Rue Dante
Little Italy and Jean-Talon, Montréal
Source: petiteitalie.com, checked 13 Oct 2026.
The main street of Little Italy, running from Boulevard Saint-Laurent toward Avenue Henri-Julien. Its cafés, a pastry shop and a restaurant are listed by the neighbourhood association.
Insider tip
Walk it from Boulevard Saint-Laurent toward Marché Jean-Talon and stop at a café on the way. Each shop sets its own hours.
What's on near Rue Dante
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Rue Dante, from the weekly Montréal events calendar.
Les Sucres at Jean-Talon Market
Time 10 am to 5 pm Station Jean-Talon (Orange line)
The 2027 date hasn't been announced. The 2026 edition ran Saturday 11 April, 10 am to 5 pm, with maple tastings and entertainment in the outdoor event area. The activities and entertainment were free, and tasting tours mixed free and paid options.
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abdallahh, CC BY 2.0 Festiv'été, Spicy Edition
Time 10 am to 6 pm Station Jean-Talon (Orange line)
The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition ran Saturday 4 July, 10 am to 6 pm, with tastings from about 15 hot-product makers, a hot sauce competition, Latin music and a salsa workshop. Admission was free.
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abdallahh, CC BY 2.0 Ferment Fest Mtl
Time 10 am to 6 pm Station Jean-Talon (Orange line)
The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition ran 12 and 13 September, 10 am to 6 pm, with 17 exhibitors, free talks and registration-only workshops at $35 to $60, plus a workshop on Friday 11 September.
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abdallahh, CC BY 2.0 La rébellion du minuscule - Théâtre du Renard
Time 7:30 pm
Free, but a ticket reservation is required. At L'Illusion, Théâtre de marionnettes.
Stay nearby Hotels near L'Illusion, Théâtre de marionnettes, 9 to 10 March
Bénévolat, Tableau Noir
Time 19:30
A puppet theatre play about a university student who tutors an inmate in French in a small classroom. Free with a ticket, available from November 3.
Smaller local events nearby
Jean-Talon Market Market
Every day. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Marché Jean-Talon, Little Italy and Jean-Talon
A public food market in Little Italy, open all year. Its walls go up in October for the winter and the outdoor aisles reopen around the end of April.
Free entry · Mon to Sat 08:00 to 18:00, Sun 08:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Marchés publics de Montréal · Marché Jean-Talon
Nearby
Around Little Italy and Jean-Talon
A covered market, Italian cafés and a fresco church
Little Italy sits around Marché Jean-Talon, which has been trading since May 1933. The streets around it hold Italian cafés, a pastry shop and a church painted in fresco. Most visits take a morning.
Little Italy and Jean-Talon has 12 places on the Roam Montréal map: 3 parks and gardens, 2 cafes, 2 restaurants, 1 market, 1 church or basilica, 1 shop, 1 neighbourhood and 1 landmark. Read the Little Italy and Jean-Talon guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Rue Dante?
- Rue Dante, Montréal, QC.
- How much does Rue Dante cost?
- Nothing. Rue Dante is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Rue Dante?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Rue Dante?
- Weekday afternoons.
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