McGill Ghetto
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Just north of downtown and just west of the Plateau, McGill Ghetto is a small university enclave populated mostly by McGill University students and, to a lesser extent, its faculty. Places to VisitAlthough the neighborhood is almost entirely residential, many of its blocks are absolutely gorgeous. If you happen to visit in late Fall, you'll be treated to a colorful combination of turn-of-the-century houses, brightly colored leaves and subtle quasi-academic disarray of the tree-lined streets. Fans of modern architecture may want ot walk by McGill School of Music on Rue Sherbrooke, in the southern part of the neighborhood. Places to Eat, etc» Our list of selected McGill Ghetto Cafés and Restaurants (2) Related Articles |
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