Among the surefire signs summer is around the corner in Montreal is the return of the city’s pedestrian streets.
Seven streets – a combined stretch of seven kilometres – will be pedestrianized in Montreal this summer across six boroughs.
The streets — portions of them — being closed to vehicle traffic this year are Mont-Royal Avenue, Duluth Avenue, Ontario Street East, Bernard Avenue, Wellington Street, Sainte-Catherine Street East and Villeray Street.
The first six were also closed to cars last summer, while Villeray Street is a new addition to the list.
The city says more than 1,260 businesses will be accessible on foot as a result of the pedestrianization.
“Temporary pedestrianization represents an important lever to stimulate foot traffic, support local businesses and improve the quality of urban life,” said Chantal Gagnon, member of the City of Montreal’s executive committee responsible for economic development and the green economy. “It also contributes to the attractiveness and influence of Montreal, positioning the metropolis as an open-air showcase.”
Sainte-Catherine Street East and Bernard Avenue are already pedestrian-only, with Mont-Royal Avenue following on Thursday.
Here’s a complete list of pedestrian streets and when they begin and end.
