Guidebook for Montréal
Parks & Nature
Mont Royal, a natural beauty located steps from downtown, is a perfect escape from the chaos of Montreal. With kilometres of hiking trails, arguably the best view of the Montreal skyline, and home to Tam-tams on Sunday afternoon, Mont Royal is a must see on any trip to Montreal.
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Monte Royal
Mont Royal, a natural beauty located steps from downtown, is a perfect escape from the chaos of Montreal. With kilometres of hiking trails, arguably the best view of the Montreal skyline, and home to Tam-tams on Sunday afternoon, Mont Royal is a must see on any trip to Montreal.
The Montreal Botanical Garden is a large botanical garden comprising 75 hectares of thematic gardens and greenhouses.
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Jardim Botânico de Montreal
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EThe Montreal Botanical Garden is a large botanical garden comprising 75 hectares of thematic gardens and greenhouses.
You could say that Parc Lafontaine is a microcosm of Montréal: the eastern half is French, with paths, gardens, and lawns laid out in geometric shapes; the western half is English, with meandering paths and irregularly shaped ponds that follow the natural contours of the land. In summer you can take advantage of bowling greens, tennis courts, an open-air theater (Théâtre de Verdure) where there are free events, and two artificial lakes with paddleboats. In winter one lake becomes a large skating rink
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Parque La Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeYou could say that Parc Lafontaine is a microcosm of Montréal: the eastern half is French, with paths, gardens, and lawns laid out in geometric shapes; the western half is English, with meandering paths and irregularly shaped ponds that follow the natural contours of the land. In summer you can take advantage of bowling greens, tennis courts, an open-air theater (Théâtre de Verdure) where there are free events, and two artificial lakes with paddleboats. In winter one lake becomes a large skating rink
Sightseeing
The historical Old Port offers Montrealers and visitors alike access to a wide variety of activities, including the Montréal Science Centre, with an IMAX Theatre, and the Montreal Clock Tower. It offers riverfront access for walking, cycling, and roller-blading. Cultural events include the Festival Montréal en lumière, Igloofest, and Cirque de Soleil.
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Porto Antigo de Montreal
333 Rue de la Commune OThe historical Old Port offers Montrealers and visitors alike access to a wide variety of activities, including the Montréal Science Centre, with an IMAX Theatre, and the Montreal Clock Tower. It offers riverfront access for walking, cycling, and roller-blading. Cultural events include the Festival Montréal en lumière, Igloofest, and Cirque de Soleil.
Food Scene
A quirky local restaurant specializing locally sourced food and piled-high cream cheese based sandwiches served. Has a beautiful tree covered terrace.
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Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-UrbainA quirky local restaurant specializing locally sourced food and piled-high cream cheese based sandwiches served. Has a beautiful tree covered terrace.
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OMontreal is famous for it's "Montreal style bagels".
A lively spot in the historic old port for higher end fare & sangria, with a heated garden patio & live jazz.
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Jardin Nelson
407 Pl. Jacques-CartierA lively spot in the historic old port for higher end fare & sangria, with a heated garden patio & live jazz.
Schwartz's is a world famous deli, one of the oldest in Canada, offering huge sandwiches, smoked meats & more. The sandwiches are not for everyone, but the constant long line proves they are a taste people come back for.
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentSchwartz's is a world famous deli, one of the oldest in Canada, offering huge sandwiches, smoked meats & more. The sandwiches are not for everyone, but the constant long line proves they are a taste people come back for.
Jean Talon Market is a farmer's market located in Little Italy. The largest open air market in North America, you can find fresh local produce, meats, seafood, plants, international cuisine, and more.
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Marché Jean-Talon
7070 Av. Henri-JulienJean Talon Market is a farmer's market located in Little Italy. The largest open air market in North America, you can find fresh local produce, meats, seafood, plants, international cuisine, and more.
This self-described "hipster eatery" and neighborhood bar invites you to relax and pull up a chair or cozy couch. Simple but intense dishes like truffle-oil popcorn and a grilled cheese mac-and-cheese sandwich (yes, you read that right) are paired with powerful cocktails (try the signature Wu-Tang) to help make this one of the hottest destinations on The Main
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SuWu
3581 Boul. Saint-LaurentThis self-described "hipster eatery" and neighborhood bar invites you to relax and pull up a chair or cozy couch. Simple but intense dishes like truffle-oil popcorn and a grilled cheese mac-and-cheese sandwich (yes, you read that right) are paired with powerful cocktails (try the signature Wu-Tang) to help make this one of the hottest destinations on The Main
Québec is known for poutine—french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy—and La Banquise has been the place for an authentic experience since 1968. This is where everyone goes for poutine, both tourists and locals alike. The menu is extensive, with 28 varieties to choose from in either a regular size or, for ambitious appetites, a large size (also great for sharing). If you've never tried poutine before, you might want to go with "La Classique," but there are tempting innovative options, like "La Taquise," with guacamole, sour cream, and tomatoes, and lots of meaty options
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La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstQuébec is known for poutine—french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy—and La Banquise has been the place for an authentic experience since 1968. This is where everyone goes for poutine, both tourists and locals alike. The menu is extensive, with 28 varieties to choose from in either a regular size or, for ambitious appetites, a large size (also great for sharing). If you've never tried poutine before, you might want to go with "La Classique," but there are tempting innovative options, like "La Taquise," with guacamole, sour cream, and tomatoes, and lots of meaty options
Café Névé
151 Rue Rachel EPerfect little coffee shop
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OFamous Montreal bagels!
A small Venezuelan restaurant with amazing food. I suggest the avocado chicken arepa!
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Arepera
73 Rue Prince-Arthur EA small Venezuelan restaurant with amazing food. I suggest the avocado chicken arepa!
Drinks & Nightlife
Apt. 200 is one of the trendiest venues in the Plateau neighbourhood. The club has a lounge, dance floor, and arcade section.
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Apt. 200
3643 Boul. Saint-LaurentApt. 200 is one of the trendiest venues in the Plateau neighbourhood. The club has a lounge, dance floor, and arcade section.
Keep your eyes peeled for the red door: there's no sign above this inconspicuous speakeasy. Once you're past the faux suede curtains, the contemporary design and intricate seating plan will win you over—as will the sake and whiskey selection. The miso edamame hummus with fresh vegetables is good, and it pairs nicely with sake (both filtered and unfiltered). Lines form on weekends, but weeknights aren't too bad.
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BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-LaurentKeep your eyes peeled for the red door: there's no sign above this inconspicuous speakeasy. Once you're past the faux suede curtains, the contemporary design and intricate seating plan will win you over—as will the sake and whiskey selection. The miso edamame hummus with fresh vegetables is good, and it pairs nicely with sake (both filtered and unfiltered). Lines form on weekends, but weeknights aren't too bad.
In business on The Main since 1991, this restaurant, lounge, and weekend supper club continues to pull out all the stops. There's top-notch Italian cuisine, a comprehensive wine list, well-known DJs, and even a concierge. Celebrities are known to drop by when in town.
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Buonanotte
In business on The Main since 1991, this restaurant, lounge, and weekend supper club continues to pull out all the stops. There's top-notch Italian cuisine, a comprehensive wine list, well-known DJs, and even a concierge. Celebrities are known to drop by when in town.
It's all about the beer at this friendly restaurant and bar, and it's all brewed right on the premises. With everything from India pale ales to German-inspired wheat beers, they've got you covered. Packed almost every night of the week, the upstairs patio is the ideal spot for watching locals stroll along the quaint cobblestone avenue.
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Réservoir
9 Av. Duluth EIt's all about the beer at this friendly restaurant and bar, and it's all brewed right on the premises. With everything from India pale ales to German-inspired wheat beers, they've got you covered. Packed almost every night of the week, the upstairs patio is the ideal spot for watching locals stroll along the quaint cobblestone avenue.
Le Sainte-Élisabeth
1412 Rue Sainte-ElisabethGreat bar with an outdoor terrace
Venue with several outdoor terraces, dance floors, and bars. Popular with the university crowd on summer nights for their huge tree covered terrace
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Le Saint-Sulpice
1680 R. Saint-DenisVenue with several outdoor terraces, dance floors, and bars. Popular with the university crowd on summer nights for their huge tree covered terrace
One of the most popular club/bars in Montreal's Gay Village
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Sky Resto Pub
1488 Rue Sainte-Catherine EOne of the most popular club/bars in Montreal's Gay Village
Shopping
Centre Eaton Montreal
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine OLargest mall in Montreal
Essentials
The closest grocery store with the best deals and highest quality fresh foods
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Metro Avenue du Parc
3575 Park AveThe closest grocery store with the best deals and highest quality fresh foods
Hole in the wall grocery store selling dirt cheap groceries - only for the true bargain hunter who doesn't mind shopping at a more hectic and unorganized location
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Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-LaurentHole in the wall grocery store selling dirt cheap groceries - only for the true bargain hunter who doesn't mind shopping at a more hectic and unorganized location
Entertainment & Activities
The Montreal Biodome is a facility located at Olympic Park in the Montreal neighbourhood of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve that allows visitors to walk through replicas of four ecosystems found in the Americas
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Biodôme de Montréal
4777 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinThe Montreal Biodome is a facility located at Olympic Park in the Montreal neighbourhood of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve that allows visitors to walk through replicas of four ecosystems found in the Americas
La Ronde is the largest amusement park in Quebec, and is owned and operated by Six Flags.
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La Ronde
22 Chem. MacdonaldLa Ronde is the largest amusement park in Quebec, and is owned and operated by Six Flags.