Marché Atwater

In Southwest Montréal, the fantastic Marché Atwater (marchespublics-mtl.com) has been the commercial keystone of the Little Burgundy neighborhood since it opened in the same year as Marché Jean-Talon, drawing customers to this long brick building with its 45m-high clock tower. The hangar-sized art deco style structure has always served as a food market, and even the advent of modern supermarkets hasn't sullied its importance; if anything, Marché Atwater is more beloved than ever, and residents and tourists alike come here to walk the corridors and browse displays of produce and flowers. Part of its appeal is the vintage aesthetic. Another is its convenient location next to the Lachine Canal, which is a lovely stroll. The market's specialty shops operate year-round, while outdoor eatery stalls are open from March to October.