Steeple of Universite de Quebec a Montreal reflected in building.

Université de Montréal

Montréal


This is the second-largest French-language university in the world, after the Sorbonne in Paris. Located on the north side of Mont-Royal, its most recognizable building is an art-deco tower and pale-yellow brick structure. The university was founded in 1878.


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1. Cimetière Notre-Dame-des-Neiges

0.43 MILES

More than one million people have found their final resting place here since this Catholic cemetery opened in 1854, making it the largest cemetery in…

2. Oratoire St-Joseph

0.75 MILES

The stunning Oratoire St-Joseph church built on the flanks of Mont-Royal commands grand views of the the Côte-des-Neiges area and northwest Montréal. The…

3. Le Pavillon

0.82 MILES

Overlooking Beaver Lake, Le Pavillon is the place to go to rent ice skates and sleds in winter. Refreshments and sandwiches are sold at a snack bar; there…

4. Lac aux Castors

0.9 MILES

Created in a former marsh as part of a work-creation project, Beaver Lake is a center of activity year-round. You can rent paddleboats on the lake or, in…

5. Cimetière Mont-Royal

0.93 MILES

Cimetière Mont-Royal was founded in 1852 for the last journey of Presbyterians, Anglicans, Unitarians, Baptists and nondenominationals. In 1901 it opened…

6. Maison Smith

1.06 MILES

Constructed in 1858 by a merchant who wanted to get away from the pollution and overpopulation of the rest of Montréal, this house contains a small…

7. Parc Outremont

1.17 MILES

One of Montréal’s best-kept secrets, this small leafy space is a great place for a bit of quiet time after exploring the neighborhood. Lovely Victorian…

8. Belvédère Camillien-Houde

1.23 MILES

This is the most popular lookout on Mont-Royal thanks to its accessibility and large parking lot. Naturally enough, it’s a magnet for couples once night…