Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstFamous poutine place (local food)
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent Famous smoked meat joint
Go there anyday in the morning. It's a huge local marche where local people make pastries, meat, cheese, fruits and vegetables. A bit on the more expensive side but offers quality and local produce.
Bike along the LAchine canal to get there and you can have a croissant and coffee afterwards.
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marché atwater
Go there anyday in the morning. It's a huge local marche where local people make pastries, meat, cheese, fruits and vegetables. A bit on the more expensive side but offers quality and local produce.
Bike along the LAchine canal to get there and you can have a croissant and coffee afterwards.
Pikolo Espresso Bar
1635 Av du ParcAwesome Coffee bar!!
Delicious food! Has more high end food but still affordable. Make sure to reserve before hand.
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Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EDelicious food! Has more high end food but still affordable. Make sure to reserve before hand.
L'Académie
4051 R. Saint-DenisGreat food and has good deals on weekdays.
Drinks & Nightlife
A bit underground. Ask for people around when you are on Rachel and St-Laurent. It's a nice and classy bar that serves whiskey and cocktail.
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BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-LaurentA bit underground. Ask for people around when you are on Rachel and St-Laurent. It's a nice and classy bar that serves whiskey and cocktail.
Nice Bar in old port. Go before 11pm for free entrance usually.
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Café Balance
417 Rue Saint-PierreNice Bar in old port. Go before 11pm for free entrance usually.
DON't Go There for the food/beer, but you have many restaurant/bars around that area. It's a lot more francophone but still touristy and interesting.
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Les 3 Brasseurs
1658 R. Saint-DenisDON't Go There for the food/beer, but you have many restaurant/bars around that area. It's a lot more francophone but still touristy and interesting.
Crescent street has many bars/restaurants and is catered to a more anglophone crowd.
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Crescent Street
Rue CrescentCrescent street has many bars/restaurants and is catered to a more anglophone crowd.
Parks & Nature
On every Sundays there is an event called Tamtam where many people gather up at parc avenue (go up the hill on Parc until you see a huge statue. You will see a lot of people in the afternoon around 1pm). People play drum and have pic nic there. Very relax atmosphere.
Mount-Royal also offers a stunning view if you hike up the mountain. Wear some running shoes and go there early.
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I-Mount Royal
On every Sundays there is an event called Tamtam where many people gather up at parc avenue (go up the hill on Parc until you see a huge statue. You will see a lot of people in the afternoon around 1pm). People play drum and have pic nic there. Very relax atmosphere.
Mount-Royal also offers a stunning view if you hike up the mountain. Wear some running shoes and go there early.
Sightseeing
Old Port of Montreal
Very nice inside and if you have time you can walk all the way back downtown. It's an icon building in Montreal along with the Olympic stadium.
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I-Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen MaryVery nice inside and if you have time you can walk all the way back downtown. It's an icon building in Montreal along with the Olympic stadium.
Arts & Culture
Offers different art and culture events throughout the whole summer
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Place des Arts
Offers different art and culture events throughout the whole summer
Shopping
I-Centre Eaton eMontreal
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine OHuge shopping mall