About NDG
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, affectionately known as NDG, is a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood in the west-central part of Montreal, Quebec. Bordered by Côte-des-Neiges, Westmount, and Côte-Saint-Luc, NDG has long been a welcoming landing pad for immigrants, students, young families, and long-time Montrealers alike. The neighbourhood is defined by its tree-lined streets of duplexes and triplexes, a strong sense of community, and an unpretentious, lived-in charm that sets it apart from trendier districts. Monkland Avenue serves as the beating heart of NDG, lined with independent cafés, family-run restaurants, wine bars, and neighbourhood staples that have endured for decades. Sherbrooke Street West adds another commercial corridor with a mix of ethnic restaurants, convenience shops, and local businesses. NDG is genuinely bilingual and multicultural, home to anglophone Quebecers, francophone families, Irish-Canadian heritage communities, South Asian residents, and newer arrivals from across the globe. The neighbourhood's parks, particularly Somerled and NDG Park, are beloved gathering spots in every season. It is a place where affordability relative to downtown, strong community ties, and authentic Montreal neighbourhood life make it one of the city's most quietly beloved districts.