Griffintown, Montreal

Name: Griffintown
Address: Montreal, Canada

#473 among attractions in Montreal

City, Neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

Griffintown is a historic neighbourhood of Montreal, Quebec, southwest of downtown. The area existed as a functional neighbourhood from the 1820s until the 1960s, and was mainly populated by Irish immigrants and their descendants. Mostly depopulated since then, the neighbourhood has been undergoing redevelopment since the early 2010s. ()

Coordinates: 45°29'28"N, 73°33'44"W

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Griffintown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bell Centre, Time Supper Club, Mary, Place Bonaventure.

0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bell Centre, Montreal
13 min walk • The Bell Centre stands as a beacon of sports and entertainment in the heart of Montreal, Canada. This modern arena, inaugurated on March 16, 1996, is primarily known as the home of the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens, one of the most storied and celebrated...
0.4 miN
Dancing, Nightlife, Art Deco architecture
Time Supper Club, Montreal
12 min walk • Time Supper Club is an upscale nightlife destination located in the heart of Montreal, Canada. Known for its luxurious ambiance and exclusive events, this venue has become a staple in Montreal's social scene since its establishment.
0.6 miNW
Grand church dating to the 19th century
Mary, Montreal
17 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada, stands the serene and historic site known as Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral (Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde). A splendid example of religious architecture, this grand church is a scaled-down replica of St.
0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Hotel
Place Bonaventure, Montreal
15 min walk • Place Bonaventure is an office, exhibition, and hotel complex in Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada, adjacent to the city's Central Station.
0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues
Macdonald Monument, Montreal
17 min walk • The Macdonald Monument is a monument to John A. Macdonald, first Prime Minister of Canada, by sculptor George Edward Wade, located at Place du Canada in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
0.7 miNW
Monuments and statues, Neo-renaissance architecture
Ignace Bourget Monument, Montreal
18 min walk • The Ignace Bourget Monument is a monument of Louis-Philippe Hébert located in front of Montreal's Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, in Quebec, Canada.
0.6 miNW
Park, Bike trail, Outdoor activities
Place du Canada, Montreal
16 min walk • Place du Canada is a large urban square in downtown Montreal.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Fonderie Darling, Montreal
14 min walk • Fonderie Darling is a contemporary art complex located in the Cité du Multimédia district of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Located in a former foundry, the complex consists of an art gallery and artists studios.
~1880 ftN
Museum
Montreal Planetarium, Montreal
10 min walk • The Montreal Planetarium is a decommissioned public planetarium located at Chaboillez Square just South-East of downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It closed permanently in October 2011. A new facility, The Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium, near Olympic Stadium in Montreal, opened in April 2013.
0.6 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. George's Anglican Church, Montreal
15 min walk • St. George's Anglican Church is a heritage church located in the city's downtown core of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The church is on Stanley Street on the corner of De la Gauchetière Street, although it also faces Peel Street and is opposite Place du Canada.
0.4 miN
Park
Chaboillez Square, Montreal
10 min walk • Chaboillez Square is a town square located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Saint Jacques Street and Peel Street in downtown Montreal. The former Montreal Planetarium is located within the square.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Griffintown?

Nearby attractions include Griffintown Horse Palace, Montreal (5 min walk), Wellington Street, Montreal (7 min walk), Little Burgundy, Montreal (9 min walk), Montreal Planetarium, Montreal (10 min walk).

How to get to Griffintown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Griffintown:

Bus

de la Montagne / Ottawa • Lines: 35-E, 35-O (3 min walk)
de la Montagne / Barré • Lines: 35-O (4 min walk)

Train

Lucien-L'Allier (13 min walk)
Montreal Central Station (18 min walk)

Metro

Lucien L'Allier • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)
Bonaventure • Lines: 2 (14 min walk)