Guidebook for Montreal
Sightseeing
Relaxing walk up to the belvedere will allow you to enjoy the view of Montreal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Royal
1477 residents recomanen
Muntanya Royal
Relaxing walk up to the belvedere will allow you to enjoy the view of Montreal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Royal
Largest garden in Montreal. Can see bonsais in the Japanese garden
970 residents recomanen
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke ELargest garden in Montreal. Can see bonsais in the Japanese garden
Everything Else
The closest park where you can go for a walk, a run in the morning or a picnic on a sunny day!
622 residents recomanen
Parc Sir Wilfrid Laurier
5200 Rue de BrébeufThe closest park where you can go for a walk, a run in the morning or a picnic on a sunny day!
Free yoga classes offered by new teachers from Monday to Friday.
Like them on Facebook to find out when the classes are given. Usually at 9am, 12:30 and 3:15pm.
Towels and mat rental available.
64 residents recomanen
Modo Yoga
3863 St Laurent BlvdFree yoga classes offered by new teachers from Monday to Friday.
Like them on Facebook to find out when the classes are given. Usually at 9am, 12:30 and 3:15pm.
Towels and mat rental available.
The best bagels in Montreal. opens 24 hours. Softer bagels than St. Viateur Bagels. You can get St. Viateur Bagels at the airport, but not Fairmont, in Montreal, give it a try. Try: Sesame original
521 residents recomanen
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OThe best bagels in Montreal. opens 24 hours. Softer bagels than St. Viateur Bagels. You can get St. Viateur Bagels at the airport, but not Fairmont, in Montreal, give it a try. Try: Sesame original
Bagel joint opens 24 hours, harder bagels if these are what you prefer. Can get them at the airport too. Nothing beats the fresh ones.
630 residents recomanen
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OBagel joint opens 24 hours, harder bagels if these are what you prefer. Can get them at the airport too. Nothing beats the fresh ones.
Essentials
Fresh Quebec produce, groceries, snacks and food stands (sample fruits & veggies for free :)
1744 residents recomanen
Mercat Jean-Talon
7070 Av. Henri-JulienFresh Quebec produce, groceries, snacks and food stands (sample fruits & veggies for free :)
Boucherie fine, viandes biologiques, épicerie gastronome, fromage et charcutier
21 residents recomanen
Le Maitre Gourmet Boucherie
1520 Avenue Laurier EBoucherie fine, viandes biologiques, épicerie gastronome, fromage et charcutier
Great selections of cheese, always have special! Good coffee and coffee to go!
58 residents recomanen
La Vieille Europe
3855 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat selections of cheese, always have special! Good coffee and coffee to go!
Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-LaurentCheapest grocery store in Montreal
The closest organic grocery store, they also have sandwiches and wraps if you need a quick snack!
21 residents recomanen
Marché 3 Piliers
750 Rue GilfordThe closest organic grocery store, they also have sandwiches and wraps if you need a quick snack!
Small grocery store carries fresh produce, lots of fruits on special all the time!
41 residents recomanen
Fruiterie Muscat Inc
5000 R. Saint-DenisSmall grocery store carries fresh produce, lots of fruits on special all the time!
Metro St-Hubert
5300 Rue St-HubertClosest supermarket, ok quality, but it's close!
Food Scene
The best croissants in Montreal but horrible coffee, get it somewhere else!
171 residents recomanen
Mamie Clafoutis
3660 R. Saint-DenisThe best croissants in Montreal but horrible coffee, get it somewhere else!
Other location of the same bakery, haven't tried this location yet, hopefully it's as good as the one on Mont Royal
400 residents recomanen
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EOther location of the same bakery, haven't tried this location yet, hopefully it's as good as the one on Mont Royal
Great neighbourhood bakery serving fresh croissant au beurre, breton and brioche au citron et chocolat blanc
400 residents recomanen
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat neighbourhood bakery serving fresh croissant au beurre, breton and brioche au citron et chocolat blanc
Cute little bakery on Mont Royal! The best lemon tarts in Montreal, but they only make them occasionally.
126 residents recomanen
Pâtisserie Au Kouign Amann
316 Avenue du Mont-Royal ECute little bakery on Mont Royal! The best lemon tarts in Montreal, but they only make them occasionally.
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame ORustic Quebecois food. Best to go with friends and make reservation.
Renowned smoked meat sandwich joint in Montreal. Avoid the fries at all cost!
836 residents recomanen
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentRenowned smoked meat sandwich joint in Montreal. Avoid the fries at all cost!
Tiny restaurant serves cute sliders with a salad and poutine with julienned fries for only $8, freshly squeezed juice for $3, housemade iced tea and more. Small, cheap but tasty with character.
224 residents recomanen
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentTiny restaurant serves cute sliders with a salad and poutine with julienned fries for only $8, freshly squeezed juice for $3, housemade iced tea and more. Small, cheap but tasty with character.
Not any sandwich joint you know. One can never imagine how many version of cream cheese sandwich they have. Made with thick-cut housemade bread. Comfortably decorated. Garden dining available.
171 residents recomanen
Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-UrbainNot any sandwich joint you know. One can never imagine how many version of cream cheese sandwich they have. Made with thick-cut housemade bread. Comfortably decorated. Garden dining available.
Manitoba
271 Rue Saint-Zotique OCozy setting, great food with seasonal menu!
Tri Express
1650 Avenue Laurier EDecent sushi, reservation required due to popularity!
Spanish restaurant / venue with live music, Flamenco on Thursday!
164 residents recomanen
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentSpanish restaurant / venue with live music, Flamenco on Thursday!
Small Polish restaurant/ grocery store! Quick fix of perogies, bigos and all the Polish specialties!
6 residents recomanen
Euro-Deli Batory
115 Rue Saint- Viateur OSmall Polish restaurant/ grocery store! Quick fix of perogies, bigos and all the Polish specialties!
Restaurant Rumi
5198 Rue HutchisonPersian restaurant
24h poutine restaurant! Always a line-up, poutines are ok! If you are visiting, should get one!
1037 residents recomanen
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel Est24h poutine restaurant! Always a line-up, poutines are ok! If you are visiting, should get one!
Poutines are fantastic here, no comments on their other dishes however!
11 residents recomanen
Le Resto du Village
1310 Rue WolfePoutines are fantastic here, no comments on their other dishes however!
Restaurant Keung Kee
70 Rue De La Gauchetière OGreat Chinese seafood restaurant in Chinatown
Chuchai
4088 R. Saint-DenisVegetarian Thai restaurant
Chez Boris
5151 Avenue du ParcMade-to-order mini donuts
Khyber Pass Restaurant
506 Av. Duluth EPopular Afghani restaurant in the area! Dinner only!
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OBest Italian coffee
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentGood cocktails and food
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EPortuguese roasted chicken restaurant! Cheap
Drinks & Nightlife
Parisian-style restaurant serving classy French food till the early hours
220 residents recomanen
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisParisian-style restaurant serving classy French food till the early hours
Middle Eastern and Persian brunch and breakfast restaurant. Good service and food. 4-6 different kinds of sugar to choose from if you order tea or coffee!
A 8-minute walk from our apartment.
201 residents recomanen
Byblos Le Petit Cafe
1499 Avenue Laurier EMiddle Eastern and Persian brunch and breakfast restaurant. Good service and food. 4-6 different kinds of sugar to choose from if you order tea or coffee!
A 8-minute walk from our apartment.
Shopping
Librairie Le port de tête
222 Avenue du Mont-Royal EIndependent new and used bookstore
Bouquinerie Du Plateau (La)
799 Avenue du Mont-Royal EUsed and new bookstore
Entertainment & Activities
Spa with the view of the old port, go on their website to check for special!
309 residents recomanen
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune OuestSpa with the view of the old port, go on their website to check for special!