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Rue Saint-Viateur O

Montreal, CANADÀ 2024.

 

Rue Saint-Viateur Ouest (Saint-Viateur Street West) is one of Montreal's best-known thoroughfares, particularly famous for its cultural and commercial concentration in the Mile End neighbourhood.

 

Origin of the Name: The name honors the religious congregation of the Clercs de Saint-Viateur (Clerics of St. Viateur), whose provincial house was located alongside the street.

 

Heart of Mile End: The western section of the street, particularly within the Mile End area (west of Saint-Laurent Boulevard), is considered the central commercial artery and heart of this vibrant and creative neighbourhood.

 

Emblematic Cuisine: The street is renowned for its wood-fired bagel rivalry. The flagship bakery of St-Viateur Bagel (at 263 Rue St-Viateur O.) is one of Montreal's most famous culinary institutions.

 

Urban Character: Rue Saint-Viateur Ouest mixes traditional Montreal residential architecture with new and old commercial spaces, including galleries, specialized shops, and modern developments replacing old industrial buildings or garages.

 

Extension: The street transitions into Avenue Saint-Viateur as it crosses into the Outremont borough.

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