Crescent Street

Crescent Street
Crescent Street looking northward.
Native namerue Crescent (French)
Length0.6 km (0.37 mi)
LocationBetween Sherbrooke Street and René Lévesque Boulevard
Coordinates45°29′52″N 73°34′36″W / 45.497640°N 73.576646°W / 45.497640; -73.576646
Major
junctions
R-138
Construction
Construction start1860s
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Crescent Street (officially in French: rue Crescent) is a southbound street 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. North of De Maisonneuve Boulevard, there are many luxury boutiques and art galleries in a Victorian architectural setting. To the south of de Maisonneuve is a concentration of nightclubs, bars, and restaurants.