On the Fringe in Montreal
A new way to experience the city like a local during this summer’s St. Ambroise Fringe Festival.
Montreal’s Fringe Festival takes over the Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood each summer to celebrate the city’s unique creative character. Now in its 25th year, Fringe presents Montreal’s weirdest and wildest performers with an array of indoor and outdoor shows, many of them free. Fringe gives visitors the chance to discover one of North America’s most artistic neighbourhoods through the intimate performance venues of the Plateau.
The centre of action is the Fringe Park, an outdoor concert space at the corner of Saint Laurent Boulevard and Rachel Street, in the heart of the Plateau’s Little Portugal community. Free events are held here every day of the festival, including concerts from some of Montreal’s hottest indie bands. Most Fringe venues are a short walk from the Fringe Park and close to the Mont Royal metro station, connecting the Plateau to downtown Montreal.
The Plateau is Montreal’s most popular neighbourhood for vacation rentals, but not all accommodations in this neighbourhood are close to the Fringe. The best accommodation options for the Fringe are in the centre of the Plateau, close to the Fringe Park. The streets around Sherbrooke, Mont Royal, and Laurier metro stations are also good places to base your trip and there are also affordable options off the beaten path near metro stations just beyond the Plateau.
Of course, many visitors to Montreal won’t want to limit their stay to Fringe events. No trip to Montreal is complete without partaking in the city’s nightlife and outdoor activities. Foodies will want to hit up the Jean Talon and Atwater farmer’s markets while shopaholics should check out the goods on Canada’s busiest commercial street, Saint Catherine. All of these sites can be easily reached via Montreal’s metro system and its innovative BIXI bike sharing program, both of which make getting around the city a breeze, and give those with a longer itinerary more options for places to stay.
Visitors looking for this type of experience will find rental properties that meet their needs in several sections of Montreal, including the Quartier des Spectacles, the Gay Village, Little Italy, and the hip Mile End district. Visitors will find the best options next to metro stations, which are typically located in dense neighbourhoods with plenty of amenities reachable by foot. Staying in a neighbourhood that’s close to what you what you want to see and do can make the difference between a good vacation and a great one. Start your next great vacation with Nexmoov.
Nexmoov matches travellers with a place in a neighbourhood with the right vibe for them that is convenient for what they want to do in the city. Nexmoov shows you what is near a rental property, so you can make sure there are the right activities to meet your needs, including dining, shopping, and nightlife, and considers whether they are walking, cycling, using public transit, or driving. Nexmoov is the best, and only, service to help visitors avoid tourist traps and get an insider’s view of the city. Visit our site to build your Fringe itinerary and find the best vacation rental for your festival experience.
