Guidebook for Montréal
Sightseeing
Old Port of Montreal
Rustic, classic Montreal.
Best place to view the city. Great during the day and even better during the night.
159 locals recommend
Chalet Du Mont Royal
1196 Voie Camillien-HoudeBest place to view the city. Great during the day and even better during the night.
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame OHistoric church
On sundays, come see the Montreal phenomenon of Tam Tams. The city brings drums and plays together. Also you'll find LARPers in the woods nearby.
69 locals recommend
Monument to Sir George-Étienne Cartier
Avenue du ParcOn sundays, come see the Montreal phenomenon of Tam Tams. The city brings drums and plays together. Also you'll find LARPers in the woods nearby.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
The hipster friendly neighbourhood of Montreal.
Food Scene
The most well known place to try Montreal style smoked meat.
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentThe most well known place to try Montreal style smoked meat.
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstFamous place for poutine.
Great place for poutine. If you're looking for a cheap eat come here!
224 locals recommend
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat place for poutine. If you're looking for a cheap eat come here!
St Viateur is a great place to try Montreal styled bagels.
195 locals recommend
St-Viateur Bagel & Café Mont-Royal
1127 Avenue du Mont-Royal ESt Viateur is a great place to try Montreal styled bagels.
The original bakery, good if you have access to a car and are happy to pickup some bagels for the road.
630 locals recommend
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OThe original bakery, good if you have access to a car and are happy to pickup some bagels for the road.
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OGreat place for delicious ice cream.
Ripples
3971 Boul. Saint-LaurentAnother great place for ice cream.
Lola Rosa Café
545 Rue MiltonGreat place for delicious vegan food.
Café Nocturne
19 Rue Prince Arthur OAwesome place for coffee
Pizza Il Focolaio
1223 Pl. PhillipsNearby traditional Italian pizzeria.
One of the more inexpensive choices for french food. It's BYOW, so remember to go to SAQ and pick up a wine before you arrive.
14 locals recommend
Les Deux Gamins
170 Rue Prince-Arthur EOne of the more inexpensive choices for french food. It's BYOW, so remember to go to SAQ and pick up a wine before you arrive.
One of my favorite places for traditional styled Japanese food in Montreal.
8 locals recommend
Bistro Japonais Furusato
1265 Rue de BleuryOne of my favorite places for traditional styled Japanese food in Montreal.
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EInsanely good Portuguese rotisserie chicken here.
Saint Sushi
424 Av. Duluth ESushi with a twist. Interesting fusion restaurant.
Kantapia
364 Rue Sherbrooke ONearby Korean restaurant that's easy on the wallet.
Namaste Montreal Cuisine Indienne
Great place for Indian food, also very easy on the wallet.
CACAO 70 Eatery
2087 Rue Sainte-CatherineFor those with a sweet tooth this is a nice place for dessert.
Pikolo Espresso Bar
1635 Av du ParcReally nice place for coffee.
Do you have a craving for dumplings? Mai Xiang Yuan well help you fix that.
14 locals recommend
Mai Xiang Yuan
1082 Boul. Saint-LaurentDo you have a craving for dumplings? Mai Xiang Yuan well help you fix that.
Really nice farmer's market. Great place to pick up something nice for dinner or to find souvenirs.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienReally nice farmer's market. Great place to pick up something nice for dinner or to find souvenirs.
Omnivore St Laurent
4306 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat place for Lebanese food.
Big in Japan
3723 Boulevard Saint-LaurentNice place for fusion Japanese food.
Arepera
73 Rue Prince-Arthur EAmazing Venezuelan food, best in Montreal in my book.
Wonderful outdoor restaurant. Relax and eat crepes while basking in live jazz music.
157 locals recommend
Jardin Nelson
407 Pl. Jacques-CartierWonderful outdoor restaurant. Relax and eat crepes while basking in live jazz music.
MAISON CHRISTIAN FAURE
355 Pl. RoyaleThe very best bakery in Montreal for pastries.
Hipsters will love this place. The coolest decor inside and awesome food.
371 locals recommend
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal EHipsters will love this place. The coolest decor inside and awesome food.
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame OA famous restaurant with amazing food. Make sure to reserve in advance.
Famous restaurant that serves up unique Quebecois and Canadian dishes. Make sure to reserve ahead of time!
341 locals recommend
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EFamous restaurant that serves up unique Quebecois and Canadian dishes. Make sure to reserve ahead of time!
Essentials
Metro Avenue du Parc
3575 Park AveConvenient grocery store near the apartment.
Provigo
5595 Av de MonklandConvenient grocery store near the apartment.
Another nearby grocery, specializes in selling Asian foods. Usually has cheaper vegetables and fruit than Metro and Provigo
29 locals recommend
Marché Eden
3575 Av du ParcAnother nearby grocery, specializes in selling Asian foods. Usually has cheaper vegetables and fruit than Metro and Provigo
For fresh food like vegetables and fruit this is usually the cheapest place near the apartment.
17 locals recommend
Marche Lobo
3509 Av du ParcFor fresh food like vegetables and fruit this is usually the cheapest place near the apartment.
The closest pharmacy to the apartment.
7 locals recommend
Uniprix Isabelle Kim Thien Dang - affiliated Pharmacy
3575 Park AveThe closest pharmacy to the apartment.
The closest dollar store to the apartment, so that you can find that random item you happen to need at the moment.
62 locals recommend
Dollarama
7017 Rue St-HubertThe closest dollar store to the apartment, so that you can find that random item you happen to need at the moment.
Drinks & Nightlife
The nearest liquor store to the apartment. Great place to grab some Quebec Iced Cider. Or stop by to pick up a wine before trying a BYOW restaurant.
778 locals recommend
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EThe nearest liquor store to the apartment. Great place to grab some Quebec Iced Cider. Or stop by to pick up a wine before trying a BYOW restaurant.
Pullman
3424 Av du ParcNearby wine and tapas bar.
Biiru
1433 Rue City CouncillorsNearby japanese izakaya (tapas) restaurant and bar
Distillery no.1
300 Rue Ontario EDefinitely hit up this place. Cool drinks in mason jars.
Divan Orange
4234 Boulevard Saint-LaurentGreat venue for live music, mostly frequented by indie bands.
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentAnother great live music venue for indie bands.
Bistro à Jojo
1627 R. Saint-DenisGreat place to chill out if you are looking for live music.
Club that's mostly frequented by students. Also a venue for many indie bands.
39 locals recommend
Café Campus
57 Rue Prince-Arthur EstClub that's mostly frequented by students. Also a venue for many indie bands.
Casino de Montreal
1 Av. du CasinoA very nice casino. The buffet is great too.
Crescent Street
Rue CrescentLots of bars and nightclubs on this street.
Entertainment & Activities
There are always interesting shows going on here. Check out their website for shows and tickets.
654 locals recommend
Place des Arts
There are always interesting shows going on here. Check out their website for shows and tickets.
This is a pub where you play board games. They have a massive library that will satisfy any board game geek.
62 locals recommend
Randolph Pub Ludique Quartier Latin
2041 R. Saint-DenisThis is a pub where you play board games. They have a massive library that will satisfy any board game geek.
Retro gaming bar where you can play pinball, SNES, gamecube, and other retro games. For the old-school gamer.
8 locals recommend
Foonzo
1245 Rue DrummondRetro gaming bar where you can play pinball, SNES, gamecube, and other retro games. For the old-school gamer.
EZKAPAZ : Escape Game à Montréal
3955 Boul. Saint-LaurentNearby escape room game. Highly recommended.
Montreal Insectarium
4581 Rue Sherbrooke EPretty cool museum for those who love nature.
Bell Centre
1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-MontréalCheck out the bell center for music or hockey.
One of the few movie theaters around the world with IMAX 70 mm film technology. If there is a 70 mm film out you should consider checking out a film here. Tuesday is discount night.
384 locals recommend
Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal
977 Rue Sainte-Catherine OOne of the few movie theaters around the world with IMAX 70 mm film technology. If there is a 70 mm film out you should consider checking out a film here. Tuesday is discount night.
Montreal's amusement park. If you like rollercoasters you'll like this place.
445 locals recommend
La Ronde
22 Chem. MacdonaldMontreal's amusement park. If you like rollercoasters you'll like this place.
Shoot arrows at your friends! Try this new sport, it's dodgeball + archery. http://www.dodgebow.ca/en/
3800 Rue Sherbrooke E
3800 Rue Sherbrooke EstShoot arrows at your friends! Try this new sport, it's dodgeball + archery. http://www.dodgebow.ca/en/
Jeanne-Mance Park
4422 Av. de l'EsplanadeOn weekends, you can play sand/beach volleyball here.
Allez Up centre d'escalade
1555 Rue Saint-PatrickIndoor rock climbing
Arbraska Rawdon
4131 Rue Forest HillZipline and ropes courses for those who love adventure.
Arts & Culture
Close by museum for lovers of contemporary art.
651 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Montreal
1 Place Ville MarieClose by museum for lovers of contemporary art.
One of Canada's most well known universities. Campus makes a nice stroll. The Redpath Museum is also free for the public.
246 locals recommend
McGill University
845 Rue Sherbrooke OOne of Canada's most well known universities. Campus makes a nice stroll. The Redpath Museum is also free for the public.
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OMy personal favorite for museums in Montreal
A museum with a collection of fossils, crystals, skeletons and dinosaurs. It's also free!
92 locals recommend
Redpath Museum
859 Rue Sherbrooke OA museum with a collection of fossils, crystals, skeletons and dinosaurs. It's also free!
Getting Around
McGill station
The closest subway (metro) station to the apartment.
Here you can rent an electric bicycle which is a really cool way to explore the city as Montreal has a great network of bike lanes.
17 locals recommend
Dyad
80 Rue Prince-Arthur EHere you can rent an electric bicycle which is a really cool way to explore the city as Montreal has a great network of bike lanes.
Rent an electric scooter here for a fun way of seeing the city.
Kumpan electric Montreal - Electric Scooter and Rental
Rent an electric scooter here for a fun way of seeing the city.
16 Rue des Soeurs Grises
16 Rue des Soeurs-GrisesRent a scooter here for a fun and stylish way of getting around the city.
Here you can rent a bicycle to explore the city. The city is great by bike. I recommend taking half a day to ride from the Old Port out to the Lachine Canal for a scenic ride.
Ça Roule Montreal | Montreal on Wheels
27 Rue de la Commune EHere you can rent a bicycle to explore the city. The city is great by bike. I recommend taking half a day to ride from the Old Port out to the Lachine Canal for a scenic ride.
This is the closest BIXI station to the apartment. Try out bixi for a day! It's only $5 for 24 hours. The city is littered with BIXI stations so they are a great way to see the city. Make sure you return your bike to another station before the 30 minute trip time is up. You can always grab another bike to make as many 30 minute trips as you like throughout the 24 hour period.
3505 Rue Durocher
3505 Rue DurocherThis is the closest BIXI station to the apartment. Try out bixi for a day! It's only $5 for 24 hours. The city is littered with BIXI stations so they are a great way to see the city. Make sure you return your bike to another station before the 30 minute trip time is up. You can always grab another bike to make as many 30 minute trips as you like throughout the 24 hour period.