Guidebook for Montréal
Essentials
Further than the other grocery stores (Maxi, IGA) but has a far better selection including organic produce.
115 locals recommend
Provigo
7600 Rue Sherbrooke EFurther than the other grocery stores (Maxi, IGA) but has a far better selection including organic produce.
IGA
900 Rue Saint-Zotique ENearby groceries.
Maxi
2535 Rue MassonClosest groceries and very cheap.
This is the closest SAQ (liquor retailer) to our house. There are many throughout the city as well.
300 locals recommend
SAQ Sélection
155 Av. AtwaterThis is the closest SAQ (liquor retailer) to our house. There are many throughout the city as well.
Marche De Rouen Plus
2850 Rue de RouenNearby depanneur with decent grocery selection.
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcBest grocery store in the city!
Boucherie Beau-Bien
3748 Rue Ontario EGreat Butcher shop!
Shopping
Maisonneuve Market
4445 Rue Ontario EFresh and local produce!
This local market is larger than Maisonneuve Market near our house, with more shops and more people, it is a definite tourist attraction.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienThis local market is larger than Maisonneuve Market near our house, with more shops and more people, it is a definite tourist attraction.
Entertainment & Activities
Located right beside the famous olympic stadium, this indoor zoo does an incredible job at creating beautiful ecosystems for many species of wildlife. It is definitely impressive and worth the trip!
759 locals recommend
Biodome
4777 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinLocated right beside the famous olympic stadium, this indoor zoo does an incredible job at creating beautiful ecosystems for many species of wildlife. It is definitely impressive and worth the trip!
Food Scene
Burgundy Lion
2496 Rue Notre Dame OTop-notch classic pub!
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame ODelicious!
Café Névé
151 Rue Rachel EExcellent coffee close to Parc du Mont-Royal.
World famous Montreal smoked meat. The line up can be around the block during busy times, but this is one sandwich you've gotta try!
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentWorld famous Montreal smoked meat. The line up can be around the block during busy times, but this is one sandwich you've gotta try!
My favourite vegan restaurant in the city. Everything is delicious and I'm sure will satisfy even omnivores.
365 locals recommend
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentMy favourite vegan restaurant in the city. Everything is delicious and I'm sure will satisfy even omnivores.
Best burger and fries in the world!! Seriously. Order a burger plate with fries and salad on the side. It's cheap and you will not be disappointed!
224 locals recommend
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentBest burger and fries in the world!! Seriously. Order a burger plate with fries and salad on the side. It's cheap and you will not be disappointed!
Omnivore St Laurent
4306 Boul. Saint-LaurentDelicious grilled kababs!
Unbelievable thai vegan food. I don't know how they turn soy into these dishes, but it's incredible. For an appetizer you MUST try the 5-flavour-bites and for a main: the crispy duck is unforgettable.
62 locals recommend
Chuchai
4088 R. Saint-DenisUnbelievable thai vegan food. I don't know how they turn soy into these dishes, but it's incredible. For an appetizer you MUST try the 5-flavour-bites and for a main: the crispy duck is unforgettable.
Low-key coffeehouse with brick walls featuring casual eats, baked goods & drinks with latte art.
121 locals recommend
Hoche Café
4299 Rue Ontario ELow-key coffeehouse with brick walls featuring casual eats, baked goods & drinks with latte art.
Delicious charcoal roasted chicken! Be sure to ask for lots of Piri Piri sauce!
13 locals recommend
Piri Piri Hochelaga
3753 Rue Ontario EDelicious charcoal roasted chicken! Be sure to ask for lots of Piri Piri sauce!
Unforgettable. Reservation necessary.
http://aupieddecochon.ca/?lang=en
341 locals recommend
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EUnforgettable. Reservation necessary.
http://aupieddecochon.ca/?lang=en
Just a short walk away, this bakery is AMAZING!! It's THE place to go if you need fresh bread or baked goodies every day!
http://fr.aupaindore.com/nos-boutiques/rouen/
20 locals recommend
Au Pain Doré
3075 Rue de RouenJust a short walk away, this bakery is AMAZING!! It's THE place to go if you need fresh bread or baked goodies every day!
http://fr.aupaindore.com/nos-boutiques/rouen/
Atomic Café
3606 Rue Ontario ECool cafe nearby.
Antidote Bouffe Végane
3459 Rue Ontario ELocal vegan/smoothie/juice cafe and grocery store!
Jones Café
3349 Rue Ontario ESushi.
Great sausage sandwiches !!
34 locals recommend
William J. Walter Hochelaga - Saucissier / Bières de microbrasserie / Bar laitier
5 Pl. Simon-ValoisGreat sausage sandwiches !!
Bistro Le Valois
25 Pl. Simon-ValoisDelicious French restaurant nearby our home.
Sightseeing
Old Port of Montreal
Be sure to check out the historical old port!
The plateau has everything. Shopping, restaurants, cafe's and bars. It's a straight walk down Rue Mont-Royal to the mountain!
401 locals recommend
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
The plateau has everything. Shopping, restaurants, cafe's and bars. It's a straight walk down Rue Mont-Royal to the mountain!
Saint Denis Street
Rue Saint-Denis Shopping, food, life!
Saint-Laurent
Food, shopping... very lively and fun street!
Parks & Nature
Head on up for excellent views of the city and kilometres of trails through this beautiful wooded park.
Be sure to visit the Chalet du Mont-Royal for the best view!
995 locals recommend
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. RemembranceHead on up for excellent views of the city and kilometres of trails through this beautiful wooded park.
Be sure to visit the Chalet du Mont-Royal for the best view!
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EGetting Around
Shell
2800 Rue Sherbrooke EThis gas station has an ATM.
Préfontaine
Location Légaré
3035 Rue HochelagaLocal nearby car rental.