Ville-Marie
With a rich history dating back to 1642, Ville-Marie remains one of the most relevant and dynamic boroughs in Montréal today. Its nine neighbourhoods are bursting with culture, history, shops, modern buildings and green spaces—the perfect blend of old and new.
Montréal's underground city
Your own personal playground
Ville-Marie is an action-packed playground for kids and adults alike!
Rich in history and culture
Ville-Marie brings together some of Montréal’s most historical neighbourhoods. Nestled between Old Montréal and downtown, it’s home to cultural landmarks both old and new, with the traditional Notre-Dame Basilica standing alongside modern skyscrapers.
Just a short stroll away, you’ll find Griffintown, where old warehouses have been converted into trendy art galleries, boutiques and eateries.
A student destination
Students from around the world live in Ville-Marie as several world-class educational institutions are located in the area. The campuses of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), McGill and Concordia are well established here, welcoming thousands of international students.
Live in the heart of the action
In Ville-Marie, you can find housing for every lifestyle, taste and budget, from luxury condos on the Lachine Canal to opulent Victorian houses. The real estate market is accessible, as homes are selling at the Greater Montréal average. The area also has apartments to spare, with the majority of renters paying around $1,000 minimum a month.