Latest news of Montreal's markets : Montreal's Public Markets

October 1, 2024

A look back at The Oktoberfest at the Atwater Market 2024

On September 28 and 29, 2024, the Atwater Market hosted the Oktoberfest. Throughout the weekend, fifteen microbreweries showcased the very best of their...

September 25, 2024

Thanksgiving schedules in your markets

Would you like to take advantage of the long weekend to stroll through your markets and find the perfect ingredients to prepare a delicious meal with family...

September 16, 2024

A look back at La Fête des Récoltes at the Montreal public Markets !

On Septembre 7 and 8, the Fête des Récoltes took place in all of Montreal's public markets. This year's event was a true celebration of the abundance of...

September 3, 2024

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...

August 28, 2024

Labour Day schedule in your markets

If you'd like to take advantage of the long weekend to take a stroll around your markets, here are the Labour Day opening times for Atwater, Jean-Talon,...

August 26, 2024

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

August 17 saw the first edition of the Foire des vins et cidres d'ici at Marché Maisonneuve. The market welcomed a dozen wineries and cider makers to...

August 20, 2024

A look back at the Foire des vins et cidres d'ici at Jean-Talon Market

On August 10 and 11, the Foire des vins et cidres d'ici took place at Jean-Talon Market. For this third edition, the market welcomed some fifteen local wine...

August 5, 2024

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

Last weekend, August 3 and 4, the Foire des vins et cidres d'ici took place at the Atwater Market. For this second edition, the event welcomed around fifteen...

August 1, 2024

Join us for the Semaine des Marchés Publics du Québec

Here we go again! Quebec's Public Markets Week kicks off tomorrow, and it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate Montreal's public markets together! Did you...

July 25, 2024

How to get to Jean-Talon Market : a praticable guide

The Jean-Talon Market, located in the heart of Montreal's Petite Italie district, is a landmark for lovers of fresh, local produce. Open year-round and...

July 19, 2024

A look back at the Grand Marché Maisonneuve

Last Saturday, July 13, 2024, marked the Grand Marché Maisonneuve event. This free celebration will be an opportunity to discover a host of local products...

July 9, 2024

A look back at Festiv'été édition piquante

Last Saturday, July 6, 2024, the very first edition of Festiv'été édition piquante took place. The festival showcased the world of spicy foods. Fifteen...

July 1, 2024

Discover the new outdoor area at Maisonneuve Market

New business alert! A new outdoor area located on the west side of the Market, near Place Gennevilliers-Laliberté will welcome new businesses this summer at...

June 25, 2024

Canada day schedules of your public Markets !

If you'd like to take a stroll through your local markets to do your shopping over the long weekend, here are the times for Canada day...

June 11, 2024

Fête nationale schedules of your public Markets !

If you'd like to take a stroll through your local markets to do your shopping over the long weekend, here are the times for la Fête nationale...

June 11, 2024

A look back at The Grand Brunch des Pâtissiers 2024

Last weekend, on June 8 and 0, 2024, the very first edition of The Grand Brunch des Pâtissieres which took place at the Jean-Talon Market. This...

June 5, 2024

A look back at The Grand Brunch Mange ton Saint-Laurent 2024

Last weekend, on June 1 and 2, 2024, the second edition Grand Brunch Mange ton Saint-Laurent!. took place at the Jean-Talon Market. This gastronomic event...

June 4, 2024

Edible flowers: discover and enjoy them

Imagine for a moment little pansy flowers on a pastry, flower petals in a homemade focaccia and a beautiful summer salad full of colorful edible flowers…...

May 30, 2024

Daily space : a growing pilot project !

New season, more flavors ! This summer, the Jean-Talon and Maisonneuve markets welcome around twenty new businesses thanks to a daily rental formula! Find out...

May 8, 2024

Victoria day schedules of your public markets !

If you'd like to take a stroll through your local markets to do your shopping over the long weekend, here are the times for Victoria Day...

May 1, 2024

Tips for a successful gardening season

Updated on 9 May 2024 Montréal’s Public Markets bring together some 20 horticulturists, all experts in their field. Visit your public market now and...

April 28, 2024

Get ready for the weekend : Jean-Talon and Atwater terraces are back

Uptaded, 29 avril 2024 Imagine for a moment: the sun gilding your skin, the smell of food tickling your nose and the gentle ambience of a public market all...

April 19, 2024

The Kiosques de la Relève : at the dawn of a fourth season

Spring is settling in comfortably, and with it the increasingly warm weather signalling the start of the harvest season in Quebec. Without us suspecting it,...

April 18, 2024

The best tips for preserving food

Text by Édith OuelletPhoto by @caillebot It's easy, and perfectly normal, to forget about a more "sensitive" and perishable food at the bottom of the...

April 15, 2024

Earth Day is every day at the Montreal public Markets

Environmental concerns are part of our DNA at the Montreal Public Markets. If Earth Day is a reminder of this, every day we make this mission a priority. As a...

March 25, 2024

Snow crab season is finally here!

Article updated on 27 March 2024 There are more than 7,000 crab species – compared to only 4,500 mammal species – but there's only one snow crab. You...

March 25, 2024

Easter schedules of your public markets!

Montreal's public markets will be open during the Easter long weekend. A great opportunity for Montrealers to stroll through the markets or finish their...

March 24, 2024

A look back at Les Sucres au Marché 2024

This year again, the Les Sucres au Marché event toured the Atwater, Maisonneuve and Jean-Talon markets, to the delight of young and old alike. From 10...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

October 12, 2023

A look back at the Jean-Talon Market Oktoberfest 2023

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,...

September 15, 2023

A look back at the Fête des Récoltes 2023

Last weekend saw the first edition of the Fête des Récoltes at the Jean-Talon and Atwater markets. It was the perfect weekend to celebrate our producers...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

March 30, 2023

A look back at Les sucres at Atwater Market

On 26 March, many of you took part in the ‘Les Sucres’ event. For the occasion, the public was invited to follow a tasting trail featuring a variety of...

March 25, 2023

Here we have twelve months in "bre".

FALSE! Oysters are available all year round, not just in the months that end in "bre". However, it's true that oysters don't keep as long from May to August...

March 24, 2023

A look back at Les Sucres at Maisonneuve Market

On March 25, many of you joined us for the Les Sucres event at Maisonneuve Market. It was an opportunity to showcase the world-renowned expertise of Quebec...

March 21, 2023

A look back at Les sucres at Jean-Talon Market

On 18 March, a huge number of you turned out for the ‘Les Sucres au Marché Jean-Talon’ event. It was an opportunity to to showcase the...

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...

March 7, 2023

A look back at « Vive la relâche scolaire » event

From 27 February to 3 March 2023, the first edition of the ‘Vive la relâche scolaire’ event was held at Jean-Talon Market. Over the course of the week,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

October 6, 2022

A look back at Atwater's Oktoberfest 2022

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

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...

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...

September 17, 2022

A look back at Ferment Fest 2022

On September 17 2022, the second edition of Ferment Fest Montréal took place at Jean-Talon Market. Tastings and sales of fermented products, conferences and...

September 16, 2022

A look back at the 2022 Marche d'été Maisonneuve

The weather was warm and sunny for the 2022 Marche d'été Maisonneuve. What a success! Inflatable games, storytelling, fairground games, musical...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

August 16, 2022

A look back at the 2022 Wine and Cider Fair

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

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....

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...

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,...

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 June to...

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...

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. Laurence's...

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 food...

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 eagerly....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

November 9, 2020

Top 10 of our Holiday Recipes!

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 7, 2018

5 Recipes to celebrate our moms for Mother's Day!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

September 28, 2017

Fall in the Market

Fall in the Market means that the merchant’s stalls decked out their autumnal colours of orange, yellow, green and red! Every where, we can see that...

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...

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,...

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...

May 8, 2017

It’s Lobster Time!

After snow crabs in April, it’s now the lobster time to shine ! Recognized for its high-quality firm, dense flesh, Québec lobsters are the perfect...

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