Saint-Henri
Brick streets, a first-wave roaster and a cocktail bar open until 3
Saint-Henri runs along Notre-Dame Ouest and Rue Saint-Jacques, west of the Atwater Market. Cafes, a pastry shop, Caribbean patties and a bookstore line the main street. The Lachine Canal is a few blocks south.
Notre-Dame Ouest is where most of it happens. Café Saint-Henri at 3632 is the original location of Quebec's first micro-roaster, according to Tourisme Montréal. Satay Brothers at 3721 serves Singapore-style street food every day from 17:00 to 23:00.
Greenspot, on the corner of Greene, is the oldest name on the strip. The street is flat and walkable end to end, and the canal path gives a quieter route back toward the market.
Further west, Un Instant en Provence at 4835 opens at 7:00 Monday to Saturday for viennoiseries. Lloydie's at 4601 and Librairie Saint-Henri Books at 4622 are close to each other. Atwater Cocktail Club at 512 Atwater is the late stop.
Getting there
Place-Saint-Henri (Orange line) is the main station. Lionel-Groulx (Green and Orange lines) is closer to the Atwater end. Buses 35, 36 and 108 stop at the Atwater Market. The canal path runs along the south side.
What to see
Librairie Saint-Henri Books at 4622 Notre-Dame Ouest is a small local bookstore with staff picks. Its own site lists no hours, so plan it as a drop-in rather than a destination.
The square on Rue du Square-Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier has picnic tables and sits close to the canal. Riverside St-Henri, at 5020 Rue Saint-Ambroise, is a former garage on the canal that becomes Hiverside with an igloo in winter.
Where to eat and drink
Greenspot has served hot dogs and poutine since 1947. Lloydie's has patties from 1987 on, per Tourisme Montréal. Atwater Cocktail Club keeps the kitchen going until 22:30 Sunday to Wednesday and 23:00 Thursday to Saturday.
Good to know
Say Bonjour, hi at the counter, and expect to be answered in whichever language you start in. Several spots here don't publish hours, so look at their pages the day you go. Terraces are a May to October thing, and the canal path is the best way to arrive on foot from the Atwater Market.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Westmount Lookouts, a free conservatory and a Mies van der Rohe landmark 
Griffintown and Little Burgundy A canal, a clock-tower market and a row of dinner reservations 
Verdun A river beach, an arena and a pedestrian main street 
Downtown and Quartier des spectacles Museums on Sherbrooke, festivals at Place des Arts and a city under the streets The best of Saint-Henri
Things to do in Saint-Henri
What's on in Saint-Henri
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Self-guided visits at the Musée des ondes Emile Berliner Tours and walks
Every Thursday. Next: Thu 19 Nov · Musée des ondes Emile Berliner
A volunteer-run museum of recorded sound at 1001 rue Lenoir. The museum's home page prints a self-guided tour every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for $15, with private tours by reservation.
$15 · Thursdays 10:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: Musée des ondes Emile Berliner · Visite libre au Musée des ondes Emile Berliner
Show 23 events nearby, outside Saint-Henri
Storytime poupons Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Bibliothèque Saint-Henri
Story hour for babies with books, nursery rhymes and finger games.
Free, registration required · 15:30 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal · Heure du conte poupons
Yarema Malashchuk and Roman Khimei Exhibition
19 Nov to 19 Dec · Bradley Ertaskiran
Solo exhibition by the Ukrainian artist duo Yarema Malashchuk and Roman Khimei.
Map · Source: Bradley Ertaskiran
La science criminalistique Activities
Sun 22 Nov · Bibliothèque Saint-Henri
Lab-style session on forensic science, exploring fingerprints, chemical reactions, microscope analysis and luminescence.
Free, registration required · 15:00 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal
Nicole Arrage at the Christmas Village Concert
Thu 26 Nov · Village de Noël de Montréal
Free set by the Lebanese-Canadian pop soul singer-songwriter at the Christmas Village.
Free · 17:00 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal)
Christmas DJ sets at the Christmas Village Concert
Fri 27 Nov · Village de Noël de Montréal
Friday evening DJ sets of Christmas hits on the village grounds.
Free · 17:00 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal) · DJ de Noël
Clodie & Samantha at the Christmas Village Concert
Sat 28 Nov · Village de Noël de Montréal
Free holiday-themed set by a young duo from the Mauricie/Centre-du-Québec region.
Free · 16:30 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal)
Introduction à Cricut et Cricut Design Space Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Fabricathèque du Sud-Ouest
Introduction to precision cutting with Cricut and the Cricut Design Space software at the Fabricathèque du Sud-Ouest.
Free, registration required · 10:30 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal
La Banda Loca at the Christmas Village Concert
28 to 29 Nov · Village de Noël de Montréal
Free evening set by a brass-driven band playing French-language and international tunes.
Free · 17:30 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal)
Noël s'invite chez vous, Christmas songs trio Concert
28 to 29 Nov · Village de Noël de Montréal
Free afternoon set of Christmas songs by a three-voice and piano trio.
Free · 13:00 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal) · Noël s'invite chez vous
The Elves' Secret (family show) Theatre and shows
28 to 29 Nov · Village de Noël de Montréal
Signature family show about Christmas elves, staged daily in the Christmas Village programme.
Free · 14:00 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal) · Le Secret des Lutins
Bougies gourmandes Activities
Sun 29 Nov · Bibliothèque Saint-Henri
Science and food workshop on making edible candles and tasting them, with flavours like chocolate, butter and cheese; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free, registration required · 15:00 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal
Christmas DJ sets at the Christmas Village Concert
Fri 4 Dec · Village de Noël de Montréal
Friday evening DJ sets of Christmas hits on the village grounds.
Free · 17:00 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal) · DJ de Noël
Les Cordes Vivantes at the Christmas Village Concert
Sat 5 Dec · Village de Noël de Montréal
Free violin and guitar duo playing holiday classics dressed as elves.
Free · 13:00 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal)
Mission sauvons les lutins Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Bibliothèque Saint-Henri
Family craft stations where participants make gifts from recycled and upcycled materials, with hot chocolate provided.
Free, registration required · 14:00 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal
The Elves' Secret (family show) Theatre and shows
5 to 6 Dec · Village de Noël de Montréal
Signature family show about Christmas elves, staged daily in the Christmas Village programme.
Free · 14:00 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal) · Le Secret des Lutins
AEOLIA tells tales of the wind, La Veillée d'antan Theatre and shows
Sun 6 Dec · Village de Noël de Montréal
Free participatory show of tales, music and traditions from Quebec by actress, singer and flutist Aurélie Morgane.
Free · 13:00 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal) · AEOLIA, la conteuse du vent
Clodie & Samantha at the Christmas Village Concert
Sun 6 Dec · Village de Noël de Montréal
Free holiday-themed set by a young duo from the Mauricie/Centre-du-Québec region.
Free · 16:30 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal)
Christmas DJ sets at the Christmas Village Concert
Fri 11 Dec · Village de Noël de Montréal
Friday evening DJ sets of Christmas hits on the village grounds.
Free · 17:00 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal) · DJ de Noël
Les Bardes à Barbes at the Christmas Village Concert
Sat 12 Dec · Village de Noël de Montréal
Free evening set by a Quebec folk-rock group.
Free · 17:00 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal)
The Elves' Secret (family show) Theatre and shows
12 to 13 Dec · Village de Noël de Montréal
Signature family show about Christmas elves, staged daily in the Christmas Village programme.
Free · 14:00 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal) · Le Secret des Lutins
Alex Brazeau at the Christmas Village Concert
Sun 13 Dec · Village de Noël de Montréal
Free set by a 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Gatineau.
Free · 16:30 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal)
Cynthia Sea at the Christmas Village Concert
Sun 13 Dec · Village de Noël de Montréal
Free set of holiday classics by singer Cynthia Sea.
Free · 13:00 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal)
Line dancing lesson with Les Winslow Dancers Activities
Sun 13 Dec · Village de Noël de Montréal
Free introduction to line dancing on the village grounds.
Free · 11:30 · Map · Source: La Lutinerie (Marchés de Noël de Montréal)
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