Guidebook for Montreal

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Guidebook for Montreal

Food Scene

Celebrity Chef Chuck Hughes restaurant is just two doors down, at this unpretentious landmark restaurant. You could also just have a drink at this hip resto.
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Le Bremner
361 Rue Saint-Paul E
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Celebrity Chef Chuck Hughes restaurant is just two doors down, at this unpretentious landmark restaurant. You could also just have a drink at this hip resto.
Another celebrity chef Laurent Godbout, at this slightly pretentious eatery. Just 5 doors down from the Apartment.
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Restaurant Chez L'Épicier
311 Rue Saint-Paul E
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Another celebrity chef Laurent Godbout, at this slightly pretentious eatery. Just 5 doors down from the Apartment.
Celebrity chef Claude Pelletier is at the helm of this landmark eatery. Just around the corner on St Claude street. In the summer they operate a Fabulous terrace behind Chateau Ramsey.
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Le Club Chasse et Pêche
423 Rue Saint-Claude
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Celebrity chef Claude Pelletier is at the helm of this landmark eatery. Just around the corner on St Claude street. In the summer they operate a Fabulous terrace behind Chateau Ramsey.
The most beautiful dining room in Montreal, just sublime in a 17 th century building.
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Restaurant Les Filles du Roy
405 Rue Bonsecours
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The most beautiful dining room in Montreal, just sublime in a 17 th century building.
An old world restaurant, It is a Portuguese Fado house that opened it s doors in 1972 on Peel street now at it s third location.Try the Portuguese fish stew Cataplana, Crepe Suzette tableside Flambee.
Solmar
111 Rue Saint-Paul E
An old world restaurant, It is a Portuguese Fado house that opened it s doors in 1972 on Peel street now at it s third location.Try the Portuguese fish stew Cataplana, Crepe Suzette tableside Flambee.
Along with the Solmar one of the few Old World restaurants still around. You goto these places and are served in a past era of tuxedo clad waiters, and tableside preparation. An antidote to trendy.
Chez Queux Restaurant Français
158 Rue Saint-Paul E
Along with the Solmar one of the few Old World restaurants still around. You goto these places and are served in a past era of tuxedo clad waiters, and tableside preparation. An antidote to trendy.
One of my favs. Pricey and unpretentious, reservation a must. Later it turns into a lounge, great cocktails and Oysters!
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Garde Manger
408 R. Saint-François-Xavier
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One of my favs. Pricey and unpretentious, reservation a must. Later it turns into a lounge, great cocktails and Oysters!
Best coffee in Old Montreal hands down, A Parisian style Brasserie with a locally inspired menu. Go for a coffee on the outdoor terrace before 7 pm when it gets busy for dinner.
La Sauvagine
115 Rue Saint-Paul E
Best coffee in Old Montreal hands down, A Parisian style Brasserie with a locally inspired menu. Go for a coffee on the outdoor terrace before 7 pm when it gets busy for dinner.
Young chef making waves around the corner from our apartment.
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Restaurant Les 400 Coups
400 Rue Notre-Dame Est
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Young chef making waves around the corner from our apartment.
great Restaurant Bar. Nice decor down the street from our apartment a great Thursday night party.
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Mimi la Nuit
22 Rue Saint-Paul East
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great Restaurant Bar. Nice decor down the street from our apartment a great Thursday night party.
Great Rock and Roll bar check out Jam night on Tuesday nights. My friends, Jonas and Julian own the place ask for them and say you are staying with Nelson.
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Rosewood
60 Rue Saint-Jacques
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Great Rock and Roll bar check out Jam night on Tuesday nights. My friends, Jonas and Julian own the place ask for them and say you are staying with Nelson.
Great Lunch place, very trendy, great sandwiches and brunch. Fresh baked fair. I definitely recommend.
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Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul O
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Great Lunch place, very trendy, great sandwiches and brunch. Fresh baked fair. I definitely recommend.
Super cool Old Montreal original. Check out this hidden gem. It s only open for lunch but one of my favourite places!
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Café Titanic
445 Rue Saint-Pierre
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Super cool Old Montreal original. Check out this hidden gem. It s only open for lunch but one of my favourite places!
One of the first restaurants down here. Traditional Polish food to live piano.
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Stash Café
200 Rue Saint-Paul O
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One of the first restaurants down here. Traditional Polish food to live piano.
Chinese fare a ten minute walk right in the heart of Chinatown.
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Beijing Restaurent
92 Rue De La Gauchetière O
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Chinese fare a ten minute walk right in the heart of Chinatown.
World Famous smoke meat in the heart of the Portuguese neighborhood on St. Lurent boulevard.
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent
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World Famous smoke meat in the heart of the Portuguese neighborhood on St. Lurent boulevard.
Quirky little deli. Part of Montreal legend in this deli that time has forgotten. Try their soda fountain drinks the old fashioned way. Only open for lunch.
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Wilensky's Light Lunch Inc
34 Av. Fairmount O
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Quirky little deli. Part of Montreal legend in this deli that time has forgotten. Try their soda fountain drinks the old fashioned way. Only open for lunch.
Joe Beefs sister restaurant by local celebrity chef David Mcmillan. Very unpretentious yet world class.
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Liverpool House
2501 Rue Notre Dame O
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Joe Beefs sister restaurant by local celebrity chef David Mcmillan. Very unpretentious yet world class.
David Macmillan s world famous little restaurant. Very unpretentious and humble yet named to world s top 100 restaurants.
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Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame O
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David Macmillan s world famous little restaurant. Very unpretentious and humble yet named to world s top 100 restaurants.

Drinks & Nightlife

joverse is a fun bar with great food where some of the city s best dj s laydown the soundtrack for this watering hole. walking distance which is good when on a night out.
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Joverse
52 Rue Saint-Jacques
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joverse is a fun bar with great food where some of the city s best dj s laydown the soundtrack for this watering hole. walking distance which is good when on a night out.
Legendary after hours club dance till 12 in the afternoon ask for Dominic at the guest list tell him Nelson sent you and maybe he will give you a reduced ticket, go after 3 am after clubs close.
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Stereo
858 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
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Legendary after hours club dance till 12 in the afternoon ask for Dominic at the guest list tell him Nelson sent you and maybe he will give you a reduced ticket, go after 3 am after clubs close.
The no name bar now known as the Emerald. 1930 s Casablanca Morocco, in this artsy cocktail bar. In the heart of the Mile End.Ask for Joseph Heskia the owner tell him Nelson sent you.
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The Emerald
5295 Av du Parc
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The no name bar now known as the Emerald. 1930 s Casablanca Morocco, in this artsy cocktail bar. In the heart of the Mile End.Ask for Joseph Heskia the owner tell him Nelson sent you.
The Holder brothers Parisian brasserie. Great Brunch on Sundays. It is a classic French Brasserie.
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Holder
407 Rue McGill
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The Holder brothers Parisian brasserie. Great Brunch on Sundays. It is a classic French Brasserie.
Emma coks Italian food with lots of love and warmth. She is an Italian Grandmother and hosted every movie star and sports celebrity you could think of. My Italian recommendation.
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Da Emma
777 Rue de la Commune O
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Emma coks Italian food with lots of love and warmth. She is an Italian Grandmother and hosted every movie star and sports celebrity you could think of. My Italian recommendation.

Sightseeing

A must visit Museum around the Block!
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Château Ramezay - Museu e Sítio Histórico de Montreal
280 Rue Notre Dame E
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A must visit Museum around the Block!
Must see museum.
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Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site
458 Rue Notre Dame E
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Must see museum.
Do not skip this Magnificent Basilica!
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Basílica de Notre-Dame
110 Rue Notre Dame O
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Do not skip this Magnificent Basilica!

Everything Else

House Music all night long DANCE! Great sound system and more soulfull range of electronic music. Ask for Jojo or Roxanne tell them Nelson sent you, but don t do it after 12 am when they are busy.
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Club Peopl
3612 Boul. Saint-Laurent
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House Music all night long DANCE! Great sound system and more soulfull range of electronic music. Ask for Jojo or Roxanne tell them Nelson sent you, but don t do it after 12 am when they are busy.
Great watering hole nice eclectic music selection, great happy hours especially on Thursdays. Ask for Rachel the bartender tell them Nelson sent you. Or if there is a lineup ask for John at the door.
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Philemon Bar
111 Rue Saint-Paul O
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Great watering hole nice eclectic music selection, great happy hours especially on Thursdays. Ask for Rachel the bartender tell them Nelson sent you. Or if there is a lineup ask for John at the door.
Great high end supermarket in Westmount Montreal s Beverly Hills.
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THE 5 SEASONS - Westmount
1280 Av. Greene
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Great high end supermarket in Westmount Montreal s Beverly Hills.
Great little night club. Good Underground dj s a bit higher end in a dark old basement. The tunnel entrance is a must see. A great night out for dancing. steps from the apartment.
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Velvet Speakeasy
426 Rue St Gabriel
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Great little night club. Good Underground dj s a bit higher end in a dark old basement. The tunnel entrance is a must see. A great night out for dancing. steps from the apartment.
Super little bakery where I go for my fresh croissants in the morning. right behind our apartment.
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Bar à Beurre
348 Rue Notre Dame E
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Super little bakery where I go for my fresh croissants in the morning. right behind our apartment.
Our local ice skating rink! Great live dj s rent a pair of skates, beautiful lighting, right by the river.Across the street from our apartment.
Bonsecours Basin Pavilion
Our local ice skating rink! Great live dj s rent a pair of skates, beautiful lighting, right by the river.Across the street from our apartment.
Our Local beach. sand Sun water beach umbrellas. Where we go to sunbathe in the summer. right across the street from our apartment!!
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Plage de l'Horloge
1 Clock Tower Quay St
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Our Local beach. sand Sun water beach umbrellas. Where we go to sunbathe in the summer. right across the street from our apartment!!
This is the best little mini market. You can find everything you need here for dinner, drinks cleaning products etc... right behind our apartment.
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Dépanneur Le Quartier - Lottery - Sandwiches Salads Poké Smoked Meat - Wine Beer Cafe - ATM
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This is the best little mini market. You can find everything you need here for dinner, drinks cleaning products etc... right behind our apartment.
Predating Nelson s column in Trafalgar square in London England by thirty years!!! We had Nelson long before London did. So do you as a host!
Nelson's Column
Place Jacques-Cartier
Predating Nelson s column in Trafalgar square in London England by thirty years!!! We had Nelson long before London did. So do you as a host!
Local arts and crafts, local products, Canadian clothing for the winter months, souvenirs, restaurants and events. Just across the street walk in and take a look.
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Bonsecours Market
350 Rue Saint-Paul E
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Local arts and crafts, local products, Canadian clothing for the winter months, souvenirs, restaurants and events. Just across the street walk in and take a look.
Great Jazz club. Live music around the corner from our apartment. walk byb and take a look at the schedule.
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Le Balcon
463 Rue Sainte-Catherine
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Great Jazz club. Live music around the corner from our apartment. walk byb and take a look at the schedule.
Small unpretentious dance club. It is bust 7 nights a week very cheap drinks the best in underground electronic music with local and international dj s.
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Le Salon Daomé
4465 Boul. Saint-Laurent
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Small unpretentious dance club. It is bust 7 nights a week very cheap drinks the best in underground electronic music with local and international dj s.
My favourite spa close by on the river in the port. Great location, view. Go in the winter and sit outside in a whirlpool at 20 degrees below celsius during a snowfall. An experience for sure.
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Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune Ouest
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My favourite spa close by on the river in the port. Great location, view. Go in the winter and sit outside in a whirlpool at 20 degrees below celsius during a snowfall. An experience for sure.

Arts & Culture

Run by the Federal Government because it is a port of entry. Marina s, beaches, tons of boat excursions, and many great concerts and events.Go for a walk along the waterfront right across the street.
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Old Port of Montreal
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Run by the Federal Government because it is a port of entry. Marina s, beaches, tons of boat excursions, and many great concerts and events.Go for a walk along the waterfront right across the street.
Birthplace of Montreal and great museum!
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Museu de Arqueologia e História de Montreal
350 Pl. Royale
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Birthplace of Montreal and great museum!

Essentials

Great Outdoor, indoor Market. Fresh local produce, Butchers, Delies and flower market.
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marché atwater
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Great Outdoor, indoor Market. Fresh local produce, Butchers, Delies and flower market.
Great food market in Little Italy worth the trip.
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Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-Julien
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Great food market in Little Italy worth the trip.