Some places on the island have all the trendy bars, but lack affordable apartments, or have good rentals, but aren’t close to a metro. Then there are places that have it all: quaint little cafes, cool bars, great restaurants, corner-store grocery shops, quick access to public transit, and the all-important, all-day breakfast joints!

You can rely on the four subway stations (Jean-Talon, Beaubien, Rosemont and Fabre – on the orange and blue lines). Multiple bus routes and dozens of bixi stations serve the borough. Also, the magnificent des Carrières path parallel to the Canadian Pacific Railway offers a glimpse of the industrial remnants of the neighbourhood, while the paths on Boyer and Saint-Dominique Street allow for an easy access downtown.

Situated near many other attractions and services: Jean Talon Market, Olympic Park, Botanical Garden, Maisonneuve Park, Beaubien Movie Theater, Plaza Saint Hubert.