Downtown, Montreal: Things to Do & Map

The central business district with a large concentration of museums, art galleries, and shopping.

Complexe DesjardinsShopping Mall
L'EuguélionneBookstore
Pizza Il FocolaioItalian

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By TripSapien · Updated October 20, 2026

Top things to do in Downtown

Complexe Desjardins
★ 4.4 · 18.4k
Shopping Mall
Indoor complex featuring shops with apparel, accessories & housewares, plus a food court & a grocer.
Mon–Wed
10 AM – 6 PM
Thu–Fri
10 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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L'Euguélionne
★ 4.9 · 392
Bookstore
Librairie feministe is a non-profit solidarity cooperative.
Mon
Closed
Tue
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Wed
12 PM – 6:30 PM
Thu–Fri
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Volume Boutique Inc
★ 4.6 · 436
Bookstore
A used bookstore in downtown Montreal, established in 2004, that buys, sells, and exchanges books, comics, CDs, DVDs, and video games.
Every day
11 AM – 7 PM
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Le Petit Duck Shoppe
★ 4.6 · 343
Specialty Store
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 6 PM
Fri
11 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 7 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Galerie au Chocolat
★ 4.6 · 134
Chocolate Factory
Distributor of premium chocolates, specializing in barks, pralines & truffles plus baking needs.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 4 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Poissonnerie La Mer
★ 4.3 · 532
Market
Fish market with a large selection of whole fish, fillets & shellfish, plus an attached restaurant.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 6 PM
Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
9 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Downtown

Pizza Il Focolaio
★ 4.6 · 6.9k
Italian· CA$20–30
Large menu of thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas in a warm space with a terrace facing Square Phillips.
Mon–Wed
11 AM – 8:30 PM
Thu
11 AM – 9 PM
Fri
11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Pourquoi Pas espresso bar
★ 4.8 · 644
Coffee Shop· CA$1–10
Industrial-cool espresso bar brewing beans from many countries & selling coffee supplies & gear.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5:30 PM
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Café Parvis
★ 4.4 · 3.0k
Coffee Shop· CA$20–30
Casual cafe with outdoor seating, offering coffees, pizza, pastries, creative light fare & wine.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
10 AM – 11 PM
Sun
10 AM – 3 PM
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Le Comptoir Café / Coffee Espresso
★ 4.8 · 418
Café & Bakery· CA$10–20
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 4 PM
Sat
8 AM – 4 PM
Sun
8 AM – 4 PM
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Club Unity
★ 4.3 · 2.1k
Nightclub· CA$20–60
Different music styles played nightly in 2 rooms at this festive bar/nightclub with rooftop terrace.
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
10 PM – 3 AM
Sat
10 PM – 3 AM
Sun
Closed
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Stogies Cigar Lounge
★ 4.4 · 1.0k
Bar
Down-to-earth smoking lounge with rare Cubans, an extensive single-malt & martini menu & TV sports.
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Eggspectation - Complexe Desjardins
★ 4.3 · 2.8k
Brunch· CA$20–30
Stylish chain serving a lengthy egg-focused breakfast menu, plus American lunch & dinner fare.
Mon–Wed
7 AM – 4 PM
Thu–Fri
7 AM – 8 PM
Sat
7 AM – 8 PM
Sun
7 AM – 4 PM
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Pikolo Espresso Bar
★ 4.5 · 1.3k
Coffee Shop· CA$1–10
Single origin coffees, latte art & homemade goods lure locals to this snug, retro-industrial outfit.
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 7 PM
Sat
8 AM – 7 PM
Sun
8 AM – 7 PM
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Café Origine
★ 4.7 · 455
Café & Bakery· CA$1–10
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 5 PM
Sat
8 AM – 5 PM
Sun
8 AM – 5 PM
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Café Rì Yuè
★ 4.6 · 666
Café & Bakery· CA$10–20
A Montreal cafe specializing in Asian-inspired drinks and desserts, offering a menu of beverages, cakes, and fatcarons.
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