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5 of Montreal’s oldest restaurants you can still dine at, including a 270-year-old gem
One thing tourists often remark on when visiting Montreal is how “old” the city feels.
Whether that’s a compliment or not isn’t always clear— are they admiring the charm of the Old Port or commenting on the pothole-ridden streets across the island? Either way, Montreal’s rich history is undeniable, and it’s not just in the architecture. It’s also in the city’s restaurants, many of which have been serving up local favourites for generations.
With that in mind, here are five of the oldest eateries in Montreal that are still going strong today.
L’Auberge Saint-Gabriel (Established in 1754)
Price: 💸💸💸
Cuisine: French-Canadian
Address: 426 Rue St. Gabriel, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: L’Auberge Saint-Gabriel isn’t just the oldest restaurant in Montreal — it’s the oldest in Canada.
Originally built as a two-storey house in 1688, it became North America’s first inn in 1754, eventually earning the continent’s first liquor license.
Since then, this spot has been serving up a variety of French-Canadian delicacies in a rustic setting for the past 270 years and counting.
L’Auberge Saint-Gabriel website
Montreal Pool Room (Established in 1912)
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Fast food
Address: 1217 boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Montreal Pool Room is one of downtown’s quintessential late-night greasy spoons, famous for its classic steamies (Montreal-style hot dogs) and no-frills charm.
Over the years, this iconic spot, located in the city’s former red light district, has welcomed all kinds of characters, including infamous Chicago gangster Al Capone.
It’s a piece of history served with a side of fries.
Fairmount Bagel (Established in 1919)
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Bakery
Address: 74 Av. Fairmount O, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Fairmount Bagel, Montreal’s first bagel bakery, was founded in 1919 by Isadore Shlafman, who introduced hand-rolled, wood-fired bagels to the city.
Located initially off Saint-Laurent Boulevard, the bakery moved to Fairmount Street in 1949, where Shlafman built his signature oven.
Still family-run, Fairmount Bagel continues to use the same traditional methods and recipes over a century later.
Schwartz’s Deli (Established in 1928)
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Deli
Address: 3895 Boulevard St. Laurent, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Is there any Montreal restaurant more iconic than Schwartz’s Deli?
Established in 1928, this legendary smoked meat institution has been serving up its world-famous sandwiches for nearly a century.
From locals who’ve been loyal for generations to tourists who line up for hours just to get a taste, Schwartz’s remains the ultimate Montreal foodie pilgrimage.
Wilensky’s Light Lunch (Established in 1932)
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Sandwiches
Address: 34 Av. Fairmount O, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Since 1932, Wilensky’s Light Lunch has been dishing out its legendary Wilensky Special: a grilled salami sandwich with mustard on a soft roll.
This charming, no-frills spot in Mile End is packed with nostalgia, from its vintage decor to its strict “no cutting the sandwich in half” rule.
Enjoy, Montreal!
Quebec is about to shake up the way prices are displayed in grocery stores
Starting this spring, shopping for groceries in Quebec is about to get way simpler. New rules aimed at making pricing more transparent are kicking in on May 15, 2025, and it’s all thanks to Bill 72, which was unanimously adopted by the National Assembly back in November 2024.
These changes mean no more getting duped by sneaky yellow-tag “deals.” According to the Office de la protection du consommateur, as of May 15, grocery stores must clearly display prices on goods by including the unit price, price per measure, regular price, and any “non-member” prices.
This will make it simpler for shoppers to see whether products are cheaper bought in bulk or separately, and will make it the difference between sale prices and regular prices clearer.
Bill 72 — meant to protect consumers and make pricing more transparent — also requires grocery stores to show which food items are taxed under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Quebec Sales Tax (QST). Basic groceries like milk, eggs, and vegetables are not taxed, but snacks like candy and carbonated drinks are. Under the new legislation, the total tax must be clearly shown at checkout.
But that’s not all. The province’s Price Accuracy Policy is also being altered for the first time in 25 years. As of the same date, if a store’s pricing error involves a product that costs $15 or less, the product is given to the customer free of charge. Until now, that policy only applied to items worth $10 or less.
If that wasn’t enough, tipping on card readers is getting a shake-up too. Terminals will soon calculate tip percentages before taxes and offer a clearer “no tip” option on purchases. That means no more payment terminals guilt-tripping you into choosing a 20% tip by default with “Amazing!” or “Great service!” labels.
Bill 72 also introduces changes to limit door-to-door HVAC sales, ensure more transparency in gas pricing, and reduce penalties for victims of banking fraud.
Some measures under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) are already in force, and several others will take effect in 2025 and 2026.
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Revenu Québec has announced a bunch of changes that could impact your 2024 tax return
The 2024 tax season is right around the corner, and Revenu Québec has rolled out several updates that could impact your provincial tax return this year.
Filing your taxes on time isn’t just about avoiding penalties — it’s also key to unlocking provincial credits and benefits that are tied to your income. Missing out could mean leaving money on the table, so it’s worth staying up to date on what’s new this year.
For 2024, Quebec’s personal income tax system is indexed at a rate of 5.08%, tied to the province’s consumer price index. This adjustment affects tax brackets, income thresholds and amounts for several benefits and tax credits, helping them keep pace with inflation.
But that’s not all — there are several other changes, updates and new policies affecting your 2024 tax return in Quebec. From adjusted contribution limits to new rules for cryptoassets, here’s a breakdown of what you need to know before filing your taxes this year.
New 2024 tax brackets
While the tax rates themselves have stayed the same, the taxable salary brackets have been indexed to the cost of living, meaning you might pay less tax on the same income. For 2024, the rates are:
- 14% on income up to $51,780
- 19% on income over $51,780 and up to $103,545
- 24% on income over $103,545 and up to $126,000
- 25.75% on income over $126,000
Don’t forget that these amounts are in addition to the federal income tax you’ll have to pay to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for your 2024 income.
Personal tax credit increases
Many personal income tax credits have been indexed, including the basic personal amount, which is $18,056 for the 2024 base year.
The income thresholds and payment amounts are increasing on several other credits too, including the family allowance, solidarity tax credit, general work premium, tax credit for childcare expenses, tax credit for medical expenses, Quebec education savings incentive, senior assistance amount and more.
More about personal tax credit amounts
Changes to Québec Pension Plan contributions
Starting in 2024, several updates to Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) contributions might affect your paycheque:
- If your income exceeds $68,500, you’ll pay a second additional contribution up to $73,200.
- Self-employed individuals aged 65 to 72 can opt out of contributions if they’ve started receiving a retirement pension.
- Contributions automatically end the year you turn 73.
Home Buyers’ Plan withdrawal limit increase
If you’re planning to buy your first home, the RRSP withdrawal limit under the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) was increased from $35,000 to $60,000 in 2024.
Boost in the tax credit for home-support services for seniors
Seniors benefiting from this tax credit will see the rate increase from 37% to 38% in 2024, offering a bit more financial relief for eligible home-support expenses.
More about the tax credit for home-support services for seniors
New filing requirement for cryptoassets
Crypto investors, take note! Starting in 2024, if you acquire, hold or use cryptoassets anytime in the year, you’re required to file a Cryptoasset Return (TP-21.4.39-V) alongside your tax return.
Capital gains inclusion rate increase
The inclusion rate for capital gains increased from 50% to 66.67% on June 25, 2024.
However, gains up to $250,000 realized after this date may qualify for a reduction that lowers the rate back to 50%.
Changes to certain deduction rates
As of June 25, 2024, the rate for certain deductions has dropped from 50% to 33.33%, though additional deductions may apply in some cases. This includes the security option deduction, the deduction for shares received in exchange for mining property, and the deduction for a single payment that includes a share received from an employer.
More about Line 297 deductions
Expanded capital gains deduction for business transfers
Did you recently sell your business to an employee ownership trust? Starting in 2024, you can now claim a deduction of up to $10 million for capital gains under certain conditions.
More about business transfer deductions
Expansion of disability supports deduction
New eligible expenses have been added to the list to be claimed under the disability supports deduction, providing extra support to individuals with disabilities.
More about the disability supports deduction
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