Finishing up the trek on St. Laurent, turn right on Jean-Talon for a couple of blocks until you reach Casgrain. Turn right again and within a few seconds you'll reach a multicultural haven of fresh produce: the
Jean-Talon Market. Before going inside the main building, check out some of the exterior boutiques such as
Aliments Merci, a personal favorite of mine and great for vegetarians, vegans, sprout growers and anyone looking for a one-stop dried health food store. And the spices are
very affordable: $5 for three varieties.
Enter the main building and discover an assortment of boutiques selling everything from raw milk cheeses -- where else can you find award-winning sheep feta seasoned with bay leaf -- to chocolate truffles that defy the imagination. Be sure to try the homegrown tomatoes. A real treat!
Next stop: Plaza St. Hubert starting at the corner of Jean-Talon and St. Hubert.
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Henri-Julien St.
Montreal, Quebec
(514) 277-1588
