Montreal/Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

By metro

This area is served by the Green Line stops between Frontenac and L'Assumption, but Viau and Pie-IX (pronounced "pea-nuf," not "pie nine") will get you to most of the attractions.

By bus

From downtown, the Ontario 125 runs along Ontario, veering left to terminate at Viau metro next to the Biodôme. The Sherbrooke 185 picks up from the end of the Sherbrooke 24 at Frontenac metro. The Mont Royal 97 terminates at Pie-IX on the edge of the Botanical Gardens.

By bike

Most of the attractions and restaurants are clustered around Sherbrooke between Pie-IX and Viau metro. It's a 20 minute walk from the entrance to the Botanical Gardens to the Biodome. To explore more of Hochelaga, it's a longer trek not served by metro, but there are plenty of buses and taxis.

By bus

The 85 Hochelaga runs through the center of Hochelaga from Joliette metro to Honore-Beaugrand, at the end of the Green Line. Pie-IX 139 and Cadillac 32 run from Sherbrooke down to the industrial riverfront.

The big four attractions here, the Olympic Stadium, Insectarium, Jardin Botanique, and Biodôme, can all be covered in one trip, but allow a good four hours.

• Stade olympique

  address: 4141 ave Pierre-de Coubertin
  Built for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, this amazing and controversial building's tower (from which the roof is suspended) is the world's tallest leaning structure. The roof, which could originally be raised, has been replaced numerous times and is the source of great local controversy. You can take a funicular to the top of the Olympic Tower for an incredible view of the city. Also has a public sports center that includes an Olympic-size swimming pool. The area around the stadium has recently become a mecca for skateboarding, BMX-biking, and even snowboarding. the many slanted walls, hand rails and stairs give participants a concrete playground to entertain themselves.

• Insectarium

  phone: +1 514 872-1400
  address: 4581 rue Sherbrooke est
  The Insectarium is a museum centered on the insect world. A few living specimens and many displays, with occasional special exhibits, sometimes offering visitors the opportunity to eat various insect-based dishes from around the world.

• Jardin botanique de Montréal

  phone: +1 514 872-1400
  address: 4101 rue Sherbrooke est
  Huge and stunning botanical garden, featuring numerous themed gardens. Home to the annual Chinese lantern festival every autumn. During winter only the greenhouses are open to visitors.

• Biodôme

  address: 4777 ave Pierre-de Coubertin
  The former Olympic Velodrome is now a showcase of different ecosystems.

• Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan

  phone: +1 514 868-3000
  address: 4801 avenue Pierre-De Coubertin

• Le Musée du Château Dufresne

  phone: +1 514 259-9201
  address: 2929 ave Jeanne-d'Arc

• Marché Maisonneuve

  phone: +1 514 937-7754
  address: 4445 rue Ontario est

• Montreal Impact

  phone: +1 514 328-3668
  address: Stade Saputo, 4750 rue Sherbrooke Est
  Members of Major League Soccer since 2012, and one of three Canadian teams in the otherwise U.S.-based league. While not as widely followed as the Canadiens, the Impact are still a major force in the city's sports scene, with routine sellouts of their stadium (which holds a shade under 21,000). Games for which an especially large crowd is expected are played at the Olympic Stadium—typically the home opener, and sometimes major in-season matchups or playoff games. As in several other sports, and in social and cultural matters, the Montreal–Toronto rivalry is present in soccer, with Impact matches against Toronto FC among the highlights of any season.

• Boutique Arhoma

  address: 3349 rue Ontario est
  Specialized bakery and dairy. Coffee.

• Hoche Café

  address: 4299 rue Ontario Est
  Specialized Coffee Shop. Serves breakfast, lunch, drinks and coffee.

• Miami Deli

  phone: +1 514 525-0600
  address: 3590 rue Sherbrooke est
  Wide menu featuring French, Québécois, Italian, Greek and fast food dishes in a bistro setting with cute terrace in the summer.

• Cabotins

  address: 4821 rue Sainte-Catherine est

• Bistro L'Adresse

  address: 6060 rue Sherbrooke est
  French bistro

• Sata Sushi

  address: 3349 rue Ontario est
  Trendy sushi restaurant
• Bistro Le Valois,
• La Tannerie, 4255 Ontario E, Montreal, QC H1V 1K3, Canada
• L'État Major, 4005 Ontario Est, Montreal, QC H1W 1T1, Canada
• La Dinette Montréal-Est, 7066 A rue Sherbrooke Est, Montreal, QC H1N 1E6, Canada
• Restaurant Cabotins, 4821 rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC h1v1z7, Canada
• Bagatelle Bistro, 4323 Ontario Est, Montreal, QC H1V 1K5, Canada
• Chez Bouffe, 4316 Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H1V 1X9, Canada
• Les Affamés, 4137 rue Ste-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H1V 1X1, Canada

• Café Atomic

  phone: +1 514 525-9601
  address: 3595 rue Ontario est
  great espresso and delicious snacks in a retro setting

• L'Espace Public

  address: 3632, Ontario Est, H1W1R7

• Le Trèfle

  address: 3971 Rue Ontario E, Montréal, QC H1W 1T1
  In an Irish Pub style, taste more than 100 of the finest beers, renowned scotch and a varied and quality bistro menu
• Le Blind Pig , 3890 Rue Ontario Est, Montréal, QC H1W 1S6
• Lapin Blanc, 4456 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal, QC H1V 1Y3
• Madame Smith, 4061 Rue Ontario E, Montréal, QC H1W 1T3

• Hotel Universel Montreal

  address: 5000 Rue Sherbrooke Est
  Located within a 5-minute walk of Olympic Stadium, 10-minute walk of Montreal Biodome botanical garden, and 3.5 miles of downtown Montreal. Hotel offers a full-service spa, indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sauna, gym, jacuzzi, free parking, and bicycle rack. Complimentary shuttle service is available to Viau metro station. Rooms are equipped with a fridge, coffee maker, and cable TV. Some rooms feature views of Olympic Stadium.