Alongside du Parc Avenue lies Jeanne-Mance Park, named in honour of the founder of Montr al's first hospital. The park, originally a racetrack until 1820, has always been a great location for different leisure, sporting and cultural activities. Renowned for its gourmet food shops, and especially fine chocolate, imported cheese and fresh bread, the Avenue attracts discriminating clients from near and far. In summer, the neighbourhood is fragrant with the aroma of freshly ground coffee, and throngs of customers, hurried or slow-paced, fill the caf s and bistros to capacity. A number of speciality boutiques teem with exclusive designer apparel, accessories, original furnishings and children's clothing and toys.
Local restaurants offer international dining.
The elegant apartment buildings lining the Avenue date from the early years of the century and have been painstakingly renovated to integrate ground-floor shops and businesses. The sidewalks are pleasantly busy, which pleases residents and visitors alike. All rights reserved.