Le Sud-Ouest Quebec Map

About Le Sud-Ouest, Quebec

Le Sud-Ouest is a borough in Montréal; Montréal, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Le Sud-Ouest is located at 45.4722°N, 73.5931°W.

Le Sud-Ouest, a district of Montréal, unfurls along the western edge of the island, where the land gently slopes towards the St. Lawrence River. It lies 5.1 km south-west of Montréal, QC (from Montréal, QC: bearing 217°T), and is situated 14.7 km south-east of Laval.1 km south-west of Montréal. Its character is a compelling blend of urban vitality and a persistent, almost stubborn, greenness. Here, the air often carries the faint scent of river water, mingling with the exhaust of passing cars and the sweet perfume of blooming linden trees that line many of its residential streets. The topography, while not dramatic, offers a subtle interplay of low-lying areas near the waterfront and slightly elevated residential pockets, each offering a unique perspective on the city’s sprawling panorama. This is a place where the sky feels vast, even within the urban context, especially in the open spaces of its parks, where the light at the end of a summer day can cast long, painterly shadows across the well-worn paths. The history of Le Sud-Ouest is deeply entwined with the industrial might that once powered Montréal. Once a vital hub for manufacturing and transportation, its landscape still bears the imprint of its working-class past, with the sturdy brick facades of former factories now repurposed into loft apartments and artisanal workshops. The Lachine Canal, a historic artery of commerce, now serves as a recreational spine, its towpaths alive with cyclists and joggers, a testament to the area's ongoing transformation. The local economy, while still retaining echoes of its industrial roots, has diversified, embracing a burgeoning arts scene, independent businesses, and a growing population drawn to its authentic, unpretentious charm. This is a neighbourhood that remembers its origins, a place where the echoes of steam whistles and clanging machinery can almost be heard beneath the hum of contemporary life.

Le Sud-Ouest de Montréal, là où le fleuve se déploie avec une dignité tranquille, respire une douce mélancolie sous le ciel changeant du Québec. La terre, autrefois labourée par des mains patientes, conserve une mémoire agricole subtile, une trame de champs qui s'étendent à perte de vue avant de céder la place aux rives douces du Saint-Laurent. Les canaux, vestiges d'un passé industriel plus affairé, serpentent encore, miroirs sombres reflétant les peupliers tremblants et les toits familiers des maisons. L'air, souvent chargé de l'humidité du fleuve, porte les échos d'une vie rythmée par les saisons, où les murmures des marées se mêlent aux conversations des passants sur les promenades. Dans Le Sud-Ouest, on sent le poids léger de l'histoire, une quiétude qui n'efface pas pour autant la vitalité discrète de ses quartiers, un équilibre fragile entre la mémoire des ancêtres et le souffle présent de la vie montréalaise.

About This Le Sud-Ouest Map Page

Explore Le Sud-Ouest, Quebec, Canada, with interactive street, satellite and terrain maps, complete with integrated Google Street View imagery. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Visitors can also search Google alongside Wikipedia and editorial summaries for additional local information and context.

Location data for Le Sud-Ouest is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.