How to get to Atwater Market: a handy guide

The Atwater Market is located in Montreal's Sud-Ouest borough. It is open year-round and easily accessible on foot, by bike, or by car. Here is a handy guide to help you plan your visit, whether you are a regular market-goer or a tourist visiting the city! 

1. Use public transportation

Public transportation is a convenient and eco-friendly option for getting to Atwater Market. If you take the metro, Lionel-Groulx station is just a few minutes' walk away. 

🚇 Lionel-Groulx station (green and orange lines)

As for buses, there are several options available. Notre-Dame Street (line 35), Notre-Dame Street (line 36), and Atwater Street (line 108), all near the market, each have frequent bus service.

2. Come by bike

For those who prefer active transportation, coming by bike is a great option! Whether you bring your own bike or use a BIXI bike, it's a safe mode of transportation thanks to several bike paths in the surrounding streets, including the beautiful Lachine Canal bike path. 

🚲 Bike racks: More than 200 bike racks are available behind the Atwater Market on Greene Ave and Première Moisson.

🚲 BIXI stations: The BIXI bike-sharing service is well established around the market with several bikes available. The bike rack on Atwater Street is even part of the year-round network. This means that even in winter, you can use a BIXI bike to get to or from the market. With the new BIXI trailer, you can transport even more products.

3. Parking at Atwater Market

For those who prefer to drive or plan to make several purchases, Atwater Market offers numerous parking options.

🚗 Greene Street Parking Lot

🚗 Parking Lot Behind Pharmaprix

A total of 440 parking spaces are available, making your visit to the market easier. Parking fees apply during the following hours: 

• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Atwater Market wants to make fresh, local products accessible to everyone, whether you come on foot, by bike, by subway, or by car. By making it easier to get to the market by various means of transportation, we hope to encourage you to discover the richness and diversity of products from local farmers, restaurateurs, and food processors.

Enjoy your visit, and don't forget your reusable bags!