The Montreal street crowned the coolest in the world is only getting cooler by going car-free once again.
Wellington Street in Verdun, in addition to 7 other commercial arteries, will be reserved for pedestrians only for nearly four months this summer, from June 2 to September 19, 2025.
More than 7.3 kilometres of streets will be transformed into pedestrian zones this summer, giving residents and visitors the chance to explore local businesses and enjoy a rich lineup of cultural programming across six boroughs.
In total, over 1,300 businesses will be easily accessible on foot.
According to a press release by the City of Montreal, these redesigned, pedestrian-dedicated streets were selected through an official process based on proposals submitted by boroughs in partnership with Montreal’s business development corporations, and with the support of a majority of merchants in favour of the projects.
They are supported by a $12 million investment over three years from the City, made possible through funding from the Government of Quebec.
This year’s notable omission is the Plaza St. Hubert which was pedestrian-only last summer.
Which Montreal streets will be pedestrian-only this summer?
The 8 pedestrianized streets in 2025 are:
Bernard Avenue
Duluth Avenue East
Mont-Royal Avenue
De Castelnau Street East
Ontario Street East
Sainte-Catherine Street East
Saint-Denis Street
Wellington Street
What dates will the streets be pedestrian-only?
The dates for the pedestrian-only streets are:
Mount Royal Avenue between Saint-Denis Street and de Lorimier Avenue from May 26 to Sept. 4
Saint-Denis Street and Saint-Laurent Boulevard from May 26 to Oct. 16
Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Saint-Hubert Street from June 16 to Oct. 16.
Duluth Avenue East between Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Saint-Hubert Street from June 16 to Oct. 16.
Wellington Street between 6th Avenue and Regina Street from June 2 to Sept. 19.
Sainte-Catherine Street East between Saint-Hubert Street and Papineau Avenue (this will include a smaller stretch of Saint-Christophe Street) from May 15 to Oct. 14.
Saint-Denis Street from Sherbrooke Street to Sainte-Catherine and Émery streets as well as between Sanguinet and Saint-Denis streets from June 14 to Sept. 15.
Ontario Street East between Pie-IX Boulevard and Darling Street from June 16 to Sept. 12.
Bernard Avenue between Wiseman and Bloomfield avenues from May 24 to Sept. 21.
De Castelnau Street East between Saint-Denis Street and de Gaspé Avenue from May 12 to Nov. 7.
For more information about Montreal's pedestrian-only streets, click here.
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