Every Montreal neighbourhood has its perks, points of interest and praise-worthy destinations to cheer on, there's no doubt about that; but w hen Time Out polled city-dwellers with its Time Out Index on their favorite places to spend time eating out, getting cultured and generally enjoying the good vibes of the city, Verdun came out on top as one of the 40 coolest neighborhoods in the world , bumping up to 11 in from 22 in Are we surprised?
Not really. The neighbourhood's continues its decade-long upward trajectory with the enjoyment of huge amounts of greenspace, a growing list of notable names in dining out and drinking and plenty of things to do—all buttressed by a strong community spirit evident in its approach to the beginning of the pandemic this year more on that in a second. Not every borough in Montreal can tout the kinds of numbers Verdun has.
And that's just scratching the surface, especially when considering the bar scene here has only just begun. What's most important of all, however, is that Verdun has done a bang-up job of handling the pandemic, from handing out sanitizer to businesses to the complete pedestrianization of its main thoroughfare just in time for restaurants and bars' reopneing in late June of this year. Verdun has a small-town feel, yet it is minutes away from downtown Montreal.
In recent years, many new restaurants and bistros have moved in to the area to further increase its appeal. This neighborhood is always bustling with life. Morning, afternoon and evenings, you can find a mix of residents grabbing food at one of the highly rated bistros or restaurants found on Wellington Street, while outdoor-types ride bikes along the St.
The area offers no shortage of activities and there are a number of different places to discover. Verdun has a diverse and multicultural population.
The proximity to downtown Montreal and access to affordable housing makes it a popular area for students and individuals who live under the poverty line.
However high-income households are also found in the area and the number of single residents is about equal to the number of families living in the neighbourhood. The area of Verdun houses a number of schools, churches, parks and other public amenities.
The area is also served by a significant bus network that can direct citizens around and outside the borough in a short amount of time. Brises Du Fleuve II. Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix School. Verdun Elementary. Notre-Dame des Sept-Douleurs School. Saint-Willibrord Church. Thomas More Church. Montreal Korean United Church. Church of Christ of the Greater Montreal. Banque d'Hochelaga. Laurentienne Bank.
The borough of Verdun also includes Nun's Island, which is an affluent residential neighbourhood, and is quite different from what is normally considered as Verdun. Verdun is not a neighbourhood that is often frequented by travellers. However, the adventurous tourist who seeks an off-the-beaten-track destination will find peaceful streets with typical red brick triplexes, a lively main street, beautiful views of the river and restaurants well worth the detour.
These stations are about minutes from downtown. Highway 15 borders the northern part of Verdun and nearby exits are 60 rue Wellington , 61 rue Atwater and 62 boul. A comprehensive listing of shop on Wellington can be found on their website.
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