The Basic Geography of the Island of Montreal

Cutting the Saint Lawrence River in half, the Island of Montreal is Quebec's economic hub and where almost a quarter of the province's population lives. It is comprised of several municipalities, including the city of Montreal proper and many small towns. Decidedly multiethnic, the Island is home to over a hundred distinct cultural communities. The vast array of condos and houses ensures that most prospective homeowners are sure to find something to suit their needs.
The following is a guide to help you orient yourself amongst all the towns, boroughs and neighbourhoods that make up the Island of Montreal, including maps of these areas, a summary of their main characteristics, as well as links directing you to information on related and neighbouring sectors.
Towns, boroughs and neighbourhoods of note:
b. Anjou
c. Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-
c.i.1. Le Triangle
c.ii.1. Monkland
d. Lachine
e. LaSalle
f. Plateau Mont-Royal (The Plateau)
g. Southwest
i. Ville-Émard
j. L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève
k. Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
m. Outremont
o. Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-
q. - Rosemont
q.i.1. Little Italy
u. Verdun
v. Nun's Island
w. - Ville-Marie
w.iii.1. Gay Village
x. Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-
3. Westmount
5. Beaconsfield
7. Hampstead
8. Kirkland
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