Montreal's Floating Bar Is Reopening Right Next To The Atwater Market This Month (PHOTOS)

Sip a cocktail on the water!
Senior Editor

The Canal Lounge, Montreal's floating bar, is set to reopen in its spot right next to the Atwater Market on June 15.

The bar, a small barge that docks on the north side of the Lachine Canal, has even in the past included a rooftop deck with spectacular views of the buzzing waterway and surrounding neighbourhood.

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The menu includes an assortment of beers, wines, cocktails and bar snacks.

The Canal Lounge doesn't take reservations, so it's first-come, first-served.

The bar is just one of the many offerings in and around the Atwater Market this year.

Get all the details below.

Canal Lounge

Address: Quai Atwater, Lachine Canal, Sud-Ouest, Montreal

Why You Need To Go: To sip a cocktail on the (tiny) waves of the canal and take in the views.

  • 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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