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2019-2020 SCHOOL GROUP GUIDE
Winter or summer, 7 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
day or night, Montréal
is always bustling with activity. 21 ACTIVITIES
Known for its many festivals, captivating arts and culture 33 GUIDED TOURS
scene and abundant green spaces, Montréal is an exciting
metropolis that’s both sophisticated and laid-back.
Every year, it hosts a diverse array of events, exhibitions 39 PERFORMANCE VENUES
and gatherings that attract bright minds and business
leaders from around the world. While masterful chefs 45 RESTAURANTS
continue to elevate the city’s reputation as a gourmet
destination, creative artists and artisans draw admirers in
droves to the haute couture ateliers and art galleries that 57 CHARTERED BUS SERVICES
line the streets. Often the best way to get to know a place
is on foot: walk through any one of Montréal’s colourful and 61 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
vibrant neighbourhoods and you’ll discover an abundance
of markets, boutiques, restaurants and local cafés—diverse
expressions of Montréal’s signature joie de vivre. The energy 65 ACCOMMODATIONS
is palpable on the streets, in the metro and throughout the
underground pedestrian network, all of which are remarkably
safe and easy to navigate.
But what about the people? Montréalers are naturally
charming and typically bilingual, which means connecting
with locals is easy. Maybe that’s why Montréal has earned
a spot as a leading international host city. From friendly
conversations to world-class dining, entertainment and
events, there are a lot of reasons to love Montréal.
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© Susan Moss
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Moments
in history
Pre-European period 1760 1945 1992
The oldest trace of Aboriginal occupation in War rages on the continent and Montréal falls The French-speaking community of Montréal Montréal celebrates the 350th anniversary of its
the area of Old Montréal dates back at least into the hands of the British. New France, starts to make its mark in the arts, sciences and founding with festivities that run from May until
4,000 years. with 60,000 colonists, is officially ceded to commerce in a movement that will culminate October, leaving legacies such as the Pointe-à-
Great Britain. in the Quiet Revolution, a transformation of Callière Museum of Archaeology and History and
Between 1000 and 1535 Québec society throughout the 1960s. the Montréal Biodôme.
Several First Nations inhabit the territory. 1840 to 1930 Montréal opens to the world.
Canada’s Anglophone upper-class, representing 2006
1535 70% of the country’s wealth at the time, 1967 Montréal is officially designated a UNESCO City
While exploring the St. Lawrence River, moves into downtown’s Golden Square Mile, From April 27 to October 29, the world came of Design, joining the UNESCO Creative Cities
Jacques Cartier discovers an island where establishing cultural institutions, elegant to Montréal for Expo 67, the Universal and Network.
cornfields border a village called Hochelaga. stores, mansions and monuments that stretch International Exhibition, which was the highlight
Members of the First Nations lead Cartier from McGill University to west of the Montreal of Canada’s Centennial celebrations in 1967. 2017
to the summit of a mountain that he names Museum of Fine Arts. Expo 67 was considered the most successful In 2017, Montréal celebrates its 375th anniversary,
Mont Royal, later to become “Montréal.” World’s Fair of the 20th Century, with over 50 along with Canada’s 150th and Expo 67’s 50th.
1867 million attendees and 62 countries participating. The City of Montréal also unveils its new coat
1611 Canada becomes a nation with the Dominion of arms and flag, which feature the white pine,
On the island, Champlain clears a tract of land of Canada, uniting the British North American 1976 symbol of the Great Tree of Peace, to represent
that he names “Place Royale,” site of the colonies and the Province of Canada (Ontario Montréal hosts the XXI Olympiad from July 17 the First Nations peoples and the city’s
present-day Pointe-à-Callière Archaeology and Québec) through the Confederation to August 1, with over 6,000 athletes from indigenous roots.
and History Complex. It is here that Montréal Declaration in Charlottetown on July 1, 1867, 92 nations. Montréal was the first, and remains
is founded in 1642. what is now celebrated as Canada Day. the only, Canadian city to have ever hosted
the Summer Olympics.
1642 1930s
Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve, During the Great Depression, manufacturing 1980s
and Jeanne Mance found Ville-Marie. However, output is halved and over a quarter of workers Montréal’s festival scene sees explosive growth
the settlement gradually becomes known as lose their jobs. Re-elected in 1930, Mayor with the founding of the Festival International
Montréal and nearly 25 years after its founding, Camillien Houde offers financial assistance to the de Jazz de Montréal, Just For Laughs and
the colony begins to prosper as a military and unemployed and launches major public works, Les FrancoFolies.
trading centre. including the Montréal Botanical Garden, chalets
1701 in Mount Royal Park and Parc La Fontaine,
viaducts and other infrastructure projects.
At Pointe-à-Callière, more than 30 indigenous
nations sign a peace treaty—The Great Peace
of Montréal—with the governor of New France,
putting an end to the Franco-Amerindian wars.
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Tourist
20 1 9 - 20 20 SC H OOL G R OU P G UI D E
attractions
Montréal is as decidedly trendy as it is proudly urban.
The city’s downtown core, an attraction in and of itself,
boasts a wealth of museums set against a backdrop of
TOU R I ST AT T R ACT I ON S
modern skyscrapers. In Old Montréal, history comes alive
along the cobblestone streets lined with art galleries and
boutiques. But this effervescent city is also a vast outdoor
playground. Mount Royal, the majestic St. Lawrence
River and the city’s countless green spaces provide for
an abundance of leisure and tourist activities. Montréal’s
myriad festivals and breadth of local neighbourhood
attractions mirror the diversity of Montréalers themselves.
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FONDATION PHI POUR L’ART CONTEMPORAIN PLACE DES ARTS
Housed in the heart of Old Montréal, The six halls of Canada’s premiere
Art the Fondation Phi pour l’art contemporain entertainment centre welcome a variety of
presents exciting and relevant contemporary contemporary performing arts.
art exhibitions. placedesarts.com
fondation-phi.org 514 842-2112
Myriam Achard
514 844-7474 ext 5104 QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES
ASHUKAN CULTURAL SPACE CINÉMA DU MUSÉE The Quartier is home to numerous performance
The first and only permanent structure The independent Cinéma du Musée at the machard@centre-phi.com halls, bars, art galleries, alternative cultural
dedicated to the dissemination of Aboriginal MMFA treats movie-goers to a state-of-the-art GRÉVIN MONTREAL venues and the site of grand-scale festivals.
arts, artists, and cultures in Canada. cinematic experience with a programming in Experience Grévin Montréal wax museum quartierdesspectacles.com
sacredfireproductions.ca both official languages. where you will encounter over 127 local and Chloé Goldstein
Melina Tsigounis cinemadumusee.com international celebrities. 514 879-0009 ext 266
514 875-2772 Mario Fortin grevin-montreal.com chloe.goldstein@quartierdesspectacles.com
melina@productionsfeuxsacres.ca 514 722-6682 Carole Bricault
administration@cinemadumusee.com 514 788-5210 ext 2232 SOCIETY FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY [SAT]
AUSGANG PLAZA Art and digital technologies are at the core
Ausgang Plaza is a fringe performance and DANSE DANSE carole.bricault@grevin.com of its activities that involve research, creation
event venue that presents an array of culturally Enjoy thrilling contemporary dance MAISON SYMPHONIQUE DE MONTRÉAL and dissemination.
diverse happenings in an inclusive space. performances from here and abroad. This splendid concert hall is built to the highest sat.qc.ca
ausgangplaza.com dansedanse.ca standards followed by the designers of the best 514 844-2033
Jessye Tremblay Thomas Claire Olivier concert halls in the world.
514 561-0138 514 848-0623 placedesarts.com THE MONTREAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
This important art museum has an encyclopedic
jessye@ausgangplaza.com claire@dansedanse.ca 514 842-2112 permanent collection that is among the most
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURE DARLING FOUNDRY - QUARTIER ÉPHÉMÈRE MUSÉE D’ART CONTEMPORAIN DE MONTRÉAL impressive in North America, which is displayed
This museum and international research centre This former foundry is now an art centre Devoted to contemporary art, the museum in five pavilions of classical and modern
also includes the Shaughnessy House and a supporting the creation and distribution of presents the wealth of Québec creativity architecture.
sculpture garden. works by young artists. expressed in visual works. mbam.qc.ca
cca.qc.ca fonderiedarling.org macm.org Edith Jochems
Marc-André Champagne Alfonso Esparza Manon Guérin 514 285-1600 ext 106
514-939-7001 ext 2628 514 392-1554 514 847-6266 ejochems@mbamtl.org
machampagne@cca.qc.ca alfonso@fonderiedarling.org manon.guerin@macm.org THE SEGAL CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS
PHI CENTRE This first-class multi-space venue for the
An avant-garde cultural and artistic hub, performing arts is nationally recognized and
the Phi Centre is an ideal setting for launches, focuses on creation, innovation, diversity and
symposia, screenings, exhibitions, shows, and cross-cultural collaborations.
interactive installations. segalcentre.org
phi-centre.com Patrick Lloyd Brennan
Myriam Achard 514 739-2301 ext 8360
514 844-7474 ext 5104 plbrennan@segalcentre.org
machard@centre-phi.com
Churches
MARY QUEEN OF THE WORLD CATHEDRAL SAINT JOSEPH’S ORATORY OF MOUNT ROYAL
This major religious heritage building features Easily identified by its huge dome, this basilica
a superb gilded neo-baroque baldachin and a is the largest shrine dedicated to Joseph and
collection of paintings. one of the world’s most visited pilgrimage sites.
diocesemontreal.org saint-joseph.org
Catherine Enright Danielle Decelles
514 866-1661 514 733-8211 ext 2711
marie-reine-du-monde@hotmail.com ddecelles@osj.qc.ca
NOTRE-DAME BASILICA OF MONTRÉAL SANCTUAIRE DU SACRÉ CŒUR
Its magnificent interior, paintings, sculptures ET DE SAINT PADRE PIO
and stained-glass windows belong to Montréal’s A Catholic sanctuary close to the eastern tip of
religious heritage. the island of Montréal.
basiliquenotredame.ca lareparation.org
Mireille Desrochers Antony Louiz Arukulasseri
514 842-2925 ext 259 514 642-5391
mdesrochers@basiliquenddm.org louizantony@yahoo.com
PAROISSE LA VISITATION-DE-LA-BIENHEUREUSE- ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH
VIERGE-MARIE The largest Protestant church in Montréal has a
Built in the 1750s this church contains Gothic-style exterior and Victorian interior.
magnificent sculptures and works by
Montréal artists. stjamesmontreal.ca
eglisedelavisitation.org 514 288-9245
Patrick Goulet
514 388-4050
patrick-goulet@hotmail.com
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History
CANADIAN OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE CITY HALL MAISON SAINT-GABRIEL, MONTRÉAL HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
Live the Olympic dream at the Canadian Witness to Montréal’s history, this building MUSEUM AND HISTORIC SITE Artefacts, photographs and audiovisual
Olympic Experience, an interactive and becomes absolutely spectacular at dusk when it This magnificent 300-year-old house presents documents testify to the Holocaust and to the
immersive museum where you become an gets all lit up. various aspects of rural life in Montréal in the devastation brought on by prejudice.
Olympic athlete. ville.montreal.qc.ca 17th century. museeholocauste.ca
experience.olympic.ca Annie Benjamin maisonsaint-gabriel.qc.ca Cornélia Strickler
Katyna Rivard 438 994-3646 Madeleine Juneau 514 345 2605 ext 3054
514 861-9321 annie.a.benjamin@ville.montreal.qc.ca 514 935-8136 ext 226 cornelia.strickler@museeholocauste.ca
krivard@olympic.ca mjrcip@globetrotter.net
ÉCOMUSÉE DU FIER MONDE MUSÉE DE LACHINE
CENTRE D’HISTOIRE DE MONTRÉAL This museum set up in the former Généreux MARGUERITE-BOURGEOYS MUSEUM Discover the history of this 17th-century site,
Discover Montréal’s history through the daily public bath, a magnificent example of 1920s near the famous Lachine Rapids which are at
lives and stories of Montrealers. architecture, is devoted to the history of AND NOTRE-DAME-DE-BON-SECOURS CHAPEL the origin of the founding of Montréal.
Montréal’s industry and labour. The Chapel and the Museum display objects
ville.montreal.qc.ca related to the early beginnings of the colony in museedelachine.com
514 872-3207 ecomusee.qc.ca the 17th century. 514 634-3478
Florentine Duchange margueritebourgeoys.org
CHÂTEAU DUFRESNE, 514 528-8444 MUSÉE DES HOSPITALIÈRES
Line Richer DE L’HÔTEL-DIEU DE MONTRÉAL
MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE SITE communications@ecomusee.qc.ca 514 282-8670 ext 223
This former bourgeois home of the early 20th- The history of Montréal and the Hôtel-Dieu’s
century houses a history museum and a centre EXPORAIL / THE CANADIAN RAILWAY MUSEUM lricher@marguerite-bourgeoys.com origins come to light through the history of
for the visual arts. It’s the most important Canadian museum of its medicine in the colony, a heritage religiously
kind, with a collection of more than 180 cars. MCCORD MUSEUM preserved by the Religious Hospitallers of
chateaudufresne.com A social history museum that celebrates the Saint-Joseph.
Manon Lapointe exporail.org Montréal of yesterday and today, its people,
and its communities. museedeshospitalieres.qc.ca
514 259-9201 Maurice Binette
450 638-1522 ext 231 mccord-museum.qc.ca 514 849-2919
lapointemn@chateaudufresne.com
CHÂTEAU RAMEZAY –
maurice.binette@exporail.org Nadraath Radji MUSEUM OF SAINT JOSEPH’S ORATORY
514 861-6701 OF MOUNT ROYAL
HISTORIC SITE AND MUSEUM OF MONTRÉAL MAISON NIVARD-DE SAINT-DIZIER,
nadraath.radji@mccord-stewart.ca Located in the heart of the Basilica, the
From Amerindian prehistory to the beginning MUSÉE ET SITE ARCHÉOLOGIQUE Museum offers a treasure of religious, historical
of the 20th century, discover the history of A museum and an example of rural architecture
and artistic heritage from Québec and abroad.
Montréal and Québec. located on the largest pre-historic archeological
site ever discovered on the island of Montréal. saint-joseph.org
chateauramezay.qc.ca
maisonnivard-de-saint-dizier.com Danielle Decelles
Château Ramezay Groupes Scolaires
514 733-8211 ext 2711
514 861-3708 Isabelle Lessard
514 872-5172 ddecelles@osj.qc.ca
education@chateauramezay.qc.ca
isabellelessard@ville.montreal.qc.ca
History
POINTE-À-CALLIÈRE, MONTRÉAL ARCHAEOLOGY STEWART MUSEUM
AND HISTORY COMPLEX Nestled in an exceptional setting, this museum
At the very birthplace of Montréal, the museum features exhibitions on Québec’s history and
offers an archaeological tour from the 14th cultural influences.
century to present day. stewart-museum.org
pacmuseum.qc.ca Nadraath Radji
Sonie Vilfort 514 861-6701
514 872-9127 nadraath.radji@mccord-stewart.ca
svilfort@pacmusee.qc.ca THE FUR TRADE AT LACHINE NATIONAL HISTORIC
SAINT KATERI TEKAKWITHA SHRINE SITE OF CANADA
An historic shrine located in the main church of This 19th century depot houses an interactive
the St. Francis Xavier Mission in Kahnawake. museum dedicated to the fur trade in Canada.
kateritekakwitha.net pc.gc.ca
Kim Delormier Annick Guérin
450 635-2929 514 283-2282
kim.delormier@kahnawaketourism.com annick.guerin@pc.gc.ca
SIR GEORGE-ETIENNE CARTIER VIEUX-MOULIN DE POINTE-AUX-TREMBLES
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE A rare site bearing testament to the feudal
This historic site commemorates the life and regime of New France.
works of one of the fathers of the Canadian ville.montreal.qc.ca
Confederation. Caroline Perras
parcscanada.gc.ca 514 868-4931
Annick Guérin cperras@ville.montreal.qc.ca
514 283-2282
annick.guerin@pc.gc.ca
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OBSERVATOIRE PLACE VILLE MARIE THE MONTRÉAL TOWER
A unique observation deck with 360° panoramic (MONTRÉAL OLYMPIC PARK)
Multi-recreational sites views, a gourmet brasserie with a year-round At 165 metres high with a 45-degree angle,
terrace, thematic audio-guides on Montréal, the Montréal Tower is the tallest inclined tower
and more. in the world.
observatoire360.com parcolympique.ca
Marianne Simoneau Valérie Fortin
514 544-8911 ext 711 514 252-4141
BELL CENTRE LA GRANDE ROUE DE MONTRÉAL
This vast multifunctional hall is the perfect Appreciate panoramic views of the city and msimoneau@ausommetpvm.com valerie.fortin@rio.gouv.qc.ca
venue for hockey games, rock concerts and live the St. Lawrence River aboard this 60-metre OLD PORT OF MONTRÉAL
stage shows. observation wheel, the tallest in Canada. THE OLYMPIC STADIUM
Neighbouring Old Montréal and the River,
centrebell.ca lagranderouedemontreal.com this popular site offers a variety of activities (MONTRÉAL OLYMPIC PARK)
year-round. The bold design of this stadium includes
514 932-2582 Jeff Jorgensen the tallest inclined tower in the world and a
514 325-7888 oldportofmontreal.com sports centre.
CLOCK TOWER BEACH
jjorgensen@lagranderouedemontreal.com 514 496-7678 parcolympique.ca
AT THE OLD PORT OF MONTRÉAL
Located at the foot of the Clock Tower, LABONTÉ DE LA POMME - VERGER & MIELLERIE PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU Valérie Fortin
the beach is a veritable window on the A pick-your-own orchard whose offerings This mosaic of water and greenery is a popular 514 252-4141
St. Lawrence River. include over 25 fruit varieties. playground for Montrealers and a site steeped valerie.fortin@rio.gouv.qc.ca
OldPortofMontreal.com labontedelapomme.ca in history, from its discovery to Expo 67 World’s
Fair, and more. VERGER LABONTÉ
Benoît Renaud Nathalie Labonté Located less than 25 minutes from Montréal,
514 283-8587 450 479-1111 parcjeandrapeau.com
Verger Labonté offers numerous family and
brenaud@vieuxportdemontreal.com nathalie@labontedelapomme.ca Marie-Ève Brown group activities.
514 872-3369
ECOMUSEUM ZOO MOUNT ROYAL PARK vergerlabonte.com
mebrown@parcjeandrapeau.com
Indigenous fauna and flora can be observed in Home to a variety of birds, this splendid park 514 453-5379
their own natural habitats. is an ideal site for an enjoyable walk and offers PARC LA FONTAINE
superb view points. People flock to La Fontaine Park to relax by ZOO DE GRANBY
zooecomuseum.ca This major attraction has recreated the natural
lemontroyal.qc.ca the pond.
Émilie Sénécal habitats of the 200 animal species that live on
514 457-9449 ext 103 514 843-8240 ville.montreal.qc.ca/grandsparcs the site.
emilie.senecal@ecomuseum.ca 514 872-0311 zoodegranby.com
MUSÉE PLEIN AIR DE LACHINE
ESPLANADE OF THE OLYMPIC PARK This large park by Saint-Louis Lake ranks among PARC NATIONAL DES ÎLES-DE-BOUCHERVILLE 450 372-9113
Throughout the summer, a rich and varied Canada’s greatest sculpture gardens. Comprised of five islands in an area of 8.14 km²,
program enlivens the Olympic Park Esplanade. lachinemuseum.com this park is a genuine oasis of greenery in the
middle of the St. Lawrence River.
parcolympique.qc.ca 514 634-3478
parcsquebec.com
Marie-Andrée Johnson
514 252-4141 ext 5009 Rémi Chapados
450 928-5089 ext 233
marie-andree.johnson@rio.gouv.qc.ca
chapados.remi@sepaq.com
Science and nature
BIODÔME DE MONTRÉAL – SPACE FOR LIFE REDPATH MUSEUM, MCGILL UNIVERSITY
The finest ecosystems of the Americas are Fossils, minerals and zoological specimens
recreated with stunning realism, complete with reveal the biological and mineralogical history of
plants and animals. Reopening in December. Québec and Canada.
montrealspaceforlife.ca mcgill.ca/redpath
Lucie Rochette Ginette Dessureault
514 868-3008 514 398-4086 ext 00549
lucierochette@ville.montreal.qc.ca ginette.dessureault@mcgill.ca
ECOMUSEUM ZOO RIO TINTO ALCAN PLANETARIUM –
Indigenous fauna and flora can be observed in SPACE FOR LIFE
their own natural habitats. The universe unfolds in all its splendour under
zooecomuseum.ca the vast hemispherical dome of the Star Theatre.
Émilie Sénécal montrealspaceforlife.ca
514 457-9449 ext 103 Lucie Rochette
emilie.senecal@ecomuseum.ca 514 868-3008
MONTRÉAL BOTANICAL GARDEN – lucierochette@ville.montreal.qc.ca
SPACE FOR LIFE SAINT-MICHEL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLEX
An oasis in the heart of the city, this beautiful Formerly a quarry used as a landfill site,
75-hectare garden that boasts more than this site hosts a complex totally devoted to
22,000 varieties of plants regrouped under environmental concerns.
different themes, gives rendez-vous to all ville.montreal.qc.ca
nature lovers.
montrealspaceforlife.ca
Lucie Rochette
514 868-3008
lucierochette@ville.montreal.qc.ca
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Activities
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Montréal’s diversity of recreational activities is all about
choice: stay active or simply sit back and relax. Spend
an afternoon at the spa or the Casino de Montréal, take
a gourmet cooking class or stroll through the Botanical
Garden. Go cycling, golfing or swimming in summer,
and skating, skiing or sledding in winter. Cheer for the
ACT I V I T I ES
Canadiens hockey team, the Alouettes football team or the
Impact soccer team. Explore the world at the Planetarium,
Ecomuseum Zoo or the Science Centre. Or go to extremes
at La Ronde amusement park, SOS Labyrinth, zip-lining,
surfing the rapids, rock climbing and more.
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Educational and
cultural activities
A/MAZE ESCAPE GAMES GRANDE BIBLIOTHÈQUE - BIBLIOTHÈQUE ET LABONTÉ DE LA POMME - VERGER & MIELLERIE LA VITRINE, CULTURAL HUB
Test your survival and problem solving skills in ARCHIVES NATIONALES DU QUÉBEC A pick-your-own orchard whose offerings La Vitrine showcases the full range of Greater
this real-life escape game that offers unique More than just a library, the Grande include over 25 fruit varieties. Montréal’s cultural scene in a single location.
and immersive adventures. Bibliothèque is also a culturally significant labontedelapomme.ca lavitrine.com
amazemontreal.com architectural landmark and exceptional Nathalie Labonté Melissa Laporte-Parenteau
Alexander Reverse event venue. 450 479-1111 514 285-4545 ext 238
514 433-0710 banq.qc.ca nathalie@labontedelapomme.ca melissa.parenteau@lavitrine.com
marketing@amazemontreal.com Stéphane Bougie
514 873-1100 ext 6055 LA GRANDE ROUE DE MONTRÉAL MONTREAL AVIATION MUSEUM
CENTAUR THEATRE COMPANY Appreciate panoramic views of the city and An organization dedicated to the preservation
Québec’s premier English theatre presents a location@banq.qc.ca the St. Lawrence River aboard this 60-metre and promotion of the aviation heritage of
line-up of Canadian plays, Broadway hits and IMAX®TELUS CINEMA observation wheel, the tallest in Canada. Québec and Canada.
international talent. lagranderouedemontreal.com mam.quebec
AT THE MONTRÉAL SCIENCE CENTRE
centaurtheatre.com A giant screen, large format films of unparalleled Jeff Jorgensen 514 398-7948
514 288-3161 quality and a sound system with a capacity of 514 325-7888
36,000 watts. MONTRÉAL SCIENCE CENTRE
ESCAPE GAME ESCAPARIUM jjorgensen@lagranderouedemontreal.com A creative and contemporary approach to
A real-life escape game designed for small montrealsciencecentre.com exhibitions puts science and technology on
LA TOHU
groups of two to six people. Isabel Dansereau This creation and performance centre presents display in a refreshing manner.
escaparium.ca 514 283-1054 an exciting variety of innovative shows, festive montrealsciencecentre.com
514 969-9029 idansereau@vieuxportdemontreal.com events, and contemporary circus-related Service Événements spéciaux
exhibitions. 514 496-8942
tohu.ca evenements@vieuxportdemontreal.com
514 376-8648
VERGER LABONTÉ
Located less than 25 minutes from Montréal,
Verger Labonté offers numerous family and
group activities.
vergerlabonte.com
514 453-537925
Sports
and leisure
ACTION 500 KARTING & PAINTBALL ATRIUM LE 1000 ECORECREO HORIZON ROC CLIMBING CENTER
Action 500 Karting & Paintball offers indoor Skating fans can practice their favorite sport Specialising in the rental of recreation The textured climbing surfaces are a challenge
karting and paintball for all ages in Montréal year-round at this indoor skating rink. equipment, Écorécréo offers a variety of to tackle solo, in a group or as part of a course.
and Laval. le1000.com transportation options for getting around horizonroc.com
action500.com the city.
Julien Lemieux Mathilde Cambus
514 254-4244 514 395-4846 ecorecreo.ca 514 899-5000
julien.lemieux@ivanhoecambridge.com 514 465-0594 mathilde@horizonroc.com
AQUAMERMAID
Learn to swim like a mermaid (or merman) BOULZEYE, PUB & ATTRACTIONS ESPLANADE OF THE OLYMPIC PARK ISAUTE (KIRKLAND)
at AquaMermaid, Canada’s first mermaid Activities galore at this venue, along with a Throughout the summer, a rich and varied Wall-to-wall trampolines offer an exciting, sporty,
swimming school offering classes, events bistro-pub and a reception hall that both can program enlivens the Olympic Park Esplanade. and entertaining way to stay in shape.
and more. accommodate up to 120 people. parcolympique.qc.ca isaute.ca
aquamermaid.com boulzeye.ca Marie-Andrée Johnson Nadia Viviani
Marielle Chartier Hénault Mathieu Huppé 514 252-4141 ext 5009 418 955-5548
514 601-2808 514 498-2228 ext 224 marie-andree.johnson@rio.gouv.qc.ca nadia@isaute.ca
marielle@aquamermaid.com mhuppe@boulzeye.ca GRAND CHELEM - BALL CENTER ISAUTE (MONTREAL EAST)
AQUATIC COMPLEX AT PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU CLUB RAFT Step up the plate and take a swing at Grand A 30,000-square-foot former warehouse turned
An aquatic complex featuring three pools: the Rafting excursions on the Lachine Rapids. Chelem, Montréal’s first ball centre offering into a trampoline centre.
fastest competition pool in Canada, a diving urban sports entertainment at its finest.
pool, and a gradual-slope recreational pool. clubraft.com isaute.ca
grandchelem.ca
parcjeandrapeau.com Hans Péladeau-Bissegger 514 667-7644
438 830-0875 514 750-2255
Patrick Léveillé JEAN-DORÉ BEACH
514 872-9461 info@clubraft.com H2O ADVENTURES A sandy beach with high water quality right in
Explore the Lachine Canal and its surroundings the city. Amenities include changing rooms, as
pleveille@parcjeandrapeau.com DODGEBOW, ARCHERY GAMES aboard a kayak, a foot-pedal craft or an
Get the adrenaline rushing in an archery well as canoe, kayak, and pedal boat rentals.
ARBRASKA RIGAUD electric boat.
combat activity that falls somewhere in parcjeandrapeau.com
Enjoy an outdoor expedition featuring a huge between paintball and dodge ball. h2oadventures.com
variety of fun ecological activities. Patrick Léveillé
dodgebow.ca Marc Bartschat 514 872-9461
arbraska.com 514 538-3956
Cyril Brouillard pleveille@parcjeandrapeau.com
Isabelle Payer 514 360-6428 info@h2oadventures.com
450 834-5500 ext 221
cyril@dodgebow.ca
isabelle@arbraska.comSports
and leisure
JET BOATING THE LACHINE RAPIDS LASER QUEST
/ JET ST-LAURENT A five-level maze is the setting for this live
Enjoy a trip down the mighty Lachine Rapids action high-tech adventure.
aboard a powerful jet boat or take a wild ride in laserquest.com
a high-speed boat. Andres Rodriguez
jetboatingmontreal.com 514 393-3000
Elena Magni lq010@laserquest.com
514 284-9607
LES AMIS DE LA MONTAGNE
elenamagni@jetboatingmontreal.com Les amis de la montagne protects and enhances
KSF Mount Royal through community involvement
KSF offers water activities such as kayaking, and environmental education.
river surfing, and paddleboarding just minutes lemontroyal.qc.ca
from downtown. Karine Théberge
ksf.ca 514 843-8240 ext 224
Hugo Lavictoire ktheberge@lemontroyal.qc.ca
514 884-7703
MINISTRY OF CRICKET
hugo@ksf.ca
& OTHER HOMELESS SPORTS
LA RONDE A major centre with indoor turf fields and
La Ronde offers more than 40 rides and batting cages for rental.
attractions, dazzling shows, as well as ministryofcricket.ca
entertainment.
Angus Bell
laronde.com 514 904-1261
514 397-2000 info@ministryofcricket.ca
LASER GAME EVOLUTION (MARCHÉ CENTRAL) MONTRÉAL ALOUETTES
With a laser gun, aim for the light targets on Deeply rooted in the history of Montréal and
your opponents’ jackets in this updated version Québec, the Montréal Alouettes football team
of laser tag. was founded in 1946.
lasergame-evolution.ca montrealalouettes.com
Joffrey Mifsud Brian Weightman
450 684-0407 514 787-2500
joffrey@lasergame-evolution.ca bweightman@montrealalouettes.com
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Sports
and leisure
MTL ZIPLINE PENTE À NEIGE SKYVENTURE MONTRÉAL THE FORCE ACADEMY, SABERS COMBAT
A scenic zip line course over the Old Port An urban snow centre featuring tubing, Experience the unique euphoria associated The Force Academy is a recreational activity
of Montréal. tobogganing, skiing and snowboarding, plus a with the sensation of weightlessness in the fall that guides participants to becoming a knight
mtlzipline.com host of free family activities. indoor simulator. for the day or a battle master with a lightsaber.
Samuel Cadotte penteaneige.ca skyventuremontreal.com the-force-academy.com
514 947-5463 Estéban Dravet Nadia Spera Cyril Brouillard
scadotte@mtlzipline.com 514 999-3641 514 524-4000 ext 219 514 360-6428
esteban.d@penteaneige.ca nspera@skyventuremontreal.com cyril@dodgebow.ca
NERF HERO
Join the battle and win the war at NERF Hero, RAGE: AXE THROWING SOS LABYRINTHE VOILES EN VOILES
offering action-packed parties, epic corporate Several axe types and professional instructors A large indoor maze offers an adventure for A family theme park offering outdoor activities
team-building and private events for all ages. make this axe throwing facility a great place to visitors of all ages. set in an 18th century world of pirates and
nerfhero.ca awaken your inner warrior. soslabyrinthe.com royal ships.
Cyril Brouillard rageaxethrowing.com Anne-Sophie Garcia voilesenvoiles.com
514 360-6428 Alexey Tsyrfa 514 499-0099 ext 223 Marc Cudia
cyril@dodgebow.ca 514 813-2888 asgarcia@soslabyrinthe.com 514 499-8192
alexey@rageaxethrowing.com marc@ecorecreo.ca
PARC AQUAZILLA SPORTS DE COMBATS
Family fun in the form of inflatable water games RANDOLPH GAMING PUB QUARTIER-LATIN A recreational sports and entertainment facility
at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Whether you’re looking to play an old favourite that offers group activities combining fitness
aquazilla.ca or discover a new board game, with over 1,500+ and games.
games, this lively pub has got you covered! sportsdecombats.com
Claude Latulippe
514 872-0199 randolph.ca Timothy Cheung
info@aquazilla.ca Alexis Plourde-Dinelle 416 254-1360
514 592-5799 tim@sportsdecombats.com
alexis@randolph.caWorkshops
ANDREA JOURDAN LA BOUTIQUE ÉTAT DE CHOC
Discover a panoply of fine, artisanal food Get your choco-fix at this luxury shop offering
products either made in house or chosen artisanal chocolate from Québec and abroad,
amongst the best and most flavourful products with zero compromise on quality and traceability.
in the world. etatdechoc.com
andreajourdan.com 514 657-6466
514 270-5575
MAISON CHRISTIAN FAURE (OLD MONTRÉAL)
ATELIERS & SAVEURS VIEUX-MONTRÉAL The Maison Christian Faure is a fine pastry shop,
This innovative school offers cooking classes, café, boutique, and the first international school
cocktail workshops and wine tasting sessions. devoted to French pastry in Canada.
ateliersetsaveurs.com maisonchristianfaure.ca
Arnaud Ferrand 514 508-6453
514 849-2866 ext 312
SWEET ISABELLE
groupesmontreal@ateliersetsaveurs.com Sweet Isabelle creates speciality gourmet
CHOCOLATE ACADEMY shortbread cookies, pure butter cupcakes, and
Courses and workshops on chocolate and offers festive decorating workshops for all ages
pastries for professionals and the general public. and events.
chocolate-academy.com sweetisabelle.com
855 619-8676 Isabelle Quinn
514 507-8990
ESPACE VERRE isabelle@sweetisabelle.com
This boutique-gallery exhibits the work of glass
artists and offers creativity workshops and
guided tours of its studios.
espaceverre.qc.ca
514 933-6849
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Guided
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tours
The best way to discover Montréal is with someone who
knows it inside and out. A professional tour guide can give
you the inside scoop on the city, from history to shopping
and from cuisine to architecture and more.
By bus, bike, boat, foot or carriage—you choose how
G U I D ED TOU RS
you want to explore.
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Bike tours Boat tours
CYCLOCITOYEN MONTRÉAL ON WHEELS BATEAU-MOUCHE (CRUISES) ECOTOURS MONTREAL - OLD PORT
CycloCitoyen offers unusual and ecological Enjoy a guided bike tour or rent a bicycle or a AT THE OLD PORT OF MONTRÉAL Eco Tours offers a fun, futuristic way to explore
pedicab excursions that are both informative tandem, or an electric bike to explore the city On the daytime discovery cruise or the evening the Old Port all year long with guided day and
and fun, and a pedicab transport service in the and have fun. dinner cruise, the view on Montréal and the night tours aboard a Segway or Hoverboard.
heart of Old Montréal. caroulemontreal.com islands is breathtaking. ecotoursmontreal.com
cyclocitoyen.com André Giroux bateaumouche.ca 514 613-3300
Richard Turgeon 514 866-0633 ext 62500 Lyne Joly
514 777-7398 LE PETIT NAVIRE
info@caroulemontreal.com 514 849-9952 ext 116 An enchanting electricity-powered boat tours
dg@unvelouneville.org lynejoly@bateau-mouche.com along the waterways of the Old Port of Montréal
SPADE & PALACIO TOURS
DYAD Walking and bike tours led by certified guides (45 min.) and the Lachine Canal (2 hours).
BONJOUR NATURE
Dyad offers electric bike, scooter, and regular for an authentic and local experience of the city. Get out of the city and into nature with Bonjour lepetitnavire.ca
bike rentals and sales, as well as two-wheel spadeandpalacio.com Nature excursions to the Lanaudière region with Sylvain Angers
cultural tours of Montréal. round-trip transportation from Montréal. 514 602-1000
Anne-Marie Pellerin
dyadcycles.com 514 844-4206 bonjournature.ca s.angers@lepetitnavire.ca
438 380-9880 info@spadeandpalacio.com Jean-François Allard LES TOURS BARBEROUSSE
FITZ & FOLLWELL 450 834-2535 Just minutes from Montréal, this small outdoor
Fitz & Follwell Co. offers bike rentals, and private jfallard@bonjournature.ca adventure company offers guided historical and
and group guided tours for a fun, affordable, natural canoe tours with a twist.
and informative way to visit Montréal! CROISIÈRES AML
Young and old can enjoy on-water experiences lestoursbarberousse.ca
fitzandfollwell.co ranging from nighttime fireworks to gourmet Carl Racette
Shea Mayer brunches, DJs and dancing to circus 514 823-8687
514 754-3691 performances, guided tours and more. carl_racette@hotmail.com
reservations@fitzandfollwell.co croisieresaml.com
Isabelle Bretel
418 692-2634 ext 1225
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Walking tours
BONJOUR NATURE GUIDATOUR MONTRÉAL EN HISTOIRES - CITÉ MÉMOIRE ROUND TABLE TOURS
Get out of the city and into nature with Bonjour Classic, themed or customized Montréal tours An initiative to showcase the richness and Round Table Tours takes you to specialty
Nature excursions to the Lanaudière region with in 21 languages by professional guides. diversity of Montréal history. grocers, production sites, and up-scale
round-trip transportation from Montréal. guidatour.qc.ca montrealenhistoires.com restaurants for tastings and stories from chefs
bonjournature.ca and entrepreneurs.
Zoé Drujon-Desrosiers Vanary Tan
Jean-François Allard 514 844-4021 514 726-5634 roundtablefoodtours.com
450 834-2535 zoe@guidatour.qc.ca vanarytan@torrentiel.ca Mélissa Simard
jfallard@bonjournature.ca 514 812-2003
HAUNTED MONTREAL MONTRÉAL RUNNERS 4coinsdelatable@gmail.com
CITY BREW TOURS MONTRÉAL A tour legends and tales surrounding the Montréal Runners offers guided sightseeing/
All-inclusive tours of the city’s best breweries, presence of ghosts in the heart of the city. running tours through iconic Montréal SPADE & PALACIO TOURS
with tastings, food pairings, VIP access, hauntedmontreal.com neighbourhoods all year long. Walking and bike tours led by certified guides
transportation and more. coureursmontreal.com for an authentic and local experience of the city.
514 842-1467
citybrewtours.com/montreal Fanny Lloret spadeandpalacio.com
Cédrick Rousseau LOCAL MONTRÉAL FOOD TOURS 438 501-6423 Anne-Marie Pellerin
514 826-4240 Local Montréal’s cultural and gastronomic 514 844-4206
walking tours reveal the best of the city, fanny@coureursmontreal.com
cedrick@citybrewtours.com from Mile End to brew pubs to the Quartier info@spadeandpalacio.com
OFFICIAL WALKING TOUR OF QUARTIER DES
FITZ & FOLLWELL des spectacles. VDM GLOBAL DMC
SPECTACLES
Fitz & Follwell Co. offers bike rentals, and private localfoodtours.com An entertaining walking tour through the A palate-popping tour of favourite foodie spots
and group guided tours for a fun, affordable, 438 600-0501 neighbourhood where the city entertains. from Old Montréal to Little Italy.
and informative way to visit Montréal! vdmglobal.com
quartierdesspectacles.com
fitzandfollwell.co Jean-Claude Guay
Chloé Goldstein
Shea Mayer 514 879-0009 ext 266 514 933-6674
514 754-3691 tours@vdmglobal.com
chloe.goldstein@quartierdesspectacles.com
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Performance
20 1 9 - 20 20 SC H OOL G R OU P G UI D E
venues
Looking for something special for your event? From
P ER FOR M A N C E V EN U ES
cultural centres to churches and multi-recreational sites to
shopping centres, Montréal offers you an array of unique
venues to choose from.
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Churches Cultural centres
MARGUERITE-BOURGEOYS MUSEUM CABARET DU LION D’OR GRANDE BIBLIOTHÈQUE - BIBLIOTHÈQUE ET POINTE-À-CALLIÈRE, MONTRÉAL ARCHAEOLOGY
AND NOTRE-DAME-DE-BON-SECOURS CHAPEL A unique and historic venue for events, ARCHIVES NATIONALES DU QUÉBEC AND HISTORY COMPLEX
The Chapel and the Museum display objects special gatherings, and contemporary music More than just a library, the Grande At the very birthplace of Montréal, the museum
related to the early beginnings of the colony or dance shows. Bibliothèque is also a culturally significant offers an archaeological tour from the 14th
in the 17th century. cabaretliondor.com architectural landmark and exceptional century to present day.
margueritebourgeoys.org Sara Castonguay event venue. pacmuseum.qc.ca
Line Richer 514 598-0709 banq.qc.ca Sonie Vilfort
514 282-8670 ext 223 scastonguay@cabaretliondor.com Stéphane Bougie 514 872-9127
lricher@marguerite-bourgeoys.com 514 873-1100 ext 6055 svilfort@pacmusee.qc.ca
CIRQUE ÉLOIZE
Modern circus entertainment for private or location@banq.qc.ca
QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES
corporate evenings with studio rental option. GRÉVIN MONTREAL The Quartier is home to numerous performance
cirque-eloize.com Experience Grévin Montréal wax museum halls, bars, art galleries, alternative cultural
514 596-3838 where you will encounter over 127 local and venues and the site of grand-scale festivals.
international celebrities. quartierdesspectacles.com
CREATION AND PRODUCTION CENTRE grevin-montreal.com Chloé Goldstein
THE 7 FINGERS Carole Bricault 514 879-0009 ext 266
The Creation and Production Centre The 514 788-5210 ext 2232
7 Fingers in the Quartier des Spectacles is an chloe.goldstein@quartierdesspectacles.com
exceptional venue for original, turn-key events. carole.bricault@grevin.com
SOCIETY FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY [SAT]
7fingers.com PHI CENTRE Art and digital technologies are at the core
Elfy Andrade An avant-garde cultural and artistic hub, of its activities that involve research, creation
514 521-4477 ext 216 the Phi Centre is an ideal setting for launches, and dissemination.
symposia, screenings, exhibitions, shows, sat.qc.ca
elfy.andrade@les7doigts.com and interactive installations.
514 844-2033
phi-centre.com
Myriam Achard
514 844-7474 ext 5104
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Multi-recreational sites Shopping centres
BELL CENTRE ESPACE LA FONTAINE COMPLEXE DESJARDINS PLACE VILLE MARIE
This vast multifunctional hall is the perfect Espace La Fontaine can accommodate Home to a hotel and a vast public square that For almost a half-century this tower with its
venue for hockey games, rock concerts and live 25 to 200 people for your special event. can host both public and private events of cruciform architecture has been the symbol of
stage shows. espacelafontaine.com all sizes, this complex also houses over one downtown Montréal.
centrebell.ca hundred boutiques and restaurants. placevillemarie.com
Nathalie Choquette
514 932-2582 complexedesjardins.com 514 861-9393
514 389-4038
514 845-4636
BOULZEYE, PUB & ATTRACTIONS info@nathaliephotographie.ca
Activities galore at this venue, along with a MARCHÉ BONSECOURS
bistro-pub and a reception hall that both can ESPLANADE OF THE OLYMPIC PARK A proud showcase for Québec artists, designers
accommodate up to 120 people. Throughout the summer, a rich and varied and artisans, this heritage building houses
program enlivens the Olympic Park Esplanade. 15 boutiques.
boulzeye.ca
parcolympique.qc.ca marchebonsecours.qc.ca
Mathieu Huppé
514 498-2228 ext 224 Marie-Andrée Johnson Éric Coulombe
514 252-4141 ext 5009 514 872-5547
mhuppe@boulzeye.ca
marie-andree.johnson@rio.gouv.qc.ca ecoulombe@shdm.org
CENTRE DE CONFÉRENCES LE 1000
Four versatile rooms as well as state-of-the-art MOUNT ROYAL CHALET
equipment help ensure the success of every Since the 1930s, it welcomes visitors to the park
meeting. in its spacious interior that recalls the history
of Montréal.
le1000.com
ville.montreal.qc.ca/chaletdumontroyal
Julien Lemieux
514 395-4846 514 872-3911
julien.lemieux@ivanhoecambridge.com PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU - OFF-SITE VENUES
Parc Jean-Drapeau is an easily accessible venue
for various events and can accommodate 10 to
500 people.
parcjeandrapeau.com
Simon Gingras
514 872-9784
sgingras@parcjeandrapeau.com
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Restaurants
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Welcome to one of North America’s top foodie destinations,
with the most restaurants per capita. From five-star
establishments to cozy eateries, Montréal offers one-of-a-
kind experiences to tantalize any palate.
The variety of fare on offer embraces the culinary traditions
R ESTAU R A N TS
of some 120 cultural communities, includes a wealth of
local produce and is enhanced by the boundless creativity
of local chefs. In this city, eating is an experience in and of
itself, often mixing haute cuisine and timeless recipes from
Québec’s past.
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BIIRU CARIBOU GOURMAND
An edgy Montréal-inspired Japanese tavern Québec, a touch of Normandy, and a love of
Restaurants offering great beer, cocktails and Japanese fare, food come together in this cozy restaurant.
all in a relaxed environment. caribougourmand.com
biiru.ca Guillaume Paimparay
514 903-1555 514 625-1990
BISTRO LE STE-CATH cariboubistro@gmail.com
1909 TAVERNE MODERNE - MTL BALSAM INN A family bistro that brings together the culinary, CHEZ BOUFFE CAFÉ BISTRO
Locally-sourced international cuisine served A cozy restaurant inspired by a 1940s brasserie. visual, and performing arts for a unique dining Chez Bouffe Café Bistro delights in Montréal’s
up in a chic, industrial ambience catering to experience. east end with fresh seasonal produce, exclusive
lebalsaminn.com
sports lovers. stecath.com local brews and organic wine imports.
514 507-9207
1909tavernemoderne.com Delphine Caubet chezbouffe.ca
514 416-9809 BÂTON ROUGE (COMPLEXE DESJARDINS) 514 256-4467 Katia Adolphe
The Baton Rouge serves up succulent dishes caubet.delphine@gmail.com 514 252-5420
3 BRASSEURS MCGILL and offers a wine list stocked with private
In this restaurant and microbrewery, beer is imports in a relaxed, urban setting. BORIS BISTRO chezbouffe@gmail.com
brewed in-house by professionals and a menu batonrouge.ca The terrace is so inviting and the menu offers a CHEZ CHINE
of food pairs elevate the customers’ overall variety of meats and fish. Its fine Chinese cuisine is prepared in the purest
sensory experience. 514 282-7444
borisbistro.com Oriental tradition.
les3brasseurs.ca BEVO BAR + PIZZERIA 514 848-9575 ihg.com/holidayinn
514 788-6333 BEVO Bar + Pizzeria is a lively Old Montréal hot
spot for authentic Italian pizzas cooked in a BRISKETS MONTRÉAL Julia Melnyk
3 BRASSEURS SAINT-PAUL wood burning oven. In the heart of Quartier des spectacles, near 514 878-4027
Restaurant and microbrewery. bevopizza.com the famous Sainte-Catherine Street, delectable groupes@hicvmtl.com
les3brasseurs.ca Montréal smoked meat, prepared in the
514 861-5039 traditional manner, ready to be enjoyed. CHEZ CORA
Tom Sabatino Love to indulge in a gourmet breakfast?
514 788-6100 BIER MARKT MONTREAL briskets.ca Their omelettes, pancakes and French toast
Bier Markt Montréal offers over 150 beers, along Jean Clermont will delight your taste buds.
st-paul@les3brasseurs.ca with artful pairing suggestions with a variety of 514 878-3641 chezcora.com
3 BRASSEURS ST-DENIS menu items.
jclermont@briskets.ca Tony Resendes
An artisanal microbrewery experience with beer thebiermarkt.com
and cuisine from the north of France, not to BRUTOPIA, BRASSEUR ARTISAN 514 286-6171
Marie-Anne Dupont
mention a rooftop patio. 514 823-8960 This bistro and brewery serves fresh and chezcoracentreville@bellnet.ca
les3brasseurs.ca full-flavoured beers made on the premises.
reserve.bmm@gmail.com
514 845-1660 brutopia.net
514 393-927749
INVITATION V LE 409
In a warm and tranquil décor, Invitation V A flavourful diversion off the beaten path with
Restaurants proposes a diverse and delicious vegan cuisine a menu of Indian dishes, fusion cuisine and
where flavour is never compromised. signature cocktails.
invitationv.com Claudio Siciliano-Hudon
514 271-8111 438 392-9889
claudio@le409.ca
JOHN MICHAEL’S PUB
CRÊPERIE CHEZ SUZETTE FIORELLINO SNACK BAR - RISTORANTE John Michael’s Pub in Old Montréal serves LE MARCHÉ ITALIEN LE RICHMOND
It’s easy to feel right at home at Crêperie Authentic Italian oven-baked pizzas and other up fresh and simple comfort food, beer and A refurbished industrial building from the
Chez Suzette, with its friendly service, casual delights served up in a contemporary, warm cocktails in a fun, easy-going atmosphere. 1880s is the setting for northern Italian cuisine
atmosphere and authentic taste! atmosphere. johnmichaelspubmtl.com and wines.
creperiechezsuzette.com fiorellino.ca Donato Trafficante lerichmond.com
Katia Mahiet Mark-Philip Pereira 514 508-5659 Ibti Saadi
514 874-1984 514 878-3666 dtrafficante@videotron.ca 514 508-8749 ext 222
k.mahiet@chezsuzette.ca mark@fiorellino.ca ibti@lerichmond.com
L’ESTAMINET
DAME TARTINE ICHIGO ICHIE Open since 1985, L’Estaminet has set the LES AFFAMÉS
A breakfast and lunch venue with a warm and Share Japanese-inspired dishes, sip cocktails standard for bistro fare in the north district of Brunch, lunch, as well pastries and cakes made
rustic atmosphere. or sake, and create memories with friends, the city. with market-fresh local products and served in
colleagues, or family in a unique setting. lestaminet.ca a jazzy atmosphere.
dametartine.ca
ichigoichie.ca Nancy Collin lesaffames.ca
Sylvie Gagnon
514 953-4181 Chun Taing 514 389-0596 514 508-8566
514 282-0009 ncollin@lestaminet.ca
info@dametartine.ca LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES (AU SOMMET PLACE
imadakechun@gmail.com
DEVILLE DINERBAR LANNES ET PACIFIQUE VILLE MARIE)
Inspired by classic American diners, the Deville IMADAKE A bistro where you can bring your own wine. The charming and lively ambiance of this
Dinerbar offers a nostalgic journey to the past Imadake, meaning «only for now», offers a fun On the menu: meats, fresh fish, and fabulous restaurant and its simple brasserie menu are
within a marvelous 21st century setting. and unique dining experience with a focus on desserts. real crowd pleasers.
devilledinerbar.com living in the moment. lannesetpacifique.com observatoire360.com
514 281-6556 imadake.ca Fabien Lapointe 514 544-8884
Kevin Fung 514 581-2897
ESPACE LA FONTAINE 514 892-6880 LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES (BERNARD)
Venice MTL brings the sunny west coast vibe to fablapta@gmail.com The charming and lively ambiance of this
Saint-Henri with California-style cuisine served kf333@yahoo.com restaurant and its simple brasserie menu are
in an eclectic, boho-chic atmosphere. real crowd pleasers.
espacelafontaine.com jesuisunenfantterrible.com
Nathalie Choquette 514 759-9918
514 389-4038
info@nathaliephotographie.caRestaurants
LOV MCGILL RANDOLPH GAMING PUB QUARTIER-LATIN
LOV (Local, Organic, and Vegetarian), a Whether you’re looking to play an old favourite
proponent of botanical cuisine and fair trade. or discover a new board game, with over 1,500+
en.lov.com games, this lively pub has got you covered!
Tiphanie Mabilotte randolph.ca
514 287-1155 Alexis Plourde-Dinelle
info@evoluco.com 514 592-5799
alexis@randolph.ca
MÉCHANT BOEUF BAR-BRASSERIE
Beef is the house specialty but the menu RESTAURANT CHINATOWN KIM FUNG
has a flair for the cosmopolitan and the food A Montréal dim sum favourite, Restaurant
is delicious. ChinaTown Kim Fung offers a true Cantonese
mechantboeuf.com teahouse experience with classic fare served
on trollies.
514 788-4020
restaurantchinatownkimfung.com
MOLESKINE RESTAURANT Shu Qing Chen
A setting combining modern elegance with 514 690-2898
rough-and-ready odds and ends, for a meal on
the go or a gastronomic experience in a cozy xqingchen2011@hotmail.com
ambiance, as you wish. RESTAURANT DE L’ITHQ
moleskinerestaurant.com The emerging talents from ITHQ take guests on
Catherine Goupil a refined gastronomic adventure.
514 903-6939 ithq.qc.ca/en/restaurant
moleskinerestaurant@gmail.com 514 282-5155
MONTRÉAL BOTANICAL GARDEN RESTAURANT – RESTAURANT DYNASTIE
SPACE FOR LIFE Specializing in dumplings and traditional
The menu offers freshness, market cuisine, local Chinese cuisine, Restaurant Dynastie offers an
ingredients, and a vegetarian focus, served up authentic Asian dining experience and catering
in a completely renovated Art Deco venue. service.
montrealspaceforlife.ca dynastierestaurant.ca
514 872-2463 Shu Qing Chen
514 690-2898
xqingchen2011@hotmail.com
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SMOKING MEAT VENICE DOWNTOWN
Enjoy fresh, natural, and unique dishes served With its bright, colourful California vibe, Venice
Restaurants up in a former Old Montréal trading post. Downtown offers healthy, affordable fare.
smokingmeat.ca venicemtl.com
Julien Beugnot Charles Manceau
514 866-1000 514 803-1981
infosmokingmeat@gmail.com charlesmanceau@gmail.com
RESTAURANT GANDHI ROBIN DES BOIS
A culinary voyage to India that stimulates The restaurant Robin des Bois (Robin Hood) TAVERNE GASPAR VENICE MTL SAINT-HENRI
all senses. enlists an army of neighbourhood volunteers Taverne Gaspar in Old Montréal features Venice MTL brings the sunny west coast vibe to
who prepare and serve gourmet food for charity. accessible comfort food and local beer on tap in Saint-Henri with California-style cuisine served
restaurantgandhi.com a genuinely inviting atmosphere. in an eclectic, boho-chic atmosphere.
Mohammed Faruk Ahmed robindesbois.ca
tavernegaspar.com venicemtl.com
514 867-6640 514 288-1010
514 392-1649 Charles Manceau
faruk-ahmed@hotmail.ca SÉSAME (OLD MONTREAL) 514 803-1981
An array of Asian dishes and teas in a warm and THE CENTRAL GASTRONOMY MONTREAL STYLE
RESTAURANT LE SQUARE The best local culinary talent together under charlesmanceau@gmail.com
A bring your own wine (BYOW) restaurant invigorating ambiance.
one roof in an exciting foodie destination at the VIEUX-PORT STEAKHOUSE
offering a touch of France on a pedestrian sesamerestaurant.ca heart of Quartier des spectacles.
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514 439-4576 lecentral.ca the winter and, all year-round, top quality beef
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SÉSAME (QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES) Marylène Brosseau
Frédéric Righetti An array of Asian dishes and teas in a warm and 514 849-0149 ext 248 vieuxportsteakhouse.com
514 439-7755 invigorating ambiance. marylene@latribu.ca 514 866-3175
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THURSDAY’S MONTREAL WIENSTEIN & GAVINO’S
RESTAURANT LES STREET MONKEYS 514 508-0622 A one-stop entertainment venue that The Italian-influenced menu showcases
Unpretentious and authentic, Les Street includes a bistro, bar, and nightclub, spread traditional dishes with a modern twist, served in
Monkeys resto-bar serves up typical Cambodian SHABU SHABU KAGAYAKI over three levels. a friendly setting.
street fare with modern tapas and signature Kagayaki Shabu Shabu, in Chinatown, is the
cocktails. ideal place to experience authentic Shabu thursdaysmontreal.com wgmtl.com
Shabu in a convivial atmosphere. Chris Ann Nakis Roger Costa
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Patrick Tam 514 288-5656 ext 406 514 288-2231
Tota Oung 514 396-4746
514 572-2932 chrisannnakis@thursdaysmontreal.com info@wiensteinandgavinos.com
kagayaki.shabu@hotmail.com
tota@streetmonkeys.ca TRATTORIA GIO
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL PUB COMPLEX A family restaurant specializing in pizza,
REUBEN’S DELI AND STEAKHOUSE All under the same roof, an English pub, a pasta, grill, and salads, Trattoria Gio serves up
This welcoming family-style restaurant serves nightclub, and a restaurant and bar with a great authentic Italian cuisine made from scratch.
traditional smoked meat in a typical New York table d’hôte.
diner atmosphere. trattoriagio.com
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Jan Wilson 514 508-5659
514 866-1029 514 288-3814 dtrafficante@videotron.ca
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