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.