Atwater Market
Atwater Market
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The market, along the Lachine Canal, offers cheese, local produce, baked goods and meat from different vendors. Buy food there and head to the canal for a picnic.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Le Sud-Ouest (Southwest District)
Once the core of industrialised Montreal, the factories and historic buildings of Le Sud-Ouest have been renovated into homes, museums, and small businesses. The rejuvenated landscape has put its Saint-Henri district in vogue, with cutting-edge galleries and an ever-expanding network of restaurants. Foodies can especially delight in the mom-and-pop shops in Little Burgundy, or at the Atwater Market, where outdoor stalls sell fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat, street vendors have menus of hot fish and wine, and the indoor market offers chocolate, breads, and coffee beans. Dominated by the gentle waters of the Lachine Canal, Le Sud-Ouest is still very much an outdoor town, with a number of pedestrian-only bridges traversing the waters, bike paths along the canal with views of the Leisure Boats, and massive green spaces like Angrignon Park to stop for a picnic, or to play a sport.
How to get there
- Lionel-Groulx • 6 min walk
- Charlevoix • 8 min walk
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traveltheworld012
Rochester, MN17,323 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
This was our 4th day visiting Montreal and we were become more familiar with the city, so on a bright sunny morning on Sunday, August 4, 2024, we ventured out from our hotel in Old Port to walk the 3.2 kilometers to get here. The walk was great, fun things to see on the way. Arriving at the market about 9:30 AM we were totally impressed. This place is HUGE. Even this early on a Sunday the place was already bustling with customers. Great market for fresh flowers, fresh veggies, fruits and all types of plants. The other half is indoors and air conditioned. Here there are meat markets, fresh lobsters and other fish, Italian specialties, coffee shop, gift shops, small groceries and so much more. We spent about 3 hours here and I don't believe we saw it all. We made several purchases at various places, enjoyed a coffee and pastry break. We really enjoyed our time here. This place excites all your senses. Very highly recommended to be on your must do list when visiting Montreal.
Written August 21, 2024
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Valerie B
New Hampshire32 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
This was an amazing little market! Felt very local and the fruit was amazing. Parking was easy and free (a rarity in this city) and we spent a large part of the morning into the early afternoon here. So much to see and so much to buy. We wished we lived here just to take advantage of this market everyday. We got lunch at the BBQ stand at the end and everyone loved what they got. Lots of places to buy cheese, meat, fruit, plants and baked goods. Would highly recommend and would visit again. This wasn't on our list of places to go, Jean Talon was, but a local recommended it, so we tried it and loved it.
Written July 31, 2024
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David F
7 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Really beautiful market with an amazing selection of foods. Definitely seemed less touristy than we feared. Being able to speak French would make life easier here, but we got by fine. Had breakfast in a cafe, bought pastries and bread, then relied on helpful advice at the fromagerie to pick some cheeses to go with ham we bought for an afternoon picnic. Lachine canal was a great place to have that picnic.
The Metro is very easy to use and stops very near the market. Definitely recommend that as a way to get there.
The Metro is very easy to use and stops very near the market. Definitely recommend that as a way to get there.
Written August 16, 2024
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Justin C
Alberta, Canada277 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
My wife and I spent a week in Montreal exploring the city prior to a conference of mine, and came down to the Market twice, the first time to explore, the second to buy food and treats for the flight home.
The market was straightforward to get to via Uber from the downtown, a block away from Lachine Canal at the south end of Little Burgundy. The exterior of the market was filled with fresh flowers and plantings for gardening season, as well as a multitude of farmers with their produce. The physical market building was filled with charcuteries, bakeries, butchers, fromageries...we had trouble on our second trip with where to buy from, as the selections were plentiful and enticing!
The market was straightforward to get to via Uber from the downtown, a block away from Lachine Canal at the south end of Little Burgundy. The exterior of the market was filled with fresh flowers and plantings for gardening season, as well as a multitude of farmers with their produce. The physical market building was filled with charcuteries, bakeries, butchers, fromageries...we had trouble on our second trip with where to buy from, as the selections were plentiful and enticing!
Written June 30, 2024
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IAN D
Wigan, UK26,691 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We preferred this market to the Jean-Talon one, its much more of a locals market with a great selection of stalls. We had a superb lunch from the large bakery which also as a seating area. Really liked some of the cheese stalls. We went by Uber as staying in Old Montreal so quite a walk if on foot
Written May 18, 2024
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tastytravels
Toronto, Canada8 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
This place is a must on any trip. Winter or summer, the market is a great place to start your day with an amazing croissant or pastry from Premiere Moisson. It’s so nice to be able to grab some fruits, amazing artisan cheeses, cured meats and fresh baguettes for a quick lunch or a slice of pizza for the road! We love this market and always make it a point to visit when we’re in town.
Written February 16, 2025
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LnS2004
Cypress, CA8,799 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
This large outdoor/indoor year-round farmers market in Atwater was packed on the Saturday we visited. A main attraction for us was the Singaporean street food lunch at the Satay Brothers stall in the open air food court area. The delicious satay skewers, gado gado and laksa were all good; the standouts were the savory steamed pork bun and sweet Kueh Bengka. After lunch we made our way to the interior hall, strolling past butcher stores, local grown fresh produce vendors, nurseries, groceries and souvenir specialty shops. We ended this fascinating sightseeing excursion with a pleasant walk along the nearby Lachine Canal, and admired the photogenic Art Deco tower from afar. It was a great experience soaking in the local flavor.
Written June 2, 2022
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PandPBlackpool
Blackpool, UK324 contributions
May 2022
We had decided to include this on our itinerary to visit whilst we were in Montreal. We had already visited the Jean Talon market expecting the markets to be same as markets in England which comprise food, hardware and local artefacts. Unfortunately, all that was on sale was food (mainly fruit and vegetables) but Atwater Market is even smaller than the Jean Talon market. We travelled there using the Metro (brilliant by the way) but there was no point in buying anything as we were on holiday staying in a hotel so we only stayed in the market for about 10 minutes and then walked around the area for about half an hour as there didn't seem to be much to see there. The market would be brilliant for holidaymakers who are self-catering in close proximity but with hindsight, we shouldn't have bothered to make the trip.
Written June 9, 2022
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PavlaPavla
Chrudim, Czech Republic7,725 contributions
Jul 2023
I like markets, I like to go shopping there or just to look around. That's why I couldn't miss this second largest market in Toronto (after Jean-Talon Market). Outdoor stands offered flowers, fruits and vegetables, or maple syrup products. The inner market is home to many butchers, bakeries, grocery stores and restaurants. There you can buy cheese, wine, fish and ingredients for all kinds of world cuisines such as Arabic, Japanese or European cuisine.
The market building is in the Art Deco style and its dominant feature is the clock tower. It is definitely worth going here, whether you want to buy fresh farm products or simply see what it looks like here.
The market building is in the Art Deco style and its dominant feature is the clock tower. It is definitely worth going here, whether you want to buy fresh farm products or simply see what it looks like here.
Written July 27, 2023
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Dr. Issa Abu-Dayyeh
Amman, Jordan4,613 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Went on a rainy day, many food stalls closed, and few interesting stands. Clearly not the best time of the year to go there.
I did find one interesting maple syrup stand where I bought some cans and maple butter for a competitive price.
I did find one interesting maple syrup stand where I bought some cans and maple butter for a competitive price.
Written June 10, 2022
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Hola alguien podrĂa decirme si en Montreal y Quebec hay cadenas de supermercados para comprar productos sin gluten, sin azĂşcar etc tengo una intolerancia y habĂa visto una cadena que se llama Metro ? Creo lo busco por internet y no sale Nada ç, alguien podrĂa informar, tengo una intolerancia y cuando llegue tendrĂa que comprar algĂşn producto ya que desde España no puedo llevar ningĂşn producto. Garcias
Written April 20, 2019
Hola, en todos los supermecados de Canadá hay todo tipo de alimentos. Respecto al super Metro, entrar en un plano de Montreal y están todos.
Easter Monday might affect these hours
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Metro Plus Dorion Ste-Catherine
1955 St Catherine St E · +1 514-525-5090
Open â‹… Closes 11PM
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Metro St-Hubert
5300 St Hubert St · +1 514-272-1832
Open â‹… Closes 10PM
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Metro Plus ETS
1230 Notre-Dame St W · +1 514-938-4747
Open â‹… Closes 12AM
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Written April 22, 2019
Yes, there are two lots. You take a ticket and put it on your dash. It is free and it is good for 90 minutes. It is busy on the weekends.
Written July 4, 2018
Hello. How long will it take walking from Lionel-Groulx metro station to the market?
Written February 26, 2017
Does Atwater Market offer organic produce: carrots, celery, Fuji apples, bosc pears, bananas? Do you have organic Greek yogurt & glass bottled spring water?
Thank you!
Written July 24, 2015
I will confirm those answers with my yes, as well. Enjoy the market.
Written July 25, 2015
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