Laura's Guidebook

Laura
Laura's Guidebook

Sightseeing

You can take the ferry from Pointe-aux-Trembles, to go to Montreal Old Port where there’s restaurants, museums, historic places / monuments, etc. Exact location where you can take the ferry is: St-Jean-Baptise Street / Notre-Dame Street. Free parking. Takes about 30min to get to MTL Old Port. From July to September | 7 days a week! Go to their website to book your ticket! Visit the website for more info and full schedule
Navette fluviale
You can take the ferry from Pointe-aux-Trembles, to go to Montreal Old Port where there’s restaurants, museums, historic places / monuments, etc. Exact location where you can take the ferry is: St-Jean-Baptise Street / Notre-Dame Street. Free parking. Takes about 30min to get to MTL Old Port. From July to September | 7 days a week! Go to their website to book your ticket! Visit the website for more info and full schedule
Amazing sceneries. Be ready for spending a full day at the Montreal Botanical Garden. Make sure to bring your most comfortable shoes, and an umbrella in case weather announces rain. Things to see are mostly outdoor.
970 residents recomanen
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke E
970 residents recomanen
Amazing sceneries. Be ready for spending a full day at the Montreal Botanical Garden. Make sure to bring your most comfortable shoes, and an umbrella in case weather announces rain. Things to see are mostly outdoor.
One of the best views of Montreal city: a must visit
1477 residents recomanen
Muntanya Royal
1477 residents recomanen
One of the best views of Montreal city: a must visit
A local favorite
603 residents recomanen
Parc Jean-Drapeau
603 residents recomanen
A local favorite
Historic site. Great view. Enjoy the sand on your toes at the ‘beach’ spot
155 residents recomanen
Torre de l'Horloge
1 Rue Quai de l'Horloge
155 residents recomanen
Historic site. Great view. Enjoy the sand on your toes at the ‘beach’ spot
Throwback tours - Throwback Tours is a company based in Montreal that offers historical tours of Montreal in classic convertibles. It's a new and fun way to see the city! To book: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17571716
13 residents recomanen
350 Rue Saint Paul Est
350 Rue Saint-Paul East
13 residents recomanen
Throwback tours - Throwback Tours is a company based in Montreal that offers historical tours of Montreal in classic convertibles. It's a new and fun way to see the city! To book: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17571716
When: Monday to Wednesday, 11:30 am to 10:30pm, Thursday and Friday, 11:30am to 11pm Saturday, 10am to 11pm, Sunday 10am to 10pm. This observatory has hands-down one of the best views in the city: see the city from 185 meters from the observatory itself, or view it as you sip a drink at Les Enfants Terribles.
42 residents recomanen
Observatoire Place Ville Marie
01 Place Ville Marie
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When: Monday to Wednesday, 11:30 am to 10:30pm, Thursday and Friday, 11:30am to 11pm Saturday, 10am to 11pm, Sunday 10am to 10pm. This observatory has hands-down one of the best views in the city: see the city from 185 meters from the observatory itself, or view it as you sip a drink at Les Enfants Terribles.
When: Monday – Sunday, 8:00am – 7:00pm The Parc national des îles de Boucherville is one of Montreal's best-kept secrets. Peaceful nature, fresh air and a number of activities are at the visitor's disposal. The park is the perfect escape on a warm summer day when the heat of the city gets to be too much.
60 residents recomanen
Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville
55 Île Sainte Marguerite
60 residents recomanen
When: Monday – Sunday, 8:00am – 7:00pm The Parc national des îles de Boucherville is one of Montreal's best-kept secrets. Peaceful nature, fresh air and a number of activities are at the visitor's disposal. The park is the perfect escape on a warm summer day when the heat of the city gets to be too much.
Canada's biggest church building. You can see it from quite a distance, but you can also enjoy the view from the balcony
636 residents recomanen
Oratori de Sant Josep del Mont Royal
3800 Chem. Queen Mary
636 residents recomanen
Canada's biggest church building. You can see it from quite a distance, but you can also enjoy the view from the balcony
Despite the traffic, it's totally worth it as it's one of the most beautiful rides in the city that takes you from the Old Port all the way to the borough of Lachine
391 residents recomanen
Lachine Canal
391 residents recomanen
Despite the traffic, it's totally worth it as it's one of the most beautiful rides in the city that takes you from the Old Port all the way to the borough of Lachine
Biking along one of Montreal's many bridges gives you a sweeping view of the city. It's not even that long of a ride and when you're on the other side, explore the South Shore!
72 residents recomanen
Pont Jacques-Cartier
134 Pont Jacques-Cartier
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Biking along one of Montreal's many bridges gives you a sweeping view of the city. It's not even that long of a ride and when you're on the other side, explore the South Shore!
Visit Montreal’s Chinatown after you finish your visit of the Underground city
390 residents recomanen
Chinatown
390 residents recomanen
Visit Montreal’s Chinatown after you finish your visit of the Underground city
Curious about Science? Check out this amazing location 10min from Berri-Uqam metro station
134 residents recomanen
Museu Ambiental de la Biosfera
160 Chem. du Tour de l'isle
134 residents recomanen
Curious about Science? Check out this amazing location 10min from Berri-Uqam metro station

Food scene

Great ramen 🍜 and other Japanese delicacies
15 residents recomanen
KINTON RAMEN
1211 Rue Bishop
15 residents recomanen
Great ramen 🍜 and other Japanese delicacies
Best brunch in town: they have multiple locations but this one is the closest to the apartment
Petinos Saint-Leonard
7196 Boulevard Langelier
Best brunch in town: they have multiple locations but this one is the closest to the apartment
Another great place for brunch in town: multiple locations! L'Oeufrier serves up some of the best breakfast poutine ever. In addition to their other on-point breakfast fare.
L'Oeufrier Crémazie
1501 Boul Crémazie E
Another great place for brunch in town: multiple locations! L'Oeufrier serves up some of the best breakfast poutine ever. In addition to their other on-point breakfast fare.
Best indian restaurant in town
Thanjai Restaurant
4759 Av. Van Horne
Best indian restaurant in town
Want to try the Quebec iconic poutine? Must visit La Banquise
1037 residents recomanen
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel Est
1037 residents recomanen
Want to try the Quebec iconic poutine? Must visit La Banquise
Best smoked meat in town
836 residents recomanen
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent
836 residents recomanen
Best smoked meat in town
Late night and hungry? Try this 24hr restaurant
15 residents recomanen
Dunn's Famous
1249 Rue Metcalfe
15 residents recomanen
Late night and hungry? Try this 24hr restaurant
Late night and hungry? Try this place for very affordable food. Open 24hr
Jarry Smoked Meat
6549 Rue Jarry E
Late night and hungry? Try this place for very affordable food. Open 24hr
French / Switzerland fine cuisine. Pricey but absolutely worth it! - reservation required especially during weekends
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Restaurant La Raclette
1059 Rue Gilford
12 residents recomanen
French / Switzerland fine cuisine. Pricey but absolutely worth it! - reservation required especially during weekends
Love salads? Try Mandy’s. Not your traditional salad though! (PS: They have multiple locations)
75 residents recomanen
Mandys
2067 Rue Crescent
75 residents recomanen
Love salads? Try Mandy’s. Not your traditional salad though! (PS: They have multiple locations)
French style bakery: fresh bread, croissants, and all the delicacies are awaiting at Louise!
11 residents recomanen
Louise boulangerie
6835 Boul. Saint-Laurent
11 residents recomanen
French style bakery: fresh bread, croissants, and all the delicacies are awaiting at Louise!
One of our favorite coffee shop in town. A must try! They have 2 locations
152 residents recomanen
Cafe Larue & Fils
244 Rue de Castelnau E
152 residents recomanen
One of our favorite coffee shop in town. A must try! They have 2 locations
Light brunch menu, a funky mix of Mediterranean & Oriental cuisine (check their menu before you go). Accompanied with exquisite coffee. If you’re looking for a more traditional North American menu, stop by L’Oeufrier right on the corner then stop by the Arts Café to get a coffee to digest ;)
150 residents recomanen
Arts Café
201 Av. Fairmount O
150 residents recomanen
Light brunch menu, a funky mix of Mediterranean & Oriental cuisine (check their menu before you go). Accompanied with exquisite coffee. If you’re looking for a more traditional North American menu, stop by L’Oeufrier right on the corner then stop by the Arts Café to get a coffee to digest ;)
Best greek food - very affordable
11 residents recomanen
Tripolis
679 Rue Saint-Roch
11 residents recomanen
Best greek food - very affordable
Affordable egg benedict & best coffee. Must try
202 residents recomanen
Le Vieux Velo
59 Rue Beaubien E
202 residents recomanen
Affordable egg benedict & best coffee. Must try
Set-price Italian meals & a kids' menu in a simple setting with a patio.
Tomate Basilic
12585 Rue Sherbrooke E
Set-price Italian meals & a kids' menu in a simple setting with a patio.
Best ice cream in town
Kem Coba
2525 Rue des Ormeaux
Best ice cream in town
Tasty and yummy Caribbean food
Au goût tropical
8720 Rue Hochelaga
Tasty and yummy Caribbean food
Fresh bread and other baked goodies
9 residents recomanen
Boulangerie MariePain (Montréal)
8990 Rue Sherbrooke E
9 residents recomanen
Fresh bread and other baked goodies

Indoor activities

Biodome of Montreal is a must do for when you visit the city. It is unfortunately currently CLOSED until December 2019
Biodome
4777 Avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Biodome of Montreal is a must do for when you visit the city. It is unfortunately currently CLOSED until December 2019
Love nature? Go visit the Insectarium. Unfortunately, it is currently CLOSED UNTIL 2021
Montreal Insectarium
4581 Rue Sherbrooke Est
Love nature? Go visit the Insectarium. Unfortunately, it is currently CLOSED UNTIL 2021
Great for families & especially the kids will love it! Discover the planets and what’s all around
Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium
4801 Avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Great for families & especially the kids will love it! Discover the planets and what’s all around
bowler, pool player, basketball thrower, or arcade lover? This place has it all. Two floors of every game you can think of.
57 residents recomanen
Forum Sports Bar & GamesCentre
2313 Rue Sainte-Catherine O
57 residents recomanen
bowler, pool player, basketball thrower, or arcade lover? This place has it all. Two floors of every game you can think of.
Visit Nuns Island by spending a day at Storm Spa Nordique
61 residents recomanen
Strøm Spa Nordique
1001 Bd de la Forêt
61 residents recomanen
Visit Nuns Island by spending a day at Storm Spa Nordique
Visit Nuns Island by spending a day at Storm Spa Nordique
61 residents recomanen
Strøm Spa Nordique
1001 Bd de la Forêt
61 residents recomanen
Visit Nuns Island by spending a day at Storm Spa Nordique
While waiting for the next ferry to go back to Pointe-aux-Trembles, take some time at the spa :)
50 residents recomanen
Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal
71 Rue de la Commune O
50 residents recomanen
While waiting for the next ferry to go back to Pointe-aux-Trembles, take some time at the spa :)

Shopping / Groceries

One of the best shopping mall, after Carrefour Laval
Centre Eaton de Montréal
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine
One of the best shopping mall, after Carrefour Laval
The biggest shopping mall
98 residents recomanen
CF Carrefour Laval
3003 Boul. le Carrefour
98 residents recomanen
The biggest shopping mall
A pretty great place to buy local products.
54 residents recomanen
Mercat de Bonsecours
350 Rue Saint-Paul E
54 residents recomanen
A pretty great place to buy local products.

Religious

Address: 1375 rue Poirier, (Corner O'Brien) Saint-Laurent, QC H4L 5K7. Full program on website. If you want to go to church on Sunday, or during the evening week days or even watch the online services, this is the place! Services are in English, Spanish, French, Tamul. Visit: UPC Saint Laurent EPU - YT Channel for online services
United Pentecostal Church of St. Laurent
1375 Rue Poirier
Address: 1375 rue Poirier, (Corner O'Brien) Saint-Laurent, QC H4L 5K7. Full program on website. If you want to go to church on Sunday, or during the evening week days or even watch the online services, this is the place! Services are in English, Spanish, French, Tamul. Visit: UPC Saint Laurent EPU - YT Channel for online services
Closest to the apartment on rue Beaubien Est, this church has Sunday services & evening weekday services. Address: 5415 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H1T 1W7. Schedule: Monday 7:30pm - Bible Study Friday 7:30pm - Youth Service Saturday 7:00pm - Men & Ladies prayer Sunday: 10am - Morning service 5:30pm - Evening service Online services are also available at: Jpeniel Pour Jesus - YT Channel
Église Pentecotiste Unie de l'Est de Montréal
Closest to the apartment on rue Beaubien Est, this church has Sunday services & evening weekday services. Address: 5415 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H1T 1W7. Schedule: Monday 7:30pm - Bible Study Friday 7:30pm - Youth Service Saturday 7:00pm - Men & Ladies prayer Sunday: 10am - Morning service 5:30pm - Evening service Online services are also available at: Jpeniel Pour Jesus - YT Channel