Guidebook for Montreal

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Guidebook for Montreal

Food Scene

Great weekend brunch, place owned by a local couple. Great for high end take out food, including cheese, bread and baked goods.
141 moradores locais recomendam
Bistro Le Balmoral
Rue Balmoral
141 moradores locais recomendam
Great weekend brunch, place owned by a local couple. Great for high end take out food, including cheese, bread and baked goods.
Great pastries, coffee and usually good vegetarian options options. Closed on Sundays and Mondays but a must-stop on Saturdays. Locals love this place.
254 moradores locais recomendam
Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul O
254 moradores locais recomendam
Great pastries, coffee and usually good vegetarian options options. Closed on Sundays and Mondays but a must-stop on Saturdays. Locals love this place.
This place is owned by Celebrity Chef Chuck Hughes and is known for becoming a bit of a scene later in the evening. Excellent seafood. Reservations can be hard to come by.
159 moradores locais recomendam
Garde Manger
408 R. Saint-François-Xavier
159 moradores locais recomendam
This place is owned by Celebrity Chef Chuck Hughes and is known for becoming a bit of a scene later in the evening. Excellent seafood. Reservations can be hard to come by.
One of the best restaurants in Montreal. Locally sourced food with typical "Quebecois" items but with a twist. Excellent wine selection and the deserts are to die for.
20 moradores locais recomendam
Restaurant Les 400 Coups
400 Rue Notre-Dame Est
20 moradores locais recomendam
One of the best restaurants in Montreal. Locally sourced food with typical "Quebecois" items but with a twist. Excellent wine selection and the deserts are to die for.
This is a very low key brunch place.. You may want to venture here on your way to Atwater Market... you could get a nice brunch and then grab some locally sourced produce @ Atwater Market.
42 moradores locais recomendam
Griffintown Café
1378 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest
42 moradores locais recomendam
This is a very low key brunch place.. You may want to venture here on your way to Atwater Market... you could get a nice brunch and then grab some locally sourced produce @ Atwater Market.
This is arguably the best restaurant in the city. Famous chefs, oysters and Lobster pasta but the menu changes daily. Market table with vegetables grown in the garden. Frequented by hockey players..
118 moradores locais recomendam
Liverpool House
2501 Rue Notre Dame O
118 moradores locais recomendam
This is arguably the best restaurant in the city. Famous chefs, oysters and Lobster pasta but the menu changes daily. Market table with vegetables grown in the garden. Frequented by hockey players..
This is the classic modern French Bistro. The tartare and steak frites are excellent. Holder is also open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
72 moradores locais recomendam
Holder
407 Rue McGill
72 moradores locais recomendam
This is the classic modern French Bistro. The tartare and steak frites are excellent. Holder is also open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
This is the sister restaurant of Liverpool House. The chefs Dave McMillan and Fred Morin are legends in the city. It is a must try if you are a foodie. Reservations needed at least a week in advance.
383 moradores locais recomendam
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame O
383 moradores locais recomendam
This is the sister restaurant of Liverpool House. The chefs Dave McMillan and Fred Morin are legends in the city. It is a must try if you are a foodie. Reservations needed at least a week in advance.
This is the latest opening from the McMillan and Morin duo in Little Burgundy in the form of wine bar with food pairings. The wine selection is stunning. Named one of the 10 best in Canada for 2014.
125 moradores locais recomendam
Le Vin Papillon
2519 Rue Notre Dame O
125 moradores locais recomendam
This is the latest opening from the McMillan and Morin duo in Little Burgundy in the form of wine bar with food pairings. The wine selection is stunning. Named one of the 10 best in Canada for 2014.
Must try! This is the sister restaurant of Barcelona's Tapas 24, with El Bulli alumnus Carles Abellan at the helm.
26 moradores locais recomendam
Fish Bone
420 Rue Notre Dame O
26 moradores locais recomendam
Must try! This is the sister restaurant of Barcelona's Tapas 24, with El Bulli alumnus Carles Abellan at the helm.
If you a vegetarian or vegan, this is the place for you! It's brand new and a beautiful space on McGill Street.
205 moradores locais recomendam
LOV
464 Rue McGill
205 moradores locais recomendam
If you a vegetarian or vegan, this is the place for you! It's brand new and a beautiful space on McGill Street.
This is the cutest convenience store has the best barristers and coffee in Old Montreal! It has quality food and baked goods, and even some cute gifts. Friendliest staff in Old Montreal. I've even heard that one of the owners of a competing coffee place secretly gets his coffee here...
89 moradores locais recomendam
Le Petit Dep
179 Rue Saint-Paul O
89 moradores locais recomendam
This is the cutest convenience store has the best barristers and coffee in Old Montreal! It has quality food and baked goods, and even some cute gifts. Friendliest staff in Old Montreal. I've even heard that one of the owners of a competing coffee place secretly gets his coffee here...
A little touristy but a good place to get some breakfast pastries if you are in a hurry. But the coffee at le Petit Dep is way better!
148 moradores locais recomendam
Tommy
200 Notre-Dame St W
148 moradores locais recomendam
A little touristy but a good place to get some breakfast pastries if you are in a hurry. But the coffee at le Petit Dep is way better!

Everything Else

This is a Nordic spa on a repurposed boat! In the colder days enjoy a warm soak in the hot but. In the summer enjoy some tanning on deck. Book a massage, mani pedi, and have lunch on board!
de la Commune Street West
Rue de la Commune Ouest
This is a Nordic spa on a repurposed boat! In the colder days enjoy a warm soak in the hot but. In the summer enjoy some tanning on deck. Book a massage, mani pedi, and have lunch on board!
This is very elegant indoor Nordic Spa. Ideal for a rainy day. Enjoy the baths, book a massage and just enjoy a good read in a serene atmosphere.
50 moradores locais recomendam
Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal
71 Rue de la Commune O
50 moradores locais recomendam
This is very elegant indoor Nordic Spa. Ideal for a rainy day. Enjoy the baths, book a massage and just enjoy a good read in a serene atmosphere.
This is the closest outdoor attended parking garage, across the street from the apartment.
685 Rue Saint Maurice
This is the closest outdoor attended parking garage, across the street from the apartment.
This is the closest indoor parking garage. If there is snow or ice on the ground during winter this is your best bet to park your car.
629 Rue Saint Antoine O
This is the closest indoor parking garage. If there is snow or ice on the ground during winter this is your best bet to park your car.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a trendy place that serves bubbly. If you are looking for a memorable night out, this is the place.
80 moradores locais recomendam
Maison Saint-Paul
343 Rue Saint-Paul E
80 moradores locais recomendam
This is a trendy place that serves bubbly. If you are looking for a memorable night out, this is the place.
Enjoy a drink at the bar downstairs in this high end boutique hotel or, in the summer, join the local crowd at the rooftop bar, for some oysters and champagne!
44 moradores locais recomendam
Brasserie 701
701 Côte de la Place d'Armes
44 moradores locais recomendam
Enjoy a drink at the bar downstairs in this high end boutique hotel or, in the summer, join the local crowd at the rooftop bar, for some oysters and champagne!
This boutique hotel has a beautiful rooftop bar. This is another local favorite in the summer.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Verses Bistro
100 Rue Saint-Paul O
7 moradores locais recomendam
This boutique hotel has a beautiful rooftop bar. This is another local favorite in the summer.
This is one of Montreal's new hot spots (the bar is upstairs and the dining room is downstairs). The menu is casual and it's all about the drinks and the crowd.
55 moradores locais recomendam
Joverse
52 Rue Saint-Jacques
55 moradores locais recomendam
This is one of Montreal's new hot spots (the bar is upstairs and the dining room is downstairs). The menu is casual and it's all about the drinks and the crowd.

Sightseeing

In the summer this is a great place to have a drink. In the winter, this is THE ice skating rink in Montreal! Be sure to wear a warm coat and try the hot chocolate!
131 moradores locais recomendam
Terrasses Bonsecours
364 Rue de la Commune E
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In the summer this is a great place to have a drink. In the winter, this is THE ice skating rink in Montreal! Be sure to wear a warm coat and try the hot chocolate!
Not in the neighborhood but it is certainly a site to visit if you are in the mood scenic walk, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing or ice skating. Designed by Olmstead of Central Park fame.
995 moradores locais recomendam
Monte Royal
1260 Chem. Remembrance
995 moradores locais recomendam
Not in the neighborhood but it is certainly a site to visit if you are in the mood scenic walk, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing or ice skating. Designed by Olmstead of Central Park fame.
You could say this is THE sight in Old Montreal. The basilica was completed in 1683 in the Baroque style. There is a guided tour and masses are conducted regularly. Celine Dion was married here.
819 moradores locais recomendam
Basílica de Notre-Dame
110 Rue Notre Dame O
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You could say this is THE sight in Old Montreal. The basilica was completed in 1683 in the Baroque style. There is a guided tour and masses are conducted regularly. Celine Dion was married here.

Shopping

For the discerning male dresser, this is the place to have a suit made to measure or if you need a ready to wear piece for any occasion.
CLUSIER
432 Rue McGill
For the discerning male dresser, this is the place to have a suit made to measure or if you need a ready to wear piece for any occasion.
I recommend you go in and browse while you are walking through the streets of Old Montreal. Beautiful designer clothes mixed with jewelry and art, perfect for gifts but I usually get something for me!
9 moradores locais recomendam
Espace Pepin
350 Rue Saint-Paul O
9 moradores locais recomendam
I recommend you go in and browse while you are walking through the streets of Old Montreal. Beautiful designer clothes mixed with jewelry and art, perfect for gifts but I usually get something for me!
This is the neighborhood pharmacy (equivalent of CVS or Duane Reade) with some groceries and beauty products.
79 moradores locais recomendam
PJC Jean Coutu Santé-Beauté
614 Rue Saint-Jacques
79 moradores locais recomendam
This is the neighborhood pharmacy (equivalent of CVS or Duane Reade) with some groceries and beauty products.
Amazing curated home goods, and some food to go as well! A very special place indeed - it would be hard to walk out of this store without a special gift!
10 moradores locais recomendam
Maison Pepin
378 Rue Saint-Paul O
10 moradores locais recomendam
Amazing curated home goods, and some food to go as well! A very special place indeed - it would be hard to walk out of this store without a special gift!

Arts & Culture

Why not catch a Montreal Canadiens "Habs" game while you are in town! Expect lots of ambience thanks to Habs fans.
511 moradores locais recomendam
Bell Centre
1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal
511 moradores locais recomendam
Why not catch a Montreal Canadiens "Habs" game while you are in town! Expect lots of ambience thanks to Habs fans.

Essentials

A Montreal weekend ritual is to get fresh produce from Atwater Market. Visit Les Douceurs du Marche for the best exotic oils, vinegars and pastas. La fromagerie Atwater has the best local cheeses.
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marché atwater
852 moradores locais recomendam
A Montreal weekend ritual is to get fresh produce from Atwater Market. Visit Les Douceurs du Marche for the best exotic oils, vinegars and pastas. La fromagerie Atwater has the best local cheeses.
Another full, slightly smaller grocery store in the neighborhood if you need some "every day" items and are not in the mood for a farmers market.
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Metro Plus ETS
1230 Rue Notre Dame O
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Another full, slightly smaller grocery store in the neighborhood if you need some "every day" items and are not in the mood for a farmers market.
Amazing selection! You will find absolutely everything you need at this mediterranean grocery store.
189 moradores locais recomendam
Adonis Downtown
2173 Rue Sainte-Catherine O
189 moradores locais recomendam
Amazing selection! You will find absolutely everything you need at this mediterranean grocery store.