Nightlife in Montreal

As beautiful as the city can be during the day, the real spirit of Montreal comes out at night. In the winter, the city’s bars and clubs are a steamy haven from the cold winter chill. In the summer, the streets are awash with chairs, tables, street fairs and parties. Pick any street in the Plateau Mont Royal or Mile End, and carouse your way down. For fans of the prolonged dinner, most restaurants stay packed until well after midnight. If you’ve bought the perfect pair of dancing shoes, head to Velvet. The metro stays open until 1 a.m. on weekends, but a friendly cab is always available when you’re ready to pry yourself away.