Guidebook for Montréal
Arts & Culture
My favorite museum. If you love contemporary and modern art you will enjoy this museum.
1504 habitants recommandent
Le Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OMy favorite museum. If you love contemporary and modern art you will enjoy this museum.
One of the best movie theaters in Canada. One of the few locations that house a 70 mm IMAX projector.
384 habitants recommandent
Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal
977 Rue Sainte-Catherine OOne of the best movie theaters in Canada. One of the few locations that house a 70 mm IMAX projector.
Bell Centre
1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-MontréalCome catch a show here, it's a great venue.
Place des Arts
Place des arts is great for getting your arts fix.
Casino de Montreal
1 Av. du CasinoPretty much self explanatory ;)
Historical exhibits of costumes, objects & photos on popular subjects from hockey to Inuit art.
366 habitants recommandent
Musée McCord
690 Rue Sherbrooke OHistorical exhibits of costumes, objects & photos on popular subjects from hockey to Inuit art.
Natural history & world cultures galleries showcasing dinosaur skeletons, extinct species & mummies.
92 habitants recommandent
Musée Redpath
859 Rue Sherbrooke ONatural history & world cultures galleries showcasing dinosaur skeletons, extinct species & mummies.
A great place to try real life room escape. If you like puzzles you'll like this sort of activity.
933 Rue Ontario E
933 Rue Ontario EastA great place to try real life room escape. If you like puzzles you'll like this sort of activity.
Cirque du Soleil
333 Rue de la Commune OA world renowned circus from Montreal.
Sightseeing
Great view from the top of Mont Royal. And it's not too far from the apartment either!
995 habitants recommandent
Parc du Mont-Royal
1260 Chem. RemembranceGreat view from the top of Mont Royal. And it's not too far from the apartment either!
A truly beautiful campus. I studied here and if you want a tour I'd be happy to show you around.
246 habitants recommandent
McGill University
845 Rue Sherbrooke OA truly beautiful campus. I studied here and if you want a tour I'd be happy to show you around.
Montreal is home to so many universities. Concordia is close by. I highly recommend to check out their fantasia film festival.
81 habitants recommandent
Concordia University
1435 Rue GuyMontreal is home to so many universities. Concordia is close by. I highly recommend to check out their fantasia film festival.
Come here on Sundays to see the tam tam drummers and the LARPers.
69 habitants recommandent
Monument à Sir George-Étienne Cartier
Avenue du ParcCome here on Sundays to see the tam tam drummers and the LARPers.
No trip to Montreal is complete without visiting the iconic old port.
1148 habitants recommandent
Old Port of Montreal
No trip to Montreal is complete without visiting the iconic old port.
This church is amazing. Way better than Montreal's Notre Dame Cathedral IMO.
636 habitants recommandent
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen MaryThis church is amazing. Way better than Montreal's Notre Dame Cathedral IMO.
Basilique Notre-Dame
110 Rue Notre Dame OMini replica church of the one in Paris.
Cool neighbourhood which will help you find your inner hipster.
401 habitants recommandent
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
Cool neighbourhood which will help you find your inner hipster.
Recommended if you like flowers and gardens. It's really beautiful here.
970 habitants recommandent
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke ERecommended if you like flowers and gardens. It's really beautiful here.
Essentials
A depanneur with subway is right across the street if you need a snack or a beer.
1100 Avenue du Docteur-Penfield
1100 Avenue du Docteur-PenfieldA depanneur with subway is right across the street if you need a snack or a beer.
A wonderful farmer's market with lots of specialty foods. Great place to pick up souvenirs.
1744 habitants recommandent
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienA wonderful farmer's market with lots of specialty foods. Great place to pick up souvenirs.
Everything Else
Station Peel
Nearest metro station is only steps away.
1143 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O
1143 Boulevard De Maisonneuve OuestClosest bixi stop. Grab one and try it!
Olympic Basin
140 Chem. du Chenal le MoyneCome check out the dragonboat festival.
Discount
If you need to rent a car, many car rental places are nearby.
If you're a dog lover like me then you might enjoy this dog park. Sorry there is not pets allowed in the apartment, but at least this park is nearby :)
Percy Walters Park
Rue RedpathIf you're a dog lover like me then you might enjoy this dog park. Sorry there is not pets allowed in the apartment, but at least this park is nearby :)
Café Campus
57 Rue Prince-Arthur EstAnother venue for indie bands.
Food Scene
Dunn's Famous
1249 Rue MetcalfeNearby smoked meat for your smoked meat fix.
Frite Alors
1562 Avenue Laurier ENearby poutine place. One of my favorites.
Suite 88 Chocolatier
Nice place for dessert if you're craving.
Restaurant Boustan
2020A Rue CrescentFabled fast food joint frequented by many celebrities.
Prime minister Jean Chrétien was a regular here. Good steak and fries.
14 habitants recommandent
L'Entrecôte Saint-Jean
2022 Rue PeelPrime minister Jean Chrétien was a regular here. Good steak and fries.
If you like jazz this will be a good place to have a nice dinner.
54 habitants recommandent
House of Jazz
2060 Rue AylmerIf you like jazz this will be a good place to have a nice dinner.
Café Humble Lion (Sherbrooke)
904 Rue Sherbrooke ONice place to study or get specialty coffee.
Cafe Aunja
1448 Rue Sherbrooke OCool place for Persian tea and coffee.
Nos Thés
1609 Rue Sainte-Catherine OIf you are looking for bubble tea this is it.
Café Coffice
1458 Rue Sherbrooke OAnother great coffee spot for studying and hanging out.
Outdoor restaurant that serves crepes. Enjoy their terrace while basking in jazz music.
157 habitants recommandent
Jardin Nelson
407 Pl. Jacques-CartierOutdoor restaurant that serves crepes. Enjoy their terrace while basking in jazz music.
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentFamous smoked meat restaurant!
If you're here, you've got to try Montreal bagels.
195 habitants recommandent
St-Viateur Bagel & Café Mont-Royal
1127 Avenue du Mont-Royal EIf you're here, you've got to try Montreal bagels.
Retro brunch restaurant. Very cool and you'll like it if you have an inner hipster.
371 habitants recommandent
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal ERetro brunch restaurant. Very cool and you'll like it if you have an inner hipster.
If you come on Sunday-Thursday for lunch or dinner, they have a pretty good special of $12 pasta/mussels. It's also a bring your own wine restaurant.
53 habitants recommandent
L'Académie
4051 R. Saint-DenisIf you come on Sunday-Thursday for lunch or dinner, they have a pretty good special of $12 pasta/mussels. It's also a bring your own wine restaurant.
An fairly inexpensive restaurant for good French food. It's also bring your own wine.
14 habitants recommandent
Les Deux Gamins
170 Rue Prince-Arthur EAn fairly inexpensive restaurant for good French food. It's also bring your own wine.
Interesting restaurant where you dine in complete darkness. The waiters are visually impaired, so it's like simulating what their life is like. If you are interested I may have a coupon for you.
44 habitants recommandent
O.Noir
124 Rue Prince-Arthur EInteresting restaurant where you dine in complete darkness. The waiters are visually impaired, so it's like simulating what their life is like. If you are interested I may have a coupon for you.
If you feel like eating fancy food but don't want to hurt your wallet, try this place. It's an interesting concept where they serve fancy dishes in a food court.
Fiore Express
977 Rue Sainte-Catherine OIf you feel like eating fancy food but don't want to hurt your wallet, try this place. It's an interesting concept where they serve fancy dishes in a food court.
This is the best bakery in Montreal. Period. Try the almond croissants, and the mille feuille.
41 habitants recommandent
MAISON CHRISTIAN FAURE
355 Pl. RoyaleThis is the best bakery in Montreal. Period. Try the almond croissants, and the mille feuille.
This is my second most loved bakery in Montreal. If you're in the area, drop by.
349 habitants recommandent
Boulangerie Première Moisson
860 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThis is my second most loved bakery in Montreal. If you're in the area, drop by.
Arepera
73 Rue Prince-Arthur EInexpensive Venezuelan cuisine. Great place for lunch.
If you feel like Japanese tapas (izakaya) I would recommend this place.
25 habitants recommandent
KINKA IZAKAYA MONTREAL
1624 Rue Sainte-Catherine OIf you feel like Japanese tapas (izakaya) I would recommend this place.
Also another great place for Japanese izakaya. There is always a lineup though...
246 habitants recommandent
Kazu
1844 Rue Sainte-Catherine OAlso another great place for Japanese izakaya. There is always a lineup though...
Ganadara
1417 Maisonneuve Blvd WDecent place for korean food.
Eggspectation
1313 Boulevard de Maisonneuve OA decent brunch place that is nearby.
If you are in the need for a sushi fix I do recommend this restaurant. Book ahead or you won't get a seat.
8 habitants recommandent
Bistro Japonais Furusato
1265 Rue de BleuryIf you are in the need for a sushi fix I do recommend this restaurant. Book ahead or you won't get a seat.
CACAO 70 Eatery
2087 Rue Sainte-CatherineA good place for dessert.
Juliette & Chocolat
3600 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat dessert place.
A cute bring your own wine restaurant. Good Portuguese food, and doesn't break the bank either.
41 habitants recommandent
Chez Doval
150 Rue Marie-AnneA cute bring your own wine restaurant. Good Portuguese food, and doesn't break the bank either.
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OHailed as one of the best places for ice cream in Montreal.
Another great ice cream shop. Right across from Schwarz, so people often stop by here after getting smoked meat.
25 habitants recommandent
Ripples
3971 Boul. Saint-LaurentAnother great ice cream shop. Right across from Schwarz, so people often stop by here after getting smoked meat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Divan Orange
4234 Boulevard Saint-LaurentSuper cool bar which is always visited by indie bands.
If you like jazz music it's only a few blocks away.
71 habitants recommandent
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
1254 Rue MackayIf you like jazz music it's only a few blocks away.
Centre de Golf intérieur Sharx
If you want to play pool or bowling, this is where to go.
A pub for geeks. Play video games and board games while getting your drink on.
8 habitants recommandent
Foonzo
1245 Rue DrummondA pub for geeks. Play video games and board games while getting your drink on.
Pretty cool place where you can just play board games while snacking/drinking.
62 habitants recommandent
Randolph Pub Ludique Quartier Latin
2041 R. Saint-DenisPretty cool place where you can just play board games while snacking/drinking.
This bar is bacon themed. There is baron in all of the food and even in some of the drinks.
32 habitants recommandent
Bar Brutus
1290 Rue Beaubien EThis bar is bacon themed. There is baron in all of the food and even in some of the drinks.
Entertainment & Activities
Parc Jean-Drapeau
A great park. Many things to do here.
Laser Quest
1226 Rue Sainte-Catherine OA good old fashioned lasertag place.
Putting Edge Downtown
1259 Rue GuyA pretty cool glow in the dark mini-golf place.
Amusement 2000 Plus
3350 Boulevard Saint-Martin OuestMontreal's only arcade.