A welcoming, contemporary community with a lively spirit and green spaces
Monkland Village, at the heart of NDG, blends historic charm with modern urban energy. Known for its vibrant streets lined with cafés, boutiques, and century-old homes, this area offers a strong sense of community and a dynamic lifestyle.
With tree-lined avenues, beautiful architecture, and top-rated schools, Monkland Village attracts young professionals, families, and creatives who appreciate its walkability and friendly neighborhood feel. Proximity to downtown, excellent public transit, and a thriving local food scene make it one of Montreal’s most desirable places to live.
✔️ Bustling village atmosphere – Trendy shops, artisanal cafés, and lively patios
✔️ Historic homes – Classic NDG-style architecture with character and charm
✔️ Strong community feel – Friendly neighbors, cultural events, and family-friendly streets
✔️ Green spaces – Close to Girouard Park and NDG Park for outdoor activities
✔️ Excellent schools – Sought-after public and private education options
✔️ Easy access to downtown – Well-connected by public transit and bike paths
Monkland Village is a hub for professionals, young families, and long-time residents who appreciate a balance of city convenience and neighborhood warmth. The community is socially active, with a mix of cultural events, outdoor markets, and local festivals. On weekends, you’ll find residents enjoying brunch at a cozy café, strolling the picturesque streets, or unwinding in a nearby park.
✔️ Brunch at a cozy café – Visit classic spots like Melk Café or Café de Mercanti
✔️ Shop along Monkland Avenue – Explore charming boutiques, bakeries, and bookstores
✔️ Relax in Girouard Park – A favorite spot for picnics, dog walks, and playground fun
✔️ Experience local events – Attend the Monkland Street Festival and farmers' markets
✔️ Enjoy an evening out – Try a cocktail at Lucille’s or a dinner at Bistro Amerigo
NDG is an affordable and friendly home to many middle-class families and students, with residents of all ages and from all walks of life. You’ll find everyone from older couples to young, working professionals. The dynamic array of recreational activities, parks, playgrounds, schools, clinics, and institutions make it a great place for raising a budding family; the neighborhood is close to the Central Business District in Montreal without being in the centre of it. Notre-Dame-de-Grâce is a commercial and cultural hub that is highly accessible and one of the most walkable. Getting around is easy with 18 daytime bus lines, four all-night bus lines, four metro stations, multiple bike paths, and the Decarie Expressway. A culturally and linguistically diverse area, there’s always something hip and trendy to do and see.
You can ask anyone in town: Notre-Dame-de-Grâce is a food lover’s paradise. Early risers can grab a warm cup of coffee from Café de Mercanti in the morning and take a seat on the breezy patio at Mouton Vert cafe for Mediterranean eats, smoothies, or fresh juice in the afternoon. Monkland Tavern is the perfect neighborhood watering hole, a vibrant and retro spot complete with fixed-price market menus. Dinner is great at Lucille’s Oyster Dive, which offers seafood plates, surf 'n' turf, and yummy oysters, all in a laid-back, casual maritime space. Notre-Dame-de-Grâce is also home to some of Montreal's best and longest-running rotisserie chicken joints, Chalet BBQ and Cote-St-Luc BBQ. Don’t forget to sit down for afternoon tea at the eclectic Gryphon d'Or or brunch at the famed Cosmos diner!
In NDG, there’s no shortage of things to do between the charming stretches of streets and the picturesque parks and bike trails. The large, leaf swept Notre Dame de Grâce Park is popular for its playgrounds, splash pad, and winter ice rink. In the summer, Girouard Park — as well as some other parks in the area — hosts Shakespeare in the Park and fun outdoor movie nights. NDG has a number of gyms, soccer fields, and even two hockey arenas. Porchfest is the neighborhood’s very own music festival, boasting local artists and various performers that play live music on their front steps. For art and word lovers, Shaika Cafe and the starry Mariposa Cafe have open mic, poetry, and music nights to stop by.
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) has several highly rated schools and educational facilities of note, including Lower Canada College (LCC), Loyola College, and Concordia University. The English Montreal School Board (ESMB), which operates Anglophone public schools in this borough, has 40 primaries, 17 secondaries, and 32 other learning institutions.
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