The Plateau region is the area of the city that is built around St. Laurent and St. Denis boulevard, above Sherbrooke street. This area is one of the most vibrant and active in the entire city, and it is composed of a mixture of night spots, apartment buildings, residential sections and of course, the large Mont Royal park. The Plateau is considered one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the entire city, it is often the address of choice for younger inhabitants.
Nightlife
Crescent street downtown and St. Laurent boulevard on the Plateau are the two primary hot spots for nightlife in Montreal. The clubs on St. Laurent, (also called The Main), tend to be smaller than the dance clubs in the gay village or the large bars on Crescent, but they more than make up for their size with their numbers and their hipster appeal. There are clubs catering to almost every demographic, from the wealthy who are looking to flash some cash to alternative music seekers and hip-hop heads who are interested in hearing the latest bands and DJs. Some of Montreal’s most iconic restaurants are also situated on St. Laurent, such as Moishe’s Steakhouse and the famous Schwartz’s smoked meat deli.
A more refined way to spend an evening can be found a few blocks away on St. Denis street. Often considered the more artsy section of the Plateau, St. Denis is home to art galleries, coffeshops, two chocolate lounges as well as a large theatre, cinema and National Film Board installation. The architecture of the buildings on this street often reflects the old world character of Montreal, and most new construction is carefully designed to fit in with this aesthetic.
Not just fun at night
The Plateau has several attractions other than bars and discos to keep people occupied. St. Louis Square, located at the end of the Prince Arthur Pedestrian street is a popular hangout for students and artists during the day – although it can get a bit rough at night. The Square faces the Montreal Culinary Institute on St. Denis.
The large lower section of Mont Royal Park can also be found at the very edge of the Plateau. This section of the park is famous for the Tam-Tams event every Sunday, where sometimes up to a hundred Montrealers show up with their hand drums to join in hours of rhythmic pounding. There is also a baseball diamond, tennis courts and volleyball courts for those who are looking to get in on a little action during the weekend. For music fans, Piqnique Electronique also uses the park to host its Sunday afternoon DJ offerings. The Plateau is a definite hub of weekend activity in Montreal that should not be missed.
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