Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
The almond-infused croissants and cappuccinos are amazing!
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Croissant Croissant
2270 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThe almond-infused croissants and cappuccinos are amazing!
Absolutely amazing little brunch spot. The Eggs Benedict is a personal favourite, although pretty much everything on the menu is well thought out, well prepared and super tasty.
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L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAbsolutely amazing little brunch spot. The Eggs Benedict is a personal favourite, although pretty much everything on the menu is well thought out, well prepared and super tasty.
This butcher/cheese shop is a Montreal favourite. From high-end organic meats to local Quebec cheeses and beyond, there's something for every palette. Try the pre-made meals for something quick and easy!
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La Maison du Rôti
1969 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThis butcher/cheese shop is a Montreal favourite. From high-end organic meats to local Quebec cheeses and beyond, there's something for every palette. Try the pre-made meals for something quick and easy!
Incredibly tasty Lebanese food, served in sharable portions. Intimate, living room-style interior with relaxed atmosphere.
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KazaMaza
4629 Av du ParcIncredibly tasty Lebanese food, served in sharable portions. Intimate, living room-style interior with relaxed atmosphere.
This is a great little hidden gem just down the street. Try the Vege or Lamb burger, with fries and a beer for $15. Tough to beat that value!
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Restaurant Les Belles-Soeurs
2251 Rue Marie-AnneThis is a great little hidden gem just down the street. Try the Vege or Lamb burger, with fries and a beer for $15. Tough to beat that value!
Take a trip up to Little Italy and stop in at this famous Italian grocery store for some fresh pasta sauce and home-made gnocci. While you're there, grab a coffee at Cafe Italia next door.
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Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-LaurentTake a trip up to Little Italy and stop in at this famous Italian grocery store for some fresh pasta sauce and home-made gnocci. While you're there, grab a coffee at Cafe Italia next door.
No better way to spend a sunny afternoon than sampling the fruits of Quebec farmers' labour at this bustling semi-outdoor food market.
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Imarike ye-Jean-Talon
7070 Av. Henri-JulienNo better way to spend a sunny afternoon than sampling the fruits of Quebec farmers' labour at this bustling semi-outdoor food market.
Drinks & Nightlife
Boasting a beautiful, rustic interior, a pool table, and live local bands twice a week, this bar was a favourite of mine even before I moved to the area.
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Le Verre Bouteille
2112 Avenue du Mont-Royal EBoasting a beautiful, rustic interior, a pool table, and live local bands twice a week, this bar was a favourite of mine even before I moved to the area.
With a wide range of craft beers from both near and far on tap, Vices & Versa is a beer lover's dream.
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Vices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-LaurentWith a wide range of craft beers from both near and far on tap, Vices & Versa is a beer lover's dream.
Catch some of the biggest acts around at this iconic soft-seat theatre.
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Mtelus
59 Rue Sainte-Catherine ECatch some of the biggest acts around at this iconic soft-seat theatre.
Quai Des Brumes
4481 R. Saint-DenisGreat spot for local and emerging live music.
Not quite a winery... but this is where you can find a nice selection of wines for consumption at home. Beer can be purchased at the Metro Grocery store across from the apartment.
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SAQ Sélection
155 Av. AtwaterNot quite a winery... but this is where you can find a nice selection of wines for consumption at home. Beer can be purchased at the Metro Grocery store across from the apartment.
If I'm grabbing a beer downtown, it'll be at Benelux. Wide selection of craft beers on tap. Try the sampler!
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Benelux
245 Rue Sherbrooke OIf I'm grabbing a beer downtown, it'll be at Benelux. Wide selection of craft beers on tap. Try the sampler!
Yet another beautiful, low key Montreal bar. Check out Bar Waverly, also in the area.
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Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentYet another beautiful, low key Montreal bar. Check out Bar Waverly, also in the area.
An intimate, low key live music bar with bowls of jelly beans, cheetos and other snacks throughout!
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Snack'n Blues
5260 Boul. Saint-LaurentAn intimate, low key live music bar with bowls of jelly beans, cheetos and other snacks throughout!
Entertainment & Activities
A personal favourite hang-out spot of mine. Catch bi-lingual comedy and other theatrical events at this low-key, artist-run theatre. Tourists love the infamous Sunday Night Improv, a $7 English Improvised Comedy show every Sunday night starting at 8pm.
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Théâtre Sainte-Catherine
264 Rue Sainte-Catherine EA personal favourite hang-out spot of mine. Catch bi-lingual comedy and other theatrical events at this low-key, artist-run theatre. Tourists love the infamous Sunday Night Improv, a $7 English Improvised Comedy show every Sunday night starting at 8pm.
A Montreal Canadiens home game truly is an unforgettable experience. Try the Gametime or Stubhub apps to pick up tickets... sometimes at a discount to face value. Same goes for huge concerts.
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Bell Centre
1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-MontréalA Montreal Canadiens home game truly is an unforgettable experience. Try the Gametime or Stubhub apps to pick up tickets... sometimes at a discount to face value. Same goes for huge concerts.
Catch touring as well as up-and-coming stand-up comedians at this cosy comedy club.
ComedyWorks Montreal
1238 Rue BishopCatch touring as well as up-and-coming stand-up comedians at this cosy comedy club.
Getting Around
Mont-Royal metro station is your key to the entire city. Take the #97 bus Westbound on Mont-Royal E from just outside the apartment, on the corner of Mont-Royal and Parthenais. After about a 10 minute ride, you'll arrive at Mont Royal station. From there, you can use the subway map to navigate to just about any part of the city you're hoping to travel to.
Pay $3.25 in cash (coins) on the bus and the driver will print you a card which you can use to transfer to other public transportation (metro, another bus) along one continuous journey. Alternatively, buy a 10-journey or weekend pass from the kiosk at the Metro Station.
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Station Mont-Royal (du Mont-Royal / Berri)
Mont-Royal metro station is your key to the entire city. Take the #97 bus Westbound on Mont-Royal E from just outside the apartment, on the corner of Mont-Royal and Parthenais. After about a 10 minute ride, you'll arrive at Mont Royal station. From there, you can use the subway map to navigate to just about any part of the city you're hoping to travel to.
Pay $3.25 in cash (coins) on the bus and the driver will print you a card which you can use to transfer to other public transportation (metro, another bus) along one continuous journey. Alternatively, buy a 10-journey or weekend pass from the kiosk at the Metro Station.
Essentials
Located directly across the street from the apartment, this large and well-stocked grocery store will likely have all the essentials you'll need for your stay. For more unique items including fresh meat and cheeses, visit Le Maison du Roti just down the road.
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Metro Beaulieu Mont-Royal
2275 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELocated directly across the street from the apartment, this large and well-stocked grocery store will likely have all the essentials you'll need for your stay. For more unique items including fresh meat and cheeses, visit Le Maison du Roti just down the road.
Sightseeing
The Oscar-nominated movie Brooklyn was shot in Montreal's Old Port, as it shares the look and feel of the Big Apple's old ports. A popular tourist destination, there are a ton of activities to do for families and a wide range of high-end restaurants, too.
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Old Port of Montreal
The Oscar-nominated movie Brooklyn was shot in Montreal's Old Port, as it shares the look and feel of the Big Apple's old ports. A popular tourist destination, there are a ton of activities to do for families and a wide range of high-end restaurants, too.
Parks & Nature
This large, beautiful park is within walking distance of the apartment. Go skating on the pond in the winter (skate rental available) or catch some live, outdoor theatre in the summer. Great place for a walk or jog.
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Iphakamisa yaseLa Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeThis large, beautiful park is within walking distance of the apartment. Go skating on the pond in the winter (skate rental available) or catch some live, outdoor theatre in the summer. Great place for a walk or jog.