Olympic District and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Montréal’s historically working-class Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood – better known as HoMa – is a treasure trove of discoveries for travellers, from the larger-than-life architecture of the Olympic Stadium and the Espace pour la vie complex to petite bistros and charming cafés.
Things to do
Discover Montréal’s east side
Olympic, botanical, authentic
The Olympic District is a lush and leafy area, and home to the popular Olympic Park. This expansive and modern urban park includes the iconic Montréal Tower (the world’s tallest inclined tower), the Olympic Stadium (built for the 1976 Summer Olympics), the Esplanade (site of a multitude of cultural and sports events year-round) and the Sports Centre (a modern urban training ground.
The Olympic District is also home to the Espace pour la vie nature museums, where young and old can enjoy endless hours of unique science and nature experiences.
Make it a day in HoMa and Rosemont
Once a predominantly Francophone working-class district, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve–or HoMa, as locals call it–never ceases to reinvent itself and diversify, without losing the spirit of simplicity. Here, both past and present share street space with converted warehouses and factories and impressive churches and a quaint public market. The Rosemont neighbourhood also has an industrial past. It was home to the Canadian Pacific’s Angus Shops, dedicated to the construction of railroad materials.
Today, those friendly boroughs are comprised of distinctive areas with an active community life. Quaint streets, green alleyways and numerous local cafés and businesses make for a lively, family-friendly neighbourhood.