Montreal Chinatown is located north of Old Montreal, south of boulevard Rene-Levesque, and centered on the intersection of Rue Clark and Rue de la Gauchetière, where it is pedestrianized. Montreal’s Chinatown is filled mostly by restaurants, as well as by a tiny park, occasional grocery, laundry, church and small business. It is a small district, but is interesting, busy and a community with a lot of movement. Especially on Sundays, the district has a marvelous bazaar-like atmosphere. Grocers extend their stores onto the sidewalk with fresh fruits, imported canned goods, etc. A lot of people come and go, to shop or to restaurants. On festival days such as the August Moon, there are dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, games of Chinese chess, and firecrackers.

The community spirit within the district is strong; Chinese immigrants are emotionally involved to the area. They are willing to and wish to keep redeveloping and investing into the area to show and emphasize the existence of Chinese community in Montreal, Canada. At the same, Chinatown’s inhabitants remain faithful to their traditions despite the encroaching modernism all around them. Obviously, Chinatown is the main focus point for Chinese community in Montreal. It is the most potent symbol of the Chinese community's roots in Montreal society and the historic centre of Chinese settlement within Quebec. Furthermore, it is also a cultural symbol, international tourist attraction and a dynamic part of the heart of Montreal. The increased new development (especially housing) in Chinatown, the use made of some of these new areas, and the takeover and maintenance of traditional or more recent buildings, is evidence of the strength of the Chinese presence in the neighborhood. Along with the lively activities in Chinatown, it all shows Chinese population's attachment to this area.