Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Make your own poutine by choosing the ingredients you want. Add extra vegetables, choose different meats and you can even choose what kind of patato you want. Not feeling creative? Let them serve you one of their pre-made amazing poutines, you won't be disappointed.
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Poutineville
1365 Rue Ontario EMake your own poutine by choosing the ingredients you want. Add extra vegetables, choose different meats and you can even choose what kind of patato you want. Not feeling creative? Let them serve you one of their pre-made amazing poutines, you won't be disappointed.
Another must go to poutine place. Serves over 30 different kinds of poutine.
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La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstAnother must go to poutine place. Serves over 30 different kinds of poutine.
Schwartz's is the most famous remaining Montreal-style smoked meat restaurant.
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentSchwartz's is the most famous remaining Montreal-style smoked meat restaurant.
The neighbourhood contains many Asian restaurants, food markets, and convenience stores as well being home to many of Montreal's East Asian community centres, such as the Montreal Chinese Hospital and the Montreal Chinese Community and Cultural Center
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Chinatown
The neighbourhood contains many Asian restaurants, food markets, and convenience stores as well being home to many of Montreal's East Asian community centres, such as the Montreal Chinese Hospital and the Montreal Chinese Community and Cultural Center
Vegan Rapide
1385 Rue Ontario EHoused in a white-washed cottage and marked by a bright pink light in the doorway, Agrikol is a popular Haitian food and cocktail haven co-owned by members of Arcade Fire. The colorful and lively space is named after the style of rum distilled from cane juice, so you know the liquor is going to be taken seriously here. The rum selection runs 40 bottles deep, and though cocktails are the highlight, a bottle of Prestige -- Haiti's national lager -- will do just fine for beer loyalists. The Caribbean dishes, like fried plantain discos and lamb-tossed rice, are made for soaking up booze.
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Agrikol
1844 R. Atateken Housed in a white-washed cottage and marked by a bright pink light in the doorway, Agrikol is a popular Haitian food and cocktail haven co-owned by members of Arcade Fire. The colorful and lively space is named after the style of rum distilled from cane juice, so you know the liquor is going to be taken seriously here. The rum selection runs 40 bottles deep, and though cocktails are the highlight, a bottle of Prestige -- Haiti's national lager -- will do just fine for beer loyalists. The Caribbean dishes, like fried plantain discos and lamb-tossed rice, are made for soaking up booze.
A diverse list of sushi & sashimi share the menu with Sichuan dishes in a sleek & moody BYOB place.
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Uchi
1799 R. AtatekenA diverse list of sushi & sashimi share the menu with Sichuan dishes in a sleek & moody BYOB place.
Colourful eatery offering eclectic tavern grub such as nachos, salads & burgers, all priced at $5.
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Cinko
1641 R. Saint-DenisColourful eatery offering eclectic tavern grub such as nachos, salads & burgers, all priced at $5.
Great, quiet place for breakfast food (i.e. breakfast sandwiches with home cooked potatoes, fresh fruit) and coffee.
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Pamplemousse Cafe
1251 Rue Ontario EGreat, quiet place for breakfast food (i.e. breakfast sandwiches with home cooked potatoes, fresh fruit) and coffee.
Lovely neighbourhood cafe with great coffee and tartine. Quiet on weekdays. Perfect work or relax spot.
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Café Sfouf
1250 Rue Ontario ELovely neighbourhood cafe with great coffee and tartine. Quiet on weekdays. Perfect work or relax spot.
All you can eat japanese restaurant. Bring your own wine place with nice atmosphere and good prices.
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Takumi Sushi
405A Rue Sherbrooke EAll you can eat japanese restaurant. Bring your own wine place with nice atmosphere and good prices.
Very modern looking restaurant with all your favourite Japanese food including karage (Japanese fried chicken), lightly battered tempura and quality sushi. The kitchen is open and you can see everything being expertly prepared.
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Le Blossom Bar
1101 Boul. de Maisonneuve EVery modern looking restaurant with all your favourite Japanese food including karage (Japanese fried chicken), lightly battered tempura and quality sushi. The kitchen is open and you can see everything being expertly prepared.
Arts & Culture
The CCA is quite different from other museums because of its subject matter. Instead of paintings and sculptures that you would normally find in traditional museums, the CCA contains blueprints, 3-D buildings and photographs. One of the highlights of the CCA is the impressive sculpture garden.
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Canadian Centre for Architecture (Centre Canadien d'Architecture)
1920 Rue BaileThe CCA is quite different from other museums because of its subject matter. Instead of paintings and sculptures that you would normally find in traditional museums, the CCA contains blueprints, 3-D buildings and photographs. One of the highlights of the CCA is the impressive sculpture garden.
With a history of more than 300 years, the Château Ramezay has been preserving Montreal’s heritage since 1895, when it was converted into a museum. Château Ramezay is one of the first buildings in the province of Québec to be declared a historic monument. It is also Québec’s oldest private history museum.
he Château Ramezay has been a part of Montreal’s history for over a century. The Château houses a rich collection of artifacts that provide a view into Montreal’s unique history. Visitors can relive Montreal’s history through the various artifacts that are present in the permanent exhibition and the Château’s garden.
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Château Ramezay - Musée et site historique de Montréal
280 Rue Notre Dame EWith a history of more than 300 years, the Château Ramezay has been preserving Montreal’s heritage since 1895, when it was converted into a museum. Château Ramezay is one of the first buildings in the province of Québec to be declared a historic monument. It is also Québec’s oldest private history museum.
he Château Ramezay has been a part of Montreal’s history for over a century. The Château houses a rich collection of artifacts that provide a view into Montreal’s unique history. Visitors can relive Montreal’s history through the various artifacts that are present in the permanent exhibition and the Château’s garden.
The Biosphere is considered to be the world’s largest geodesic dome. It was created for the World Fair Expo ’67 in the former pavilion of the United States. It is the only museum in North America that is dedicated to water with its main focus being the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes.
Various exhibitions are displayed in the Biosphere. Most of the exhibits tend to be quite interactive and entertaining. Push a button to learn about the cycle of water from cloud to rain to river and ocean. Many special effects are used to create a perfect learning atmosphere.
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Biosphere Environmental Museum
160 Chem. du Tour de l'isleThe Biosphere is considered to be the world’s largest geodesic dome. It was created for the World Fair Expo ’67 in the former pavilion of the United States. It is the only museum in North America that is dedicated to water with its main focus being the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes.
Various exhibitions are displayed in the Biosphere. Most of the exhibits tend to be quite interactive and entertaining. Push a button to learn about the cycle of water from cloud to rain to river and ocean. Many special effects are used to create a perfect learning atmosphere.
Galleries featuring Québec visual works & cutting-edge international art, plus a sculpture garden.
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Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal
1 Place Ville MarieGalleries featuring Québec visual works & cutting-edge international art, plus a sculpture garden.
Spacious museum showcasing Québec & Canadian visual works, plus international contemporary art.
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The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OSpacious museum showcasing Québec & Canadian visual works, plus international contemporary art.
Founded in 1916, this large theatre showcases concerts, plays, stand-up comedy & other performances.
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Théâtre St-Denis
1594 R. Saint-DenisFounded in 1916, this large theatre showcases concerts, plays, stand-up comedy & other performances.
Natural history & world cultures galleries showcasing dinosaur skeletons, extinct species & mummies.
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Musee Redpath
859 Rue Sherbrooke ONatural history & world cultures galleries showcasing dinosaur skeletons, extinct species & mummies.
Sightseeing
Montreal’s Habitat ’67 is a housing complex that is often called a collection of condo cubes. Habitat ’67 is a model community built along the St. Lawrence River that was created as part of Expo ’67. The complex consists of 354 prefabricated modules, known as “boxes” that are connected together to form 158 residences that range from 660 to 1,700 square feet. Each module contains its own garden and is virtually self-sufficient.
Habitat ’67 is one of Montreal’s most recognized buildings. During Expo ’67 it was a thematic pavilion that was visited by thousands of visitors around the world. It was also the temporary residence of many of the dignitaries that took part of Expo ’67.
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Habitat 67
2600 Av Pierre-DupuyMontreal’s Habitat ’67 is a housing complex that is often called a collection of condo cubes. Habitat ’67 is a model community built along the St. Lawrence River that was created as part of Expo ’67. The complex consists of 354 prefabricated modules, known as “boxes” that are connected together to form 158 residences that range from 660 to 1,700 square feet. Each module contains its own garden and is virtually self-sufficient.
Habitat ’67 is one of Montreal’s most recognized buildings. During Expo ’67 it was a thematic pavilion that was visited by thousands of visitors around the world. It was also the temporary residence of many of the dignitaries that took part of Expo ’67.
Montreal’s Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours) is one the most recognizable buildings in Old Montreal. The Bonsecours Market is one of Montreal’s most beautiful and historic buildings. It is named after a nearby church that also shares the same name Notre-Dame de Bonsecours, also known as the sailors church. The building has served as a public market, a concert hall, a meeting hall, Montreal’s city hall and even the Parliament of Lower Canada. Today, the market is quite popular with tourists and features a wide selection of cafés, bistros and restaurants. Shops inside the market stock everything from Inuit art and locally made jewelry to luxurious made-in-Canada beaver coats.
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Bonsecours Market
350 Rue Saint-Paul EastMontreal’s Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours) is one the most recognizable buildings in Old Montreal. The Bonsecours Market is one of Montreal’s most beautiful and historic buildings. It is named after a nearby church that also shares the same name Notre-Dame de Bonsecours, also known as the sailors church. The building has served as a public market, a concert hall, a meeting hall, Montreal’s city hall and even the Parliament of Lower Canada. Today, the market is quite popular with tourists and features a wide selection of cafés, bistros and restaurants. Shops inside the market stock everything from Inuit art and locally made jewelry to luxurious made-in-Canada beaver coats.
Old Port of Montreal
Old Montreal
Montréal's famous landmark, Notre-Dame Basilica, is a visually pleasing if slightly gaudy symphony of carved wood, paintings, gilded sculptures and stained-glass windows. Built in 1829 on the site of an older and smaller church, it also sports a famous Casavant organ and the Gros Bourdon, said to be the biggest bell in North America.
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Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame OMontréal's famous landmark, Notre-Dame Basilica, is a visually pleasing if slightly gaudy symphony of carved wood, paintings, gilded sculptures and stained-glass windows. Built in 1829 on the site of an older and smaller church, it also sports a famous Casavant organ and the Gros Bourdon, said to be the biggest bell in North America.
Opulent 19th-century church modeled after the famous St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
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Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
1085 Rue de la CathédraleOpulent 19th-century church modeled after the famous St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Nice panoramic view, catholic convent and a church - an ideal place to meditate your Christian faith while enjoying the view of Montréal city from the top!
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Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen MaryNice panoramic view, catholic convent and a church - an ideal place to meditate your Christian faith while enjoying the view of Montréal city from the top!
The Stade Olympique seats 56,000 and remains an architectural marvel, though these days it hosts mostly concerts and trade shows and only rarely hosts sports events. The main attraction is the short (three-minute) ride on the bilevel cable car, which goes up the Montréal Tower (Tour de Montréal, also called the Olympic Tower) that lords over the stadium. It’s the world’s tallest inclined structure (165m at a 45-degree angle).
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Olympic Stadium
4545 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinThe Stade Olympique seats 56,000 and remains an architectural marvel, though these days it hosts mostly concerts and trade shows and only rarely hosts sports events. The main attraction is the short (three-minute) ride on the bilevel cable car, which goes up the Montréal Tower (Tour de Montréal, also called the Olympic Tower) that lords over the stadium. It’s the world’s tallest inclined structure (165m at a 45-degree angle).
Everything Else
Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market (Marché Jean-Talon) is an outdoor market located on the edge of Montreal’s Little Italy district. Open year-round, the market features various stands that sell fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables. Along with fruits and vegetables shops, you will also find cafes and specialty shops all around the Jean Talon Market. The Market is a great place to find specialty food such as tea, olive oil and so much more.
The Jean-Talon Market contains more than 300 vendors in its open-air market.
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Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienMontreal’s Jean-Talon Market (Marché Jean-Talon) is an outdoor market located on the edge of Montreal’s Little Italy district. Open year-round, the market features various stands that sell fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables. Along with fruits and vegetables shops, you will also find cafes and specialty shops all around the Jean Talon Market. The Market is a great place to find specialty food such as tea, olive oil and so much more.
The Jean-Talon Market contains more than 300 vendors in its open-air market.
Montreal’s Atwater Market (Marché Atwater) is one of Montreal’s most popular food markets. It features fresh produce, over ten butcher shops, three cheese shops, a fish shop and over a dozen specialized boutiques. At the Atwater Market, you’ll find fruits, vegetables, meats, fishes, flowers, spices and so much more. The Atwater Market has both indoor and outdoor sections, allowing it to be open year-round. The market has been a staple of the Montreal landscape for over 50 years and is one of the best places to go experience Montreal.
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marché atwater
Montreal’s Atwater Market (Marché Atwater) is one of Montreal’s most popular food markets. It features fresh produce, over ten butcher shops, three cheese shops, a fish shop and over a dozen specialized boutiques. At the Atwater Market, you’ll find fruits, vegetables, meats, fishes, flowers, spices and so much more. The Atwater Market has both indoor and outdoor sections, allowing it to be open year-round. The market has been a staple of the Montreal landscape for over 50 years and is one of the best places to go experience Montreal.
Entertainment & Activities
Every year, there are various events held at Jean-Drapeau Park. A couple of the events held at Jean-Drapeau Park include: The Canadian Grand Prix; The Osheaga Festival; The Virgin Festival; Winter festival ; International Fireworks Competition; The NAPA Auto Parts 200; Heavy MTL heavy metal festival; and Various Outdoor concerts.
Some of the attractions located in Jean-Park include:
La Ronde, which is an amusement park that is owned by Six Flags on Sainte-Hélène Island; the Bioshphere; the Montreal Casino; the Jaques Villeneuve Circuit; An Aquatic Complex;
A Beach; the Olympic Basin; and the Floralies Gardens
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Jean-Drapeau station
Every year, there are various events held at Jean-Drapeau Park. A couple of the events held at Jean-Drapeau Park include: The Canadian Grand Prix; The Osheaga Festival; The Virgin Festival; Winter festival ; International Fireworks Competition; The NAPA Auto Parts 200; Heavy MTL heavy metal festival; and Various Outdoor concerts.
Some of the attractions located in Jean-Park include:
La Ronde, which is an amusement park that is owned by Six Flags on Sainte-Hélène Island; the Bioshphere; the Montreal Casino; the Jaques Villeneuve Circuit; An Aquatic Complex;
A Beach; the Olympic Basin; and the Floralies Gardens
With total area coverage of 4 million square feet, Complexe Desjardins is the largest building in Montreal’s metropolitan area. The Complexe Desjardins consists of four towers that house several private and government offices. Built in 1976, the Complexe includes shopping centers, restaurants and so much more. It also contains a large atrium along with the Hyatt Regency Montreal Hotel.
It is an important attraction that houses over 200 free, public activities every year.
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Complexe Desjardins
150 Rue Sainte-Catherine OWith total area coverage of 4 million square feet, Complexe Desjardins is the largest building in Montreal’s metropolitan area. The Complexe Desjardins consists of four towers that house several private and government offices. Built in 1976, the Complexe includes shopping centers, restaurants and so much more. It also contains a large atrium along with the Hyatt Regency Montreal Hotel.
It is an important attraction that houses over 200 free, public activities every year.
Outdoor plaza with an interactive, 235-jet fountain hosting various concerts & festivals.
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Place des Festivals
1499 Rue Jeanne-ManceOutdoor plaza with an interactive, 235-jet fountain hosting various concerts & festivals.
The Bell Centre, formerly known as the Molson Centre, is a sports and entertainment complex.
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Bell Centre
1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-MontréalThe Bell Centre, formerly known as the Molson Centre, is a sports and entertainment complex.
Landmark 1925 movie hall with period interior for a diverse range of live music, comedy & theatre.
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L'Olympia
1004 Rue Sainte-Catherine ELandmark 1925 movie hall with period interior for a diverse range of live music, comedy & theatre.
La Ronde is an amusement park in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, built as the entertainment complex for Expo 67, the 1967 world fair. Today, it is owned and operated by Six Flags.
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La Ronde
22 Chem. MacdonaldLa Ronde is an amusement park in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, built as the entertainment complex for Expo 67, the 1967 world fair. Today, it is owned and operated by Six Flags.
Drinks & Nightlife
Saint Denis Street
Rue Saint-DenisSaint Laurent Boulevard
Boulevard Saint-LaurentGrenade
1603 Rue Ontario ESaint Catherine Street East
Rue Sainte-Catherine EstExcellent and vast choice of local and international beers and everything in between. There are live shows on the weekend and reservations are recommended. Great ambiance and good music.
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Bier Markt
1221 Boulevard René-Lévesque OExcellent and vast choice of local and international beers and everything in between. There are live shows on the weekend and reservations are recommended. Great ambiance and good music.
Landmark 3-level space with a bustling happy hour, DJs & TV sports in the pub, lounge & patio areas.
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Sir Winston Churchill Pub
1455 Rue CrescentLandmark 3-level space with a bustling happy hour, DJs & TV sports in the pub, lounge & patio areas.
24-hour gambling complex in modernist Expo 67 site, plus river views, restaurants & live shows.
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Casino de Montreal
1 Av. du Casino24-hour gambling complex in modernist Expo 67 site, plus river views, restaurants & live shows.
Cozy and vibrant bar specialized in cocktails with great music (mix of types).
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Distillery no.1
300 Rue Ontario ECozy and vibrant bar specialized in cocktails with great music (mix of types).
An amazing cocktail bar where the menu rotated every 6 months. Something new and innovative to try out! But while the menu itself is interesting, it is worth to go off the menu! Tell the bartender what you like and they will craft something for you.
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BAR LE LAB, COMPTOIR À COCKTAILS
279 Rue Sainte-Catherine EAn amazing cocktail bar where the menu rotated every 6 months. Something new and innovative to try out! But while the menu itself is interesting, it is worth to go off the menu! Tell the bartender what you like and they will craft something for you.
The best place to watch sport in Montreal.
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Station des Sports - Centre Ville Est
862 Rue Sainte-Catherine EThe best place to watch sport in Montreal.
Parks & Nature
Trails, fields & ponds for paddleboating & skating, with both English- & French-style landscaping.
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La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeTrails, fields & ponds for paddleboating & skating, with both English- & French-style landscaping.
Beautiful park in the middle of Montreal. Great for workouts of many different kinds, from walks to runs to bike rides, all of which can be done on a multitude of different surfaces (crushed granite or dirty trails). In the winter there is also snow activities: cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. The main trail is about 5-6 km but there are many smaller trails which you can explore for hours.
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Mount Royal
Beautiful park in the middle of Montreal. Great for workouts of many different kinds, from walks to runs to bike rides, all of which can be done on a multitude of different surfaces (crushed granite or dirty trails). In the winter there is also snow activities: cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. The main trail is about 5-6 km but there are many smaller trails which you can explore for hours.
Since 2015 the beer garden organised in the park plus variety of activities throughout the summer - karaoke, music, dance, shows, and performances.
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Place Emilie Gamelin
1500 Rue BerriSince 2015 the beer garden organised in the park plus variety of activities throughout the summer - karaoke, music, dance, shows, and performances.
185 acres of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.
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Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke E185 acres of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.