Property in Plateau Mont Royal 

Geography

Plateau Mont Royal is the northeast borough of downtown Montreal. Named and defined by the picturesque plateau neighborhood, Plateau Mont Royal is surrounded by the boroughs of Ville-Marie, Outremont, and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie. It covers an area of almost 8 kilometers squared and is the most densely populated neighborhood on the Island with a population of 101,364.

Municipal 

Plateau Mont Royal is divided into three distinct districts: Mile End, Jeanne-Mance, and De Lorimier. The borough has always been considered a part of the city of Montreal, and has a borough mayor who works with the larger city-wide government. The current borough mayor is Helen Fotopulos, a member of the Union Montreal political party.

Key Features

Due to the vibrant and artistic flavor of the neighborhood, the population is mainly young French speakers. The borough is famous for both the spectacular vista from the Plateau and the neighborhood's bohemian charm. Considered comparable to other artist neighborhoods like SoHo in New York and the Latin Quarter in Paris, Plateau Mont Royal is referred to as one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city and has become a must-see tourist destination. Boutiques, independent retailers, cafes, bed and breakfasts, and unique hotels flourish in the borough. Plateau Mont Royal is also famous for its nightlife, as the myriad bars and martini lounges are open late.
Plateau Mont Royal also features two large green areas, Parc Jeanne-Mance and the Parc Lafountaine. Parc Lafountaine in particularly impressive and is the neighborhood's largest park. It spans across 40 hectares of landscaped green space and hosts two ponds, a waterfall, several bike paths, an amphitheater, a cultural center, and two municipal sport fields.

Healthcare

The Plateau, as it is referred to by city residents, also hosts the well-known Hotel-Dieu de Montreal, the oldest hospital on the Island. An imposing physical structure, the Hotel-Dieu was founded in 1645 by Jeanne Mance, the first nurse in French Canada. Throughout the hospitals history, it has been burned down, rebuilt, and moved several times. It was originally established in the modern district of Old Montreal before it was moved to Mont Royal in 1861. However, despite its physical inconsistencies, the hospital has been involved in many major world medical advancements including the first kidney removal, first tongue and jaw removal, and first robotically assisted surgery. It was also the site of the first discovered AIDS patient in Canada in 1979. It is now affiliated with the Montreal School of Medicine and Surgery.