This is a major lifeline for downtown Montreal, stretching for over 11 kilometres and lined with (or easily connected to) everything from high-end shops and local boutiques to cafés, bars, and more restaurants than you can shake a fork at. Looking for a shopping spree? No problem. Just want to people-watch and soak up the city’s energy? This is the spot. This bustling street offers it all. Day or night, it’s where the heart of the city really beats.