Hidden gems · Montréal
Hidden gems in Montréal
Skip the tourist circuit. These Montréal spots are the ones locals actually send their out-of-town friends to.
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Top spots in Montréal
Mont-Royal Tam-Tams
OutdoorsPlateau
Sunday drumming, jugglers and LARPers.
Jean-Talon Market
Food & DrinkLittle Italy
Québec produce, cheeses and pistachio gelato.
Mile End
CultureMile End
Bagels, indie galleries, spiritual home of Arcade Fire.
Mont-Royal Foliage Hike
OutdoorsPlateau
Best fall colour view in the city from the chalet.
Where to eat
Joe Beef
$$$$Hedonistic French-Canadian · Little Burgundy
Foie gras parfait + lobster spaghetti, book early.
Schwartz's
$Jewish deli · The Main
Smoked meat since 1928. Medium-fat, no debate.
Au Pied de Cochon
$$$Québécois · Plateau
Foie + maple + duck-in-a-can. Bring friends.
Damas
$$$Syrian · Outremont
Best mezze in the city, gorgeous room.
Frequently asked
- Locals' under-the-radar picks include Mont-Royal Tam-Tams, Jean-Talon Market, Mile End. These are the places that don't show up on the first page of mainstream travel guides.
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