Ahmad’s Montréal guidebook
Food scene
Bar Henrietta
115 Av. Laurier OBeautiful interior with great cocktails and snack plates
St-Viateur and Fairmount are the two most famous and delicious bagel shops in Montréal, and you'll be situated a 5-min walk from both of them!
630 habitants recommandent
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OSt-Viateur and Fairmount are the two most famous and delicious bagel shops in Montréal, and you'll be situated a 5-min walk from both of them!
Delicious brunch! Their use of herbs and tinctures is extremely creative, and the vibe is spacious and friendly. Make sure to stop into the shop next door and grab something special to take home.
46 habitants recommandent
Le Butterblume
5836 Boul. Saint-LaurentDelicious brunch! Their use of herbs and tinctures is extremely creative, and the vibe is spacious and friendly. Make sure to stop into the shop next door and grab something special to take home.
Pastel Rita
5761 Boul. Saint-LaurentDivinely chic local café with great coffee and natural wines
Jean-Talon Market is open year-round (covered during the winter) so you can always get delicious, farm-fresh groceries. There are also some nice cafés and restaurants surrounding the market, and Parc Jarry is a short walk away. Great way to spend a Sunday!
1744 habitants recommandent
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienJean-Talon Market is open year-round (covered during the winter) so you can always get delicious, farm-fresh groceries. There are also some nice cafés and restaurants surrounding the market, and Parc Jarry is a short walk away. Great way to spend a Sunday!
Le Darling
4328 Boul. Saint-LaurentTrendy bar for the Plateau crowd
Delicious brunch in the Mile-End. Be prepared for a short wait to get a table on weekends.
133 habitants recommandent
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount ODelicious brunch in the Mile-End. Be prepared for a short wait to get a table on weekends.
Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OCharming, rustic café in the Old Port
Stunning café and coworking space in the Royal Bank building.
200 habitants recommandent
Crew Collective & Cafe
360 Rue Saint-JacquesStunning café and coworking space in the Royal Bank building.
Neighbourhoods
The Old Port is the only neighborhood in North America that feels like you just stepped back into 18th-century Europe. The incredible architecture makes for a great walking experience while the chic restaurants, bars, and cafés give you lots to keep coming back for.
1148 habitants recommandent
Old Port of Montreal
The Old Port is the only neighborhood in North America that feels like you just stepped back into 18th-century Europe. The incredible architecture makes for a great walking experience while the chic restaurants, bars, and cafés give you lots to keep coming back for.
This trendy neighborhood has some of the city's most renowned restaurants like Joe Beef, Liverpool House, Foiegwa, Satay Brothers, and more.
30 habitants recommandent
Saint-Henri
This trendy neighborhood has some of the city's most renowned restaurants like Joe Beef, Liverpool House, Foiegwa, Satay Brothers, and more.
Just north of downtown, the Plateau Mont-Royal is home to the city's creative hub. Full of parks, trendy restaurants, cozy cafés, and all kinds of boutiques. The Plateau is full of both family-friendly spots and solo-friendly spots alike.
52 habitants recommandent
Plateau Mont-Royal
Just north of downtown, the Plateau Mont-Royal is home to the city's creative hub. Full of parks, trendy restaurants, cozy cafés, and all kinds of boutiques. The Plateau is full of both family-friendly spots and solo-friendly spots alike.
Sightseeing
Biodôme
4777 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinMontreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EBasilique Notre-Dame
110 Rue Notre Dame OBeautiful views of the city from the top of Mount Royal. You can either hike up (about 30 minutes) or drive for convenience.
56 habitants recommandent
Belvédère du Mont-Royal
1576 Voie Camillien-HoudeBeautiful views of the city from the top of Mount Royal. You can either hike up (about 30 minutes) or drive for convenience.
Parks
In my opinion, this is the most gorgeous park in Montréal. It has the eponymous beautiful fountain pond that turns into a skating rink in the winter, but it's also the Plateau neighborhood vibes and community that really makes this park special.
1637 habitants recommandent
Parc La Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeIn my opinion, this is the most gorgeous park in Montréal. It has the eponymous beautiful fountain pond that turns into a skating rink in the winter, but it's also the Plateau neighborhood vibes and community that really makes this park special.
Mont Royal
Parc Jarry
205 Rue Gary-CarterArt museums and galleries
Check out what exhibitions they've got going on -- there's always something cool happening!
54 habitants recommandent
Arsenal Art Contemporain Montréal
2020 Rue WilliamCheck out what exhibitions they've got going on -- there's always something cool happening!
Le Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OThe Phi Center usually has exhibits focusing on VR/AR, experimental music, and more mind-bending contemporary mediums.
68 habitants recommandent
Fondation Phi
451 Rue Saint-JeanThe Phi Center usually has exhibits focusing on VR/AR, experimental music, and more mind-bending contemporary mediums.
Located at Place des Arts, the MAC always has something special to see!
651 habitants recommandent
Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
1 Place Ville MarieLocated at Place des Arts, the MAC always has something special to see!