Saint-Laurent, QC

Saint-Laurent is tucked into the northwest corner of the Island of Montréal, where tree-lined streets, multilingual voices, and tidy apartment communities set the tone for daily life. The Côte-Vertu metro station anchors the area with easy access to downtown, but most errands can be handled on foot, especially around the bustling Saint-Laurent Boulevard or inside the mega-convenient Place Vertu shopping centre.

This area feels built for balance. You'll find just as many residents out for evening walks at Parc Marcel-Laurin as you will chatting over coffee at local bakeries. Public spaces are clean and well-used, while community centres keep the calendar packed with activities year-round. Rentals here range from sleek high-rises near transit hubs to low-rise apartment communities on quieter residential streets. Many buildings are newer, offering modern finishes and amenities without the downtown price tag.

Saint-Laurent is also home to Cégep de Saint-Laurent, giving the borough an energetic, student-friendly edge. Each summer, the Festival of Nations draws crowds with food, music, and performances that reflect the borough’s deep multicultural roots.