FAQ

You'll find a list of opening times for all our markets by clicking on the “more info” button for the market you're interested in.

Montreal’s public markets are open every day except December 25 and 26 and January 1 and 2.

As for statutory holidays, the markets remain open but hours may be reduced. You can find hours on each market’s page or by looking for notices posted in the markets a few days before a holiday. Please note that certain merchants’ hours may differ.If in doubt, please contact your favourite vendors directly.

All of our markets are on the Island of Montreal, and all are within walking distance of at least one metro station. It is also possible to visit our markets by driving or cycling. Jean Talon, Atwater and Maisonneuve markets have outdoor and/or indoor parking. Bike racks are available near our markets, as are Bixi stations.

You can find the exact location of each market and directions for getting there using our interactive map.

Montreal’s public markets have nearly 175 vendors ranging from farmers and food artisans to specialized merchants and restaurateurs. They sell fresh produce, prepared foods and specialty items.

View the full list of vendors, including their business hours and market location.

Visit our events page to find out about upcoming activities –there’s always something happening in our markets! You can also follow us on social media to get our latest news.

Payment methods accepted at Montreal’s public Markets may vary from merchant to merchant. Generally speaking, the most common payment methods, such as cash, debit and credit, are accepted by most vendors.

If in doubt, please ask the merchant about the payment methods they accept. ATMs can be found in each market.

You can also use our Montreal publics markets gift card.

Jean Talon Market has paid underground parking on Henri-Julien Street, a smaller underground garage on Casgrain Avenue, and a paid outdoor lot on Casgrain Avenue. These parking facilities have a total of 390 spaces.

Atwater Market has 440 paid parking spaces on Green street and behind the Pharmaprix.

There is a free outdoor parking lot behind Maisonneuve Market.

We encourage you to use active transportation. Our mission is to improve access to fresh products through a network of stands located close to metro stations or easily accessible via walking, cycling, Bixi or bus! 

For safety reasons, you are not allowed to ride a bicycle inside any of the markets. However, you are allowed to walk your bike inside the markets.

A more practical solution: bicycle racks are available outside each market. There are also Bixi stations at the Jean Talon, Atwater and Maisonneuve markets (seasonal).

We sell a variety of items in our online store including greeting cards, shopping bags and hats.

You can also order our gift card online and have them sent to you, or you can pick them up at Jean Talon or Atwater market.

We’re sorry if you lost something!

• Items found at Jean Talon Market are kept in the office on the second floor of the market building.
• Items found in the Atwater Market are held in the office at 155 Greene Avenue, 3^rd floor, Montreal, H4C 2H6. 

If your lost item has not been found, we can take your contact information and get in touch if it is found. Otherwise, you can try contacting merchants you visited directly. You can contact us at : contact@marchespublics-mtl.com

Unfortunately, agriculture, food and fisheries ministry regulations prohibit pets in Montreal’s public markets – no matter how cute they are. 

Certified service animals that are specifically trained to assist a handicapped person are, of course, always welcome.

Montreal’s public markets have plenty of culinary experts who run year-round restaurants such as Crêperie du Marché, Gourmands d’ici, Première Moisson, Brûlerie aux Quatre-Vents, Mangue et melon and Sushi Shop at Jean Talon Market. Meanwhile, Atwater Market is home to Pizza Mia, Brûlerie aux Quatre-Vents, Première Moisson and Sushi Shop, and Première Moisson can be found at Maisonneuve Market.

In our summer season – May to October – Jean Talon and Atwater markets have outdoor food service areas.
 

Montreal’s public markets do not have a delivery service. However, individual merchants may offer delivery – contact them to ask for details!

Montreal’s public markets do not provide guided tours. However, a variety of private organizations offer such tours.

Atwater and Jean Talon markets are open year-round thanks to temporary walls that shelter merchants and shoppers during the cold months. 

In May, we remove these walls and open up more outdoor space for farmers and horticulturists for the summer season. The walls are reinstalled in October.

The two streets called Marché-du-Nord are reserved for pedestrians from June to October, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Sunday and on public holidays. All summer, activities are organized on these streets. At all other times, these streets are open to vehicles.

We are always looking for farmers and horticulturists, artisans and processors, restaurateurs and specialized retailers to help diversify product offerings and enliven our markets. Rental opportunities ranging from weekends to seasons to multi-year leases are available.

Click here to learn more about how to sell in Montreal’s public markets.

The Kiosques de la Relève are turnkey spaces available by the day at Jean Talon, Atwater and Maisonneuve markets in summertime. They are intended for young, local farmers and processors, offering them an opportunity to meet and sell directly to local consumers. This initiative of Montreal’s public markets facilitates access to the city’s markets for young companies. It is assisted by 50% financial support from the Union des producteurs agricoles. The Kiosques are open from May to October as a way to introduce consumers to Quebec’s new generation of food and agriculture professionals.

To learn more or to participate, click here.

Individual vendors are responsible for hiring their own staff. Please contact them directly to learn about employment opportunities. When the market authority – Les Marchés publics de Montréal – is hiring, openings and application instructions are posted on this page.