Montreal's Underground City, also known as RESO, links hundreds of the city's shopping plazas, office towers, hotels, entertainment venues and metro stations. The pedestrian network lies beneath the heart of the city and welcomes more than 500,000 people every day.
The subterranean passageways stretch for over 30 kilometres and offer welcome relief from the city's hot summers and freezing winters. Shoppers can explore underground malls, including Place Montreal Trust, Promenades Cathédrale, Place Ville-Marie and Complexe Desjardins, which feature international retailers and designer boutiques.
French patisseries and trendy brunch spots sit alongside attractions like the Grevin Montreal Museum, home to wax figures of celebrities. Montreal's Underground City also offers direct access to top urban attractions, such as the Montreal Symphony Orchestra House and Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art.
Getting there
Montreal's Underground City has over 120 above-ground access points, including Complexe Desjardins and Place des Arts in the Quartier des Spectacles. It’s also linked to 10 metro stations and two major bus terminals, while Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.