Guidebook for Montréal

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Guidebook for Montréal

Essentials

The map won't let me input the closest Co'pains, which is on Rachel just east of St. Denis. Some of the best pastry in Montreal. Great sandwiches and Armenian pizzas after 10:30 am.
400 locals recommend
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
400 locals recommend
The map won't let me input the closest Co'pains, which is on Rachel just east of St. Denis. Some of the best pastry in Montreal. Great sandwiches and Armenian pizzas after 10:30 am.
Closest grocery store owned by a lovely Portuguese family. Beer in the back coolers. Butcher. Closed on Sundays.
29 locals recommend
Boucherie Épicerie Soares & Fils
130 Av. Duluth E
29 locals recommend
Closest grocery store owned by a lovely Portuguese family. Beer in the back coolers. Butcher. Closed on Sundays.
Nearest "big box" grocery store. Underground parking can be found on St. Urbain.
609 locals recommend
Provigo
5595 Av de Monkland
609 locals recommend
Nearest "big box" grocery store. Underground parking can be found on St. Urbain.
A crowded and interesting grocery store. Amazing selection of cheap organic and natural products.
150 locals recommend
Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-Laurent
150 locals recommend
A crowded and interesting grocery store. Amazing selection of cheap organic and natural products.
Organic produce (pricey) and dried goods (en vrac). Great special the last Sunday of every month.
18 locals recommend
Frenco
4072 Boul. Saint-Laurent
18 locals recommend
Organic produce (pricey) and dried goods (en vrac). Great special the last Sunday of every month.
On your way back from Parc la Fontaine, this is an excellent Italian grocer, with delicious fresh pastas and sauces as well as prepared meals (lasagna and meatballs is always a favorite).
42 locals recommend
La Maison des Pâtes Fraîches
865 Rue Rachel E
42 locals recommend
On your way back from Parc la Fontaine, this is an excellent Italian grocer, with delicious fresh pastas and sauces as well as prepared meals (lasagna and meatballs is always a favorite).
Famous Montreal bagels.
522 locals recommend
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount O
522 locals recommend
Famous Montreal bagels.
One of the two closest SAQs, where you buy wine and spirits.
380 locals recommend
SAQ Express
940 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
380 locals recommend
One of the two closest SAQs, where you buy wine and spirits.
Closest major grocery store. Underground parking found when you turn left from Mont -Royal onto St. Urbain.
609 locals recommend
Provigo
5595 Av de Monkland
609 locals recommend
Closest major grocery store. Underground parking found when you turn left from Mont -Royal onto St. Urbain.

Shopping

The place to buy spirits and wine. Open later than the boul. St. Laurent location.
779 locals recommend
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier E
779 locals recommend
The place to buy spirits and wine. Open later than the boul. St. Laurent location.
Pharmacy with a big grocery section. Good for Sundays when the closest grocery stores are closed. Post office in the back. You can also buy public transit passes here.
377 locals recommend
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario E
377 locals recommend
Pharmacy with a big grocery section. Good for Sundays when the closest grocery stores are closed. Post office in the back. You can also buy public transit passes here.
The famous diapering store just around the corner.
Bummis Inc. (Manufacturer)
4300 Boul. Saint-Laurent
The famous diapering store just around the corner.
Kanuk
6 locals recommend
Kanuk
485 Rue Rachel E
6 locals recommend
Kanuk
Delicious chocolates and chocolate brownie ice cream bars. If you need to bring a gift back, this is an excellent option.
17 locals recommend
Les Chocolats de Chloé
546 Av. Duluth E
17 locals recommend
Delicious chocolates and chocolate brownie ice cream bars. If you need to bring a gift back, this is an excellent option.

Everything Else

If you eat chicken, this is a must! Delicious chicken, fries and salad, served in a styrofoam container to take with you (park across the street) or you can eat in. Always a good idea to call ahead.
229 locals recommend
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel E
229 locals recommend
If you eat chicken, this is a must! Delicious chicken, fries and salad, served in a styrofoam container to take with you (park across the street) or you can eat in. Always a good idea to call ahead.
Closest hardware store
RONA Bois Idéal
4100 Boul. Saint-Laurent
Closest hardware store
Great homewares, including painted Portuguese ceramics.
Quincaillerie Azores Inc.
4299 Boul. Saint-Laurent
Great homewares, including painted Portuguese ceramics.
SMALL VENUE, VEGETARIAN FOOD
281 locals recommend
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-Laurent
281 locals recommend
SMALL VENUE, VEGETARIAN FOOD
Montreal's famous casino
422 locals recommend
Casino de Montreal
1 Av. du Casino
422 locals recommend
Montreal's famous casino
Gluten-free bakery right around corner
Boulangerie Baked2Go Gluten Free
Gluten-free bakery right around corner
One of the best spas in Montreal.
50 locals recommend
Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal
71 Rue de la Commune O
50 locals recommend
One of the best spas in Montreal.
My favourite local spot to have a massage or other spa treatment. All natural products.
10 locals recommend
Spa Espace Nomad-Spa Montreal
4660 Boul. Saint-Laurent
10 locals recommend
My favourite local spot to have a massage or other spa treatment. All natural products.
One of my favourite things to do in Montreal is take cocktail classes here! Great cooking classes as well. Very reasonably priced for what you get and you will find yourself in the Old Port.
Workshops & Flavors - Vieux-Montréal
444 R. Saint-François-Xavier
One of my favourite things to do in Montreal is take cocktail classes here! Great cooking classes as well. Very reasonably priced for what you get and you will find yourself in the Old Port.

Drinks & Nightlife

Sports bar if you need to catch a game of some kind.
14 locals recommend
Resto Bar Champs
3956 Boul. Saint-Laurent
14 locals recommend
Sports bar if you need to catch a game of some kind.
Crazy good and huge drinks!
145 locals recommend
Distillery no.1
300 Rue Ontario E
145 locals recommend
Crazy good and huge drinks!
Youngish bar, opens late. Good PBR and Jack Daniels special
9 locals recommend
Bar Korova
3908 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
9 locals recommend
Youngish bar, opens late. Good PBR and Jack Daniels special
Local "dirty" bar. Usually has live music.
30 locals recommend
Barfly
4062 Boul. Saint-Laurent
30 locals recommend
Local "dirty" bar. Usually has live music.
My favourite local speakeasy. Japanese whiskey bar with great cocktails and nibbles.
207 locals recommend
BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-Laurent
207 locals recommend
My favourite local speakeasy. Japanese whiskey bar with great cocktails and nibbles.
Fantastic cocktail bar. Get there shortly before 5pm to get a seat before the after work crowd pours in.
125 locals recommend
Bar Furco
425 Rue Mayor
125 locals recommend
Fantastic cocktail bar. Get there shortly before 5pm to get a seat before the after work crowd pours in.
Famous cocktail bar. Cocktails come in a mason jar. Not for the faint of heart.
181 locals recommend
La Distillerie
2047 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
181 locals recommend
Famous cocktail bar. Cocktails come in a mason jar. Not for the faint of heart.
Classic bar
66 locals recommend
Hurley's Irish Pub
1225 Rue Crescent
66 locals recommend
Classic bar
Classic bar
56 locals recommend
Brutopia
Rue Crescent
56 locals recommend
Classic bar

Entertainment & Activities

Best museum in Montreal and the only one inside of a dig in North America. Right now, they have an exhibit on the Plateau.
302 locals recommend
Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
350 Pl. Royale
302 locals recommend
Best museum in Montreal and the only one inside of a dig in North America. Right now, they have an exhibit on the Plateau.
Takes a week to get object fired
16 locals recommend
Céramic Café Studio Montréal
4338 R. Saint-Denis
16 locals recommend
Takes a week to get object fired
Enjoy on of the biggest parks Montreal has to offer. Layout by the water, play in the many kid zones, enjoy the kid pool or let your kids ride the train while you enjoy some wine and a light meal.
1637 locals recommend
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée
1637 locals recommend
Enjoy on of the biggest parks Montreal has to offer. Layout by the water, play in the many kid zones, enjoy the kid pool or let your kids ride the train while you enjoy some wine and a light meal.

Arts & Culture

Bar, restaurant and venue for live bands.
164 locals recommend
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-Laurent
164 locals recommend
Bar, restaurant and venue for live bands.