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March 7, 2024

Montreal's Public Markets Opening Hours

Visit our public markets across Montreal throughout the year ! See our opening hours below. Producers, market gardeners, retailers, restaurateurs and...
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January 11, 2024

Unsold food recovery programmes at the Atwater and Jean-Talon Markets

Combating food waste has always been at the heart of the mission of the Montreal Public Markets. Our merchants produce exceptional foodstuffs, and it goes...
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November 28, 2023

8 local flavour ideas to spoil food lovers

Crédits photos: Prune Paycha Can you smell the Christmas mince pies, hot wine and gingerbread? The lights are twinkling in the streets, Christmas...
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November 22, 2023

Holiday season schedule

Atwater Market December 22: 9am to 6pmDecember 23: 9am to 5pm December 24: 9am to 4pm December 25 and 26: CLOSED December 27 to 29: 9am to 6pmDecember...
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November 16, 2023

Emerging fruit-growing in Quebec

by Albert Mondor, horticulturist and biologist New crops are currently gaining in popularity, particularly among young urban farmers. Emerging crops include...
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November 16, 2023

A look back at the Fête des Récoltes 2023

Last Saturday saw the inaugural edition of the Fête des Récoltes at Jean-Talon and Atwater Markets. It was the perfect time to celebrate our producers and...
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November 2, 2023

What to do with your leftover pumpkin decorations

At this time of year, pumpkins are everywhere, and your favourite public market is no exception! But this seasonal decoration is often thrown away after...
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October 12, 2023

A look back at the Jean-Talon Market Oktoberfest

On Sunday, October 8, 2023, the first edition of Oktoberfest took place at Marché Jean-Talon. Following the success of the event at Atwater Market,...
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August 22, 2023

Enjoy the 3rd season of Kiosques de la Relève!

A pedestrian-zone project completed with the financial support of the Ville de Montréal Our up-and-coming farmers were back in action since May 5 at...
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August 22, 2023

A look back at the Foire des vins et cidres d'ici at the Atwater Market

Last Saturday saw the inaugural edition of the Foire des vins et cidres d'ici at the Atwater Market. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Quebec wine and cider lovers were...
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August 19, 2023

Grow ginger and garlic on your balcony

Growing ginger Renowned for its exceptional medicinal and culinary properties, ginger is a rather expensive commodity. Growing ginger is fairly simple, and...
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July 21, 2023

A look back at the Mange ton Saint-Laurent Brunch

Last Sunday the Grand Brunch Mange ton Saint-Laurent was held at the Jean-Talon Market. Guests enjoyed a menu showcasing all the richness of the St....
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June 14, 2023

Why Not Plant a Cocktail Garden?

How about creating a “cocktail garden” in your yard or on your terrace? If you like to mix cocktails or brew your own beer, you could grow the plants you...
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June 9, 2023

Jean-Talon Market and its New Urban Amenities

The Société des Marchés publics de Montréal is unveiling all-new urban amenities at Jean Talon Market. The new amenities, built in collaboration with the...
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May 18, 2023

Kiosques de la Relève are back for a 3rd season

Since 2021, the Jean-Talon, Atwater and Maisonneuve markets have welcomed dozens of young Québec farmers from May to October, thanks to the Kiosques de la...
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May 8, 2023

Montreal's Public Markets Launch Their Summer Season !

The Société des Marchés publics de Montréal is launching its summer 2023 season with the large-scale return of horticulturists, farmers and restaurateurs....
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April 11, 2023

Enough with Winter! Start Your Spring Vegetable Garden!

By Albert Mondor, horticulturist and biologist Why wait until late spring or early summer to plant an outdoor vegetable garden? Don’t wait any longer,...
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March 8, 2023

Maple Season at Montreal's Public Markets

Our producers’ expertise showcased with a tasting circuit The Société des Marchés publics de Montréal is launching maple season with a series of...
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February 24, 2023

Do You Know Your Potato?

Did you know that potato is the most widely grown vegetable in Québec? This surely explains why there are so many expressions in Québécois featuring the...
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January 24, 2023

A look at our new program, "Tous à Table!"

$50,000 in gift certificates for households in La-Petite-Patrie thanks to the support of Desjardins The Société des Marchés publics de Montréal is...
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January 19, 2023

The Corporation is now "Société des Marchés publics de Montréal"

With the aim of better reflecting the organization’s mission, the Corporation des Marchés publics de Montréal has adopted a new name: the Société des...
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January 12, 2023

Resolutions to reduce food waste : 3 motivating challenges

New Year's resolutions are always filled with good intentions ... unfortunately we tend to give them up rather quickly. The problem is that we often fall into...
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December 7, 2022

The Festive Atmosphere of Atwater Market

Strolling through the Atwater Christmas Village is to smell the scent of mulled wine, raclette and wood fire. It also means discovering dozens of local...
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December 7, 2022

The Holiday Magic at the Jean-Talon Market

The Jean-Talon Market is well known to the public during the summer months, but did you know that it is just as pleasant in winter? During the holiday season,...
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November 14, 2022

Holiday Magic Arrives at Montreal's Public Markets!

Montreal’s public markets are celebrating the arrival of the festive season with the return of the Jean-Talon Christmas Market and the Christmas Village in...
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November 8, 2022

Montreal's Public Markets Fight Food Waste

Inspired by the success of the Récolte engagée project led by the Centre de ressources et d’action communautaire de la Petite-Patrie (CRACPP), aimed at...
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October 25, 2022

The markets are open year-round!

Jean Talon and Atwater markets are officially ready for winter. Wall installation and other winterizing measures are complete, and the markets are now ready...
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October 7, 2022

Squashes and pumpkins: autumn stars

In fall, supermarket produce sections overflow with gourds, drawing us in with their multitude of shapes and colours. One type stands out among the rest: the...
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October 6, 2022

A look back at Atwater's Oktoberfest in pictures

On October 1, the new Atwater Market Oktoberfest took place! A great beer tasting circuit and musical performances were on the agenda! About fifteen...
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September 28, 2022

Maisonneuve Summer Market in pictures!

The last Maisonneuve Summer Market took place on September 17th, to end the summer season in style. Gourmet kiosks, inflatable games, exhibitors and activities...
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September 27, 2022

Montreal Ferment Fest in pictures!

On September 17th, the second edition of Montreal Ferment Fest took place at Jean-Talon Market. Tastings and sale of fermented products, conferences and tasty...
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September 15, 2022

Fall Follies at Jean-Talon Market - October 22

THE FALL FOLLIES Saturday, October 22, starting at 10 a.m.! Come enjoy the fall colours and the harvest bounty at Jean-Talon Market with free themed...
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September 14, 2022

Keep harvesting until the first snow

Now that it's September, fall is just around the corner. There are some cold-resistant herbs and vegetables you can plant in your garden to keep the harvest...
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September 14, 2022

Ferment: the fermentation workshop and store

Founded by local fermentation experts Isabelle and Robert, Ferment has been open in the market’s restaurant zone for two years. As big fans of buying local...
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September 1, 2022

Maisonneuve Summer Market in pictures!

BACK IN IMAGES! The weather was nice and warm for the last two Maisonneuve Summer Markets. What a success! There were inflatable games, tales and stories,...
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August 30, 2022

Throwback to the Local Wine And Cider Fair!

Were you there? The Local Wine and Cider Fair on August 13th was a great success! Thanks to all our partners for participating in this day of tasty...
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August 17, 2022

Preserving berries

Summer is when you’ll find plenty of local berries at the market. Although these fruits are only grown during the warm months, you can enjoy them year-round...
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July 13, 2022

Our 2022 event program

The Corporation de gestion des Marchés publics de Montréal is delighted to announce its summer event program for the city's large public...
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June 8, 2022

An orchard in your backyard

Inspired by the recent surge of interest in urban agriculture, an impressive number of people all over North America are growing fruit trees and bushes....
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May 27, 2022

The Kiosques de la Relève
return to Montreal’s three largest markets

Montreal’s public markets are pleased to announce the return of the Kiosques de la Relève, launched last year as a pilot project at Jean Talon Market. The...
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May 11, 2022

LAIT'vénement bio is back to Jean-Talon Market

The Montreal Public Markets, in partnership with Les Producteurs de lait du Québec (PLQ), invites you to the 2nd edition of the LAIT'vénement bio event,...
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May 11, 2022

Sow and plant your vegetables

Some people believe it’s necessary to wait until the very end of spring to plant an outdoor vegetable garden. Whatever you do, don’t wait until...
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May 10, 2022

New merchants at the Montreal's public markets!

With the arrival of spring, the walls are coming down at the Jean-Talon and Atwater markets, whose open-air sections are welcoming horticulturists and farmers...
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April 13, 2022

Laucolo: food illustrator

Laurence Deschamps-Léger, aka Laucolo, started to pursue her interest in food images in 2014, becoming a full-time illustrator two years later....
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April 12, 2022

Snow crab season is finally here!

There are more than 7,000 crab species – compared to only 4,500 mammal species – but there's only one snow crab. You can recognize it by its...
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March 17, 2022

Fight inflation and eat better: plant a garden!

In today’s economy, with its rampant inflation, many people are feeling a pressing need to achieve greater food autonomy and rediscover the essence of...
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March 3, 2022

Maple: a local treasure

Spring is almost here, and that means it’s just about time for this year’s crop of maple syrup – the pride of Quebec that everyone awaits so...
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November 25, 2021

Holiday magic at the Atwater Christmas Village!

THE ATWATER CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IS OPEN! For this 5th edition, the Christmas Village welcomes 53 exhibitors among which a great offer of local food,...
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November 25, 2021

Holiday magic at the Jean-Talon Christmas market!

THE JEAN-TALON CHRISTMAS MARKET IS OPEN! A wind of magic bis blowing on the Jean-Talon Market with the return of its Christmas Market from November 27 to...
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November 2, 2021

Christmas magic transforms Montreal's public Markets!

CHRISTMAS MARKETS RETURN TO ATWATER ON NOVEMBER 25 AND JEAN-TALON ON NOVEMBER 27 The Christmas tree vendors will be the first to return, starting November 20,...
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May 17, 2021

Here, we welcome the next generation of the food industry!

The Kiosques de la relève welcomed their very first producers this week-end! These next-generation market stalls, designed by Kermesse, are turnkey spaces...
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May 13, 2021

Behind the scenes

Like a caterpillar, we’ve metamorphosed to welcome you for the summer! Are you curious about what goes on inside a future butterfly’s cocoon? This week, we...
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May 13, 2021

We’re bullish about free compost!

Quebec’s organic milk producers are coming to Marché Jean-Talon with a FREE bag of organic compost for everyone, on the weekend of May 22-24. Some people...
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May 13, 2021

New restaurants at Jean-Talon Market

Warm weather means the opening of the outdoor food court at Jean-Talon Market, with five new companies in the space this spring and summer. Located on the...
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May 4, 2021

Summer season has arrived !

This Friday, May 7, marks the official opening of the summer season for Montreal’s network of public markets. In the coming weeks, Montrealers will find...
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March 18, 2021

A Spring of Maple

Did you know that Quebec is the biggest producer of maple syrup in the world? Even during the pandemic, the producers had a breaking record sale in 2020! The...
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December 2, 2020

Christmas magic across the markets

An enchanting wind will blow on Montreal Public Markets with the arrival of the very first Christmas market at the Jean-Talon market and the return of the...
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December 2, 2020

Contest: The Fabulous Advent Calendar

The fabulous advent calendar of the Montreal Public Markets has finally begun! From December 1 to 24, we're giving you a little something to get you in the...
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November 9, 2020

Top 10 of our Holiday Recipes!

To inspire you for your holiday feast, we prepared a top 10 of perfect recipes to impress your family for your Christmas dinner, brunch and New Year...
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July 17, 2020

Mandatory mask or face covering in your public markets

Following the provincial government regulation adopted on July 16, wearing a mask or face cover will now be mandatory for all people 12 years of age and older...
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June 11, 2020

Delicious New Restaurant Offers at Jean-Talon!

New kiosks serving up unique specialties and flavours will open at Jean-Talon Market in the next few days. Before, during or after your shopping, taste what...
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May 19, 2020

Atwater Market's Pedestrianisation

Since May 15, the Sud-Ouest Borough has pedestrianized Place du Marché in order to promote physical distance and thus contribute to the health and safety of...
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May 5, 2020

Our Security Measures for COVID-19

We want to keep our offer varied and local products in our markets despite the crisis. This is why several new security measures have been implemented. We...
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April 24, 2020

Summer Markets' Opening is Near!

The arrival of bright days and warm sun is getting closer and closer! In your public markets, this season begins when the walls of the winter markets are...
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April 20, 2020

You Can Now Get Food Baskets Delivered!

The Jean-Talon Market is now offering the delivery of baskets filled with fresh market products. Thanks to a collaboration with the PanierQuébécois.ca we...
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March 19, 2019

5 recipes to celebrate maple syrup!

The spring is here and it's sugaring-off time at the market and the best time to cook, with family or friends, delicious recipes featuring maple syrup! Here...
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December 19, 2018

10 tips to celebrate Christmas… and reduce waste!

By Florence-Léa Siry from Chic Frigo Sans Fric The year is drawing to a close, but 2018 was a turning point for environmental and climate change awareness....
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December 18, 2018

Holiday 2018 - schedules of your public markets

If you want to visit your markets for your holiday shopping, here are the schedules for Atwater, Jean-Talon and Maisonneuve markets. Monday, December 24th:...
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November 29, 2018

How to cook cheese without any waste

By Florence-Léa Siry from Chic Frigo Sans Fric Shopping tips Several stores at your favourite market sell an impressive variety of bulk cheese. Buying...
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October 23, 2018

Saving squash and pumpkins after Halloween

By Florence-Léa Siry from Chic Frigo Sans Fric Autumn’s return brings an annual bounty of squash and pumpkins in all shapes, sizes and colours. Some have...
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September 28, 2018

How to cook the apple without any waste

By Florence-Léa Siry from Chic Frigo Sans Fric Shopping tips Who can resist the classic autumn pleasure of apples?! In Quebec, there are at least 18...
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August 20, 2018

Cooking corn on the cob without wasting a kernel

By Florence-Léa Siry from Chic Frigo Sans Fric If you look forward to fresh Quebec corn each year, here are some waste-saving tips for savouring the...
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July 24, 2018

Zero Waste Meat and Poultry

By Florence-Léa Siry from Chic Frigo Sans Fric With the return of hot summer weather, it’s time to get out the barbecue and start grilling! We often get...
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July 6, 2018

Strawberries Zero Waste!

By Florence-Léa Siry from Chic Frigo Sans Fric Buying Tips Strawberry season is beginning and will end around the month of September. Québec strawberries...
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May 15, 2018

Cooking Herbs !

By Florence-Léa Siry from Chic Frigo Sans Fric Herbs are the foods that most often go to waste in the fridge. They are purchased to add some freshness to...
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May 7, 2018

5 Recipes to celebrate our moms!

Because taking time to cook for people we love is so precious, here are 5 gourmet recipes to cook with products form the market to celebrate all the...
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April 18, 2018

Cooking Fish With Zero Waste

By Florence-Léa Siry from Chic Frigo Sans Fric Purchasing Tip Fish, in addition to being delicious, is good for your health! To ensure that you are...
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March 25, 2018

Easter schedules of your public markets!

If you want to visit your markets for your Easter shopping, here are the schedules for Atwater, Jean-Talon and Maisonneuve markets. Jean-Talon market is...
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March 20, 2018

Gastronomic Visit to a Sugar Bush

Sugaring-off time is synonymous with gastronomic pleasures, maple syrup, rolling up maple taffy on the snow, high quality sugar, with sharing and warm...
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March 1, 2018

Cooking With Maple Syrup Without Wasting a Drop!

By Florence-Léa Siry from Chic Frigo Sans Fric Shopping Tips Do you wonder what the different colour variations of maple syrup mean? Light, amber or...
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February 1, 2018

Valentine’s Day in Your Markets!

For some, the evening of February 14 is synonymous with elaborate romantic festivities, while for others it is the occasion to celebrate familial love through...
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January 5, 2018

5 recipes to keep your health resolutions

The holiday season is over and for many the time for "health" resolutions has come! To help you keep your resolutions for the year 2018, here are 5 healthy...
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December 19, 2017

Gastronomic Mendiants

Because chocolate mendiants are an excellent gastronomic gift to offer during the holidays, we asked François, from Chocolats Privilège, to give us a few...
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December 4, 2017

The art of setting the holiday table

The holidays are a festive time of the year when we share lovingly made, delicious meals with our families. At the centre of each these magical gastronomic...
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December 1, 2017

Advent Calendar 2017

Follow our Advent Calendar! Plunge into the holiday atmosphere by following your favourite markets’ Advent calendar on the Montréal’s Public Markets...
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November 21, 2017

5 reasons to make your holiday shopping at the market

There is something magical about preparing for the holiday season. Lights glitter in the trees, you can’t stop yourself from humming festive tunes, and...
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October 3, 2017

Your markets are open on October 9th!

For your Thanksgiving supper, family brunch Sunday or a short walk to the market to enjoy the fall, your public markets will be open on Monday October 9th for...
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September 28, 2017

Fall in the Market

With the merchant’s stalls decked out their autumnal colours of orange, yellow, green and red, we can see that despite the summery weather, fall has arrived...
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September 7, 2017

Oktoberfest - Atwater market

An unmissable event at Atwater Market, the Oktoberfest is back from September 29th to October 1st! For craft beer lovers, there will be over 40...
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August 4, 2017

It's harvest time!

Harvest time is when fruits and vegetables can be found in abundance at the stands in your public markets. The odours, tastes and colours of locally grown...
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July 24, 2017

Québec Berries, One of the Pleasures of Summer

Québec’s summer season would not be the same without the arrival of berries of all kinds! The strawberry season is well underway at your public markets,...
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July 17, 2017

Pure Horticulture: A Family Portrait

By Gault et Millau -The story begins in Saint-Rémi, about 30 km south of Montréal. There, six years ago, brothers Stéphane and Anthony Buquet began...
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July 12, 2017

The Walls Are Down at Your Public Markets

It’s done! The enclosure walls at the Atwater and Jean Talon markets have been taken down and put away and the markets are now officially open to the great...
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May 18, 2017

Tips and tricks from your producers for a successful gardening season

Montréal’s Public Markets bring together some 20 horticulturists, all experts in their field. Visit your public market now and meet passionate producers and...
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May 8, 2017

It’s Lobster Time!

After snow crabs in April, it’s now time to shine the spotlight on Québec lobsters. Recognized for its high-quality firm, dense flesh, Québec lobsters...
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News of your Public Markets



New arrivals, contests, events, videos… stay abreast of what’s new in your public markets throughout the year.

Are you a locavore who eats what’s in season? Get the scoop on your merchants’ new arrivals! Every month, you’ll get information on seasonal produce, plus tips and tricks from the merchants, what’s in stock, and exclusive recipes featuring seasonal, locally grown food.

To thank you for your loyalty, contests and draws are organized regularly during events in the public markets or on our social networks. Prizes include gift certificates and gift baskets of merchandise from the public markets. They provide the perfect opportunity to discover products from Quebec and elsewhere.

At your public markets we love to celebrate every time of the year, and many activities are organized, including culinary demonstrations, gourmet “walkabouts,” cinq à septs, and workshops, so come on down and join in on the fun! To make sure you don’t miss a thing, every month, download or print the calendar available on our website.

You’ll also find the opening hours of your public markets. During the holidays, do you wonder whether the public markets are open? FYI, with the exception of December 25 and 26 and January 1 and 2, your markets are open year-round! You’ll also find practical information, such as the dates the walls go up and come down in the markets, when the outdoor merchants arrive and when the Pôle des saveurs opens.

Would you like to know more about your merchants? Where the products in the market come from? Watch our videos to learn more about your public markets, your merchants and what’s on offer.

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