Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
Chicken: easily the best lunch value in the city. The portions are huge and can be broken down into 2 meals. I recommend the chicken poutine ($10). Of note is that it is cash or debit only.
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Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EChicken: easily the best lunch value in the city. The portions are huge and can be broken down into 2 meals. I recommend the chicken poutine ($10). Of note is that it is cash or debit only.
Local Montrealers would laugh at this recommendation because it's like Quebec's McDonalds. But for someone just visiting Montreal, I believe it's a must 1-time visit :)
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Hotel de la Montagne - Montreal
1193 Rue de la MontagneLocal Montrealers would laugh at this recommendation because it's like Quebec's McDonalds. But for someone just visiting Montreal, I believe it's a must 1-time visit :)
Fine dining: if you want a nice dinner without breaking the bank, L'Academie is the perfect balance. It is a bring-your-own-wine, and there is an SAQ (Quebec's liquor vendor) right across the street.
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L'Académie
4051 R. Saint-DenisFine dining: if you want a nice dinner without breaking the bank, L'Academie is the perfect balance. It is a bring-your-own-wine, and there is an SAQ (Quebec's liquor vendor) right across the street.
If you just want to have a nice coffee in a hip joint that only locals know about, Santropol is my 1st recommendation.
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Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-UrbainIf you just want to have a nice coffee in a hip joint that only locals know about, Santropol is my 1st recommendation.
Cora - Avenue du Parc
3465 Av du ParcFor an extravagant breakfast, Chez Cora is the place to go.
For a cheap local breakfast, Place Milton is the place to go.
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Place Milton Restaurant
210 Rue MiltonFor a cheap local breakfast, Place Milton is the place to go.
Easily the most "touristy" restaurant in the city, I personally prefer 'The Main Restaurant' across the street.
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentEasily the most "touristy" restaurant in the city, I personally prefer 'The Main Restaurant' across the street.
Pizza Madona
3605 Boul. Saint-LaurentPizza past 3 am? Less than 2 minutes away? This is why location is so important :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Réservoir
9 Av. Duluth EIf you want a local-Plateau vibe, this is one of my favorite bars
Just 2-minutes away, this is the bar in the Plateau that all the locals know and love. If you're looking for a laid-back Plateau atmosphere on a cute corner side street, this is your spot ;)
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Else's
156 Rue Roy EJust 2-minutes away, this is the bar in the Plateau that all the locals know and love. If you're looking for a laid-back Plateau atmosphere on a cute corner side street, this is your spot ;)
My top recommendation for 30-and-under, Tokyo never disappoints as it simply offers too much balance: big outdoor terrace, big dance floor, big bar area, and the lineup always moves.
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Tokyo Bar
3709 Boul. Saint-LaurentMy top recommendation for 30-and-under, Tokyo never disappoints as it simply offers too much balance: big outdoor terrace, big dance floor, big bar area, and the lineup always moves.
Relatively new, the bar is packed by 11 pm, so you need to get there by 10:30 pm if you want to get in. But, it's worth it.
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Rachel Rachel Bar
Relatively new, the bar is packed by 11 pm, so you need to get there by 10:30 pm if you want to get in. But, it's worth it.
The top sports bar in the city, Champs will have at least one television dedicated to the sporting event you want. If there is a big game on though (ex: Canadiens), make sure you get there early!
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Resto Bar Champs
3956 Boul. Saint-LaurentThe top sports bar in the city, Champs will have at least one television dedicated to the sporting event you want. If there is a big game on though (ex: Canadiens), make sure you get there early!
Where all the Hollywood celebrities and NHL hockey players go. Just a heads-up that you'll need your checkbook with you.
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Buonanotte
Where all the Hollywood celebrities and NHL hockey players go. Just a heads-up that you'll need your checkbook with you.
Great for dancing. If you are a group of guys, just make sure to get in before 11 pm (and if you are a group of girls, just hope the line moves fast!).
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Le Rouge Bar
Prince Arthur Street WestGreat for dancing. If you are a group of guys, just make sure to get in before 11 pm (and if you are a group of girls, just hope the line moves fast!).
Everything Else
Quebec sells its hard liquor through SAQ outlets, and there is one less than 30 seconds away. Not bad eh?
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SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EQuebec sells its hard liquor through SAQ outlets, and there is one less than 30 seconds away. Not bad eh?
I'm putting this here as a reference. The downtown core is about a 20-minute walk away, though there's nothing here that's not in the Plateau!
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Downtown Montreal
I'm putting this here as a reference. The downtown core is about a 20-minute walk away, though there's nothing here that's not in the Plateau!
The closest metro station to the apartment is less than 10 minutes away, and takes you on a beautiful walk through Square Saint-Louis Park and Prince Arthur ave
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Sherbrooke station
The closest metro station to the apartment is less than 10 minutes away, and takes you on a beautiful walk through Square Saint-Louis Park and Prince Arthur ave
Want to visit the Casino? Take the metro to the Jean-Drapeau station, then the 777 shuttle bus.
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Casino de Montréal
Want to visit the Casino? Take the metro to the Jean-Drapeau station, then the 777 shuttle bus.
Essentials
It doesn't look like a grocery store from the outside, but it's the one all the locals know and love since it is easily the most affordable.
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Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-LaurentIt doesn't look like a grocery store from the outside, but it's the one all the locals know and love since it is easily the most affordable.
Sightseeing
Old Montreal is a popular area for visitors. I recommend taking St-Denis street to get there as it takes you through Montreal's Latin Quarter. Feel free to ask me for recommendations for this stretch.
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Saint Denis Street
Rue Saint-DenisOld Montreal is a popular area for visitors. I recommend taking St-Denis street to get there as it takes you through Montreal's Latin Quarter. Feel free to ask me for recommendations for this stretch.
The church that you see from anywhere in the city is spectacular from the inside. If you're up for an exciting walk up the mountain and past Westmount mansions, let me know and I'll show you the way!
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Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen MaryThe church that you see from anywhere in the city is spectacular from the inside. If you're up for an exciting walk up the mountain and past Westmount mansions, let me know and I'll show you the way!
At least one afternoon on your trip should be dedicated to walking through Mont-Royal :)
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Mount Royal
At least one afternoon on your trip should be dedicated to walking through Mont-Royal :)
Within Mont-Royal's boundaries is Beaver Lake, the perfect spot for a picnic.
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Beaver Lake
Within Mont-Royal's boundaries is Beaver Lake, the perfect spot for a picnic.
Every Sunday, crowds gather around the monument to play drums, dance, and be merry. Definitely a unique Montreal experience.
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Monumentet til Sir George-Étienne Cartier
Avenue du ParcEvery Sunday, crowds gather around the monument to play drums, dance, and be merry. Definitely a unique Montreal experience.
Mont-Royal gets all the attention, but La Fontaine Park is a magnificent park in it's own right. About 15 minutes away, take Prince Arthur ave if you're looking for a nice Sunday stroll.
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La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeMont-Royal gets all the attention, but La Fontaine Park is a magnificent park in it's own right. About 15 minutes away, take Prince Arthur ave if you're looking for a nice Sunday stroll.
If you are going to visit Old Montreal and Chinatown, take St-Denis street through the Latin Quarter to get there ;)
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Quartier Latin
1763 R. Saint-DenisIf you are going to visit Old Montreal and Chinatown, take St-Denis street through the Latin Quarter to get there ;)
Saint-Laurent Boulevard divides the city between east and west. Our area of "The Main" (as it is known) is the most central part of arguably Montreal's top street.
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Saint Laurent Boulevard
Boulevard Saint-LaurentSaint-Laurent Boulevard divides the city between east and west. Our area of "The Main" (as it is known) is the most central part of arguably Montreal's top street.
A beautiful park with a large gorgeous fountain just around the corner.
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Pladsen Saint-Louis
312 R. du Square-Saint-LouisA beautiful park with a large gorgeous fountain just around the corner.
Entertainment & Activities
Right around the corner, yet completely off the beaten path, is a park with a jungle gym set for kids and a bronze statue for atmosphere.
Place de la Roumanie
3766 Rue ClarkRight around the corner, yet completely off the beaten path, is a park with a jungle gym set for kids and a bronze statue for atmosphere.
Parc De Bullion
Avenue de l'Hôtel-de-VilleAnother nice park to take the kids to.