You Can Get Cocktails By The Pitcher At The New Terrasse On MTL's Lachine Canal (PHOTOS)

You can get cocktails by the pitcher.
Senior Editor

Les Guinguettes de Montréal's first location is officially open next to the Lachine Canal in the Sud-Ouest. 

The huge new terrasse includes a bar and restaurant, a stage, games and lounge chairs where you can just sit and enjoy the view of the downtown skyline. Here's what it's like.

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Les Guinguettes will host several activities and events over the course of its run, including, according to a press release, live music, comedy shows and sustainable development workshops.

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

Tata, the on-site restaurant, is serving up vegan tapas, burgers, and hot dogs.

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

But what might stand out most is the dessert menu: churros, waffles, a "brookie," and cheesecake.

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

You can also get sangria, margaritas, cucumber collins and mojitos by the pitcher, in addition to single servings of bloody Marys and tequila sunrises. 

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

Wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and a virgin mojito round out the drink menu.

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

Les Guingeuttes will be at the Sud-Ouest's Parc de l'Ancienne-cour-de-triage until June 27.

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

Additional terrasses will open:

  • at the Sud-Ouest's Lien Nord from July 7 to 25;

  • at Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles's Parc Saint-Joseph from September 15 to October 3;

  • and at Parc Jean-Drapeau beginning June 19.

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

Get all the details below.

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

Les Guinguettes At The Lachine Canal

Price: Free entry

When: Wednesday to Sunday until June 27, 2021

Address: Parc de l'Ancienne-cour-de-triage

Why You Need To Go: For a tropical escape in the city.

Vincent Nedelec / La Lutinerie | Courtesy of Les Guinguettes

  • Thomas MacDonald
  • Senior Editor

    Thomas MacDonald was the Senior Editor of MTL Blog. He received a B.A. with honours from McGill University in 2018 and worked as a Writer and Associate Editor before entering his current role. He is proud to lead the MTL Blog team and to provide its readers with the information they need to make the most of their city.

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