Atwater Market
Art Deco picnics

The attractively Art Deco Atwater Market may not be as large as cousin Jean Talon Market but it's better located. Not only is this indoor market a little more central, but being just beside the Lachine Canal and its bike path it's a first-rate port-of-call if you're looking to assemble a picnic.
All the usual groceries are here, but be sure to look for wonderful pastries of bakery Première Moisson and the fine spices and oils of Les Douceurs du Marché.
Meanwhile Pizza Mia serves some of the best slices in town.
Text © Christian Williams
Images by Gary Stevens, Justin Ladia