Guidebook for Montréal
Essentials
The map won't let me input the closest Co'pains, which is on Rachel just east of St. Denis. Some of the best pastry in Montreal. Great sandwiches and Armenian pizzas after 10:30 am.
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Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThe map won't let me input the closest Co'pains, which is on Rachel just east of St. Denis. Some of the best pastry in Montreal. Great sandwiches and Armenian pizzas after 10:30 am.
Closest grocery store owned by a lovely Portuguese family. Beer in the back coolers. Butcher. Closed on Sundays.
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Boucherie Épicerie Soares & Fils
130 Av. Duluth EClosest grocery store owned by a lovely Portuguese family. Beer in the back coolers. Butcher. Closed on Sundays.
Nearest "big box" grocery store. Underground parking can be found on St. Urbain.
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Provigo
5595 Av de MonklandNearest "big box" grocery store. Underground parking can be found on St. Urbain.
A crowded and interesting grocery store. Amazing selection of cheap organic and natural products.
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Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-LaurentA crowded and interesting grocery store. Amazing selection of cheap organic and natural products.
Organic produce (pricey) and dried goods (en vrac). Great special the last Sunday of every month.
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Frenco
4072 Boul. Saint-LaurentOrganic produce (pricey) and dried goods (en vrac). Great special the last Sunday of every month.
On your way back from Parc la Fontaine, this is an excellent Italian grocer, with delicious fresh pastas and sauces as well as prepared meals (lasagna and meatballs is always a favorite).
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La Maison des Pâtes Fraîches
865 Rue Rachel EOn your way back from Parc la Fontaine, this is an excellent Italian grocer, with delicious fresh pastas and sauces as well as prepared meals (lasagna and meatballs is always a favorite).
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OFamous Montreal bagels.
SAQ Express
940 Avenue du Mont-Royal EOne of the two closest SAQs, where you buy wine and spirits.
Closest major grocery store. Underground parking found when you turn left from Mont -Royal onto St. Urbain.
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Provigo
5595 Av de MonklandClosest major grocery store. Underground parking found when you turn left from Mont -Royal onto St. Urbain.
Shopping
The place to buy spirits and wine. Open later than the boul. St. Laurent location.
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SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EThe place to buy spirits and wine. Open later than the boul. St. Laurent location.
Pharmacy with a big grocery section. Good for Sundays when the closest grocery stores are closed. Post office in the back. You can also buy public transit passes here.
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Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario EPharmacy with a big grocery section. Good for Sundays when the closest grocery stores are closed. Post office in the back. You can also buy public transit passes here.
Bummis Inc. (Manufacturer)
4300 Boul. Saint-LaurentThe famous diapering store just around the corner.
Kanuk
485 Rue Rachel EKanuk
Delicious chocolates and chocolate brownie ice cream bars. If you need to bring a gift back, this is an excellent option.
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Les Chocolats de Chloé
546 Av. Duluth EDelicious chocolates and chocolate brownie ice cream bars. If you need to bring a gift back, this is an excellent option.
Everything Else
If you eat chicken, this is a must! Delicious chicken, fries and salad, served in a styrofoam container to take with you (park across the street) or you can eat in. Always a good idea to call ahead.
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Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EIf you eat chicken, this is a must! Delicious chicken, fries and salad, served in a styrofoam container to take with you (park across the street) or you can eat in. Always a good idea to call ahead.
RONA Bois Idéal
4100 Boul. Saint-LaurentClosest hardware store
Quincaillerie Azores Inc.
4299 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat homewares, including painted Portuguese ceramics.
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentSMALL VENUE, VEGETARIAN FOOD
Casino de Montreal
1 Av. du CasinoMontreal's famous casino
Boulangerie Baked2Go Gluten Free
Gluten-free bakery right around corner
Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal
71 Rue de la Commune OOne of the best spas in Montreal.
My favourite local spot to have a massage or other spa treatment. All natural products.
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Spa Espace Nomad-Spa Montreal
4660 Boul. Saint-LaurentMy favourite local spot to have a massage or other spa treatment. All natural products.
One of my favourite things to do in Montreal is take cocktail classes here! Great cooking classes as well. Very reasonably priced for what you get and you will find yourself in the Old Port.
Workshops & Flavors - Vieux-Montréal
444 R. Saint-François-XavierOne of my favourite things to do in Montreal is take cocktail classes here! Great cooking classes as well. Very reasonably priced for what you get and you will find yourself in the Old Port.
Drinks & Nightlife
Resto Bar Champs
3956 Boul. Saint-LaurentSports bar if you need to catch a game of some kind.
Distillery no.1
300 Rue Ontario ECrazy good and huge drinks!
Bar Korova
3908 Boulevard Saint-LaurentYoungish bar, opens late. Good PBR and Jack Daniels special
Barfly
4062 Boul. Saint-LaurentLocal "dirty" bar. Usually has live music.
My favourite local speakeasy. Japanese whiskey bar with great cocktails and nibbles.
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BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-LaurentMy favourite local speakeasy. Japanese whiskey bar with great cocktails and nibbles.
Fantastic cocktail bar. Get there shortly before 5pm to get a seat before the after work crowd pours in.
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Bar Furco
425 Rue MayorFantastic cocktail bar. Get there shortly before 5pm to get a seat before the after work crowd pours in.
Famous cocktail bar. Cocktails come in a mason jar. Not for the faint of heart.
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La Distillerie
2047 Avenue du Mont-Royal EFamous cocktail bar. Cocktails come in a mason jar. Not for the faint of heart.
Hurley's Irish Pub
1225 Rue CrescentClassic bar
Brutopia
Rue CrescentClassic bar
Entertainment & Activities
Best museum in Montreal and the only one inside of a dig in North America. Right now, they have an exhibit on the Plateau.
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Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
350 Pl. RoyaleBest museum in Montreal and the only one inside of a dig in North America. Right now, they have an exhibit on the Plateau.
Céramic Café Studio Montréal
4338 R. Saint-DenisTakes a week to get object fired
Enjoy on of the biggest parks Montreal has to offer. Layout by the water, play in the many kid zones, enjoy the kid pool or let your kids ride the train while you enjoy some wine and a light meal.
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La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeEnjoy on of the biggest parks Montreal has to offer. Layout by the water, play in the many kid zones, enjoy the kid pool or let your kids ride the train while you enjoy some wine and a light meal.
Arts & Culture
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentBar, restaurant and venue for live bands.