Montreal in 19 neighbourhoods: A series CÔTE-DES-NEIGES ROAD

SUGAR AND SPICE (AND EVERYTHING NICE): Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce is home to comedian Samir Khullar (also known as Sugar Sammy), as well as a delicious mix of ethnically diverse grocery stores, restaurants, and people. Located at the foot of Moun

1. Jewish General Hospital

It started as a small community hospital in 1934 after waves of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe and Russia faced discrimination when seeking medical care — and jobs in medicine. Now, the Jewish General is a teaching hospital and a member of the Integrated Health and Social Services University Network. The hospital is a renowned provider of health care, especially in the fields of cancer, epidemiology, and psychosocial aspects of health and disease.

2. Jean-Brillant Market

A fruit and vegetable kiosk that’s open 24 hours a day from March to November — weather permitting — the Jean-Brillant Market is also a popular place to get Christmas trees in the winter. Other products available include a variety of plants and flowers, as well as sweet treats like honey and maple syrup.

3. Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery

The largest cemetery in Canada, NotreDame-des-Neiges, like the adjacent Mount Royal Cemetery, is a National Historic Site of Canada that was founded over 160 years ago, and is a reflection of the city’s past and present. An interesting ecosystem in itself with a full array of plants and animals, NotreDame-des-Neiges boasts a unique mix of monuments and nature. It’s a popular spot for nature and history lovers alike.

4. Victoria Avenue

Victoria Avenue is where you’ll find Nelson Mandela Park and the Montreal Kosher Bakery, as well as a variety of Indian, Sri Lankan, Filipino and Vietnamese restaurants. The avenue, which runs north-south and was named after Queen Victoria, starts in Westmount and ends just north of Jean-Talon Street, near the Montreal SPCA.

5. Project Genesis

Founded in 1977, Project Genesis is a notfor-profit community organization dedicated to helping people from all walks of life with problems relating to housing, welfare, and family allowances.

6. Caribbean Curry House

Established in 1980, the Caribbean Curry House is widely regarded as the best place in town to get an authentic, mouth-watering roti. For those not already in the know, roti is a kind of flatbread made of atta flour, filled with anything from beans and vegetables to meat, fish and seafood. And of course, plenty of spices.