Guidebook for Montreal
Essentials
Amazing market and hang out in the summer. Excellent place for foodies to get groceries and fresh veggies. Steps away from the house.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienAmazing market and hang out in the summer. Excellent place for foodies to get groceries and fresh veggies. Steps away from the house.
Bibliothèque Marc-Favreau
The bran new library has WiFi
Marché Des Saveurs Du Québec
280 Pl. du Marché-du-NordA good place to buy edible Quebec made souvenirs!
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario EDrinks & Nightlife
In the summer, the terrasse is THE place where locals hang out and taste one of the bar's pints of microbrewery beers. Great variety and amazing staff!
281 locals recommend
Vices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-LaurentIn the summer, the terrasse is THE place where locals hang out and taste one of the bar's pints of microbrewery beers. Great variety and amazing staff!
An incredibly cozy bar next to home. Très
à la française and inspired by the great Serge Gainsbourg.
67 locals recommend
Nestor
6289 Rue St-HubertAn incredibly cozy bar next to home. Très
à la française and inspired by the great Serge Gainsbourg.
This is where young locals go to calm their need for a party on a weekday night. Always a good time.
159 locals recommend
Miss Villeray
220 Rue VillerayThis is where young locals go to calm their need for a party on a weekday night. Always a good time.
Birra Bar à Bières Maison
7129 Boul. Saint-LaurentLocal microbrewery.
Isle de Garde Brasserie
1039 Rue Beaubien ELocal microbrewery
EtOH Brasserie
8100 R. Saint-DenisLocal local local beer!
Food Scene
A great place for brunch on the beautiful De Castelnau street. The back terrasse is where the neighborhood locals go in the summer for a good time.
64 locals recommend
Bistro L'Enchanteur
7331 Avenue Henri-JulienA great place for brunch on the beautiful De Castelnau street. The back terrasse is where the neighborhood locals go in the summer for a good time.
So this is the hypest place in town for brunches right now. I taught the decor was tacky but God is it good!
204 locals recommend
Régine Café
1840 Rue Beaubien ESo this is the hypest place in town for brunches right now. I taught the decor was tacky but God is it good!
The café at the corner of the street actually has one of the best latte in town. Just sayin'
73 locals recommend
Beaufort - Bistro
414 Rue Saint-Zotique EThe café at the corner of the street actually has one of the best latte in town. Just sayin'
A beautifully themed restaurant at the corner of our street. So cute and romantic.
108 locals recommend
Santa Barbara
6696 Rue de Saint-VallierA beautifully themed restaurant at the corner of our street. So cute and romantic.
Lannes et Pacifique
200 Rue Beaubien ENice little bring your own wine.
Everything Else
Other cheese places in the market are a bit fancier but way overpriced. This is where I get my cheese. Look for the 15$ for 3 cheeses special ;)
Fromagerie qui lait cru!?!
7070 Avenue Henri-JulienOther cheese places in the market are a bit fancier but way overpriced. This is where I get my cheese. Look for the 15$ for 3 cheeses special ;)
Shopping
La Founderie
6596 Bd St LaurentA good vintage store close to home.
Belle et Rebelle
6583A Rue St-HubertArts & Culture
Requins de la Piscine St-Denis (Les)
1600 Rue de DrucourtVery close to home, a public pool with many free hours!
Society for Arts and Technology
1201 Boul. Saint-LaurentMultidisciplinary space with very cool events.
Entertainment & Activities
So I'm a huge picnic fan and this is the place to have one. Try going on the island next to the artificial lake. There's also a public outdoor pool there and tennis courts you can rent.
596 locals recommend
Jarry Park
205 Rue Gary-CarterSo I'm a huge picnic fan and this is the place to have one. Try going on the island next to the artificial lake. There's also a public outdoor pool there and tennis courts you can rent.
Cinema du Parc
3575 Av du Parc