Guidebook for Montreal

Veronica & Raf
Veronica & Raf
Guidebook for Montreal

Arts & Culture

Wonderful gallery just across the street from our place! Wednesday evenings from 5-9pm are half price.
651 locals recommend
Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal
1 Place Ville Marie
651 locals recommend
Wonderful gallery just across the street from our place! Wednesday evenings from 5-9pm are half price.
This building hosts a series of smaller galleries and artists' studios. It is only a few minutes walk and free!
60 locals recommend
Edifice Belgo
372 Rue Sainte-Catherine
60 locals recommend
This building hosts a series of smaller galleries and artists' studios. It is only a few minutes walk and free!
World class art exhibits. Free admission last Sunday of each month for the permanent exhibits. Wednesday evenings are cheap night for $10 and Kids under 12 are always free.
1504 locals recommend
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke O
1504 locals recommend
World class art exhibits. Free admission last Sunday of each month for the permanent exhibits. Wednesday evenings are cheap night for $10 and Kids under 12 are always free.
This is the major art performance centre for theatre, dance, ballet, symphony and opera in Montreal. Beautiful 60s modernist architecture and interior.
654 locals recommend
Place des Arts
654 locals recommend
This is the major art performance centre for theatre, dance, ballet, symphony and opera in Montreal. Beautiful 60s modernist architecture and interior.
Established in the 50s, this theatre showcases interesting contemporary theatre, mostly in French. But will also host music events from time to time.
58 locals recommend
Théâtre du Nouveau Monde
84 Rue Sainte-Catherine O
58 locals recommend
Established in the 50s, this theatre showcases interesting contemporary theatre, mostly in French. But will also host music events from time to time.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of our favourite stylish bar/dinner spots in Montreal. Excellent food, staff and atmosphere. If you meet JF, the owner, tell him we say hi!
125 locals recommend
Bar Furco
425 Rue Mayor
125 locals recommend
One of our favourite stylish bar/dinner spots in Montreal. Excellent food, staff and atmosphere. If you meet JF, the owner, tell him we say hi!
Our favourite local pub in the Old Port. Nice for an nightcap if you're in the area. Can become a fun party on weekend evenings.
161 locals recommend
Philemon Bar
111 Rue Saint-Paul O
161 locals recommend
Our favourite local pub in the Old Port. Nice for an nightcap if you're in the area. Can become a fun party on weekend evenings.
Around the corner from the apartment, this is a great, intimate place to grab a pint, have a bite and sometimes listen to live jazz during festival season.
25 locals recommend
Nyks
1250 Rue de Bleury
25 locals recommend
Around the corner from the apartment, this is a great, intimate place to grab a pint, have a bite and sometimes listen to live jazz during festival season.

Food Scene

From the same owners as Furco, this is a great lunch spot that can sometimes get busy mid day, but the food is worth the wait!
104 locals recommend
Café Parvis
433 Rue Mayor
104 locals recommend
From the same owners as Furco, this is a great lunch spot that can sometimes get busy mid day, but the food is worth the wait!
Excellent, cheap and quick Vietnamese food in Montreal's chinatown that is jokingly called "chinablock" due to its modest size.
22 locals recommend
Pho Bang New York
1001 Boul. Saint-Laurent
22 locals recommend
Excellent, cheap and quick Vietnamese food in Montreal's chinatown that is jokingly called "chinablock" due to its modest size.
Amazing soupy dumplings, veggie friendly and modestly priced.
44 locals recommend
Qing Hua Dumpling
1675 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O
44 locals recommend
Amazing soupy dumplings, veggie friendly and modestly priced.
Bethlehem XXX is a Montreal gem, but not for the faint of heart. Go there for the excellent food, cocktails and oddball Montreal atmosphere. Customer patience will be rewarded.
6568 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Bethlehem XXX is a Montreal gem, but not for the faint of heart. Go there for the excellent food, cocktails and oddball Montreal atmosphere. Customer patience will be rewarded.
Cute family-run Korean spot decorated like a swiss cabin. The bibimbap is excellent and the seafood pancake is fantastic!
12 locals recommend
Chez Bong
1021 Boul. Saint-Laurent
12 locals recommend
Cute family-run Korean spot decorated like a swiss cabin. The bibimbap is excellent and the seafood pancake is fantastic!
A Montreal classic and the oldest deli in Canada and the smoked meat mecca of North America. Hasn't changed decor in 80 years and is perfect that way. MEAT!
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent
836 locals recommend
A Montreal classic and the oldest deli in Canada and the smoked meat mecca of North America. Hasn't changed decor in 80 years and is perfect that way. MEAT!
Montreal bagels are special, sinewy, semi-sweet delicacies that every visitor must try. And this is the most popular place to get them. Open 24 hours. Ask for them hot!
630 locals recommend
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur O
630 locals recommend
Montreal bagels are special, sinewy, semi-sweet delicacies that every visitor must try. And this is the most popular place to get them. Open 24 hours. Ask for them hot!
Although many restaurants serve poutine, this is the go-to place for french fries, cheese curds and gravy in Montreal. Especially busy and raucous after 3 am when bars let out. So many variations!
1037 locals recommend
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel Est
1037 locals recommend
Although many restaurants serve poutine, this is the go-to place for french fries, cheese curds and gravy in Montreal. Especially busy and raucous after 3 am when bars let out. So many variations!
Best Dim Sum in town! Cart service with various delicious dishes circulate the restaurant as you point out whatever you want and it's added to your bill. Amazing shrimp dumplings, fried calamari!
12 locals recommend
Restaurant Chinatown Kim Fung
1111 Rue Saint-Urbain
12 locals recommend
Best Dim Sum in town! Cart service with various delicious dishes circulate the restaurant as you point out whatever you want and it's added to your bill. Amazing shrimp dumplings, fried calamari!
Best Italian Coffee shop! This place has been around since 1970 and they know how to make amazing coffee.
124 St Viateur St W
Best Italian Coffee shop! This place has been around since 1970 and they know how to make amazing coffee.
Wonderful coffee! and only a few blocks from our place. Well worth the walk, drop in and browse at the cute stationary store Nota Bene next door.
3418 Avenue du Parc
3418 Avenue du Parc
Wonderful coffee! and only a few blocks from our place. Well worth the walk, drop in and browse at the cute stationary store Nota Bene next door.
Delicious middle eastern food. We highly recommend getting the variety of dips and sauces to share amongst friends. The muhammara is a delightfully nutty red pepper spread.
31 locals recommend
KazaMaza
4629 Av du Parc
31 locals recommend
Delicious middle eastern food. We highly recommend getting the variety of dips and sauces to share amongst friends. The muhammara is a delightfully nutty red pepper spread.

Shopping

This family-owned pipe shop has been around for over 100 years. Even if you don't smoke, it's worth a visit for the wonderful collection of antique pipes. They also have cigars and expert staff.
Blatter & Blatter Inc
375 Av. du Président-Kennedy
This family-owned pipe shop has been around for over 100 years. Even if you don't smoke, it's worth a visit for the wonderful collection of antique pipes. They also have cigars and expert staff.
This is a personal favourite. Drawn & Quarterly is a local publisher but their store also carries an amazing selection of art books, kids books, comics & fiction.
211 Rue Bernard Ouest
This is a personal favourite. Drawn & Quarterly is a local publisher but their store also carries an amazing selection of art books, kids books, comics & fiction.
Lovely locally run stationary store - write someone a letter or get a little gift. The owner is super nice and has wonderful taste, there are often art shows upstairs in the mezzanine of the store.
3416 Av du Parc
3416 Avenue du Parc
Lovely locally run stationary store - write someone a letter or get a little gift. The owner is super nice and has wonderful taste, there are often art shows upstairs in the mezzanine of the store.

Essentials

This grocery store is across the street for all the essentials you might need. The Complex Desjardins mall also has a pharmacy, SAQ (beer & liquor store), post office, and many other shops.
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This grocery store is across the street for all the essentials you might need. The Complex Desjardins mall also has a pharmacy, SAQ (beer & liquor store), post office, and many other shops.
Just downstairs from our apartment! It is very convenient but don't just drink coffee here, be sure to check out the other locally run places in town for a really amazing coffee.
262 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Just downstairs from our apartment! It is very convenient but don't just drink coffee here, be sure to check out the other locally run places in town for a really amazing coffee.
This is a great farmer's market and is very easy to get to from our place by metro, or walk about 30 min. Lots of delicious food including local cheese, produce and artisan breads.
852 locals recommend
marché atwater
852 locals recommend
This is a great farmer's market and is very easy to get to from our place by metro, or walk about 30 min. Lots of delicious food including local cheese, produce and artisan breads.

Everything Else

Bixi is a city-wide bike rental service. It is a great way to get around the city, pick up a bike at one location and drop off at your destination! Rates are outlined on the website and at the stands.
1243 Rue Saint-Urbain
1243 Rue Saint-Urbain
Bixi is a city-wide bike rental service. It is a great way to get around the city, pick up a bike at one location and drop off at your destination! Rates are outlined on the website and at the stands.
Bixi is a city-wide bike rental service. It is a great way to get around the city, pick up a bike at one location and drop off at your destination! Rates are outlined on the website and at the stands.
1155 Rue St-Alexandre
1155 Rue Saint-Alexandre
Bixi is a city-wide bike rental service. It is a great way to get around the city, pick up a bike at one location and drop off at your destination! Rates are outlined on the website and at the stands.
Bixi is a city-wide bike rental service. It is a great way to get around the city, pick up a bike at one location and drop off at your destination! Rates are outlined on the website and at the stands.
390 Maisonneuve Blvd W
Bixi is a city-wide bike rental service. It is a great way to get around the city, pick up a bike at one location and drop off at your destination! Rates are outlined on the website and at the stands.

Sightseeing

Everyone should visit "the mountain", it is a beautiful green oasis in the city. In the summer visit on a Sunday for Tam Tams, in the Winter go for the tobogganing! Walk the trails anytime of year.
69 locals recommend
Monument to Sir George-Étienne Cartier
Avenue du Parc
69 locals recommend
Everyone should visit "the mountain", it is a beautiful green oasis in the city. In the summer visit on a Sunday for Tam Tams, in the Winter go for the tobogganing! Walk the trails anytime of year.
The lovely historic neighbourhood of Old Montreal is an easy walk from our place and worth spending some time to wander. Lots of great restaurants, museums and shops!
804 locals recommend
Old Montreal
804 locals recommend
The lovely historic neighbourhood of Old Montreal is an easy walk from our place and worth spending some time to wander. Lots of great restaurants, museums and shops!
It may be small, but our chinatown is wonderful! So close to our apartment, it is a short walk and a great neighbourhood to have dinner or dim sum.
390 locals recommend
Chinatown
390 locals recommend
It may be small, but our chinatown is wonderful! So close to our apartment, it is a short walk and a great neighbourhood to have dinner or dim sum.