Tour of Marché Jean-Talon Market , Montreal , Canada

Published on Sep 6, 2012

The Jean-Talon Market gives visitors a richer, more authentic market experience.

The Jean-Talon Market is frequented by Montreal residents rather than tourists, which translates to cheaper prices and a more genuine range of product.

Whether you want to soak up the atmosphere of a Montreal market, pick up lunch or buy a tasty Montreal souvenir, Jean Talon Market is well worth the visit .

There's loads of taste testers in the market and kiosks selling such tasty fare as Calamari & Chips or irresistible Onion Bhaji.
Olive & Épices offers workshops and tastes of its exquisite oils and spices.
Many Jean-Talon merchants, such as Boucherie les Fermes Saint-Vincent, have been growing organic food for years.
Havre aux Glaces specializes in unique frozen desserts.


The Jean-Talon Market is a great place to visit as there is lots going on , during a normal day of operation the market is always busy given the walk from the subway is about 10 mins and the prices you can't beat.

There's even live music by local musicians like Ms. Véronique Bacci
and her lovely accordion music as seen at 4:28 of our video.

During my visit her music gave the market that old yet classic village market feel similar to that of the markets in France & Northern Europe.

The market is open year-round, even during Montreal's severe winters, although during this time walls are placed around the entire market area. During the peak summer period, between June and October, its open-air arcades are occupied by about 300 vendors, mostly farmers from the countryside around Montreal.

The open air market is surrounded by other food businesses: meat, fish and cheese stores, bulk food emporia, dealers in spices and imported goods, bakeries, restaurants and a branch of the SAQ, among others.
Stores surrounding the open-air market include: La Fromagerie Hamel William J. Walter boucherie Les Touilleurs kitchenware
Since July 15, 2006 vehicles are banned from circulating inside the market's streets during the summer weekends.

Choices & selection:

In addition to the above, Jean-Talon Market features chocolatiers, fromageries, maple syrup makers, bakeries, wine shops, sushi, and more.

History of the market :
The market was opened to the public in 1933 while Camillien Houde was the city mayor. Before that, the space the market now occupies was a lacrosse field for the "Shamrock Lacrosse Grounds" club.
The market's single building (the chalet) quickly become the focal point for development of the area around it. From the opening until 1961, the chalet was used as a terminal for buses heading to the neighbouring city of Laval.
Between 1961 and 1970 a municipal library and a social services centre replaced the bus station. Since then, the space was occupied by administrative offices.
Major renovations were undertaken in 2004 to handle the crowds that populate the market during the summer months. An underground parking lot was constructed, and an above ground structure was built over the underground parking area, to host 20 specialty boutiques.

Getting to Jean-Talon Market:

Address: 7070, Henri-Julien St., south of Jean-Talon St.

By subway: Take the blue line toward Saint-Michel and get off at Jean-Talon station. When you come out of the station, head west, and if you don't know which way is west, just see which way all the people with the grocery bags are coming from. There are also green signs that read "Marché Jean-Talon."

Jean-Talon Market hours:

Monday to Wednesday: 8: 00 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday and Friday: 8: 00 am to 8:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am to 6 pm

Sunday : 8: 00 am to 5:00 pm

For more info go to :
http://www.marchespublics-mtl.com/Eng...

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Video & photographs by :
Byron Huart

Music by :
Ms.Véronique Bacci

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