It's an interesting market. There are many prior reviews, no need to elaborate. There are a variety of different shops and places to eat at several price points. Some are boutiques, others focused on a specific product. Ricchi is a venue with higher end merchandise and service. read more

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Beautiful historic building full of shops ranging from clothes to food to local goodies. We only stopped in here to beat the cold one day and find an ATM and I wish we would have stopped here again! Apparently it used to be town hall so would love to learn more history about it! read more

Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours) served as the town hall before becoming Montréal's vegetable market. It's an important heritage building and one of the most eye-catching structures in Montreal. The building design was inspired by Dublins Custom House. the Bonsecours Market, or Marché Bonsecours, is known as one of Canada's ten finest heritage buildings and has become a must-see stop on any visit to Old Montréal. While the farmer's market closed in the 1960s, the Marché now serves the city as a mall complete with boutiques featuring local artisans [The market is home to fifteen different boutiques featuring top-quality creations that are all proudly made in Quebec!] as well as outdoor cafés and restaurants. It is also used for municipal office space and the halls and banquet rooms on the lower and upper floors are available to rent for a variety of events, including Montréal's Fashion Week. read more

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The juxtaposition of this grand, exquisite building filled with overpriced touristy souvenir shops is laughable, if not a bit sad. It's worth wandering the exterior and interior just for the history and architecture, but the shops here are all hawking the same made-in-China stuff at much higher prices than can be found in other parts of the city. Portions of the building are dedicated to rotating exhibits, which are often free and worth checking out as well! read more

This place knows not what it wants to be. Approaching from the wrong side of the impressive exterior I wandered in not knowing if I was even allowed to be there. I faced stairs and followed them up, landing on a floor inhabited by an odd assortment of gift shops, both high-end and low-end, with many of them selling French Canadian and French Canadian-adjacent gifts/products, clothing, and/or art. Were I to classify the group of shops inside Marche Bonsecours I'd say - despite prices and offerings - they're neither upscale nor inviting with an atmosphere bordering on glum. In one I was looking at coin purses to bring back for my Mahjong-playing friends and even the sales clerk seconded my opinion that "these look like they were made in Mexico". There's plenty of places to purchase tchotchkes in Montreal as well as plenty of places to purchase high quality merchandise. Though they sell all of this inside this place, I'd be unlikely to return to this classic, historically significant building for either. read more

The building is lovely. Inside it's a big tourist trap. If you are looking for a souvenir, give it a go, but don't expect anything here to be made in Canada. Just my thoughts. Enjoy Montreal. read more

December 2022 - COVID Review: We stopped by since we were visiting Old Montreal and the Port. Since we went in the winter, it was a welcomed pit stop to get a little break and some heat. A lot of the signage inside was pretty outdated because we thought there were more restaurants to choose from on the different floors. When we went to the different floors to browse, a bunch of the restaurants were actually closed/out of business. It's mainly just a bunch of boutique shops, but not much else. I guess it could be worth the visit for the history of the building, but otherwise you wouldn't be missing too much if you decide to skip it. read more

Marche Bonsecours market opened it's doors in 1847 and still remains and architectural masterpiece on the Old Port area of Montreal. In 1984 it was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada. There are e floors to this market place. The basement area has a rental hall, exhibition space and banquet room. The upper level has art galleries and a coffee shop featuring pastries and lunch items. The street level has multiple stalls which sell Canadian craft items, clothing, souvenirs, jewelry, gift items and furniture. What interested me was all the maple tree products ranging from maple syrup, beer fudge, chocolate to lollipops. They also had some First Nation Art. They also had some high quality mad Quebec leather goods. The overall impression of this market which for a 100 years was a farmer's market until 1963 is that it does not know what it wants to be. Does it what to be a high end retail market or a tourist souvenir destination. Since it is located down in the Vieux Port area of Old Montreal it draws enough tourist traffic to sustain itself but I think it should develop a draw that makes it a destination. There are public restrooms here and even a water fountain. Between the Bonsecours Market and the port are beautiful gardens with water features and pond fountains. It is a traffic free pedestrian are with nice walking paths. Park has an IMAX theater and Science museum. There is a self-parking lot, as well. An adjacent street, rue Saint Paul has art galleries and many restaurants and pubs to chose from. read more

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Passed through here very briefly on my most recent trip to Montreal, and if ever there was a story about incongruous outsides v insides, this is it. It's an absolutely incredible building, historic, stately, imposing, and with a patina that lets you know it's been here a while. I really love the edifice itself. On the inside, though, while still lovely, it's just surprising that it's a collection of whimsical boutiques. Broke tourists need not apply--this isn't the cheap mass-produced stuff, at least it strives not to have much of that. This is more like the "who pays that much for a souvenir" kind of place, but you can find the rare treasure, locally made, and in that case I say fork over all the money. I'm not typically the kind of person who spends a lot on local souvenirs (you're reading the words of a dude who started a year and a half ago, to bring home small stones from every trip as my keepsake or as gifts for those who it would mean something to) so I'm not exactly the target market. But I'm heartbroken I didn't realize there's apparently a chocolate shop in here (?) that I never saw; I'd spend money on that, pick a few delectable ones, and head back out on the street, find a bench and take turns sampling them one by one. It's worh a stop in if you're nearby, especially if you need a break from the hot/cold weather, but probably not a special trip as a destination on its own. Just don't judge a book by its cover. read more

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Marche Bonsecours has cool shops for tourists and Montreal denizens alike. It is conveniently located along the port.

There are a lot of shops and a few restaurants in this market-great for tourists or to grab a bite. This market isnt huge, and doesn't have everything. My favorite was a shop that primarily was wine when you walked in. We had been looking for a place to try ice wine before buying it, and they had samples of local ice wine, apple and pear cider. All were phenomenal and some of the same brands were being sold for much more at the duty free shop at the boarder when we left-so I'm glad we bought a few bottles since it felt like a great price. The woman who helped us was amazing for offering samples as soon as we walked in. read more

Don't bother coming here unless you're comfortable dropping $500 on a bracelet or $200 on a purse. If you are looking to purchase high quality made-in-Quebec leather and fur items, you will probably enjoy shopping here. I really don't have much to say about this shopping concourse because I blitzed through it in under 15 minutes once I saw the prices. The building itself is beautiful. We parked right across the street in a self-park lot with an attendant, which was convenient. It was nice weather so we sat outside on the benches and decided where else to go since the Marche Bonsecours was not fun for anyone who isn't super wealthy. read more

The Marche Bonsecours is part of Canada's ten finest heritage buildings and is located in Old Montreal. They have 15 boutiques, which offers a range of different crafts, clothing wear, accessories, jewelry, furniture, as well as gift items. There are also restaurants and eateries, in which during the warmer months, the patio/terraces are opened. Renting the building and space are also available, for banquets, trade fairs, meetings, conferences, as well as weddings. The hubs and I stopped by to roam around a bit before having dinner in the area; the selections didn't really catch my eye, especially in the clothing department, and the gift items seem to be found at any souvenir shops. Currently, there is construction going on, so keep that in mind. +houses 15 boutiques +restaurants and cafes +closes early read more

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For over 100 years this building housed the primary farmers' market for the Montreal area. After standing idle for a few years there was some talk of tearing it down, but that changed and it was re-purposed instead. I believe it is a Canadian Heritage Site. Built right next to the Chapel of Notre Dame de Bonsecours, the Market Bonsecours today houses scores of retail stores and a few food stops, mainly for the tourist crowd that visits this part of Old Montreal and the port area. There are no farmers' goods for sale here now - unless you count maple syrup, but it is more of a slew of boutique stores. Loads of souvenir stores, a few dress shops, and the like. So for now this is simply an indoor shopping mall, and a nice one at that. read more

I end up visiting Marché Bonsecours de Montréal every time I visit Old Montreal. Just the exterior building does look awesome and well maintained. The inside though was a MEH.. as nothing much historical architecture left and the emphasis is on the artisan boutiques and galleries. I never buy anything here... nothing for me to buy and most of the merchandise are over priced. But it is a great place to get away from the winter cold and use their clean washrooms. Do I really have to get out in the cold again?!!! read more

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This is a great place to buy souvenirs if you are touring the Old Montreal area. We went on a Sunday so a lot of the shops were closed and only the main floor was accessible but it was a good stop to stock up on Maple items, we bought maple fudge, maple creme chocolate bars and cookies for souvenirs to take home. The prices are fair and they looked like gourmet maple products unlike those you found in logo stores or grocery stores. We also appreciated the public restrooms and drinking fountain available inside the building. They even have a breathalyzer machine! That was certainly something I never saw before! It was a short visit but we enjoyed sightseeing and warming up from the cold Montreal's November weather before we continued on to other places. The waterfront area across the street from Marche Bonsecours is very picturesque too! Great for photo opps! read more

This market has a great location (inside Old Montreal) and a great story (it's a beautiful historic building along the water). However, it has become a tourist trap with overpriced stores inside that aren't as local as you can find in Montreal. Come to snap a photo of the outside, but don't bother going in. If you don't like shopping for cheap trinkets, there's nothing for you. read more

No trip to Montreal's Vieux Port (Old Port or Old City) would be complete without a visit to the Marche Bonsecours. This is a large pedestrian area lined with portrait artists, Bistro's, Restaurants, Bars featuring outside drinking/dining and entertainment provided by wandering minstrels and performance artists. Adjacent to the Marche is rue St Paul with many art galleries, restaurants, pubs and souvenir shops. it can be a little pricey but after all this is a prime tourist destination and a must see when visiting Montreal. read more

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This is basically a small boutique-market, in a prime location in Vieux-Montréal. There are not many stores; a few boutiques, an art gallery, a souvenir shop, and a couple restaurants. Everything here seems to be on the pricey side, too. But hey, if you are there, it's not gonna cost you anything to just go walk through -- maybe you'll find something you like and it'll be worth your while? Not at all a "must-see" if time is short. read more

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Just across the road from the old port. Very grand looking building, you wouldn't guess it hosts a souvenir market. Several stores selling the usual Canadian and Montreal souvenir stuffs. Such as a bear on a t-shirt saying 'I sleep bear naked' or a bear chasing a man - 'Canadian fast food'. Some gimmicky stuff, but fun to look at. Only expect tourists to come here. All the maple tree products you can imagine are here. Maple beer, maple wine, maple butter, maple lollipop. Some First Nation arts. There is a cafe that sells light meals and art. The upper and lower levels were closed. read more

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Very disappointing as it is almost all empty and consists of shops with cheaply made items that you can purchase on the internet for cheaper and a few restaurants. Based on the info for this place, we were expecting more. The port just a little walk away offers so much more. read more

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the market is great, one of the best histric spots in montreal, but i had the worst store experience ever in mabelle!! dont buy in there, they are located in one of the most turistic spots in montreal and they discriminate!!! read more

I'm as usually not surprised to see the Montrealers have let the tourists write majority of the reviews about a signature building of the Old Port. Marché Bonsecours has a beautiful architecture and blends so well with the surroundings. It has been well reconstructed inside with the idea of multipurpose use. The main floor is occupied by little shops and it is true some of them are overpriced and can be called tourist traps, but indeed there are some beautiful Canadian items that are not necessarily souvenirs you can discover browsing around. The locals don't come to Marché Bonsecours for their weekend shopping. They come because of the beautiful exhibition space at the bottom floor, entrance from rue de la Commune that overlooks Saint Laurence river. For few years now I have been frequenting the heartbreaking World Press photo exhibition in the very same hall. They come for special events organized at the third floor as Je t'aime en chocolat, small venue full of literally sweet joy. They come for the few pubs and cafes that use some of the market space. They come out of respect for the old historic building. So, if you are wondering what to do this weekend go check the building for its architectural value, eat some chocolate and write an appreciative review in Yelp for Marché Bonsecours. read more

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Think Faneuil Hall In Boston. Some nice stuff that is just a bit overpriced and the rest is overpriced touristy stuff. Worth a walk through but wouldn't rearrange the day to make it here either. Not much else to say. read more

Reviewing this building for its architectural significance to the city of Montreal: This stately building served as both a Canadian parliament building and as Montreal's City Hall in the mid-1800's, and it was the city's primary public market for the following century. It was designated a Canadian National Historic Site in the 1900's. It's a beautiful elongated building with a centralized dome. The exterior is very impressive, whereas the interior is open and nondescript, occupied by Québécois artisans in glass-partitioned spaces. Tip to the wise: there are excellent, clean (and plenty) men's and women's bathrooms here on the ground floor, far west corner. FYI. read more

Nice place to get some souvenirs - There are many little stores that offer variety of goods from foods to jewelry. There is a store where you can try some local cider and fois gras before making a purchase. The place is in a touristic area, so the prices are high. read more

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The Marché Bonsecours de Montréal is an incredible building with a ton of small shops as well as unique vendors. The majority of the items in this Marché are fairly expensive but if you are looking for some interesting art, for your home, designer clothing, or a place to spend some time at a cafe, then this is the place to visit. The overall feel here is really great but again be prepared to shell out a lot of money for some merchandise. If your wallet isn't that thick, then you can do what we did and just wander enjoying the window shopping. read more

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Many touristy shops. Beautiful exterior. But interior does not reflect. Only liked the moose store that had cute whimsical clothes for kids and adults read more

While most boutiques here were too expensive to catch my interest, I had to share my discovery of outlet-worthy prices you can find at Marché Bonsecours for Montreal-based brand, 'Mat & Nat'. As a Torontonian, I've been accustomed to seeing Mat & Nat pricing for purses, backpacks, and wallets in the $100 to $200 range at Toronto department stores and other Queen West boutiques. However, note that: on the 2nd floor of Marché Bonsecours, you'll find a Mat & Nat Outlet Store, where prices are 50 to 70% off. The same purses selling for $125 in Toronto and online were $40 here. Wallets were $15 to $25. Backpacks selling for $135 in Toronto and online were $40.00 here. Pretty good deals if you're a Matt & Nat fan. In terms of the market itself - located in Old Montreal, the architecture in this area is beautiful. So photograph worthy! Marché Bonsecours itself is like a mini indoor psuedo-shopping mall. Think of this place as a high-end market full of boutiques, jewelry stores, trinket shops, souvenir shops. It's full of tourists and some locals and was very, very busy the Saturday afternoon we visited in April 2016. The inside is comprised of narrow hallways full of various shops, and we initially used this place as a washroom stop since we realized it would probably be pretty clean (it was!). Overall, it wouldn't hurt to explore the building, but most boutiques didn't catch my interest other than the outlet I mentioned above. Not a bad indoor walk if the weather isn't great, but other than that, the architecture and beautiful neighbourhood surrounding it would probably be a more enjoyable stroll. read more

Fantastic collection of unique, upscale boutiques in Old Montreal. I can imagine that it would be fairly crowded on a rainy day. There are general boutiques on the ground floor, and various halls on the 2nd floor. I do believe that the 2nd floor halls are only open to the public occasionally when there are events/booths up there, since there was only access to the 1st floor when we visited. The washroom are very clean as well! The basement features different restaurants - Japanese, Italian, etc. At the end of the ground floor, there's a cute cafe with sweets, coffee as well as nice drinkware. While the boutiques (clothing, bags, maple syrup, jewelry, etc.) are definitely on the higher end, I'd recommend a quick visit here if you'll be in Old Montreal. read more

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I popped in here while in town on my "mini-moon" with my husband. It's really just a mall in a very nice building. The boutiques were okay but nothing really stood out. If you're in the area and have time to kill it's worth walking through but I wouldn't add it to a list of "must see" places in Montreal. read more

If you want to spend an afternoon browsing at useless stuff you'll never use, come here. The only thing I like is the physical attributes of the building and the fact that its in Old Montreal. At least you can escape to other better sights and sounds and you're not coming here just for the Marché Bonsecours. Just not my cup of tea. A lot of Artisan goods being sold if you're into that kind of stuff. read more

Marché Bonsecours or Bonsecours Market in English is a covered marketplace distinguished from the outside by the pointy dome in the middle of the building. It houses a few restaurants on the bottom floor and a bunch of art galleries on the main floor. Some of them are touristy, but quite a few are very cool and worth looking at. One Asian guy was selling "old" paintings. There were some neat glass sculptures (there's a glass lab in the basement). I remember there being a gallery with such expensive work that I was afraid to lean in the wrong direction. Many of the galleries will ship the art for you if you purchase it. We escaped in here during a rainy day and it was a perfect way to spend a few hours. The business hours are seasonal, so check the website for exact times. read more

When you see this building you'd think it was anything but a little shopping mall. But if you go inside on a hot summer day it's a great place to cool down, do a little shopping, and grab a bite to eat or drink and just relax a little. We stopped in for a little rest between checking out a few local museums and taking a walk along the waterway. There is a nice mix of locally made wares, food, drink, and art exhibits. Oh, and public restrooms are always a plus when exploring a city. read more

Touristy, overpriced mall with goods of fine quality at a significant markup to what they would sell for anywhere other than in a beautiful and historic building in a beautiful and historic area -- and yes, the building itself is quite gorgeous. The stores make for okay browsing but unless you're a tourist on a whistle stop tour you'd be better off shopping in other districts. Stop for photos, use the restroom, buy nice somethings if you have money to burn, otherwise move along. read more

Wasn't too impressed. Was told it was a nice location to visit with a market inside. The building itself was a standard building, nothing spectacular. There were hints of old-french styling, but it was pretty modern. The internal market was kinda laughable. All overpriced clothing stores for tourists. Though I was a tourist to Montreal, not to Canada, and you could find most things in Toronto too. If you want to go for the walk, check it out. But Meh. read more

Beautiful building, absolutely boring inside. I'm not unhappy we spent time here, but it could be made so much better. It was as quiet as a library, shops were selling totally odd "fashions" and overpriced, touristy knickknacks. It was just a bizarre experience. I understand the history of the space, appreciate the beauty of the building heartily, but am just left scratching my head as to what on earth would be appealing about the offerings once in the building. read more

World press photo 2016 showcased short films & influential journalist photographs. Talented photographers captured powerful & emotional events including refugee children trying to find shelters; endangered animals hunted for poaching & rape victims who reported sexual assaults in the military; just to name a few events. There are clean restrooms available upstairs. We spent $26.00 Canadian dollars for 2 (two) visitors. read more

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The impressive building that's Marche Bonsecour drew our attention, but every time we'd mention it we were met with derisive retorts about its upscale boutiques, as if it wasn't that interesting. Which was a little confusing since it's regularly referenced as a public market. We stopped in anyway and discovered a couple of things. First, there's a rich history to the building and its place in Montreal's history. Second, what binds these stores together is that they only sell items made in Quebec by Quebec artisans. It just so happens this is the headquarters of the Quebec Craft Council. These are not souvenir shops, but upscale gift shops that sell unique, locally made wares. It's a great place to find a unique item to remember your stay. My favorite boutique was Red Canoe, a stylish men's apparel store selling designs inspired by Canadian heritage. I loved the store and its way cool clothing line. In addition, there are art galleries and several restaurants that I imagine would be bustling in the evening. Stop in with an open mind and enjoy the craftsmanship of local artisans. read more

Highly disappointing. The building itself is a striking part of Old Montreal... but the facility is wasted on the stores inside. Looking forward to interesting art, food, and clothing vendors, the few outdated women's clothing stores and overpriced (not to mention politically incorrect) souvenir shops were underwhelming and disappointing. Until this fabulous piece of architecture is put to better use it only offers a lovely vantage point for those visiting old town... but absolutely nothing on the inside (aside from perhaps the public restroom). read more