Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EBest Portugese-style roasted chicken
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OFor typical Montreal fresh bagels
For Montreal's famous smoked-meat sandwiches
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentFor Montreal's famous smoked-meat sandwiches
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstIf you want to try a poutine, this is the best place to go
Excellent vegan restaurant... even f you're not vegetarian/vegan it's worth a try!
365 locals recommend
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentExcellent vegan restaurant... even f you're not vegetarian/vegan it's worth a try!
If you want a typical Montreal brunch... atmosphere is very lively and they serve very good smoothies!
371 locals recommend
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal EIf you want a typical Montreal brunch... atmosphere is very lively and they serve very good smoothies!
Really great place for a healthy brunch. In the evening, it becomes a restaurant / bar / lounge
66 locals recommend
Laika
4040 Boulevard Saint-LaurentReally great place for a healthy brunch. In the evening, it becomes a restaurant / bar / lounge
Diner from the 1940s for a nice brunch: try their bagel & smoked salmon and their old fashioned smoothies
131 locals recommend
Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal ODiner from the 1940s for a nice brunch: try their bagel & smoked salmon and their old fashioned smoothies
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat french fries!
Café Chat L'Heureux
172 Av. Duluth EIf you love cats, you'll love this cafe!
Here you only find RAW food, nothing cooked, only fresh, healthy stuff!
49 locals recommend
Crudessence
105 Rue Rachel OuestHere you only find RAW food, nothing cooked, only fresh, healthy stuff!
Le P'tit Atelier
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want to relax on their terrasse with a good choice of locally brewed beers and delicious appetizers
140 locals recommend
Réservoir
9 Av. Duluth EIf you want to relax on their terrasse with a good choice of locally brewed beers and delicious appetizers
Crescent Street
Rue CrescentBuvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcCasa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentVices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-LaurentBAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-LaurentBar Waverly
5550 Boul. Saint-LaurentGrenade
1603 Rue Ontario ESparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentParks & Nature
Jeanne-Mance Park
4422 Av. de l'EsplanadeLa Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeMost beautiful park in the area
Go on Sundays to see the Tam-tams
http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/What-To-Do/Events/les-tam-tams-du-mont-royal
Then hike up to the chalet for an amazing view of the city
323 locals recommend
Mont-Royal station
470 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGo on Sundays to see the Tam-tams
http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/What-To-Do/Events/les-tam-tams-du-mont-royal
Then hike up to the chalet for an amazing view of the city
Go on the Sundays for the Piknic Electronik: DJs spinning outdoors, electronic music, dancing, chilling, relaxing with food and beverages
http://piknicelectronik.com
Or go to the beach, the aquatic complexe... many things to do, check it out: www.parcjeandrapeau.com
603 locals recommend
Parc Jean-Drapeau
Go on the Sundays for the Piknic Electronik: DJs spinning outdoors, electronic music, dancing, chilling, relaxing with food and beverages
http://piknicelectronik.com
Or go to the beach, the aquatic complexe... many things to do, check it out: www.parcjeandrapeau.com
Essentials
No frills grocery store with unbeatable prices, has a great selection of organic food
150 locals recommend
Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-LaurentNo frills grocery store with unbeatable prices, has a great selection of organic food
PJC Jean Coutu
1370 Avenue du Mont-Royal EDrugstore
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario EDrugstore
Provigo
5595 Av de MonklandSupermarket
Shopping
Saint Denis Street
Rue Saint-DenisNice street to shop around and go to cafés
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienGreatest outdoor market in Montreal
Many underground shopping malls all connected
MAP: http://montrealvisitorsguide.com/montreals-underground-city-map/
64 locals recommend
Underground City, Place ville marie entrance
747 Rue du Square-VictoriaMany underground shopping malls all connected
MAP: http://montrealvisitorsguide.com/montreals-underground-city-map/
Sightseeing
Chinatown
Mile-End
Really great neighborhood to walk around with cobble-stoned streets and old time charm
804 locals recommend
Old Montreal
Really great neighborhood to walk around with cobble-stoned streets and old time charm
Downtown Montreal
Sainte-Catherine street for shopping
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame ODuluth Avenue East
Avenue Duluth EstMany good "bring your own wine (or beer)" restaurants
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke ENature centre showcasing 4 ecosystems.
Together, the Biodôme, Insectarium, Botanical Garden and Planetarium form a place where nature and science are honoured, a Space for Life espacepourlavie.ca/en
759 locals recommend
Biodome
4777 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinNature centre showcasing 4 ecosystems.
Together, the Biodôme, Insectarium, Botanical Garden and Planetarium form a place where nature and science are honoured, a Space for Life espacepourlavie.ca/en
You can visit the stadium along with the Botanical Garden, the Biodome, the Insectarium and the Planetarium: they're all very close to each other in the same neighborhood.
At the stadium, you can go up the Montreal Tower to get a beautiful panoramic view of Montreal
http://parcolympique.qc.ca/en/the-park/the-montreal-tower/
823 locals recommend
Olympic Stadium
4545 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinYou can visit the stadium along with the Botanical Garden, the Biodome, the Insectarium and the Planetarium: they're all very close to each other in the same neighborhood.
At the stadium, you can go up the Montreal Tower to get a beautiful panoramic view of Montreal
http://parcolympique.qc.ca/en/the-park/the-montreal-tower/
Pub St-Paul
124 Rue Saint-Paul EReally charming street with many shops, cafes and restaurants
Plage de l'Horloge
1 Clock Tower Quay StLe Plateau-Mont-Royal
Neighborhood where most of the many summer festivals take place
http://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/en
485 locals recommend
Quartier des spectacles
1435 Rue St-AlexandreNeighborhood where most of the many summer festivals take place
http://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/en
Arts & Culture
Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
350 Pl. RoyaleBest museum for history of Montreal
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke O