The Flower Stands Are Coming Back To The Atwater Market & It's Like A Sea Of Colour

Maybe the most colourful spot in the city!
Montreal's Atwater Market Plant & Flower Stands Are Coming Back
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For Montrealers, the true mark of the beginning of the warm season might be the return of the plant and flower stands at our public markets.

Well, the wait is finally over. Horticulturalists are officially starting to make their return to both the Jean-Talon and Atwater markets.

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A spokesperson for the Marchés publics de Montréal confirmed to MTL Blog that the full offer of plants and flowers should be set up by Friday, May 7 in preparation for Mothers' Day weekend, which they explained marks the beginning of the season.

An April 28 post to the Atwater Market's Facebook page indicates some plant stands have already begun to pop up.

Whether you're going to add some colour to your apartment, plant your garden, or just snap some photos beneath the colourful bowers, the public markets' outdoor vendors are an essential part of the Montreal spring/summer experience.

Get all the details below.

Flower & Plant Stands At Montreal Public Markets

Price: Free to visit

When: The full offer should be ready by Friday, May 7, 2021

Address: 

Atwater Market, 138, avenue Atwater
Jean-Talon Market, 7070, avenue Henri-Julien

Why You Need To Go: To buy some new plants or simply stroll through the colourful bounty.

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  • Thomas MacDonald
  • 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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