Guidebook for Montreal
Arts & Culture
Location of the Jazz Festival, as well as contemporary art museum and theatres
654 recommandé par les habitants
Place des Arts
Location of the Jazz Festival, as well as contemporary art museum and theatres
Cinémathèque québécoise
335 Boul. de Maisonneuve EGreat place to see local films.
Théâtre du Nouveau Monde
84 Rue Sainte-Catherine OPart of Place-des-Arts
An outdoor theatre which has free concerts in the summer months from a variety of music and theatre groups. Be sure to arrive early to get a place!
11 recommandé par les habitants
Verdure Theater
3939 Av. du Parc-La FontaineAn outdoor theatre which has free concerts in the summer months from a variety of music and theatre groups. Be sure to arrive early to get a place!
Cinema du Parc
3575 Av du Parcmovies!
Cinéma Excentris
3536 Boul. Saint-LaurentCinema
Food Scene
Arepera
73 Rue Prince-Arthur EOne of my favorite little restaurants in the neighbourhood.
One of the most well known restaurants in Montreal. Cuisine Québécois. Make sure to make a reservation!
341 recommandé par les habitants
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EOne of the most well known restaurants in Montreal. Cuisine Québécois. Make sure to make a reservation!
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentThe vegan restaurant even non-vegans love!
Probably one of the restaurants I frequent the most. Try the nachos!
74 recommandé par les habitants
Lola Rosa Parc
4581 Av du ParcProbably one of the restaurants I frequent the most. Try the nachos!
Dame Tartine
1653 Rue Ontario EMy favorite brunch place!
My second favorite brunch place. It wins out on cold mornings because it is a bit closer to home!
18 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant L'Évidence
3817 R. Saint-DenisMy second favorite brunch place. It wins out on cold mornings because it is a bit closer to home!
A bit touristy, but the food is good! They frequently have live music and the setting inside a courtyard filled with flowers can't be beat!
157 recommandé par les habitants
Jardin Nelson
407 Pl. Jacques-CartierA bit touristy, but the food is good! They frequently have live music and the setting inside a courtyard filled with flowers can't be beat!
The famous Montréal smoked meat sandwich
836 recommandé par les habitants
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentThe famous Montréal smoked meat sandwich
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OMontréal bagels!
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstThe best Montréal poutine place! Open 24h!
A Montréal favorite! Great burgers and fries!
224 recommandé par les habitants
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentA Montréal favorite! Great burgers and fries!
Punjab Palace
920 Rue Jean-Talon OThe best Indian cuisine in the city!
Restaurant Itacate
Great Mexican restaurant!
Mamie Clafoutis
3660 R. Saint-DenisThe best bakery in Montréal!
A great "American diner" style brunch restaurant!
131 recommandé par les habitants
Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal OA great "American diner" style brunch restaurant!
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisGreat little French bistro!
Au Festin de Babette
4085 R. Saint-DenisA cute little café/restaurant
Frites Alors - Rachel
433 Rue Rachel EFamous local french fry place
La Matraca
4607 R. Saint-DenisGreat authentic tacos!
Wilfrid sur Laurier
222 Av. Laurier OGreat French bistro!
Brit & Chips
433 Rue McGillFish & Chips
Le Petit Fourneau
828 Rue Rachel EA great gluten-free bakery!
Queues de Castor
123 Rue de la Commune ETry a Queue de Castor!
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OMontréal Bagels!
Burritoville
2055 B Rue BishopA great little burrito place!
Nacho Libre
913 Rue Beaubien ENacho and taco bar
Atti Restaurant
2077 Boulevard Robert-BourassaGreat Korean restaurant
Poutineville
1365 Rue Ontario EGreat Poutines!
Juliette & Chocolat
3600 Boul. Saint-LaurentChocolate Everything
Atlas Pizza
4051 Rue Saint-André24h pizza place
Resto Los Planes
531 Rue BélangerPapusas!
Les Deux Gamins
170 Rue Prince-Arthur Ecute restaurant
L'Gros Luxe Plateau
451 Av. Duluth ETrendy bar with great food!
Khyber Pass Restaurant
506 Av. Duluth EFantastic Afghan food!
Espace La Fontaine
3933 Av. du Parc-La FontaineLovely restaurant in the park
Leo le glacier
916 Avenue Duluth EstGreat ice cream shop just on the corner!
Burger Bar Crescent
1465 Rue Crescentpopular spot during the grand prix
Restaurant Lafleur
10 Boul HymusA montréal fast food place
Big in Japan
3723 Boulevard Saint-LaurentGreat Japanese Restaurant
Café Névé
151 Rue Rachel EGreat coffee place
Aux Deux Marie
4329 Rue Saint-DenisGreat coffee place
Brulerie St Denis
3039 Rue MassonGood coffee place
Le Passé Composé
1310 Boul. de Maisonneuve EGreat brunch place
Les Givrés Vieux-Rosemont
2730 Rue MassonGreat Ice Cream
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
4400 R. Saint-DenisGreat frozen yogurt
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat bakery
Ta Chido Snack-bar
5611 Av du ParcExcellent taco bar
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OGreat Ice cream
Sésame
141 Av. AtwaterA good asian restaurant
Cookie Stéfanie
272 Rue Saint-JacquesGluten Free Bakery and restaurant
Bier Markt
1221 Boulevard René-Lévesque Opopular restaurant and bar near Bell Centre
Griffintown Café
1378 Rue Notre-Dame OuestA great lunch or breakfast place
Le Bilboquet
1311 Av. Bernardgreat ice cream!
Ceviches
152 Rue Napoléongreat ceviches restaurant
Los Planes Gourmet
4115 R. Saint-DenisPupusa restaurant
Le Café des Chats Montréal
A cat café!
Café Chat L'Heureux
172 Av. Duluth EA cat café!
Chez José Café
173 Av. Duluth EA good place for lunch.
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGood place for brunch
Les Folies
371 Avenue du Mont-Royal EA fun lively restaurant. Burgers, nachos beer, etc
Crèmerie Bo-Bec
1300 Avenue Laurier EGreat Ice cream place
Byblos Le Petit Cafe
1499 Avenue Laurier EGreat Iranian restaurant
Bistro Tôt ou Tard
1030 Rue CherrierReally good brunch place
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame OOne of the best restaurants in Montréal
Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St EExcellent fried chicken place
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EExcellent bakery
Icehouse
51 Rue Roy ETexan style bar/restaurant with excellent food
Good restaurant run by volunteers. All proceeds go to help homeless.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Robin des Bois
3933 Avenue du Parc-La FontaineGood restaurant run by volunteers. All proceeds go to help homeless.
Crèmerie Meu Meu
4458 R. Saint-DenisHome made ice cream and sorbet
Eggspectation Complexe Desjardins
190 Rue Sainte-Catherine OExcellent brunch place
Caballero Lounge
804 Rue Roy Etapas bar
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OCafé
Boulangerie Baked2Go Gluten Free
Gluten Free bakery
great pizza place in Old Montreal, make sure to have a reservation
15 recommandé par les habitants
Mangiafoco
105 Rue Saint-Paul Ogreat pizza place in Old Montreal, make sure to have a reservation
Park
378 Av. VictoriaGreat Sushi place
Luca e Franco
3443 R. Saint-DenisGreat pizza place
Manitoba
271 Rue Saint-Zotique OGreat fresh restaurant
Sightseeing
Montréal's Old Port is one of the most charming parts of the city. The perfect place for a stroll on the old stone streets.
804 recommandé par les habitants
Old Montreal
Montréal's Old Port is one of the most charming parts of the city. The perfect place for a stroll on the old stone streets.
My favorite time to go is at night. I take the bus up the the lookout point and watch the city all lit up!
995 recommandé par les habitants
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. RemembranceMy favorite time to go is at night. I take the bus up the the lookout point and watch the city all lit up!
One of my favorite places in Montréal. A must for all plant lovers!
970 recommandé par les habitants
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EOne of my favorite places in Montréal. A must for all plant lovers!
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen MaryThe Montréal Oratory
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OFine Arts Museum
McCord Museum
690 Rue Sherbrooke OMcCord Museum - part of McGill University
Musee Redpath
859 Rue Sherbrooke OCheck out the dinosaur!
Parc Jean-Drapeau
This park hosts pikink electronic in the summer
Little Italy
Montréal's Little Italy!
Chinatown
Montréal's Chinatown!
Lachine Canal
Great place for a bike ride or walk along the canal!
Great shopping and restaurants on St. Denis between Sherbrooke and Laurier.
148 recommandé par les habitants
Saint Denis Street
Rue Saint-DenisGreat shopping and restaurants on St. Denis between Sherbrooke and Laurier.
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame OThe Montréal basilica
Montréal clock tower. Open in the summer to walk up! One of the best views in Montréal!
155 recommandé par les habitants
Clock Tower
1 Rue Quai de l'HorlogeMontréal clock tower. Open in the summer to walk up! One of the best views in Montréal!
One of my favorite places in the city. Take a picnic in the summer or go ice skating in the winter.
1637 recommandé par les habitants
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeOne of my favorite places in the city. Take a picnic in the summer or go ice skating in the winter.
The old center of the city. Near Marché Bonsecours and the Hôtel de Ville.
86 recommandé par les habitants
Place Jacques-Cartier
Place Jacques-CartierThe old center of the city. Near Marché Bonsecours and the Hôtel de Ville.
Jarry Park
205 Rue Gary-CarterHome of Rogers Cup tennis
One of the great view points of Montréal. Be prepared to walk up a steep hill to get there, or better yet if you have a car just drive
Sunnyside Park
Summit CircleOne of the great view points of Montréal. Be prepared to walk up a steep hill to get there, or better yet if you have a car just drive
Place d'Armes
Place d'ArmesLovely square located in front of the cathedral
Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier
5200 Rue de BrébeufAnother of Montréal's great parks.
Plage de l'Horloge
1 Clock Tower Quay StArtificial beach open in the summer
The best view in the city. I love it at night with all the city lights!
159 recommandé par les habitants
Chalet Du Mont Royal
1196 Voie Camillien-HoudeThe best view in the city. I love it at night with all the city lights!
A beautiful fountain by Québec artist Jean-Paul-Riopelle
17 recommandé par les habitants
Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Place Jean-Paul-RiopelleA beautiful fountain by Québec artist Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Famous Montréal park, often seen in postcards of Montréal.
82 recommandé par les habitants
Square Saint-Louis
312 R. du Square-Saint-LouisFamous Montréal park, often seen in postcards of Montréal.
Rue Prince Arthur Est
Rue Prince-Arthur EstPedestrian Street with restaurants
Montreal City Hall
275 Rue Notre Dame ECity Hall
Place Royale
Place RoyaleOld place royale
Essentials
One of Montréal's public markets. A great place to try a galette or a crêpe!
1744 recommandé par les habitants
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienOne of Montréal's public markets. A great place to try a galette or a crêpe!
marché atwater
Another of Montréal's public markets
Local Italian grocer with fresh pasta sauce and homemade pasta and pizza!
42 recommandé par les habitants
La Maison des Pâtes Fraîches
865 Rue Rachel ELocal Italian grocer with fresh pasta sauce and homemade pasta and pizza!
Marché St-Jacques
2035 Rue AtatekenA small public market
Try the fresh pasta and homemade pasta sauce at the Italian Grocer
188 recommandé par les habitants
Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-LaurentTry the fresh pasta and homemade pasta sauce at the Italian Grocer
Marché Tradition - The Main
3695 Boul. Saint-LaurentDép
Fruiterie Plateau
515 Rue Roy Egrocery store
Provigo
5595 Av de MonklandLargest Grocery Store in the Area
Intermarché Boyer
1000 Avenue du Mont-Royal Egrocery store
IGA Louise Ménard
865 Rue Sainte-Catherine EGrocery Store
Metro Avenue du Parc
3575 Park Avegrocery store
Marché Eden
3575 Av du Parcorganic grocery store
Everything Else
Olympic Stadium
4545 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinThe famous olympic stadium
A great place to visit when they have an exhibit on. Also, who is interested in architecture will enjoy the bookstore inside!
108 recommandé par les habitants
Canadian Centre for Architecture (Centre Canadien d'Architecture)
1920 Rue BaileA great place to visit when they have an exhibit on. Also, who is interested in architecture will enjoy the bookstore inside!
BAnQ Grande Bibliotheque
475 Boul. de Maisonneuve ELibrary and Archives of Québec
Montreal Science Centre
2 Rue de la Commune OMontréal Science Centre
Montreal Convention Centre
1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-RiopelleMontréal convention centre
Bell Centre
1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-MontréalBell Centre - Home of the Canadiens!
A messy little dep with one of the best beer selections in Montreal. Great prices too!
Epicerie José Inc
470 Av. Duluth EA messy little dep with one of the best beer selections in Montreal. Great prices too!
Kiosque Mont-Royal
460 Avenue du Mont-Royal EPlant Kiosque in front of the Mont-Royal métro station
La Ronde
22 Chem. MacdonaldLa Ronde amusement park
Sherbrooke métro station - the closest to our apartment
178 recommandé par les habitants
Sherbrooke station
Sherbrooke métro station - the closest to our apartment
Organic grocer with a little juice bar inside.
12 recommandé par les habitants
C'est la Vie Marché bio
4050 Avenue du Parc-La FontaineOrganic grocer with a little juice bar inside.
Rachelle-Béry boutiques santé
4201 R. Saint-DenisOrganic Grocery
Shopping
Place Ville-Marie
1 Place Ville MarieDowntown shopping!
Full of little shops and restaurants in the Old Port
54 recommandé par les habitants
Bonsecours Market
350 Rue Saint-Paul EFull of little shops and restaurants in the Old Port
A great place to pass through with shops and restaurants
29 recommandé par les habitants
Montreal World Trade Centre
747 Rue du Square-VictoriaA great place to pass through with shops and restaurants
Westmount Square
1 Carré WestmountShopping Center. Also, nearby Green Avenue has lovely shops and galleries!
Greene Ave Building Inc
1310 Av. GreeneLovely Avenue with shops and restaurants in an Anglophone neighbourhood
Centre Eaton de Montréal
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine OEaton Centre - shopping
Place Montreal Trust
1500 Av. McGill CollegeDowntown shopping centre
Montréal's oldest most venerable department store. Be sure to check out the Christmas window display!
86 recommandé par les habitants
Holt Renfrew Ogilvy
1307 Rue Sainte-Catherine OMontréal's oldest most venerable department store. Be sure to check out the Christmas window display!
Apple Sainte-Catherine
1321 Rue Sainte-Catherine OApple Store
Centre Eaton de Montréal
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine ODowntown shopping
Complexe Desjardins
150 Rue Sainte-Catherine ORestaurants and shopping
Promenades Cathédrale
625 Rue Sainte-Catherine ODowntown shopping
Word (The)
469 Rue Miltongreat bookstore
Les Chocolats de Chloé
546 Av. Duluth EWonderful little chocolate shop!
Renaud-Bray
4380 R. Saint-DenisBook store
Point G ''Plaisirs Gourmands''
1255 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGluten-free macarons
Cute store with lots of fine cheese and products from Europe
58 recommandé par les habitants
La Vieille Europe
3855 Boul. Saint-LaurentCute store with lots of fine cheese and products from Europe
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier ELiquor and Wine store
SAQ Express
940 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELiquor and Wine store
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Henrietta
115 Av. Laurier OA great cocktail bar!
Bar le Lab
1351 Rue Rachel EstAnother great cocktail bar
Montréal's infamous drag club! Host Mado is hilarious! The best night to go is Tuesday!
111 recommandé par les habitants
Cabaret Mado
1115 Rue Sainte-Catherine EMontréal's infamous drag club! Host Mado is hilarious! The best night to go is Tuesday!
Quartier Latin
1763 R. Saint-DenisThe Quartier Latin has numerous bars and restaurants.
Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles
32 Rue Beaubien EA fun bar! You can even bowl!
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentA great bar with lots of live music!
Montréal Jazz Bar - One of my favorite places. Cozy jazz bar with live music!
72 recommandé par les habitants
Diese Onze Live Jazz Bar
4115 R. Saint-DenisMontréal Jazz Bar - One of my favorite places. Cozy jazz bar with live music!
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OLocal brasserie
Home to numerous restaurants and bars. The heart of the offtrack action during the Formula 1
239 recommandé par les habitants
Crescent Street
Rue CrescentHome to numerous restaurants and bars. The heart of the offtrack action during the Formula 1
Hotel Place d'Armes
55 Rue Saint-JacquesThey have a great rooftop bar which looks onto Place d'Armes
Vices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-Laurentbeers from all over the world
Distillery no.1
300 Rue Ontario EGreat local bar
Burgundy Lion
2496 Rue Notre Dame OA great pub. Monday night is quiz night!
Le Saint-Sulpice
1680 R. Saint-DenisBar & nightclub
Brasseur de Montréal
4007 Rue Saint-DenisRestaurant/Bar with great selection of local beer
Le Colonel Moutarde
4418 R. Saint-DenisBar with board games
Randolph Pub Ludique Quartier Latin
2041 R. Saint-DenisBar with board games
Le P'tit Bar
3451 R. Saint-DenisGreat little bar with live music