A proud symbol of the city’s openness and joie de vivre, the Village is the neighbourhood of choice for thousands of gay tourists who come here to experience the multitude of activities in relaxed and secure surroundings. Its easygoing vibe, hot nightlife and trendy bars and restaurants come together to create a paradise for those who like to see and be seen, just as they are.
    
     Even the Beaudry métro station in the heart of the Village proudly wears the colours of the gay community. Active, vibrant and teeming with creativity, this community offers a calendar of events definitely worth discovering.
    
     The Village’s spectacular line-up of celebrations means fun, fun, fun for thousands of participants. Whether it’s the Festival Montréal en Arts, Divers/Cité, Black & Blue or the Red Weekend, you can always count on something happening. Friends, couples and families come here to discover a taste of the world at its many restaurants, uncover treasures in Amherst Street’s antique shops or admire the neighbourhood’s many Art Deco buildings.
    
     Not to be missed for both style and cause: the neo-Gothic Église Saint-Pierre-Apôtre, built in 1851 and, since 1996, home to the Chapel of Hope, where a special candle burns in memory of AIDS victims. The Village is also headquarters to the audiovisual media crowd ever since Radio-Canada, Télé-Québec and TVA, three major broadcasters, set up shop here many years ago.

     Situated right in the heart of Montreal, just steps away from countless bars and restaurants, the Urban Duplex is ideal for the holidays either for a family or between friends. This apartment is sure to seduce you with its unparalleled charm.
     Occupying the first and second floors of a small building, the Urban Duplex has a large living space with a completely equipped opened kitchen and a cozy dining room where one can relax from a long day or sightseeing.
     Comes with: cable television, a stereo and wireless Internet.
     Two rooms, one bathroom as well as an in-suite washer and dryer.