Guidebook for Montréal

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Guidebook for Montréal

Food Scene

Make your own poutine by choosing the ingredients you want. Add extra vegetables, choose different meats and you can even choose what kind of patato you want. Not feeling creative? Let them serve you one of their pre-made amazing poutines, you won't be disappointed.
370 locals recommend
Poutineville
1365 Rue Ontario E
370 locals recommend
Make your own poutine by choosing the ingredients you want. Add extra vegetables, choose different meats and you can even choose what kind of patato you want. Not feeling creative? Let them serve you one of their pre-made amazing poutines, you won't be disappointed.
Another must go to poutine place. Serves over 30 different kinds of poutine.
1037 locals recommend
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel Est
1037 locals recommend
Another must go to poutine place. Serves over 30 different kinds of poutine.
Schwartz's is the most famous remaining Montreal-style smoked meat restaurant.
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's is the most famous remaining Montreal-style smoked meat restaurant.
The neighbourhood contains many Asian restaurants, food markets, and convenience stores as well being home to many of Montreal's East Asian community centres, such as the Montreal Chinese Hospital and the Montreal Chinese Community and Cultural Center
390 locals recommend
Chinatown
390 locals recommend
The neighbourhood contains many Asian restaurants, food markets, and convenience stores as well being home to many of Montreal's East Asian community centres, such as the Montreal Chinese Hospital and the Montreal Chinese Community and Cultural Center
14 locals recommend
Vegan Rapide
1385 Rue Ontario E
14 locals recommend
Housed in a white-washed cottage and marked by a bright pink light in the doorway, Agrikol is a popular Haitian food and cocktail haven co-owned by members of Arcade Fire. The colorful and lively space is named after the style of rum distilled from cane juice, so you know the liquor is going to be taken seriously here. The rum selection runs 40 bottles deep, and though cocktails are the highlight, a bottle of Prestige -- Haiti's national lager -- will do just fine for beer loyalists. The Caribbean dishes, like fried plantain discos and lamb-tossed rice, are made for soaking up booze.
92 locals recommend
Agrikol
1844 R. Atateken
92 locals recommend
Housed in a white-washed cottage and marked by a bright pink light in the doorway, Agrikol is a popular Haitian food and cocktail haven co-owned by members of Arcade Fire. The colorful and lively space is named after the style of rum distilled from cane juice, so you know the liquor is going to be taken seriously here. The rum selection runs 40 bottles deep, and though cocktails are the highlight, a bottle of Prestige -- Haiti's national lager -- will do just fine for beer loyalists. The Caribbean dishes, like fried plantain discos and lamb-tossed rice, are made for soaking up booze.
A diverse list of sushi & sashimi share the menu with Sichuan dishes in a sleek & moody BYOB place.
27 locals recommend
Uchi
1799 R. Atateken
27 locals recommend
A diverse list of sushi & sashimi share the menu with Sichuan dishes in a sleek & moody BYOB place.
Colourful eatery offering eclectic tavern grub such as nachos, salads & burgers, all priced at $5.
54 locals recommend
Cinko
1641 R. Saint-Denis
54 locals recommend
Colourful eatery offering eclectic tavern grub such as nachos, salads & burgers, all priced at $5.
Great, quiet place for breakfast food (i.e. breakfast sandwiches with home cooked potatoes, fresh fruit) and coffee.
14 locals recommend
Pamplemousse Cafe
1251 Rue Ontario E
14 locals recommend
Great, quiet place for breakfast food (i.e. breakfast sandwiches with home cooked potatoes, fresh fruit) and coffee.
Lovely neighbourhood cafe with great coffee and tartine. Quiet on weekdays. Perfect work or relax spot.
64 locals recommend
Café Sfouf
1250 Rue Ontario E
64 locals recommend
Lovely neighbourhood cafe with great coffee and tartine. Quiet on weekdays. Perfect work or relax spot.
All you can eat japanese restaurant. Bring your own wine place with nice atmosphere and good prices.
10 locals recommend
Takumi Sushi
405A Rue Sherbrooke E
10 locals recommend
All you can eat japanese restaurant. Bring your own wine place with nice atmosphere and good prices.
Very modern looking restaurant with all your favourite Japanese food including karage (Japanese fried chicken), lightly battered tempura and quality sushi. The kitchen is open and you can see everything being expertly prepared.
28 locals recommend
Le Blossom Bar
1101 Boul. de Maisonneuve E
28 locals recommend
Very modern looking restaurant with all your favourite Japanese food including karage (Japanese fried chicken), lightly battered tempura and quality sushi. The kitchen is open and you can see everything being expertly prepared.

Arts & Culture

The CCA is quite different from other museums because of its subject matter. Instead of paintings and sculptures that you would normally find in traditional museums, the CCA contains blueprints, 3-D buildings and photographs. One of the highlights of the CCA is the impressive sculpture garden.
108 locals recommend
Canadian Centre for Architecture (Centre Canadien d'Architecture)
1920 Rue Baile
108 locals recommend
The CCA is quite different from other museums because of its subject matter. Instead of paintings and sculptures that you would normally find in traditional museums, the CCA contains blueprints, 3-D buildings and photographs. One of the highlights of the CCA is the impressive sculpture garden.
With a history of more than 300 years, the Château Ramezay has been preserving Montreal’s heritage since 1895, when it was converted into a museum. Château Ramezay is one of the first buildings in the province of Québec to be declared a historic monument. It is also Québec’s oldest private history museum. he Château Ramezay has been a part of Montreal’s history for over a century. The Château houses a rich collection of artifacts that provide a view into Montreal’s unique history. Visitors can relive Montreal’s history through the various artifacts that are present in the permanent exhibition and the Château’s garden.
49 locals recommend
Château Ramezay - Musée et site historique de Montréal
280 Rue Notre Dame E
49 locals recommend
With a history of more than 300 years, the Château Ramezay has been preserving Montreal’s heritage since 1895, when it was converted into a museum. Château Ramezay is one of the first buildings in the province of Québec to be declared a historic monument. It is also Québec’s oldest private history museum. he Château Ramezay has been a part of Montreal’s history for over a century. The Château houses a rich collection of artifacts that provide a view into Montreal’s unique history. Visitors can relive Montreal’s history through the various artifacts that are present in the permanent exhibition and the Château’s garden.
The Biosphere is considered to be the world’s largest geodesic dome. It was created for the World Fair Expo ’67 in the former pavilion of the United States. It is the only museum in North America that is dedicated to water with its main focus being the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. Various exhibitions are displayed in the Biosphere. Most of the exhibits tend to be quite interactive and entertaining. Push a button to learn about the cycle of water from cloud to rain to river and ocean. Many special effects are used to create a perfect learning atmosphere.
134 locals recommend
Biosphere Environmental Museum
160 Chem. du Tour de l'isle
134 locals recommend
The Biosphere is considered to be the world’s largest geodesic dome. It was created for the World Fair Expo ’67 in the former pavilion of the United States. It is the only museum in North America that is dedicated to water with its main focus being the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. Various exhibitions are displayed in the Biosphere. Most of the exhibits tend to be quite interactive and entertaining. Push a button to learn about the cycle of water from cloud to rain to river and ocean. Many special effects are used to create a perfect learning atmosphere.
Galleries featuring Québec visual works & cutting-edge international art, plus a sculpture garden.
651 locals recommend
Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal
1 Place Ville Marie
651 locals recommend
Galleries featuring Québec visual works & cutting-edge international art, plus a sculpture garden.
Spacious museum showcasing Québec & Canadian visual works, plus international contemporary art.
1504 locals recommend
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke O
1504 locals recommend
Spacious museum showcasing Québec & Canadian visual works, plus international contemporary art.
Founded in 1916, this large theatre showcases concerts, plays, stand-up comedy & other performances.
63 locals recommend
Théâtre St-Denis
1594 R. Saint-Denis
63 locals recommend
Founded in 1916, this large theatre showcases concerts, plays, stand-up comedy & other performances.
Natural history & world cultures galleries showcasing dinosaur skeletons, extinct species & mummies.
92 locals recommend
Musee Redpath
859 Rue Sherbrooke O
92 locals recommend
Natural history & world cultures galleries showcasing dinosaur skeletons, extinct species & mummies.

Sightseeing

Montreal’s Habitat ’67 is a housing complex that is often called a collection of condo cubes. Habitat ’67 is a model community built along the St. Lawrence River that was created as part of Expo ’67. The complex consists of 354 prefabricated modules, known as “boxes” that are connected together to form 158 residences that range from 660 to 1,700 square feet. Each module contains its own garden and is virtually self-sufficient. Habitat ’67 is one of Montreal’s most recognized buildings. During Expo ’67 it was a thematic pavilion that was visited by thousands of visitors around the world. It was also the temporary residence of many of the dignitaries that took part of Expo ’67.
57 locals recommend
Habitat 67
2600 Av Pierre-Dupuy
57 locals recommend
Montreal’s Habitat ’67 is a housing complex that is often called a collection of condo cubes. Habitat ’67 is a model community built along the St. Lawrence River that was created as part of Expo ’67. The complex consists of 354 prefabricated modules, known as “boxes” that are connected together to form 158 residences that range from 660 to 1,700 square feet. Each module contains its own garden and is virtually self-sufficient. Habitat ’67 is one of Montreal’s most recognized buildings. During Expo ’67 it was a thematic pavilion that was visited by thousands of visitors around the world. It was also the temporary residence of many of the dignitaries that took part of Expo ’67.
Montreal’s Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours) is one the most recognizable buildings in Old Montreal. The Bonsecours Market is one of Montreal’s most beautiful and historic buildings. It is named after a nearby church that also shares the same name Notre-Dame de Bonsecours, also known as the sailors church. The building has served as a public market, a concert hall, a meeting hall, Montreal’s city hall and even the Parliament of Lower Canada. Today, the market is quite popular with tourists and features a wide selection of cafés, bistros and restaurants. Shops inside the market stock everything from Inuit art and locally made jewelry to luxurious made-in-Canada beaver coats.
119 locals recommend
Bonsecours Market
350 Rue Saint-Paul East
119 locals recommend
Montreal’s Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours) is one the most recognizable buildings in Old Montreal. The Bonsecours Market is one of Montreal’s most beautiful and historic buildings. It is named after a nearby church that also shares the same name Notre-Dame de Bonsecours, also known as the sailors church. The building has served as a public market, a concert hall, a meeting hall, Montreal’s city hall and even the Parliament of Lower Canada. Today, the market is quite popular with tourists and features a wide selection of cafés, bistros and restaurants. Shops inside the market stock everything from Inuit art and locally made jewelry to luxurious made-in-Canada beaver coats.
1148 locals recommend
Old Port of Montreal
1148 locals recommend
804 locals recommend
Old Montreal
804 locals recommend
Montréal's famous landmark, Notre-Dame Basilica, is a visually pleasing if slightly gaudy symphony of carved wood, paintings, gilded sculptures and stained-glass windows. Built in 1829 on the site of an older and smaller church, it also sports a famous Casavant organ and the Gros Bourdon, said to be the biggest bell in North America.
819 locals recommend
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame O
819 locals recommend
Montréal's famous landmark, Notre-Dame Basilica, is a visually pleasing if slightly gaudy symphony of carved wood, paintings, gilded sculptures and stained-glass windows. Built in 1829 on the site of an older and smaller church, it also sports a famous Casavant organ and the Gros Bourdon, said to be the biggest bell in North America.
Opulent 19th-century church modeled after the famous St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
54 locals recommend
Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
1085 Rue de la Cathédrale
54 locals recommend
Opulent 19th-century church modeled after the famous St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Nice panoramic view, catholic convent and a church - an ideal place to meditate your Christian faith while enjoying the view of Montréal city from the top!
636 locals recommend
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen Mary
636 locals recommend
Nice panoramic view, catholic convent and a church - an ideal place to meditate your Christian faith while enjoying the view of Montréal city from the top!
The Stade Olympique seats 56,000 and remains an architectural marvel, though these days it hosts mostly concerts and trade shows and only rarely hosts sports events. The main attraction is the short (three-minute) ride on the bilevel cable car, which goes up the Montréal Tower (Tour de Montréal, also called the Olympic Tower) that lords over the stadium. It’s the world’s tallest inclined structure (165m at a 45-degree angle).
823 locals recommend
Olympic Stadium
4545 Av. Pierre-De Coubertin
823 locals recommend
The Stade Olympique seats 56,000 and remains an architectural marvel, though these days it hosts mostly concerts and trade shows and only rarely hosts sports events. The main attraction is the short (three-minute) ride on the bilevel cable car, which goes up the Montréal Tower (Tour de Montréal, also called the Olympic Tower) that lords over the stadium. It’s the world’s tallest inclined structure (165m at a 45-degree angle).

Everything Else

Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market (Marché Jean-Talon) is an outdoor market located on the edge of Montreal’s Little Italy district. Open year-round, the market features various stands that sell fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables. Along with fruits and vegetables shops, you will also find cafes and specialty shops all around the Jean Talon Market. The Market is a great place to find specialty food such as tea, olive oil and so much more. The Jean-Talon Market contains more than 300 vendors in its open-air market.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-Julien
1744 locals recommend
Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market (Marché Jean-Talon) is an outdoor market located on the edge of Montreal’s Little Italy district. Open year-round, the market features various stands that sell fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables. Along with fruits and vegetables shops, you will also find cafes and specialty shops all around the Jean Talon Market. The Market is a great place to find specialty food such as tea, olive oil and so much more. The Jean-Talon Market contains more than 300 vendors in its open-air market.
Montreal’s Atwater Market (Marché Atwater) is one of Montreal’s most popular food markets. It features fresh produce, over ten butcher shops, three cheese shops, a fish shop and over a dozen specialized boutiques. At the Atwater Market, you’ll find fruits, vegetables, meats, fishes, flowers, spices and so much more. The Atwater Market has both indoor and outdoor sections, allowing it to be open year-round. The market has been a staple of the Montreal landscape for over 50 years and is one of the best places to go experience Montreal.
852 locals recommend
marché atwater
852 locals recommend
Montreal’s Atwater Market (Marché Atwater) is one of Montreal’s most popular food markets. It features fresh produce, over ten butcher shops, three cheese shops, a fish shop and over a dozen specialized boutiques. At the Atwater Market, you’ll find fruits, vegetables, meats, fishes, flowers, spices and so much more. The Atwater Market has both indoor and outdoor sections, allowing it to be open year-round. The market has been a staple of the Montreal landscape for over 50 years and is one of the best places to go experience Montreal.

Entertainment & Activities

Every year, there are various events held at Jean-Drapeau Park. A couple of the events held at Jean-Drapeau Park include: The Canadian Grand Prix; The Osheaga Festival; The Virgin Festival; Winter festival ; International Fireworks Competition; The NAPA Auto Parts 200; Heavy MTL heavy metal festival; and Various Outdoor concerts. Some of the attractions located in Jean-Park include: La Ronde, which is an amusement park that is owned by Six Flags on Sainte-Hélène Island; the Bioshphere; the Montreal Casino; the Jaques Villeneuve Circuit; An Aquatic Complex; A Beach; the Olympic Basin; and the Floralies Gardens
17 locals recommend
Jean-Drapeau station
17 locals recommend
Every year, there are various events held at Jean-Drapeau Park. A couple of the events held at Jean-Drapeau Park include: The Canadian Grand Prix; The Osheaga Festival; The Virgin Festival; Winter festival ; International Fireworks Competition; The NAPA Auto Parts 200; Heavy MTL heavy metal festival; and Various Outdoor concerts. Some of the attractions located in Jean-Park include: La Ronde, which is an amusement park that is owned by Six Flags on Sainte-Hélène Island; the Bioshphere; the Montreal Casino; the Jaques Villeneuve Circuit; An Aquatic Complex; A Beach; the Olympic Basin; and the Floralies Gardens
With total area coverage of 4 million square feet, Complexe Desjardins is the largest building in Montreal’s metropolitan area. The Complexe Desjardins consists of four towers that house several private and government offices. Built in 1976, the Complexe includes shopping centers, restaurants and so much more. It also contains a large atrium along with the Hyatt Regency Montreal Hotel. It is an important attraction that houses over 200 free, public activities every year.
177 locals recommend
Complexe Desjardins
150 Rue Sainte-Catherine O
177 locals recommend
With total area coverage of 4 million square feet, Complexe Desjardins is the largest building in Montreal’s metropolitan area. The Complexe Desjardins consists of four towers that house several private and government offices. Built in 1976, the Complexe includes shopping centers, restaurants and so much more. It also contains a large atrium along with the Hyatt Regency Montreal Hotel. It is an important attraction that houses over 200 free, public activities every year.
Outdoor plaza with an interactive, 235-jet fountain hosting various concerts & festivals.
156 locals recommend
Place des Festivals
1499 Rue Jeanne-Mance
156 locals recommend
Outdoor plaza with an interactive, 235-jet fountain hosting various concerts & festivals.
The Bell Centre, formerly known as the Molson Centre, is a sports and entertainment complex.
511 locals recommend
Bell Centre
1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal
511 locals recommend
The Bell Centre, formerly known as the Molson Centre, is a sports and entertainment complex.
Landmark 1925 movie hall with period interior for a diverse range of live music, comedy & theatre.
36 locals recommend
L'Olympia
1004 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
36 locals recommend
Landmark 1925 movie hall with period interior for a diverse range of live music, comedy & theatre.
La Ronde is an amusement park in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, built as the entertainment complex for Expo 67, the 1967 world fair. Today, it is owned and operated by Six Flags.
445 locals recommend
La Ronde
22 Chem. Macdonald
445 locals recommend
La Ronde is an amusement park in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, built as the entertainment complex for Expo 67, the 1967 world fair. Today, it is owned and operated by Six Flags.

Drinks & Nightlife

148 locals recommend
Saint Denis Street
Rue Saint-Denis
148 locals recommend
183 locals recommend
Saint Laurent Boulevard
Boulevard Saint-Laurent
183 locals recommend
118 locals recommend
Grenade
1603 Rue Ontario E
118 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
Saint Catherine Street East
Rue Sainte-Catherine Est
32 locals recommend
Excellent and vast choice of local and international beers and everything in between. There are live shows on the weekend and reservations are recommended. Great ambiance and good music.
74 locals recommend
Bier Markt
1221 Boulevard René-Lévesque O
74 locals recommend
Excellent and vast choice of local and international beers and everything in between. There are live shows on the weekend and reservations are recommended. Great ambiance and good music.
Landmark 3-level space with a bustling happy hour, DJs & TV sports in the pub, lounge & patio areas.
112 locals recommend
Sir Winston Churchill Pub
1455 Rue Crescent
112 locals recommend
Landmark 3-level space with a bustling happy hour, DJs & TV sports in the pub, lounge & patio areas.
24-hour gambling complex in modernist Expo 67 site, plus river views, restaurants & live shows.
422 locals recommend
Casino de Montreal
1 Av. du Casino
422 locals recommend
24-hour gambling complex in modernist Expo 67 site, plus river views, restaurants & live shows.
Cozy and vibrant bar specialized in cocktails with great music (mix of types).
145 locals recommend
Distillery no.1
300 Rue Ontario E
145 locals recommend
Cozy and vibrant bar specialized in cocktails with great music (mix of types).
An amazing cocktail bar where the menu rotated every 6 months. Something new and innovative to try out! But while the menu itself is interesting, it is worth to go off the menu! Tell the bartender what you like and they will craft something for you.
11 locals recommend
BAR LE LAB, COMPTOIR À COCKTAILS
279 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
11 locals recommend
An amazing cocktail bar where the menu rotated every 6 months. Something new and innovative to try out! But while the menu itself is interesting, it is worth to go off the menu! Tell the bartender what you like and they will craft something for you.
The best place to watch sport in Montreal.
12 locals recommend
Station des Sports - Centre Ville Est
862 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
12 locals recommend
The best place to watch sport in Montreal.

Parks & Nature

Trails, fields & ponds for paddleboating & skating, with both English- & French-style landscaping.
1637 locals recommend
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée
1637 locals recommend
Trails, fields & ponds for paddleboating & skating, with both English- & French-style landscaping.
Beautiful park in the middle of Montreal. Great for workouts of many different kinds, from walks to runs to bike rides, all of which can be done on a multitude of different surfaces (crushed granite or dirty trails). In the winter there is also snow activities: cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. The main trail is about 5-6 km but there are many smaller trails which you can explore for hours.
1477 locals recommend
Mount Royal
1477 locals recommend
Beautiful park in the middle of Montreal. Great for workouts of many different kinds, from walks to runs to bike rides, all of which can be done on a multitude of different surfaces (crushed granite or dirty trails). In the winter there is also snow activities: cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. The main trail is about 5-6 km but there are many smaller trails which you can explore for hours.
Since 2015 the beer garden organised in the park plus variety of activities throughout the summer - karaoke, music, dance, shows, and performances.
56 locals recommend
Place Emilie Gamelin
1500 Rue Berri
56 locals recommend
Since 2015 the beer garden organised in the park plus variety of activities throughout the summer - karaoke, music, dance, shows, and performances.
185 acres of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.
970 locals recommend
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke E
970 locals recommend
185 acres of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.