Jean-Talon Market is a year-round public market in Montreal, with food merchants and nearby metro connections. From Hotel Victor, it’s a short walk to Berri-UQAM, where you can connect to the Orange Line for Jean-Talon station and continue to the market on foot.
- Address: 7070 avenue Henri-Julien, at the corner of Henri-Julien and Jean-Talon.
- Hotel-to-station walk: about 4 minutes to Berri-UQAM.
- Nearby metro stations: Jean-Talon and De Castelnau.
- General hours: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individual kiosk hours may vary.
Planning the trip by Montreal public transport
Montreal public transport makes the market trip straightforward: walk to Berri-UQAM, take the Orange Line to Jean-Talon, then walk to the market. It’s about a 4-minute walk from Hotel Victor to Berri-UQAM, making the hotel a practical base for this transit-based outing.
The STM lists Jean-Talon station on both the Orange Line 2 and Blue Line 5. The Orange Line connects with Berri-UQAM, while the market also identifies De Castelnau as a nearby station. For more on fares, lines and how to read the Montreal metro map and transit basics, see the separate transit guide.
At Jean-Talon station, use the Orange Line connection for the market stop. The STM lists Jean-Talon Nord at 7100 rue Berri and Jean-Talon Sud at 430 rue Jean-Talon Est. The south entrance has an elevator listed by the STM. The market also lists bus routes 51, 55, 92 and 93 as transit options.
Finding the market and its entrances
Jean-Talon Market sits at 7070 avenue Henri-Julien, where Henri-Julien meets Jean-Talon. Once you reach the market area, use that intersection as your address landmark; the market’s two streets called Marché-du-Nord run through the site.
Those streets are reserved for pedestrians from June to October, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays and public holidays. At other times, they are open to vehicles. If you’re arriving by car, keep this schedule in mind when approaching the market.
The market lists 410 parking spaces in underground and outdoor lots, as well as 150 lockable bicycle spaces. Parking charges range from free for stays of 0–5 minutes to $25 for 4 hours or more. Lot hours and rates can affect your plans, so check the official site before you go.
What to browse by season
The market brings together local fruit and vegetable producers, butchers, bakers, fishmongers, grocers, restaurants and other food merchants. A simple way to browse is to walk the aisles first, then pause at the counters or food merchants that catch your attention.
The market stays open year-round. In October, removable walls go up to enclose it for winter; they come down toward the end of April as warmer weather returns. From May to October, seasonal outdoor food-service areas add another option for a meal or snack.
Its history also reflects a long-standing role in local food supply. The market opened in May 1933 to provide fresh, local agri-food products to the local population. It began as Marché du Nord and took the name Jean-Talon Market in 1983, in honour of the first intendant of Nouvelle-France.
Hours, services and market etiquette
General market hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, though individual kiosk hours may differ. The pedestrian-only schedule on the Marché-du-Nord streets also changes with the season and day of the week, so check the official site before you go.
The market operator does not provide delivery or guided tours. Individual merchants may offer delivery, so contact them directly to ask. Private organizations offer tours independently.
If you plan to drive rather than take the metro, the market’s Henri-Julien underground lot, SAQ underground lot and Casgrain outdoor lot have their own hours. They’re open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday through Wednesday and 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Parking charges vary by duration, from free for the shortest stays to $25 for 4 hours or more.
How do you get back by transit?
For the return trip, walk back to Jean-Talon station and take the Orange Line to Berri-UQAM. The STM lists Jean-Talon station on the Orange and Blue lines, with the Orange Line providing the connection to Berri-UQAM. From there, it’s about a 4-minute walk.
Train schedules and service intervals vary by direction, day and time. Before setting off, check current STM service information and use its station details to confirm the entrance that suits your needs. For another way to shape your Montreal plans around the hotel, see this one-day Montreal itinerary.
FAQs
Which metro station is closest to Jean-Talon Market?
Jean-Talon and De Castelnau are the nearby metro stations listed by the market. Jean-Talon station serves the Orange and Blue lines.
Is Jean-Talon Market open all year?
Yes. The market is open year-round, with removable walls installed in October and taken down toward the end of April.
Can you get food at the market?
Yes. The market has produce sellers, butchers, bakers, fishmongers, grocers, restaurants and other food merchants. Outdoor food-service areas operate seasonally from May to October.
Does the market offer tours or delivery?
The market operator does not provide tours or delivery service. Private organizations offer tours, and individual merchants may offer delivery directly.