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- French
Enjoy a private and authentic market tour with host Mayssam.
Mayssam was born and raised in Lebanon, lived in New York City before finally settling in Montreal – her home for about 25 years now. In a few previous lives, she worked as an interior designer, a graphic artist and have even dabbled in catering. However in 2010, she reconnected with her true passions: food and travel, and has been a food and travel writer and blogger since.
- Private Jean Talon market tour tour with a local food writer
- Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Jean-Talon market, Montréal's largest farmers market
- Discover local produce while you eat your way through the Jean Talon market
- Get insight on the market's, the neighborhood's history and Montreal's food scene
- Enjoy 6-7 tastings, that may include pastries, seasonal produce, local cheese, ice cider (alcoholic), smoked fish, dessert, etc.
Example Menu
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Freshly baked pastries to start the day
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Peak seasonal produce (strawberries, corn, apples)
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A board of artisanal local cheeses paired with ice cider, a Quebec specialty
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Syrian specialty spreads served with homemade pita crackers
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Locally caught and house-smoked fish (seasonal)
Dessert
A seasonal sweet bite (maple syrup tart, ice cream, macarons)
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And a few surprise tastings along the way
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet Mayssam outside La Librairie Gourmande, a cookbook store, inside Jean Talon Market. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address.
What to expect
Learn about the history of Jean-Talon Market, Little Italy, and Montreal’s diverse culinary scene while stopping at her favorite vendors for tastings. You may visit a cheesemonger, artisanal bakery, smoked fish producer, ice cream shop, or fresh produce stands.
At the end of the tour, Mayssam can help you shop for edible souvenirs. Families with children can enjoy a fun food scavenger hunt.
Please note: From October to April, the tour may also include stops in the Little Italy neighborhood as parts of the outdoor market are closed.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Please NOTE that during Oct-Apr, instead of visiting the outdoor market at Jean Talon, Mayssam will take you to Little Italy, which is the neighborhood the market is located in. You will walk around Little Italy and visit a pastry shop, an old school Italian café, and may grab a pizza, if time permits
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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