Guidebook for Montreal

Jennifer&Steeve
Jennifer&Steeve
Guidebook for Montreal

Food Scene

7-day-a-week, year-round farmers' market with everything you could ask for. The ambiance is friendly and the produce is fantastic. Restaurants and cafés, butchers, bakeries and cheese shops, fresh produce. 20-25 minute walk from the house.
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marché atwater
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7-day-a-week, year-round farmers' market with everything you could ask for. The ambiance is friendly and the produce is fantastic. Restaurants and cafés, butchers, bakeries and cheese shops, fresh produce. 20-25 minute walk from the house.
One of the best restaurants in Montreal, world-renown. Reservations a must. The atmosphere is incomparable. 25-minute walk from the house or 5-minute drive.
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Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame O
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One of the best restaurants in Montreal, world-renown. Reservations a must. The atmosphere is incomparable. 25-minute walk from the house or 5-minute drive.
Same owners as Joe Beef, but not as pricey. Obama and Trudeau had their bromance dinner here in June 2017.
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Liverpool House
2501 Rue Notre Dame O
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Same owners as Joe Beef, but not as pricey. Obama and Trudeau had their bromance dinner here in June 2017.
Our favorite French bistro. Noisy, always crowded, impeccable service.
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Holder
407 Rue McGill
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Our favorite French bistro. Noisy, always crowded, impeccable service.
Brunch and lunch, communal tables, trendy.
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Bistro Le Balmoral
Rue Balmoral
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Brunch and lunch, communal tables, trendy.
Where all the celebrities go when they're in town. Breakfast and lunch. Closed Mondays.
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Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul O
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Where all the celebrities go when they're in town. Breakfast and lunch. Closed Mondays.
This is THE hot restaurant for Grand Prix weekend. Delish Portugese cuisine.
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Ferreira Café
1446 Rue Peel
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This is THE hot restaurant for Grand Prix weekend. Delish Portugese cuisine.
Friendly British-style pub, good pub food
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Burgundy Lion
2496 Rue Notre Dame O
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Friendly British-style pub, good pub food
Best summer terrace in Montreal.
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Boris Bistro
465 Rue McGill
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Best summer terrace in Montreal.
Good affordable tapas
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Le Bureau Bar Tapas
1642 Rue Notre Dame O
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Good affordable tapas
Best Thai food ever! At Atwater market for lunch.
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Satay Brothers
3721 Rue Notre Dame O
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Best Thai food ever! At Atwater market for lunch.
If you really want to impress
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Toqué!
900 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle
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If you really want to impress
A Montreal institution
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L'Express
3927 R. Saint-Denis
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A Montreal institution
Old-time diner. Great shakes and fries.
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Greenspot
3041 Rue Notre Dame O
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Old-time diner. Great shakes and fries.
Chic Italian restaurant with incredible terrace. Hot crowds.
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Restaurant Le Richmond
377 Rue Richmond
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Chic Italian restaurant with incredible terrace. Hot crowds.
Excellent bistro in St-Henri.
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Tuck Shop
4662 Rue Notre Dame O
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Excellent bistro in St-Henri.
Good family-style pizzeria.
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Pizzeria Geppetto Notre-Dame
2504 Rue Notre Dame O
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Good family-style pizzeria.
Just like being in Paris.
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Le Petit Dep
179 Rue Saint-Paul O
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Just like being in Paris.
Lobster truck in the Old Port. Quebec lobster is the sweetest on earth.
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Muvbox Restos
Rue de la Commune Est
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Lobster truck in the Old Port. Quebec lobster is the sweetest on earth.
Hip resto serving gourmet fried chicken and Champagne -- need we say more? With a hidden speakeasy below.
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Bird Bar
1800 Rue Notre Dame O
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Hip resto serving gourmet fried chicken and Champagne -- need we say more? With a hidden speakeasy below.
Superb coffee
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Lili & Oli
2713 Rue Notre Dame O
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Superb coffee
Trendy, light-filled café where they make surfboards in the back.
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September Cafe
2471 Rue Notre Dame O
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Trendy, light-filled café where they make surfboards in the back.
Hip restaurant in an renovated diner--reservations necessary. Brunch. Check out its popular speakeasy
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Foiegwa
3001 Rue Notre Dame O
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Hip restaurant in an renovated diner--reservations necessary. Brunch. Check out its popular speakeasy
Cannot beat the breads here! Nice place for a coffee or lunch too.
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La Bête à Pain
195 Rue Young
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Cannot beat the breads here! Nice place for a coffee or lunch too.
Wonderful wine bar with delicious tapas. Très French.
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Le Rouge Gorge
1234 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
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Wonderful wine bar with delicious tapas. Très French.
Chic, beautiful café-terrace and bar
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Perles et Paddock
403 Rue des Seigneurs
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Chic, beautiful café-terrace and bar
So popular, there's always a line-up. This is not sushi, it's Japanese BBQ.
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Kazu
1844 Rue Sainte-Catherine O
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So popular, there's always a line-up. This is not sushi, it's Japanese BBQ.
World-reknown by chef Martin Picard. Order the small bites of hot fois gras.
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Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth E
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World-reknown by chef Martin Picard. Order the small bites of hot fois gras.
Rooftop terrace with wonderful, original menu.
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Labo culinaire - Foodlab
1201 Boul. Saint-Laurent
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Rooftop terrace with wonderful, original menu.
Delicious French/Asian tapas fusion restaurant.
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Le Bon Vivant
2705 Rue Notre Dame O
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Delicious French/Asian tapas fusion restaurant.
Excellent Parisian-style bistro in the Outremont neighborhood. Reduced prix fixe menu after 9:30 p.m.
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Leméac
1045 Av. Laurier O
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Excellent Parisian-style bistro in the Outremont neighborhood. Reduced prix fixe menu after 9:30 p.m.
Very good Indian in a chic space in Old Montreal
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Restaurant Gandhi
230 Rue Saint-Paul O
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Very good Indian in a chic space in Old Montreal
Charming, down-to-earth breakfast, brunch and lunch spot on the Plateau
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Chez José Café
173 Av. Duluth E
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Charming, down-to-earth breakfast, brunch and lunch spot on the Plateau
Delicious crêpes with outdoor garden terrace. Gets busy on weekends, so best to make reservations.
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Spanel Crêpes & Gourmets
1960 Rue Notre Dame O
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Delicious crêpes with outdoor garden terrace. Gets busy on weekends, so best to make reservations.
Prix fixe steak dinners and à la carte tapas. Delish and a 20-min walk from the house.
Mignon Steak
2523 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest
Prix fixe steak dinners and à la carte tapas. Delish and a 20-min walk from the house.
Our neighbourhood gourment café 1.5 blocks away.
Mollo
2069 Rue Wellington
Our neighbourhood gourment café 1.5 blocks away.
Baguettes, croissants, patisseries--yum! Right down the block.
Mollo Boulangerie & Lab
2001 Rue Wellington
Baguettes, croissants, patisseries--yum! Right down the block.
Super café, gelato, ice cream and snacks, 5 mins away.
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Florence Cafe
2425 Rue Centre
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Super café, gelato, ice cream and snacks, 5 mins away.
Yummy, hip sandwiches
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Clarke Café
1207 Rue Centre
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Yummy, hip sandwiches
One of our fave restaurants. They don't take reservations, but the wait is so worth it! Same owners as world famous Joe Beef.
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Le Vin Papillon
2519 Rue Notre Dame O
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One of our fave restaurants. They don't take reservations, but the wait is so worth it! Same owners as world famous Joe Beef.
Eat in or order-out pizza in the hood. Very popular.
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Fugazzi pizza
1886 Rue Centre
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Eat in or order-out pizza in the hood. Very popular.
Neighbourhood resto-bar with great eats.
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Knox
1871 Rue Centre
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Neighbourhood resto-bar with great eats.
Neigbourhood Thai food for take-out or eat in.
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Le Petit Sao PSC (Pointe-Saint-Charles)
1870 Rue Centre
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Neigbourhood Thai food for take-out or eat in.
BYOB Laotian restaurant in the hood. Delish.
Sep Lai
2601 Rue Centre
BYOB Laotian restaurant in the hood. Delish.
Get your local micro-brewskis here. 1 block away
Boutique Cheers Sud-Ouest
Get your local micro-brewskis here. 1 block away

Arts & Culture

Historic home of Les Filles de Roi, from the late 1600s, now a museum. Great place to visit with kids for a bit of Quebec history. On summer Saturday mornings, their horse-drawn cart delivers fresh homemade bread around the neighborhood. Listen for the bell between 9 and 9:30 a.m. and join the neighbors on the street for a taste of the 1600s.
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Форт Миффлин
2146 Pl. Dublin
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Historic home of Les Filles de Roi, from the late 1600s, now a museum. Great place to visit with kids for a bit of Quebec history. On summer Saturday mornings, their horse-drawn cart delivers fresh homemade bread around the neighborhood. Listen for the bell between 9 and 9:30 a.m. and join the neighbors on the street for a taste of the 1600s.
This place IS art and culture. Films, expositions, experiences--it's always at the forefront.
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Phi Центр
407 Rue Saint-Paul O
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This place IS art and culture. Films, expositions, experiences--it's always at the forefront.
If you love architecture, this is the place. Developed by Montreal's Phyllis Lambert of the Bronfman family, who was close with Mise Van der Roh and other greats.
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Canadian Centre for Architecture (Centre Canadien d'Architecture)
1920 Rue Baile
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If you love architecture, this is the place. Developed by Montreal's Phyllis Lambert of the Bronfman family, who was close with Mise Van der Roh and other greats.
If you love archeology, this is the place. Wonderful views of Old Montreal from the restaurant at the top.
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Musée Pointe-à-Callière
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If you love archeology, this is the place. Wonderful views of Old Montreal from the restaurant at the top.
Excellent exhibits. Wednesdays are free.
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Монреальский музей изящных искусств
1380 Rue Sherbrooke O
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Excellent exhibits. Wednesdays are free.

Parks & Nature

Biking, running, blading, picnicking, boating. A national park just blocks from the house.
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Lachine Canal Nautical Centre / Centre Nautique du Canal
2985 B Rue Saint-Patrick
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Biking, running, blading, picnicking, boating. A national park just blocks from the house.
Best view of the city. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the same planner who designed Central Park in NYC.
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Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. Remembrance
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Best view of the city. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the same planner who designed Central Park in NYC.
Where Expo 67 took place and where the big music festivals like Osheaga happen. Lots to do: hikes, biking, museums, restaurants, pools, amusement park. A 25-min bike ride from our house or take the metro (45 mins). You can even take the little boat from the Old Port if you want a nice outing.
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Saint Helen's Island
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Where Expo 67 took place and where the big music festivals like Osheaga happen. Lots to do: hikes, biking, museums, restaurants, pools, amusement park. A 25-min bike ride from our house or take the metro (45 mins). You can even take the little boat from the Old Port if you want a nice outing.
An extension of Ile St-Hélène. Gardens, the famous F1 race track, casino, boating
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Île Notre-Dame
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An extension of Ile St-Hélène. Gardens, the famous F1 race track, casino, boating

Entertainment & Activities

Bike rentals right on the Lachine Canal bike path. Repairs.
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Ma Bicyclette
2985 Rue Saint-Patrick
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Bike rentals right on the Lachine Canal bike path. Repairs.
Fantastic climbing gym for those who like a challenge. Kid friendly.
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Allez Up centre d'escalade
1555 Rue Saint-Patrick
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Fantastic climbing gym for those who like a challenge. Kid friendly.
You can drive or take the bus to the outdoor nordic spa right around the corner. Beautiful design in a natural setting. You won't believe you're only 10 minutes from downtown.
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Strøm Spa Nordique
1001 Bd de la Forêt
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You can drive or take the bus to the outdoor nordic spa right around the corner. Beautiful design in a natural setting. You won't believe you're only 10 minutes from downtown.
If you love nordic spas, this is the one to check out. Totally cool design on a renovated boat in the Old Port with hot/cold dips, pool, sauna, restaurant, drinks, massages and spa treatments. We're members.
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Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune Ouest
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If you love nordic spas, this is the one to check out. Totally cool design on a renovated boat in the Old Port with hot/cold dips, pool, sauna, restaurant, drinks, massages and spa treatments. We're members.
Bike, run, blade, kayak, or just walk along the canal. It's where we ride to get around town.
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Канал Лашин
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Bike, run, blade, kayak, or just walk along the canal. It's where we ride to get around town.
Beautiful indoor pool for training and for children
Sports Center in Little Burgundy
1825 Rue Notre Dame O
Beautiful indoor pool for training and for children
So much fun! And easy to ride your bike to (or take the metro). Owned by Six Flags.
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La Ronde station
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So much fun! And easy to ride your bike to (or take the metro). Owned by Six Flags.
Believe it or not, superb whitewater rafting is only a 20-minute drive from our house. So much fun! The super large rafts make it perfectly safe for ages 7 and over. You get to swim too, so perfect for a hot summer day.
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Rafting Montréal
8912 Bd LaSalle
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Believe it or not, superb whitewater rafting is only a 20-minute drive from our house. So much fun! The super large rafts make it perfectly safe for ages 7 and over. You get to swim too, so perfect for a hot summer day.
The top comedy fest in North America--all the big names come to perform. Lots of freebie shows outside. Runs over 10 days in July. www.hahaha.com
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Just For Laughs
2101 Boul. Saint-Laurent
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The top comedy fest in North America--all the big names come to perform. Lots of freebie shows outside. Runs over 10 days in July. www.hahaha.com
Wonderful headquarters for Cirque du Soleil. Lots of shows all year round by different circuses from around the world. The National Circus School is also based here.
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Circus Arts City TOHU
2345 Rue Jarry E
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Wonderful headquarters for Cirque du Soleil. Lots of shows all year round by different circuses from around the world. The National Circus School is also based here.
Over 300 free shows, wonderful ambiance, plus all the great jazz artists. If you're in town late June/early July, it's a must-see. www.montrealjazzfest.com
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Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
400 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O
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Over 300 free shows, wonderful ambiance, plus all the great jazz artists. If you're in town late June/early July, it's a must-see. www.montrealjazzfest.com
Montreal is a circus town, so of course we have a circus festival. Free outdoor shows take place on in the Latin Quarter (ignore the map to the right). https://montrealcompletementcirque.com
MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE
2345 Rue Jarry E
Montreal is a circus town, so of course we have a circus festival. Free outdoor shows take place on in the Latin Quarter (ignore the map to the right). https://montrealcompletementcirque.com
Yoga studio for zenning out.
Akasha Yoga Montreal
3413 Rue Notre Dame O
Yoga studio for zenning out.

Essentials

Supermarket 15-minute walk from house
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IGA - Supermarché Étop
2600 Rue Mullins
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Supermarket 15-minute walk from house
Supermarket 15-minute walk from house.
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Maxi
2535 Rue Masson
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Supermarket 15-minute walk from house.
Wine and liquor store. You can get beer and cheap wine at the local corner store, but this is where the province requires you to buy other alcoholic beverages.
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SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier E
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Wine and liquor store. You can get beer and cheap wine at the local corner store, but this is where the province requires you to buy other alcoholic beverages.
Neighborhood pharmacy
Pharmacie Heon Claude
Neighborhood pharmacy
Supermarket at Atwater Market
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Super C
147 Av. Atwater
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Supermarket at Atwater Market
Excellent supermarket specializing in mideastern foods, but with everything else. Great prices. We get a lot of marinated meat and fish here.
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Adonis
2425 Bd du Curé-Labelle
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Excellent supermarket specializing in mideastern foods, but with everything else. Great prices. We get a lot of marinated meat and fish here.
Small co-op grocery with local products. Everything from local veggies to fresh baguettes to delicious Quebec strawberries in the summer. Volunteers work here, so the prices are very affordable.
Epicerie Le Detour
1900 Rue le Ber
Small co-op grocery with local products. Everything from local veggies to fresh baguettes to delicious Quebec strawberries in the summer. Volunteers work here, so the prices are very affordable.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lounge downstairs, rooftop terrace bar in the summer.
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Brasserie 701
701 Côte de la Place d'Armes
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Lounge downstairs, rooftop terrace bar in the summer.
Fun bar for just drinks
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Drinkerie Ste.Cunégonde
2661 Rue Notre Dame O
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Fun bar for just drinks
Nice bar in Old Montreal with live music a couple times a week.
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Bar Le Confessionnal
431 Rue McGill
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Nice bar in Old Montreal with live music a couple times a week.
Friendly bar in Old Montreal
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Philemon Bar
111 Rue Saint-Paul O
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Friendly bar in Old Montreal
The totally cool sake and Japanese whiskey bar at 4175 St-Laurent (not the restaurant at 3723). Don't be dissuaded by the almost hidden entrance. Romantic too.
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Big in Japan
3723 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
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The totally cool sake and Japanese whiskey bar at 4175 St-Laurent (not the restaurant at 3723). Don't be dissuaded by the almost hidden entrance. Romantic too.
Good food, good wine and beer and a very hip crowd. In an old fur factory.
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Bar Furco
425 Rue Mayor
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Good food, good wine and beer and a very hip crowd. In an old fur factory.
Hip bar for all ages. Great selection of beers and wines. Outdoor patio out back.
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Bar Plan-B
327 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
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Hip bar for all ages. Great selection of beers and wines. Outdoor patio out back.
Great bar for hanging out with the guys. Lots of beer choices, as well as other drinks. Across from Bar Plan B.
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Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
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Great bar for hanging out with the guys. Lots of beer choices, as well as other drinks. Across from Bar Plan B.
Cool hangout in Old Montreal.
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Bistro-Brasserie Les Soeurs Grises
32 Rue McGill
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Cool hangout in Old Montreal.
One of Montreal's best-known breweries. Large outdoor terrace right on the canal bike path. Excellent beers!
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Terrasse St-Ambroise
5080 Rue Saint-Ambroise
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One of Montreal's best-known breweries. Large outdoor terrace right on the canal bike path. Excellent beers!

Getting Around

Our metro stop, about a 20-min walk.
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Charlevoix Metro Station
2600 Rue Centre
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Our metro stop, about a 20-min walk.
Bixi is the city's bike share program. Very affordable. We have 2 stations near the house: Bourgeoys/Favard and Dublin/Wellington. Go to bixi.com to see all stations and download the free app for easy use.
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BIXI Station
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Bixi is the city's bike share program. Very affordable. We have 2 stations near the house: Bourgeoys/Favard and Dublin/Wellington. Go to bixi.com to see all stations and download the free app for easy use.