Hochelaga - Maisonneuve

Bordering the St. Lawrence River, the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district, commonly known as HoMa, is part of the larger Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough. Located to the east of downtown Montreal, it is linked to the city by public transport and major roads such as Sherbrooke Boulevard and Notre-Dame Street.

Formerly a predominantly French-speaking working-class district, it is now recognized as one of Montreal's youngest and trendiest neighborhoods. More and more, we're seeing a new generation of merchants setting up shop here, on streets like Ontario and Sainte-Catherine East. From chic restaurants to corner bistros, cafés and bars, boutiques and workshops promoting the creative talents of our local artists and artisans, there's something for every taste and budget.

Over the years, HoMa has preserved a rich architectural heritage in the Beaux-Arts style, dating back to the early 20th century and built by the French-speaking bourgeoisie of the time. These include the municipal library, the Château Dufresne (where exhibitions on heritage and the arts are held), the former Maisonneuve town hall, the Morgan bath, not to mention the Maisonneuve public market.

On the other hand, we find a large number of modest, working-class homes, which are gradually being taken over by young families who choose to settle in a working-class neighborhood that offers all the services they've come to expect.

On the outskirts of the neighborhood, you'll find the Olympic Park and its facilities, which delight residents and Montrealers in general, especially soccer fans with the Saputo stadium, and the major cultural events that take place within its walls. Let's not forget the insectarium, the Biodôme, the Planetarium, and the famous Montreal Botanical Garden (one of the world's largest) with its Chinese garden, its "Gardens of Light" event, its 75 acres and 10 exhibition greenhouses.

Choosing HoMa means being part of a near-future where diversity rhymes with prosperity.