5 reasons to live in downtown Montreal!

Montreal’s urban core… a popular place that attracts trendy people from all over the world. With its unique vibe, varied commercial offer, renowned universities, and gourmet addresses to discover, it’s no wonder that more and more city dwellers are considering settling there, such as those who have chosen the Alexander Apartments rental condo project. Today we’d like to share with you the top 5 reasons that make downtown Montreal the ideal place to live!

Easy access to public transit

Living in Ville-Marie means taking advantage of the main metro lines just a stone's throw from your apartment. With the green and orange lines, you can go anywhere, anytime. Do you enjoy commuting and getting around on two wheels? The many BIXI stations in the area will allow you to ride a bike no matter where you’re headed.  And if you feel like going away for a weekend, the major highways that lead to Pierre-Elliott Trudeau Airport, the South Shore and the North Shore are nearby.

Great art and culture for everyone

The downtown area embodies the artistic and cultural richness of Montreal. In addition to the renowned Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, you’ll also find the McCord Museum (specializing in Canadian history), the Redpath Museum (natural history museum) and the Canadian Centre for Architecture (a must-see).

Want to immerse yourself in culture with a walking tour? Start with the Montreal Masonic Memorial Temple. Designed in the Beaux-Arts tradition and inaugurated in 1930, it was designated a national historic site of Canada. Take the opportunity to stroll by the magnificent Victorian houses on the small avenues that cross the main arteries of Sherbrooke Street, Maisonneuve Boulevard and Sainte-Catherine Street. These prestigious residences capture a small-town feel and bring a distinctive cachet to the neighbourhood.

Want to have a good laugh? Join in on the action with an evening at The Comedy Nest. Located on the 3rd floor of the Montreal Forum, the cabaret-style venue hosts an impressive line-up of awesome stand-ups. Enjoy performances by comedians who have appeared on the biggest American talk shows such as The Tonight Show and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

And for an extraordinary cinematic experience, don't miss Fantasia, the most influential genre film festival that has taken place every year since 1996 at Concordia University.

Shaughnessy Village: a trip to Asia

Why live in Montreal’s Shaughnessy Village? Because of the district’s myriad of culinary addresses that bring you the flavours of the Far East. You will enjoy authentic Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine.

Among the neighbourhood's top addresses, you’ll find Kazu for its sought-after menu, Misoya and Ichifuku for their ramen, Imadake for its unique atmosphere and tasty dishes, and Kampai Garden for all of the above!

To find out more about Shaughnessy Village, we invite you to discover the neighbourhood on video, with François Letendre-Joachim, owner of Shaughnessy Café. See it on Urbania! 

A unique downtown Montreal shopping experience

Living in downtown Montreal means easy access to department stores on Sainte-Catherine Street and Place Alexis Nihon shopping centre. And there’s so much more! Indeed, the area is full of sought-after addresses that enhance the lifestyle of Alexander Apartments residents. To name a few: Shaughnessy Café, the Cacao 70 boutique and the famous Marché Adonis.

When it comes to shopping, the go-to addresses for the latest fashion trends are Boutique 1861, with its vintage allure, and Influence U, renowned for its unique blend of street-inspired fashion pieces.

A knowledge hub

Downtown wouldn’t be the same without its prestigious  schools, such as McGill University, Concordia University, Dawson College and LaSalle College. Thanks to them and the thousands of students who meet there every day, the sector is bustling with activity and enjoying a unique dynamism. Not to mention the Montreal Children's Hospital, the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) and the Jewish General Hospital, all of which host renowned research units across Canada. Great minds meet in downtown Montreal.

Would you love to live in downtown Montreal?

Devimco Immobilier offers you high-end living spaces and condos for rent, in the heart of one of the most beautiful settings in the city! Treat yourself to your dream apartment at Alexander Apartments and enjoy the condo life while renting!