St. Leonard

Saint-Leonard is a residential borough in eastern Montreal with a structured street grid between Jean-Talon Street and Metropolitan Boulevard. The area contains many parks and community facilities spread throughout its neighborhoods.

The parish of Saint-Leonard-de-Port-Maurice was established in 1886 on former farmland. It transformed into an urban borough starting in the 1950s when Italian immigration grew significantly.

The Jean-Talon Street section between Langelier and Viau Boulevards hosts numerous Italian restaurants, shops, and meeting places that shape daily life here. The traditions and heritage of the community are visible in how people use these spaces and what they find important.

The borough is served by 14 bus routes through the Société de transport de Montréal, connecting it to neighboring districts. Most daily needs like shops, parks, and schools are within walking distance in residential areas.

The Leonardo da Vinci Centre offers residents year-round activities like wine making, cheese production, and sauce preparation. These hands-on classes keep alive the traditional skills and recipes that many brought with them to the area.

Location: Montreal

Shares border with: Montréal-Nord, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie

Website: http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/portal/page?_pageid=7157,84227612&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

GPS coordinates: 45.58580,-73.59610

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43