Jean Talon Market

"Montreal is renowned for its rich culinary traditions, including famous dishes like poutine and smoked meat, and a vibrant mix of French and international cuisines." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Inaugurated in May 1933, Jean Talon Market, in the heart of Little Italy, is one of the oldest public markets in Montreal, and one of the largest open-air markets in North America. This is an unmissable Montreal experience for food lovers. The space, which is full of small shopkeepers, bustles with activity year-round; you'll find local fruit and vegetable growers, butchers, bakers, fishmongers, grocers, and restaurateurs. It's hugely popular with locals and tourists, and if you're looking for old-world charm, there's nothing better. If you're looking for old-world charm, there's nothing better." - Todd Plummer

"A bustling market offering a wide array of summer produce and local foods."

"A true cornucopia of the freshest produce Quebec has to offer. Regional favourites include strawberries from Iles-des-Orleans and Quebec's finest blueberries in the summer. Jean Talon has vendors galore: from carnitas tacos, a shop dedicated to raw milk cheese, fresh oysters on the half-shell, to polish sausage sandwiches - take in an essential Montreal experience." - Dynamo

"After Toronto , Montréal is the Canadian city with the largest population of residents of Italian descent. For more than a century, the community has been centered in one of the city's most charming neighborhoods, Little Italy . The way to the heart of this neighborhood is arguably through its stomach or, rather, the Jean-Talon Market, where residents have come to buy produce and stock their pantries since 1933. Even if you aren't shopping for fresh vegetables or fruits, it's a good place to come to sample Québecois products and buy gifts like local jams, jellies, and maple products to take back home."