Montréal travel guide, by a local
It's the one station where three métro lines meet, and where the airport bus ends. Stay near it and Old Montréal, the Plateau, downtown and the islands are all a few stops away. This guide shows you how to use it.
Every major sight and the number of stops from Berri-UQAM. Trains come every few minutes on all three lines.
| Destination | Get off at | Line | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grande Bibliothèque | Berri-UQAM | Orange | 0 |
| Old Montréal & Old Port | Champ-de-Mars | Orange | 1 |
| The Village | Beaudry | Green | 1 |
| Parc Jean-Drapeau, Biosphère | Jean-Drapeau | Yellow | 1 |
| Quartier des spectacles | Place-des-Arts | Green | 2 |
| Notre-Dame Basilica, Chinatown | Place-d'Armes | Orange | 2 |
| The Plateau, Mount Royal | Mont-Royal | Orange | 2 |
| Downtown, Sainte-Catherine shopping | McGill | Green | 3 |
| Mile End | Laurier | Orange | 3 |
| Mary Queen of the World Cathedral | Bonaventure | Orange | 4 |
| Gare Centrale (VIA Rail trains) | Bonaventure | Orange | 4 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Guy-Concordia | Green | 5 |
| Jean-Talon Market, Little Italy | Jean-Talon | Orange | 6 |
| Olympic Park, Botanical Garden | Pie-IX | Green | 6 |
| Atwater Market, Lachine Canal | Lionel-Groulx | Green | 7 |
| Villeray, Jarry Park | Jarry | Orange | 7 |
| Saint Joseph's Oratory (change at Snowdon) | Côte-des-Neiges | Blue | 12 |
Everything about Berri-UQAM station: lines, elevators, hours, exits →
Cobblestone streets, 18th- and 19th-century stone buildings and a long waterfront promenade. Walk down Rue Saint-Paul to the silver dome of Bonsecours Market, then out to the quays.
Tip: Go before 10 a.m. for empty streets and soft light.
An urban beach at the east end of the Old Port: real sand, blue umbrellas and Adirondack chairs facing the marina. No swimming, just sun and a view of the river.
Tip: Summer only. Grab a spot early on hot weekends.
Rows of colourful triplexes with curling outdoor staircases, cafés, bookshops and Parc La Fontaine. This is where Montrealers actually live.
Tip: Walk Avenue du Mont-Royal east to west, then drift south on Saint-Denis.
Martin says Walk Rue Mont-Royal starting near Saint-Denis, especially when it's car-free in summer. Bars and terraces all over.
Five connected pavilions on Sherbrooke Street, from old masters to Québec and Indigenous art, plus a design gallery where a Smart car sits next to antique chairs.
Tip: Perfect for a cold or rainy afternoon.
Parkland in the middle of the St. Lawrence, one stop from the hub: the Biosphère dome, a summer beach, the Grand Prix circuit and La Ronde.
Tip: Rent a BIXI and ride the circuit loop.
A flat waterside path for walking and biking, lined with old factories turned lofts. Pick up a picnic at Atwater Market first.
Tip: Best on a sunny afternoon, by bike.
Martin says Beautiful on a BIXI. Atwater Market is fun if you have time.
Staying near Berri-UQAM means the airport bus drops you at your door and every sight on this site is a few stops away.
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Festival season. Hot, lively and the busiest time of year.
Our favourite. Mild days, red maples and lower hotel prices.
Real snow, bright cold days and a city that parties outside anyway.
Quiet and cheap, with the first terraces and sugar shack season.