Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Family-friendly co-op cafe with casual, market-fresh dishes, plus artist & live-music events.
94 locals recommend
Café Coop Touski
2375 Rue Sainte-Catherine EFamily-friendly co-op cafe with casual, market-fresh dishes, plus artist & live-music events.
Boulangerie pour nos amis francais ! Branch of a small, local chain of bakeries selling bread, baked goods, lunch fare & espresso drinks.
20 locals recommend
Au Pain Doré
3075 Rue de RouenBoulangerie pour nos amis francais ! Branch of a small, local chain of bakeries selling bread, baked goods, lunch fare & espresso drinks.
Poutineville
1365 Rue Ontario EFor everyone who wants to try "Poutine" !!!
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstBest Poutine in the world !!
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentBest smokemeat in the world !
Bring your own wine French Restaurant. Amazing, High quality food at a very reasonable price.
92 locals recommend
Restaurant État-Major
4005 Rue Ontario EBring your own wine French Restaurant. Amazing, High quality food at a very reasonable price.
5-stars restaurant - Absolutely amazing place! Each dish was creative and beautifully presented. Service is efficient but not rushed and all the staff members were friendly. The sommelier is knowledgeable and present a selection of wines that all matched your choices.
51 locals recommend
Le Mousso/Le Petit Mousso
1025 Rue Ontario E5-stars restaurant - Absolutely amazing place! Each dish was creative and beautifully presented. Service is efficient but not rushed and all the staff members were friendly. The sommelier is knowledgeable and present a selection of wines that all matched your choices.
5-stars Restaurant - This is the perfect restaurant for any time. Dinner, lunch and breakfast. Everything is delicious.
112 locals recommend
Bagatelle Bistro Apportez votre vin
4323 Rue Ontario E5-stars Restaurant - This is the perfect restaurant for any time. Dinner, lunch and breakfast. Everything is delicious.
Sightseeing
Take a seat in La Grande Roue de Montréal for an unforgettable experience. A panoramic view 60 meters high, with a breathtaking view of the river, Old Montreal, downtown and the mountains!
804 locals recommend
Old Montreal
Take a seat in La Grande Roue de Montréal for an unforgettable experience. A panoramic view 60 meters high, with a breathtaking view of the river, Old Montreal, downtown and the mountains!
Biosphere Environmental Museum
160 Chem. du Tour de l'isleOlympic Stadium
4545 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinPlace d'Armes is a square in Old Montreal quarter of Montreal, in Quebec, Canada. In the centre, there is a monument in memory of Paul de Chomedey, founder of Montreal. Buildings that surround it include Notre-Dame Basilica, Saint-Sulpice Seminary, New York Life Building, Aldred Building, Bank of Montreal head office and 500 Place D'Armes.
77 locals recommend
Place-d'Armes station
Place d'Armes is a square in Old Montreal quarter of Montreal, in Quebec, Canada. In the centre, there is a monument in memory of Paul de Chomedey, founder of Montreal. Buildings that surround it include Notre-Dame Basilica, Saint-Sulpice Seminary, New York Life Building, Aldred Building, Bank of Montreal head office and 500 Place D'Armes.
Shopping
Saint-Catherine Street
Rue Sainte-CatherineCentre Eaton Montreal
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine OGetting Around
Chinatown
Parks & Nature
Saint Helen's Island
Jardin botanique de Montréal (Sherbrooke / Pie-IX)
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EParc La Fontaine is a 84 acres urban park located in the borough of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Named in honour of Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine, The park's features include two linked ponds with a fountain and waterfalls, the Théâtre de Verdure open-air venue, the Calixa-Lavallée cultural centre, a monument to Adam Dollard des Ormeaux, playing fields and tennis courts.[3]
Its outdoor swimming pools are a popular attraction during Montreal's hot summers, with outdoor ice skating in winter. Bike paths run along the park’s western and northern edges.
1637 locals recommend
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeParc La Fontaine is a 84 acres urban park located in the borough of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Named in honour of Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine, The park's features include two linked ponds with a fountain and waterfalls, the Théâtre de Verdure open-air venue, the Calixa-Lavallée cultural centre, a monument to Adam Dollard des Ormeaux, playing fields and tennis courts.[3]
Its outdoor swimming pools are a popular attraction during Montreal's hot summers, with outdoor ice skating in winter. Bike paths run along the park’s western and northern edges.
Drinks & Nightlife
Festival Jazz - Francofolie - restaurants, bar and shopping
485 locals recommend
Quartier des spectacles
1435 Rue St-AlexandreFestival Jazz - Francofolie - restaurants, bar and shopping
Gay Village
Casino de Montreal
1 Av. du CasinoStereo
858 Rue Sainte-Catherine EBest Afterhour in the world !
Le Blind Pig
3882 Rue Ontario ENeighborhood bar inspired by American breweries
Igloofest - the coldest music festival in the world, brings thousands of electronic music and winter enthusiasts to the Old Port of Montreal.
155 locals recommend
Clock Tower
1 Rue Quai de l'HorlogeIgloofest - the coldest music festival in the world, brings thousands of electronic music and winter enthusiasts to the Old Port of Montreal.
Piknic Électronik is a weekly electronic music festival which takes place every Sunday during the summer in Montreal, Quebec. Established in 2003, the festival takes place at Parc Jean-Drapeau and features local and international DJ's and producers
603 locals recommend
Parc Jean-Drapeau
Piknic Électronik is a weekly electronic music festival which takes place every Sunday during the summer in Montreal, Quebec. Established in 2003, the festival takes place at Parc Jean-Drapeau and features local and international DJ's and producers
Entertainment & Activities
La Ronde
22 Chem. MacdonaldNotre Dame Island
Grand Prix Formula 1 - June
Biodome
4777 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinFor over 45 years, the Montréal Planetarium shared its passion for the sky and stars with its visitors, young and old. Today, the Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan, located close to the Biodôme, offers a completely fresh experience of astronomy.
260 locals recommend
Planetarium Rio Tinto Alcan
4801 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinFor over 45 years, the Montréal Planetarium shared its passion for the sky and stars with its visitors, young and old. Today, the Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan, located close to the Biodôme, offers a completely fresh experience of astronomy.
The Montreal Insectarium is a natural history museum, featuring a large quantity of insects from all around the world. It is the largest insect museum in North America and among the largest insectariums worldwide.
225 locals recommend
Montreal Insectarium
4581 Rue Sherbrooke EThe Montreal Insectarium is a natural history museum, featuring a large quantity of insects from all around the world. It is the largest insect museum in North America and among the largest insectariums worldwide.
Bell Centre
1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-MontréalMontreal Canadian hockey team home and Major Music Shows.