Montreal - Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is a district in Montreal. Located a ways north of downtown, it features the Olympic Stadium and other major attractions.

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Metro

This area is served by the Green Line stops between Frontenac and L'Assumption, but Viau and Pie-IX (pronounced "pea-nuf" not "pie nine") will get you to most of the attractions.

Buses to Montreal - Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

From downtown, the Ontario 125 runs along Ontario, veering left to terminate at Viau metro next to the Biodome. The Sherbrooke 185 picks up from the end of the Sherbrooke 24 at Frontenac metro. The Mont Royal 97 terminates at Pie-IX on the edge of the Botanical Gardens.

By bike

Tours and Getting around Montreal - Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Most of the attractions and restaurants are clustered around Sherbrooke between Pie-IX and Viau metro. It's a 20 minute walk from the entrance to the Botanical Gardens to the Biodome. To explore more of downtown Hochelaga, it's a longer trek not served by metro, but there are plenty of buses and taxis.

By bus

The 85 Hochelaga runs through the center of Hochelaga from Joliette metro to Honore-Beaugrand, at the end of the Green Line. The Pie-IX 139 and Cadillac 32 run from Sherbrooke down to the industrial riverfront.

Montreal - Hochelaga-Maisonneuve tourist attractions and sightseeing

The big four attractions here, the Olympic Stadium, Insectarium, Jardin Botanique, and Biodôme, can all be covered in one trip, but allow a good four hours.

• Biodôme, 4777 avenue Pierre-De Coubertin (metro Viau) [1]. The former Olympic Velodrome is now a showcase of different ecosystems. Admission $16.

• Jardin Botanique, 4101 rue Sherbrooke Est (metro Pie-IX) [2]. Huge and stunning botanical garden, featuring numerous themed gardens. Admission is $13.75 and includes admission to the Montreal Insectarium (see next entry). After 5PM the indoor section closes and the outdoor part is free until it closes at sundown. During winter only the greenhouses are open to visitors.

• Insectarium, 4581 rue Sherbrooke Est (metro Pie-IX or Viau), (514) 872-1400 [3]. Daily 9AM to 5PM. The Insectarium is a museum centered on the insect world. A few living specimens and many displays, with occasional special exhibits, sometimes offering visitors the opportunity to eat various insect-based dishes from around the world. The Insectarium is attached to the Botanical Gardens and tickets can only be purchased for both.

• Marche Maisonneuve.  

• Olympic Stadium, 4141 avenue Pierre de Coubertin (metro Pie-IX), 877-997-0919 [4]. Daily 9AM-5PM. Built for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, this amazing and controversial building's tower (from which the roof is suspended) is the world's tallest leaning structure. The roof, which could originally be raised, has been replaced numerous times and is the source of great local controversy. You can take a funicular to the top of the Olympic Tower for an incredible view of the city. Also has a public sports center that includes an Olympic-size swimming pool.

Montreal - Hochelaga-Maisonneuve city tours

Montreal - Hochelaga-Maisonneuve souvenirs and shopping

Montreal - Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

• Cabotins, 4821 rue Ste-Catherine E(metro Viau), ☎ 514 251 8817. $15-30.  
• Bistro L'Adresse, 6060, rue Sherbrooke E, ☎ 514 252 9014. French bistro$15-30.  

Montreal - Hochelaga-Maisonneuve nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Montreal - Hochelaga-Maisonneuve cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Budget

• Appartement Qualitas [5], 2146 Montgomery (4 streets East from Frontenac métro ), Montréal, H2K 2R8, Tél.: 1 (514) 448-4060. Apt to share between Olympic stadium and Downtown. Private room (1 to 7 peoples) or dormitory (women or mix 2, 3, 4 or 16 beds). Free kitchen, TV, DVD, Internet, cable TV, and laundry facilities. (from $14 CAD/a night). Non-smoking policy strictly enforced.

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