Guidebook for Montreal
Getting Around
Parc station
7245 Rue HutchisonGets you right on the metro.
Essentials
Major grocery chain to find anything you need in terms of food and toiletries.
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Provigo Le Marché
1150 Rue King-GeorgeMajor grocery chain to find anything you need in terms of food and toiletries.
688 Rue Saint-Roch
688 Rue Saint-RochThis is the laundromat we use (it also has alley access).
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EQuebec's liquor store
Shopping
This is a bustling market with fresh/seasonal produce from local farms, bakeries, cheese shops and much more. Definitely a must see.
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Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienThis is a bustling market with fresh/seasonal produce from local farms, bakeries, cheese shops and much more. Definitely a must see.
Second hand clothing at a discount price, I go here all the time and always find something I like.
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Fripe-Prix Renaissance Saint-Laurent
7250 Boul. Saint-LaurentSecond hand clothing at a discount price, I go here all the time and always find something I like.
One of the best bookstores in town with a focus on zines and graphic novels.
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Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
211 Rue Bernard OOne of the best bookstores in town with a focus on zines and graphic novels.
Food Scene
Cool, hip diner/déppaneur where you can go for coffee and delicious greasy food. They're veggie pulled pork sandwich is a classic. They have a great patio in the summer too.
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Dépanneur Le Pick Up
7032 Rue WaverlyCool, hip diner/déppaneur where you can go for coffee and delicious greasy food. They're veggie pulled pork sandwich is a classic. They have a great patio in the summer too.
Another great resto-corner store that offers wraps, salads and soups.
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Marché Soupson
80 Rue Jean-Talon OAnother great resto-corner store that offers wraps, salads and soups.
Great Greek food in the heart of the neighbourhood. Open late late late.
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Tripolis
679 Rue Saint-RochGreat Greek food in the heart of the neighbourhood. Open late late late.
Bring your own wine Indian restaurant. If you like spice, this is the place to go.
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Chand Palace
989 Rue Jean-Talon OBring your own wine Indian restaurant. If you like spice, this is the place to go.
Le Vieux Velo
59 Rue Beaubien EGreat breakfast in a great area.
Café Odessa
65 Rue Beaubien EGreat coffee!
I work here! And it's a great restaurant open for lunch and supper serving great American style food.
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Nouveau Palais
281 Rue Bernard OI work here! And it's a great restaurant open for lunch and supper serving great American style food.
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OA bustling cafe in the heart of the Mile End!
Club Social
180 Rue Saint- Viateur OAnother bustling cafe in the heart of the Mile End.
Dispatch Coffee
267 Rue Saint-Zotique OBest coffee in the area!
Walk through Jarry Park to get to this cute corner café, sit outside and enjoy the beautiful neighbourhood.
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Café Vito
151 Rue VillerayWalk through Jarry Park to get to this cute corner café, sit outside and enjoy the beautiful neighbourhood.
New restaurant in the neighbourhood from the owners of Vin Papillion and Joe Beef.
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Mon Lapin
150 Rue Saint-Zotique ENew restaurant in the neighbourhood from the owners of Vin Papillion and Joe Beef.
Parks & Nature
Jarry pool is a great way to cool off in the hot summer months. It's also in the heart of Jarry Park where there is lots of activity all year round.
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Jarry Swimming Pool
205 Rue Gary-CarterJarry pool is a great way to cool off in the hot summer months. It's also in the heart of Jarry Park where there is lots of activity all year round.
The mountain of Montreal (Mont-Royal). Walk up the numerous pathways to get to the top and see the city from up above.
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Mont Royal
1260 Chem. RemembranceThe mountain of Montreal (Mont-Royal). Walk up the numerous pathways to get to the top and see the city from up above.
This island was made in the 60s from the dirt dugout to form the metro system. Over the years it has become a beautiful park hosting Piknic Electronique, Osheaga and lots of other festivals.
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Saint Helen's Island
This island was made in the 60s from the dirt dugout to form the metro system. Over the years it has become a beautiful park hosting Piknic Electronique, Osheaga and lots of other festivals.
A big park only a 10 minute walk away that has soccer and baseball fields, a swimming pool, a pond with fountain and is host to the Rogers Cup in August! This is also the best place for a jog at sunset!
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Jarry Park
205 Rue Gary-CarterA big park only a 10 minute walk away that has soccer and baseball fields, a swimming pool, a pond with fountain and is host to the Rogers Cup in August! This is also the best place for a jog at sunset!
This mountain is located in the middle of the city and is one of the great tourist activities! There are many hiking trails (and in the winter x-country skiing) that lead to the top where you can look out over the entire city!
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Mont Royal
1260 Chem. RemembranceThis mountain is located in the middle of the city and is one of the great tourist activities! There are many hiking trails (and in the winter x-country skiing) that lead to the top where you can look out over the entire city!
Sightseeing
The heart of downtown where Festival Plaza is located. Here is where all of the big festivals that come to Montreal happen.
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Place-des-Arts station
Jeanne-Mance StreetThe heart of downtown where Festival Plaza is located. Here is where all of the big festivals that come to Montreal happen.
Chinatown is a great place to stroll around and eat great noodles/dumplings.
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Chinatown
Chinatown is a great place to stroll around and eat great noodles/dumplings.
The oldest part of Montreal, you will feel like you have been transported to Europe. Lots of activities and sightseeing to be had here.
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Old Port of Montreal
The oldest part of Montreal, you will feel like you have been transported to Europe. Lots of activities and sightseeing to be had here.
Bike your way through the city on a Bixi! Find one on their map here: https://secure.bixi.com/map/
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BIXI Station
Bike your way through the city on a Bixi! Find one on their map here: https://secure.bixi.com/map/
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Le Ritz PDB
179 Rue Jean-Talon OGreat bar/venue hosting shows with local/international acts.
Upscale bar featuring their own homemade beers. Kitchen is open from lunch until late.
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Brasserie Harricana
95 Rue Jean-Talon OUpscale bar featuring their own homemade beers. Kitchen is open from lunch until late.
My favourite wine bar. Classy and fun with great service and tapas for snacking. The 80 bus takes you right there.
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Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcMy favourite wine bar. Classy and fun with great service and tapas for snacking. The 80 bus takes you right there.
Coolest bar around! Great cocktails, great vibe. Only open from spring to fall.
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Bar Alexandraplatz
6731 Av. de l'EsplanadeCoolest bar around! Great cocktails, great vibe. Only open from spring to fall.
Bustling bar with award winning cocktails and great ambiance. Todd DJ's here on Thursday nights :)
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Bar Le Mal Nécessaire
1106B Boul. Saint-LaurentBustling bar with award winning cocktails and great ambiance. Todd DJ's here on Thursday nights :)