Attractions in The Plateau

Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market (Marché Jean-Talon) is an outdoor market located on the edge of Montreal’s Little Italy district. Open year-round, the market features various stands that sell fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables.

Montreal’s Lafontaine Park (Parc Lafontaine) is one of Montreal’s largest parks and the largest park in the Plateau Mont-Royal district. The Lafontaine park features beautiful walking paths, pretty ponds and an open-air theatre.

Mount-Royal (Mont-Royal) is a large hill located in the middle of Montreal. At 234 meters, Mount Royal is the highest point in Montreal. It is affectionately called The Mountain by Montreal locals. Montreal is named after this 761 foot hill, which also houses the famous Mount-Royal Park (Parc du Mont-Royal), one of Montreal’s largest green spaces.