Guidebook for Montreal

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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 locals recommend
Mount Royal
1477 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke E
970 locals recommend
Largest 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 locals recommend
Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier
5200 Rue de Brébeuf
622 locals recommend
The 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 locals recommend
Modo Yoga
3863 St Laurent Blvd
64 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount O
521 locals recommend
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
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 locals recommend
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur O
630 locals recommend
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.

Essentials

Fresh Quebec produce, groceries, snacks and food stands (sample fruits & veggies for free :)
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-Julien
1744 locals recommend
Fresh Quebec produce, groceries, snacks and food stands (sample fruits & veggies for free :)
Boucherie fine, viandes biologiques, épicerie gastronome, fromage et charcutier
21 locals recommend
Le Maitre Gourmet Boucherie
1520 Avenue Laurier E
21 locals recommend
Boucherie fine, viandes biologiques, épicerie gastronome, fromage et charcutier
Great selections of cheese, always have special! Good coffee and coffee to go!
58 locals recommend
La Vieille Europe
3855 Boul. Saint-Laurent
58 locals recommend
Great selections of cheese, always have special! Good coffee and coffee to go!
Cheapest grocery store in Montreal
150 locals recommend
Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-Laurent
150 locals recommend
Cheapest grocery store in Montreal
The closest organic grocery store, they also have sandwiches and wraps if you need a quick snack!
21 locals recommend
Marché 3 Piliers
750 Rue Gilford
21 locals recommend
The 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 locals recommend
Fruiterie Muscat Inc
5000 R. Saint-Denis
41 locals recommend
Small grocery store carries fresh produce, lots of fruits on special all the time!
Closest supermarket, ok quality, but it's close!
57 locals recommend
Metro St-Hubert
5300 Rue St-Hubert
57 locals recommend
Closest supermarket, ok quality, but it's close!

Food Scene

The best croissants in Montreal but horrible coffee, get it somewhere else!
171 locals recommend
Mamie Clafoutis
3660 R. Saint-Denis
171 locals recommend
The 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 locals recommend
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
400 locals recommend
Other 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 locals recommend
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
400 locals recommend
Great 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 locals recommend
Pâtisserie Au Kouign Amann
316 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
126 locals recommend
Cute little bakery on Mont Royal! The best lemon tarts in Montreal, but they only make them occasionally.
Rustic Quebecois food. Best to go with friends and make reservation.
383 locals recommend
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame O
383 locals recommend
Rustic Quebecois food. Best to go with friends and make reservation.
Renowned smoked meat sandwich joint in Montreal. Avoid the fries at all cost!
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent
836 locals recommend
Renowned 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 locals recommend
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-Laurent
224 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-Urbain
171 locals recommend
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.
Cozy setting, great food with seasonal menu!
88 locals recommend
Manitoba
271 Rue Saint-Zotique O
88 locals recommend
Cozy setting, great food with seasonal menu!
Decent sushi, reservation required due to popularity!
236 locals recommend
Tri Express
1650 Avenue Laurier E
236 locals recommend
Decent sushi, reservation required due to popularity!
Spanish restaurant / venue with live music, Flamenco on Thursday!
164 locals recommend
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-Laurent
164 locals recommend
Spanish restaurant / venue with live music, Flamenco on Thursday!
Small Polish restaurant/ grocery store! Quick fix of perogies, bigos and all the Polish specialties!
6 locals recommend
Euro-Deli Batory
115 Rue Saint- Viateur O
6 locals recommend
Small Polish restaurant/ grocery store! Quick fix of perogies, bigos and all the Polish specialties!
Persian restaurant
66 locals recommend
Restaurant Rumi
5198 Rue Hutchison
66 locals recommend
Persian restaurant
24h poutine restaurant! Always a line-up, poutines are ok! If you are visiting, should get one!
1037 locals recommend
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel Est
1037 locals recommend
24h 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 locals recommend
Le Resto du Village
1310 Rue Wolfe
11 locals recommend
Poutines are fantastic here, no comments on their other dishes however!
Great Chinese seafood restaurant in Chinatown
Restaurant Keung Kee
70 Rue De La Gauchetière O
Great Chinese seafood restaurant in Chinatown
Vegetarian Thai restaurant
62 locals recommend
Chuchai
4088 R. Saint-Denis
62 locals recommend
Vegetarian Thai restaurant
Made-to-order mini donuts
38 locals recommend
Chez Boris
5151 Avenue du Parc
38 locals recommend
Made-to-order mini donuts
Popular Afghani restaurant in the area! Dinner only!
73 locals recommend
Khyber Pass Restaurant
506 Av. Duluth E
73 locals recommend
Popular Afghani restaurant in the area! Dinner only!
Best Italian coffee
455 locals recommend
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur O
455 locals recommend
Best Italian coffee
Good cocktails and food
240 locals recommend
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-Laurent
240 locals recommend
Good cocktails and food
Portuguese roasted chicken restaurant! Cheap
229 locals recommend
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel E
229 locals recommend
Portuguese roasted chicken restaurant! Cheap

Drinks & Nightlife

Parisian-style restaurant serving classy French food till the early hours
220 locals recommend
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-Denis
220 locals recommend
Parisian-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 locals recommend
Byblos Le Petit Cafe
1499 Avenue Laurier E
201 locals recommend
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.

Shopping

Independent new and used bookstore
24 locals recommend
Librairie Le port de tête
222 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
24 locals recommend
Independent new and used bookstore
Used and new bookstore
11 locals recommend
Bouquinerie Du Plateau (La)
799 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
11 locals recommend
Used and new bookstore

Entertainment & Activities

Spa with the view of the old port, go on their website to check for special!
309 locals recommend
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune Ouest
309 locals recommend
Spa with the view of the old port, go on their website to check for special!