Crescent Street

Crescent Street
Rue Crescent
Crescent Street looking northward.
Length:	0.6 km (0.4 mi)
Location:	Between Sherbrooke Street and René Lévesque Boulevard
Coordinates:	45.497640°N 73.576646°W / 45.497640; -73.576646
Construction
Construction start:	1860s

Crescent Street (French: rue Crescent) is a southbound street located in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Running perpendicular to Saint Catherine Street, Crescent Street descends from Sherbrooke Street south to René-Lévesque Boulevard.

Crescent Street is a popular attraction for both tourists and locals alike. North of De Maisonneuve Boulevard, one can find many luxury boutiques and art galleries in a Victorian architectural setting. To the south of de Maisonneuve the concentration of nightclubs, bars and restaurants makes Crescent Street one Montreal's most well-known nightlife strips.

History

The street which opened around 1860, was originally in the form of a crescent, and was located just north of Dorchester Boulevard.

F1 Street Festival

Crescent street merchants hold an annual street fair during Formula One week with open air free concerts, terrasses for the bars into the streets, street vendors, and racing displays. This festival un-officially kicks off Montreal's festival season.

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  A general view of downtown Crescent Street with Mount Royal in the background.

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  The Sir Winston Churchill Pub on downtown Crescent Street.

Further reading

• Ville de Montréal, Les rues de Montréal. Répertoire historique, Édition Méridien, 1995 (French)

External links

• Crescent Street Merchants Association Website: Updated list of merchants and events on Crescent street.
• Montreal Crescent Street Restaurant Guide: Greater Montreal City guide to restaurants, cafés and bars. View restaurant profile pages complete with menus, videos, picture galleries and more.