Guidebook for Montréal
Drinks & Nightlife
This is Verdun's microbrewery that serves beer brewed in the building. It is located in an old bank so the decor is old yet modern. In the summer months, a big terasse is in the back with trees and a fire.
143 locals recommend
Benelux Brasseries Artisanales
4026 Rue WellingtonThis is Verdun's microbrewery that serves beer brewed in the building. It is located in an old bank so the decor is old yet modern. In the summer months, a big terasse is in the back with trees and a fire.
Palco has great cocktails (try the bourbon lemonade!) and many nights have live music. Their second floor has a wall of board games, include some the ones from your childhood.
85 locals recommend
Bar Palco
4019 Rue WellingtonPalco has great cocktails (try the bourbon lemonade!) and many nights have live music. Their second floor has a wall of board games, include some the ones from your childhood.
Parks & Nature
This park is the beginning of the bike path which follows the shore of the St-Lawrence river. Perfect for a job or biking. The park also has a small public pool surrounded by trees and not very full so quite relaxing in the summer.
26 locals recommend
Arthur Therrien Park
3750 Bd Gaétan LabergeThis park is the beginning of the bike path which follows the shore of the St-Lawrence river. Perfect for a job or biking. The park also has a small public pool surrounded by trees and not very full so quite relaxing in the summer.
I lump together Atwater Market and the Lachine Canal since this is usually the spot where I interact with the canal and don't really go to the market for shopping (not the best deals for fruits & vegetables, though good selection of imported products). On the canal you can rent bikes, kayaks etc. It is quite a long path that connects to the old port to the east and to the St-Lawrence river to the west.
852 locals recommend
marché atwater
I lump together Atwater Market and the Lachine Canal since this is usually the spot where I interact with the canal and don't really go to the market for shopping (not the best deals for fruits & vegetables, though good selection of imported products). On the canal you can rent bikes, kayaks etc. It is quite a long path that connects to the old port to the east and to the St-Lawrence river to the west.
Food Scene
For some reason the location maker put this in St-Henri (their second location) but the closest is at 4150 Wellington.
Their bread is the best, and many desserts are too good to resist!
52 locals recommend
Sweet Lee's Rustic Bakery
4150 Rue WellingtonFor some reason the location maker put this in St-Henri (their second location) but the closest is at 4150 Wellington.
Their bread is the best, and many desserts are too good to resist!
Good cappuccinos here and a selection of unique grilled cheeses. It does get noisy, so if you want to work from here and use their free wifi, bring headphones. They are open much later than most coffee shops (usually 9:00OM but check their Google Maps listings).
70 locals recommend
Station W
3852 Rue WellingtonGood cappuccinos here and a selection of unique grilled cheeses. It does get noisy, so if you want to work from here and use their free wifi, bring headphones. They are open much later than most coffee shops (usually 9:00OM but check their Google Maps listings).
If you're more into organic coffee and vegan treats, this place is for you. Another great place to work out of.
35 locals recommend
Le Baobab Café
4800 Rue WellingtonIf you're more into organic coffee and vegan treats, this place is for you. Another great place to work out of.
I've only been here for brunch but everything I've tried was delicious and my guests always love. It's for meat lovers though, don't expect much for vegetarians.
11 locals recommend
Piquillo Bistro de Quartier
I've only been here for brunch but everything I've tried was delicious and my guests always love. It's for meat lovers though, don't expect much for vegetarians.
For something fancier, try this turkish restaurant. It's a bit further on Wellington, but with the detour and the extra price.
30 locals recommend
Restaurant Su
For something fancier, try this turkish restaurant. It's a bit further on Wellington, but with the detour and the extra price.
Essentials
Metro Bellemare Verdun
349 Rue de l'ÉgliseRegular grocery store.
This is the place to get your fruits, vegetables and organic goods.
10 locals recommend
Fruiterie Soleil
421 Rue de l'ÉgliseThis is the place to get your fruits, vegetables and organic goods.
Get your meats here. Good service and custom cuts if you need them. Their opening hours are somewhat short though, so plan ahead.
9 locals recommend
Viandal Charcuterie
550 Rue de l'ÉgliseGet your meats here. Good service and custom cuts if you need them. Their opening hours are somewhat short though, so plan ahead.
PJC Jean Coutu
1224 Rue Notre Dame OThis is the closest pharmacy.
If you need wine or spirits, you're better to go here than to buy from the grocery store (more selection, better quality, etc).
57 locals recommend
SAQ
50 Bd TaschereauIf you need wine or spirits, you're better to go here than to buy from the grocery store (more selection, better quality, etc).
Shopping
Boutique Brock Art
4835 Rue WellingtonVintage stuff!
Getting Around
Closest transit station (green line) which will take you downtown in 6 stations.
35 locals recommend
De l'Église
Closest transit station (green line) which will take you downtown in 6 stations.
Station Verdun (de Verdun / Willibrord)
Another transit station close by.
Bus 108 is at this corner and will take you to Atwater market, Lionel-Groulx station (orange & green line) or Atwater station where there is a move theater and Alexis Nihon shopping mall.
Bannantyne / Hickson station
Bus 108 is at this corner and will take you to Atwater market, Lionel-Groulx station (orange & green line) or Atwater station where there is a move theater and Alexis Nihon shopping mall.
Bus 107 will take you downtown (Station Bonaventure - Orange line, or Station Peel - Green line), closer to museums, downtown shopping etc.
de Verdun / Hickson station
Bus 107 will take you downtown (Station Bonaventure - Orange line, or Station Peel - Green line), closer to museums, downtown shopping etc.