On our Food Tour: Montreal - Jean-Talon & Little Italy, you’ll enjoy a feast of farm-to-table foods and beloved family recipes.
Our experienced guides will take you on a culinary adventure through one of Montreal’s oldest public markets and the epicenter of Canada’s second largest Italian population! On your journey, you’ll delight in some of the freshest foods the city has to offer such as toasty breads, hand-carved meats, creamy cheeses, and ripe local produce at the Jean-Talon Market. Then, as you make your way into Little Italy, you’ll hear the stories of proud immigrant families who risked everything to travel to the New World and discover how their legacy lives on through handcrafted meals passed down through generations. Nobody leaves hungry on this unmissable trek into the heart of Montreal’s incredible food scene.
Jean Talon Market, 7070 Av. Henri-Julien, Montréal, QC H2S 3S3, Canada
Meet outside the main entrance of the Jean Talon Market, facing Henri Julien Ave. Closest metro is Jean Talon station on the Orange/Blue lines and is an 8 minute walk from the meeting spot. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start. The tour will begin on time and we cannot wait for latecomers.
Park of Little Italy, 6634 Rue Clark, Montréal, QC H2S 3C6, Canada
Jean-Talon Market is an established open-air farmer's market with many vendors selling produce, meats, cheeses, fish & baked goods. It is the largest market in Montreal and one of the largest open-air markets in North America.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Built in 1933 on the former lacrosse field of the Irish team, the Shamrocks, Shamrock Place is a popular pedestrian zone connecting Jean-Talon Market to St-Laurent Boulevard.
A historic fire station originally constructed in the early 20th century that served as a key part of Montreal’s fire protection services. The building itself is an architectural gem, with its distinctive red brick façade and classic design reflecting the civic pride of the time.
Little Italy is a charming residential neighborhood in the middle of Montreal full of old-school cafes, pizzerias, Italian grocery stores and traditional bakeries. Its roots can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when waves of Italian immigrants arrived in Montreal and settled in the area.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Bustling, long-running Italian grocery stocking cheese, meat & bread, plus prepared food. A true historical institution of the metropolis, Fruiterie Milano has been serving Montrealers and attracting tourists for over 60 years.
The former church of Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix, Montréal, built 1910-1927, was partially demolished in 2003 and replaced by an apartment building with similar volume, by architect Alphonse Gratton.
Parc de la Petite-Italie is a park for relaxing, taking in the natural scenery or enjoying outdoor activities. Inaugurated on June 26, 1963, this space quickly became the heart of Petite Italie. It symbolizes the contribution of Canada's largest Italian community to the development and wealth of Montreal.
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