Marché Atwater is an indoor and outdoor food market at 138 Atwater Avenue in Montréal, beside the Lachine Canal. Its two-story Art Deco building and clock tower house shops selling Québec produce, meat, cheese, pastries, wine and maple syrup. In summer, outdoor stalls add flowers and fresh produce; inside, you can browse specialty foods, including olive oils, bitters and chocolates. Pick up something for a picnic by the canal, or make time to explore the flower displays and food shops.
A market hall beside the canal
Marché Atwater is in Montréal’s Saint-Henri neighbourhood, at 138 Atwater Avenue beside the Lachine Canal. The market opened in 1933. Its two-story Art Deco building is topped by a clock tower, and the market continues beyond the indoor hall into outdoor stalls.
The setting makes it easy to combine a food stop with time by the water. Pick up items for a picnic, then take them to the canal. The market is also a stop for people exploring the area by bicycle along the Lachine Canal.
What to find inside
The market’s merchants sell a wide range of food, including meat, cheese, fresh produce, pastries, wine and maple syrup. Butchers, bakers and cheesemongers sit alongside specialty shops, so you can browse for picnic ingredients or take-home treats. Fine chocolates, spiced nuts, fresh herbs, olive oils and bitters are among the specialty items available.
At Les Douceurs du Marché, look for olive oils and a broad selection of bitters. The market also has food stalls and places to stop for coffee or a meal. If you want to compare the shops, walk through the indoor hall before choosing where to eat.
Flowers and the outdoor stalls
Flowers are a draw at the market, with displays near the eastern entrance and a flower shop behind the main building. In summer, outdoor stands add fresh produce and flowers to the indoor selection. What is on display changes with the season, so a visit at another time of year can bring different produce to browse.
The mix of indoor shops and outdoor stalls gives the market two distinct parts to explore. Start in the main building, then walk outside to see the produce and flowers. The market is compact enough to navigate on foot, but allow around two hours if you want to browse the shops as well as the displays.
Planning your visit
The market is open daily, with shorter hours on Saturday and Sunday than on weekdays. Its facilities include accessible entrances, restrooms and parking. Debit cards and contactless mobile payments are accepted. Dogs are allowed, including inside.
Parking is available in free and paid lots, as well as on the street. If you plan to drive, check the signs and payment arrangements when you park. For a seasonal visit, the Christmas holidays bring a festive atmosphere; summer is the time to look for outdoor flowers and produce.
FAQ
Where is Marché Atwater?
It is at 138 Atwater Avenue in Montréal, beside the Lachine Canal.
How long should I spend at Marché Atwater?
Allow about two hours to explore the market.
What can you buy at Marché Atwater?
The market sells produce, meat, cheese, pastries, wine, maple syrup, flowers and specialty foods such as chocolates, olive oils and bitters.
When is a good time to visit Marché Atwater?
Summer brings outdoor flower and produce stalls. The Christmas holidays are another seasonal time to visit.
