Saint-Louis Square

Square Public square in Montreal with historic architecture

In Montreal’s Plateau, Saint‑Louis Square sits among 19th‑century townhouses and plane trees; visitors note the period architecture, cafés and the square’s role in neighborhood life.

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Saint-Louis Square is a small, formal public square in Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood surrounded by compact streets and Victorian-era residential buildings. The square is noted for its mature trees, sidewalks and the residential facades that frame its open lawn and paths.

The setting makes it a frequent local meeting place and a visual highlight of the Plateau for pedestrians, photographers and nearby residents. The square sits within a dense urban neighbourhood and provides a pocket of green close to shops, restaurants and cultural venues.

Geographically it is located in central Montreal, a short walk from major north-south arteries such as Saint-Denis Street and just north of downtown Montreal, set within the Plateau’s grid of narrow streets and urban blocks.

  • Architectural setting: The square is in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough and is surrounded by 19th-century rowhouses and tree-lined streets, which are among the area's defining visual features.
  • Central location: Located near the intersection of Saint-Denis and Sherbrooke streets, the park is a short walk from Montreal's central business and entertainment districts.
Saint-Louis Square
Saint-Louis Square (Square Saint-Louis), Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
45.5001, -73.5992
Open daily, dawn-dusk
Free

How to Get to Saint-Louis Square #

Walkable from the main commercial streets of the Plateau (Avenue Mont-Royal, Boulevard Saint-Laurent). Several STM bus lines serve the area; the Laurier and Mont-Royal Metro stations are a 10-20 minute walk depending on the route.

Tips for Visiting Saint-Louis Square #

  • Visit mid-week or early morning to avoid Saturday market crowds that spill into nearby streets.
  • Sit at a café terrace and watch the steady parade of local life - street musicians, strollers, and dog walkers.

Best Time to Visit Saint-Louis Square #

Late spring through early autumn when outdoor seating and cultural activity are at their peak.

Summer
June-August · 18-28°C
Cafés spill onto terraces and the square is lively with festivals and performers.
Autumn
September-November · 5-15°C
Crisp air and fall colors make the square especially pleasant for strolls.

Weather & Climate near Saint-Louis Square #

Climate

Saint-Louis Square'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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° -6°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -4°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° -2°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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