Outremont
Bistros on Laurier, a quiet park and a theatre on Avenue Bernard
Outremont is a residential borough on the north slope of Mount Royal with two commercial streets, Avenue Laurier Ouest and Avenue Bernard Ouest. It has a calmer pace than Mile End next door. Expect bistros, boutiques and a handful of parks.
Avenue Laurier Ouest is the strip for sit-down meals. Leméac at number 1045 and Chez Lévêque at number 1030 sit a block apart. Théâtre Outremont on Avenue Bernard Ouest runs music, theatre, dance, comedy and cinema series.
For green space, Parc Outremont on Avenue Saint-Viateur is open from 7:00 to 23:00 and Parc Pratt on Avenue Lajoie keeps the same hours. Both are quiet places to sit between meals.
Getting there
Outremont station on the Blue line is the closest metro stop for most of the borough. Laurier station on the Orange line is on the south edge. Several bus lines run along Avenue du Parc and Avenue Bernard.
What to see
Walk Avenue Laurier Ouest from Avenue du Parc to Avenue Durocher and window-shop. Tourisme Montréal describes the street as upscale fashion and bistros, and La Chronique at number 104 is on the same strip. Avenue Bernard Ouest has stately homes and cafés, and Théâtre Outremont at number 1248 is worth a look at its listings if you want an evening out. Its programming includes the family cinema series Ciné-Récré and the Jazz@Vue series.
Where to eat and drink
Leméac keeps its terrace open all season, according to Tourisme Montréal, and Chez Lévêque is known for its summer terrace. Book ahead for weekend dinners. Leméac serves lunch from 11:30 on weekdays and from 10:00 on weekends, which makes it a fair brunch option, and Dieu du Ciel! and the Mile End cafés are a short walk east if you want something less formal.
Good to know
Greet staff with "bonjour, hi". Tipping is expected. Restaurant hours run to 22:00 or 23:00, so dinner is early compared with a late bar scene. Terrasses run roughly May to October. Winter brings skating at Parc Outremont when the rink is open, and the welcome centre there sits at the same address as the park.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Mile End Two bagel bakeries, vinyl shops and a handful of venues on the Main 
Mount Royal The mountain, its lookouts and the Sunday drumming 
Little Italy and Jean-Talon A covered market, Italian cafés and a fresco church 
Plateau Mont-Royal Smoked meat, brick-paved streets and a big park behind the pond The best of Outremont
Things to do in Outremont
What's on in Outremont
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Return to Laval, Théâtre Fêlé Theatre and shows
Tue 17 Nov · Théâtre Outremont
A theatre and dance production by Théâtre Fêlé at Théâtre Outremont.
Map · Source: Théâtre Outremont · Retour à Laval, Théâtre Fêlé
Winter's Tale, Productions Ballet Opéra Pantomime Dance
Sun 22 Nov · Théâtre Outremont
A music and theatre production by Productions Ballet Opéra Pantomime at Théâtre Outremont.
Map · Source: Théâtre Outremont · Conte d'hiver, Productions Ballet Opéra Pantomime
A Midsummer Night's Dream after Shakespeare, Point Zéro Theatre and shows
Thu 26 Nov, Fri 27 Nov · Théâtre Outremont
A Casteliers series production by Point Zéro based on Shakespeare's play at Théâtre Outremont.
Map · Source: Théâtre Outremont · Le songe d'une nuit d'été d'après William Shakespeare, Point Zéro
Artists' Cabaret Theatre and shows
Wed 2 Dec · Théâtre Outremont
A cabaret presented by the Fondation des artistes at Théâtre Outremont.
Map · Source: Théâtre Outremont · Cabaret des Artistes - Deuxième édition
Ian Kelly and Guests, SuperFolk Song Circle Concert
Thu 3 Dec · Théâtre Outremont
A song circle concert led by Ian Kelly with guests at Théâtre Outremont.
Map · Source: Théâtre Outremont · Ian Kelly et ses invité·es, Le Cercle de chansons SuperFolk
Daniel Coutu: Science or Magic 4 Theatre and shows
Sun 6 Dec · Théâtre Outremont
A variety show of science and magic by Daniel Coutu at Théâtre Outremont.
Map · Source: Théâtre Outremont · Daniel Coutu: Science ou magie 4: C'est merveilleux.
A Folk Christmas with Arielle Soucy Concert
Fri 11 Dec · Théâtre Outremont
A Christmas folk concert by Arielle Soucy at Théâtre Outremont.
Map · Source: Théâtre Outremont · Un Noël folk avec Arielle Soucy
Terrier: Forests, Trails and Small Treasures Theatre and shows
Sun 13 Dec · Théâtre Outremont
A theatre show by Théâtre du Gros Mécano and les incomplètes at Théâtre Outremont.
Map · Source: Théâtre Outremont · Terrier - Forêts, sentiers et menus trésors
Live music in Outremont
- Théâtre Outremont 12 upcoming gigs
- Salle Claude-Champagne (Université de Montréal) 7 upcoming gigs
- Église Saint-Viateur d'Outremont 1 upcoming gig
- Église St Germain d'Outremont 1 upcoming gig
From the blog
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