Sightseeing
You can take the ferry from Pointe-aux-Trembles for as low as 3.5$CAD. per person, to go to Montreal Old Port where there’s restaurants, museums, historic places / monuments, etc. Exact location where you can take the ferry is: St-Jean-Baptise Street / Notre-Dame Street. Free parking. Takes less than 30min to get to MTL Old Port. From June 17 to Sept 28: from 6am to 7:30pm both ways! Go to their website to book your ticket! English version of the website is also available: https://www.traversiers.com/fr/nos-traverses/navette-fluviale-pointe-aux-trembles-vieux-port-de-montreal/accueil/
Navette fluviale
You can take the ferry from Pointe-aux-Trembles for as low as 3.5$CAD. per person, to go to Montreal Old Port where there’s restaurants, museums, historic places / monuments, etc. Exact location where you can take the ferry is: St-Jean-Baptise Street / Notre-Dame Street. Free parking. Takes less than 30min to get to MTL Old Port. From June 17 to Sept 28: from 6am to 7:30pm both ways! Go to their website to book your ticket! English version of the website is also available: https://www.traversiers.com/fr/nos-traverses/navette-fluviale-pointe-aux-trembles-vieux-port-de-montreal/accueil/
Amazing sceneries. Be ready for spending a full day at the Montreal Botanical Garden. Make sure to bring your most comfortable shoes, and an umbrella in case weather announces rain. Things to see are mostly outdoor.
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lokalkjente anbefalerMontreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke E389
lokalkjente anbefalerAmazing sceneries. Be ready for spending a full day at the Montreal Botanical Garden. Make sure to bring your most comfortable shoes, and an umbrella in case weather announces rain. Things to see are mostly outdoor.
Mount Royal
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lokalkjente anbefalerOne of the best views of Montreal city: a must visit
Parc Jean-Drapeau
1 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve10
lokalkjente anbefalerA local favorite
Historic site. Great view. Enjoy the sand on your toes at the ‘beach’ spot
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lokalkjente anbefalerClock Tower
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lokalkjente anbefalerHistoric site. Great view. Enjoy the sand on your toes at the ‘beach’ spot
Throwback tours - Throwback Tours is a company based in Montreal that offers historical tours of Montreal in classic convertibles. It's a new and fun way to see the city! To book: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17571716
350 Rue Saint Paul Est
350 Rue Saint Paul EThrowback tours - Throwback Tours is a company based in Montreal that offers historical tours of Montreal in classic convertibles. It's a new and fun way to see the city! To book: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17571716
When: Monday to Wednesday, 11:30 am to 10:30pm,
Thursday and Friday, 11:30am to 11pm
Saturday, 10am to 11pm, Sunday 10am to 10pm.
This observatory has hands-down one of the best views in the city: see the city from 185 meters from the observatory itself, or view it as you sip a drink at Les Enfants Terribles.
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lokalkjente anbefalerObservatoire Place Ville Marie
5 Place Ville Marie20
lokalkjente anbefalerWhen: Monday to Wednesday, 11:30 am to 10:30pm,
Thursday and Friday, 11:30am to 11pm
Saturday, 10am to 11pm, Sunday 10am to 10pm.
This observatory has hands-down one of the best views in the city: see the city from 185 meters from the observatory itself, or view it as you sip a drink at Les Enfants Terribles.
When: Monday – Sunday, 8:00am – 7:00pm
The Parc national des îles de Boucherville is one of Montreal's best-kept secrets. Peaceful nature, fresh air and a number of activities are at the visitor's disposal. The park is the perfect escape on a warm summer day when the heat of the city gets to be too much.
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lokalkjente anbefalerÎles-de-Boucherville National Park
55 Île Sainte Marguerite27
lokalkjente anbefalerWhen: Monday – Sunday, 8:00am – 7:00pm
The Parc national des îles de Boucherville is one of Montreal's best-kept secrets. Peaceful nature, fresh air and a number of activities are at the visitor's disposal. The park is the perfect escape on a warm summer day when the heat of the city gets to be too much.
Canada's biggest church building. You can see it from quite a distance, but you can also enjoy the view from the balcony
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lokalkjente anbefalerSaint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chemin Queen Mary220
lokalkjente anbefalerCanada's biggest church building. You can see it from quite a distance, but you can also enjoy the view from the balcony
Despite the traffic, it's totally worth it as it's one of the most beautiful rides in the city that takes you from the Old Port all the way to the borough of Lachine
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lokalkjente anbefalerLachine Canal
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lokalkjente anbefalerDespite the traffic, it's totally worth it as it's one of the most beautiful rides in the city that takes you from the Old Port all the way to the borough of Lachine
Biking along one of Montreal's many bridges gives you a sweeping view of the city. It's not even that long of a ride and when you're on the other side, explore the South Shore!
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lokalkjente anbefalerJacques Cartier Bridge
134 Pont Jacques-Cartier8
lokalkjente anbefalerBiking along one of Montreal's many bridges gives you a sweeping view of the city. It's not even that long of a ride and when you're on the other side, explore the South Shore!
Visit Montreal’s Chinatown after you finish your visit of the Underground city
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lokalkjente anbefalerChinatown
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lokalkjente anbefalerVisit Montreal’s Chinatown after you finish your visit of the Underground city
Curious about Science? Check out this amazing location 10min from Berri-Uqam metro station
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lokalkjente anbefalerBiosphere Environmental Museum
160 Chemin du Tour de l'isle45
lokalkjente anbefalerCurious about Science? Check out this amazing location 10min from Berri-Uqam metro station
Food scene
KINTON RAMEN
1211 Rue BishopGreat ramen 🍜 and other Japanese delicacies
Rôtisserie Portugalia
34 Rue Rachel O13
lokalkjente anbefalerBest Portuguese chicken, lamb, quail in town
Best brunch in town: they have multiple locations but this one is the closest to the apartment
Petinos Saint-Leonard
7196 Boulevard LangelierBest brunch in town: they have multiple locations but this one is the closest to the apartment
Another great place for brunch in town: multiple locations! L'Oeufrier serves up some of the best breakfast poutine ever. In addition to their other on-point breakfast fare.
L'Oeufrier Crémazie
1501 Boulevard Crémazie EstAnother great place for brunch in town: multiple locations! L'Oeufrier serves up some of the best breakfast poutine ever. In addition to their other on-point breakfast fare.
Thanjai Restaurant
4759 Avenue Van HorneBest indian restaurant in town
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel E570
lokalkjente anbefalerWant to try the Quebec iconic poutine? Must visit La Banquise
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul St-Laurent459
lokalkjente anbefalerBest smoked meat in town
Dunn's Famous
1249 Rue Metcalfe9
lokalkjente anbefalerLate night and hungry? Try this 24hr restaurant
Jarry Smoked Meat
6549 Rue Jarry ELate night and hungry? Try this place for very affordable food. Open 24hr
French / Switzerland fine cuisine. Pricey but absolutely worth it! - reservation required especially during weekends
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lokalkjente anbefalerRestaurant La Raclette
1059 Rue Gilford10
lokalkjente anbefalerFrench / Switzerland fine cuisine. Pricey but absolutely worth it! - reservation required especially during weekends
Love salads? Try Mandy’s. Not your traditional salad though! (PS: They have multiple locations)
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lokalkjente anbefalerMandys
2067 Rue Crescent19
lokalkjente anbefalerLove salads? Try Mandy’s. Not your traditional salad though! (PS: They have multiple locations)
French style bakery: fresh bread, croissants, and all the delicacies are awaiting at Louise!
Louise boulangerie
6835 Boul St-LaurentFrench style bakery: fresh bread, croissants, and all the delicacies are awaiting at Louise!
One of our favorite coffee shop in town. A must try! They have 2 locations
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lokalkjente anbefalerCafe Larue & Fils
244 Rue de Castelnau E90
lokalkjente anbefalerOne of our favorite coffee shop in town. A must try! They have 2 locations
Light brunch menu, a funky mix of Mediterranean & Oriental cuisine (check their menu before you go). Accompanied with exquisite coffee. If you’re looking for a more traditional North American menu, stop by L’Oeufrier right on the corner then stop by the Arts Café to get a coffee to digest ;)
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lokalkjente anbefalerArts Café
201 Avenue Fairmount O90
lokalkjente anbefalerLight brunch menu, a funky mix of Mediterranean & Oriental cuisine (check their menu before you go). Accompanied with exquisite coffee. If you’re looking for a more traditional North American menu, stop by L’Oeufrier right on the corner then stop by the Arts Café to get a coffee to digest ;)
Tripolis
679 Rue Saint-Roch8
lokalkjente anbefalerBest greek food - very affordable
Le Vieux Velo
59 Rue Beaubien E123
lokalkjente anbefalerAffordable egg benedict & best coffee. Must try
Tomate Basilic
12585 Rue Sherbrooke ESet-price Italian meals & a kids' menu in a simple setting with a patio.
Café les fraîches
12 129 Rue VictoriaLocal's favorite coffee shop independently owned by a lovely couple
Kem Coba
2525 Rue des OrmeauxBest ice cream in town
Au goût tropical
8720 Rue HochelagaTasty and yummy Caribbean food
Boulangerie MariePain (Montréal)
8990 Rue Sherbrooke EFresh bread and other baked goodies
Indoor activities
Biodome of Montreal is a must do for when you visit the city. It is unfortunately currently CLOSED until December 2019
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lokalkjente anbefalerBiodome
4777 Avenue Pierre-De Coubertin291
lokalkjente anbefalerBiodome of Montreal is a must do for when you visit the city. It is unfortunately currently CLOSED until December 2019
Love nature? Go visit the Insectarium. Unfortunately, it is currently CLOSED UNTIL 2021
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lokalkjente anbefalerMontreal Insectarium
4581 Rue Sherbrooke E86
lokalkjente anbefalerLove nature? Go visit the Insectarium. Unfortunately, it is currently CLOSED UNTIL 2021
Great for families & especially the kids will love it! Discover the planets and what’s all around
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lokalkjente anbefalerRio Tinto Alcan Planetarium
4801 Avenue Pierre-De Coubertin110
lokalkjente anbefalerGreat for families & especially the kids will love it! Discover the planets and what’s all around
Wax museum - Now’s your chance to get a pic with Justin Trudeau for the true Canadian experience! Duck into the underground RESO below to avoid walking along the sweaty streets...
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lokalkjente anbefalerMusée Grévin Montreal
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine O16
lokalkjente anbefalerWax museum - Now’s your chance to get a pic with Justin Trudeau for the true Canadian experience! Duck into the underground RESO below to avoid walking along the sweaty streets...
If you've just left the wax museum (Eaton Center) you have easy access to Montreal's Underground city which links two metro stations and has over 1600 stores and restaurants. Map: https://www.mtlblog.com/things-to-do-in-mtl/montreals-underground-city
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lokalkjente anbefalerUnderground City, Montreal
747 Rue du Square-Victoria7
lokalkjente anbefalerIf you've just left the wax museum (Eaton Center) you have easy access to Montreal's Underground city which links two metro stations and has over 1600 stores and restaurants. Map: https://www.mtlblog.com/things-to-do-in-mtl/montreals-underground-city
bowler, pool player, basketball thrower, or arcade lover? This place has it all. Two floors of every game you can think of.
Forum Sports Bar & GamesCentre
bowler, pool player, basketball thrower, or arcade lover? This place has it all. Two floors of every game you can think of.
Strøm Spa Nordique
1001 Boulevard de la Forêt32
lokalkjente anbefalerVisit Nuns Island by spending a day at Storm Spa Nordique
Strøm Spa Nordique
1001 Boulevard de la Forêt32
lokalkjente anbefalerVisit Nuns Island by spending a day at Storm Spa Nordique
While waiting for the next ferry to go back to Pointe-aux-Trembles, take some time at the spa :)
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lokalkjente anbefalerScandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal
71 Rue de la Commune O26
lokalkjente anbefalerWhile waiting for the next ferry to go back to Pointe-aux-Trembles, take some time at the spa :)
Shopping / Groceries
One of the best shopping mall, after Carrefour Laval
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lokalkjente anbefalerLe Centre Eaton de Montreal
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine O199
lokalkjente anbefalerOne of the best shopping mall, after Carrefour Laval
CF Carrefour Laval
3003 Boulevard le Carrefour38
lokalkjente anbefalerThe biggest shopping mall
Bonsecours Market
350 Rue Saint Paul Est25
lokalkjente anbefalerA pretty great place to buy local products.
Religious
Address: 1375 rue Poirier, (Corner O'Brien)
Saint-Laurent, QC
H4L 5K7.
Full program on website: https://www.upcsaintlaurent.org
If you want to go to church on Sunday, or during the evening week days or even watch the online services, this is the place! Services are in English, Spanish, French, Tamul. http://www.christianworldmedia.com/livesite/upcnetlive
United Pentecostal Church of St. Laurent
1375 Rue PoirierAddress: 1375 rue Poirier, (Corner O'Brien)
Saint-Laurent, QC
H4L 5K7.
Full program on website: https://www.upcsaintlaurent.org
If you want to go to church on Sunday, or during the evening week days or even watch the online services, this is the place! Services are in English, Spanish, French, Tamul. http://www.christianworldmedia.com/livesite/upcnetlive
Closest to the apartment on rue Hochelaga, this church has Sunday services & evening week days services.
Address: 8729 rue Hochelaga, H1L 2M8.
Schedule: Monday 7:30pm - Bible Study
Thursday 7:30pm - Bible Study
Friday 7:30pm - Youth Service
Saturday 7:00pm - Men & Ladies prayer
Sunday: 10am - Morning service
5:30pm - Evening service
Online services are also available at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUaIH7yMcEAiApw0Fbhlt1A
Église Pentecotiste Unie de l'Est de Montréal
8729 Rue HochelagaClosest to the apartment on rue Hochelaga, this church has Sunday services & evening week days services.
Address: 8729 rue Hochelaga, H1L 2M8.
Schedule: Monday 7:30pm - Bible Study
Thursday 7:30pm - Bible Study
Friday 7:30pm - Youth Service
Saturday 7:00pm - Men & Ladies prayer
Sunday: 10am - Morning service
5:30pm - Evening service
Online services are also available at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUaIH7yMcEAiApw0Fbhlt1A