots of choices to calm everyone’s appetite. And here is a place you'll feel good about. Remember Robin Hood’s creed - "take from the rich and give to the poor"? While Robin des Bois, le resto bienfaiteur does not actually rob the evil nobles of the land, it does, in fact, share its profits with community groups. Volunteer-run, this non-profit restaurant represents a new concept in community outreach, with a warm, hospitable décor, reasonable prices and most importantly, social engagement and helping others at the top of the daily menu.
Hochelega-Maisonneuve (HoMa) can be summed up in two words: green and active! This dynamic area is resplendent with green spaces and outstanding entertainment possibilities: you can plan your day to be as busy or as relaxing as you like!
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