There’s no better way to taste the season than a Saturday morning at the market. In late October, the stalls overflow with squash, apples and pumpkins, and the air smells like coffee and fresh bread. Here’s your guide to Montreal’s public markets, based on Tourisme Montréal’s market roundup.
Jean-Talon Market (Little Italy)
7070 Henri-Julien St. One of the oldest and largest open-air markets in North America. It opened in 1933 as the Marché du Nord, on land that was once a lacrosse field. At the height of the season, from May to November, it counts about 150 local fruit and vegetable vendors, plus flower stalls, butchers, cheese and fish shops, spice merchants, pastry shops, an ice cream parlour and an SAQ. Open year-round.
Atwater Market (Saint-Henri)
138 Atwater Ave. Also opened in 1933, and famous for its tall clock tower and Art Deco architecture. Inside you’ll find butchers and specialty shops, with seasonal produce and flowers outside (and Christmas trees later in the year). It sits right on the Lachine Canal path, perfect for a fall walk or ride (see our bike route ideas).
Maisonneuve Market (Hochelaga-Maisonneuve)
4445 Ontario St. E. The market’s roots go back to around 1910 and a Beaux-Arts building; it closed in the 1960s and came back in the 1980s thanks to pressure from local residents. Since 1995 it has been in a modern building, smaller than Jean-Talon or Atwater but with everything you need: produce, meat, cheese, fish, baked goods and Quebec products.
Lachine Public Market
Tourisme Montréal also lists the Lachine market in its roundup, and the city has several seasonal neighbourhood markets too. Check hours before you go, as they change with the season.
Bonus: Halloween at Marché Central
Throughout October, Festilumi brings Halloween to Marché Central. For more spooky plans, see our Halloween 2026 guide.
Market Tips
- Go early on weekends for the best selection and fewer crowds.
- Bring bags and a little cash, just in case.
- Ask the vendors: they’ll tell you what’s best right now and how to cook it.
Make a day of it with a steak frites lunch or browse more things to do in Montreal. Bon marché! 🍂
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Photo: Great11 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Sources: Tourisme Montréal, Tourisme Montréal (Halloween)
