Cabot Square, Montreal Square
Historic public square in Montreal's Little Italy
Small urban square in Montreal used for public gatherings and seasonal events, bordered by cafés and shops. Visitors and locals pause there between neighbourhoods and markets.
Cabot Square, Montreal at a Glance#
Address: Corner of St. Urbain and St. Viateur Streets, Mile End / Outremont, Montreal, QC
Hours: Open public square (24 hours)
Admission: Free
How to Get to Cabot Square, Montreal#
From Mont-Royal metro station (Line 2 / Orange), it’s a 10-15 minute walk north along avenues-alternatively, take STM buses serving Saint-Viateur and St. Urbain. The square sits at the western edge of Mile End and is walkable from Outremont in 10-20 minutes.
Tips for Visiting Cabot Square, Montreal#
- Visit on a weekday morning to avoid weekend festival crowds and to watch bakers setting up at the nearby Jean-Talon market.
- Stand by the statue at the corner and watch the square's layered languages: French, English, and Italian conversations swirl here.
- Walk the lane toward St. Viateur's bagels-Cabot Square marks the edge of a long-immigrant corridor worth exploring on foot.
Best Time to Visit Cabot Square, Montreal#
A neighbourhood public square best experienced on foot; peak social life in warmer months.
Weather & Climate near Cabot Square, Montreal#
Cabot Square, Montreal's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1064 mm/year), wettest in September, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -15° - -6° | -17° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -14° - -4° | -15° | 65 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -7° - 2° | -7° | 76 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 10° | 2° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 19° | 13° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 24° | 18° | 96 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 27° | 21° | 98 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 15° - 26° | 20° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 101 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 5° | -2° | 101 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -11° - -2° | -12° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
