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How much does a basic grocery trip cost at different Montreal stores? We did the math

Trying to figure out which grocery store in Montreal actually has the lowest prices right now? With grocery costs still hitting hard for a lot of Quebecers, knowing where to get the most for your money really matters.

While spots like Dollarama or Liquidation Marie have become go-to options for budget shoppers, most people still count on the big-name supermarkets for their weekly haul. So we set out to answer a simple question: which major grocery chain offers the best deal on the basics?

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A discount grocery chain with viral prices is opening its biggest store ever in Laval

If you haven't heard of Liquidation Marie yet, you're probably paying way too much for your groceries.

The low-cost Quebec grocery chain, already known for locations in Saint-Zotique, Mascouche, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, and Saint-Jérôme, recently opened its first Montreal location in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

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Montreal's getting a large low-cost grocery store this week

If you've been hunting for cheaper groceries in 2025 (and honestly, who isn't?), a new Montreal spot might be about to save you some serious cash.

Liquidation Marie, a discount grocery chain known for offering surplus and clearance inventory at ridiculously low prices, is opening its very first location on the island of Montreal.

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Want to buy Canadian? Here are 12 locally-made grocery items to replace US products

Update: On February 3, 2025, Canada and the U.S. agreed to temporarily pause tariffs for at least 30 days.

Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to impose tariffs on Canada.

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This Grocery Store Under 2 Hours From Montreal Is Like Canadian Trader Joe's

When you think of a quirky, customer-friendly grocery store with a dedicated following, Trader Joe's might come to mind. But, for shoppers in Ontario, and savvy Montrealers, it's all about Farm Boy.

Founded in 1981 in Cornwall, Ontario, Farm Boy has expanded significantly over the years. The grocery chain now has 47 stores spread across the province, but the closest one to Montreal is the original location about an hour and forty minutes away by car or train.

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I Compared Rotisserie Chicken From Costco, IGA & Maxi — There Was A Clear Winner

While some may argue that Montreal's true culinary gems are poutine, smoked meat, or bagels, one dish that consistently hits every. single. time. (and often gets overlooked) is chicken. Rotisserie chicken to be a matter of fact.

Rotisserie chicken has become integral to Montreal's foodie landscape, with numerous family-run establishments and restaurant chains serving this delectable dish across the city. Whether it be Scores, St-Hubert, Ma Poule Mouillée or Chalet Bar-B-Q, there's no denying the effect of a perfectly cooked rotisserie chicken. However, there's another side to the rotisserie chicken story that's equally compelling (and as delicious).

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These Are The Best Grocery Stores In Montreal, According To Montrealers

It's no secret that groceries are hella expensive, and with prices only expected to increase in 2023, finding a Montreal grocery store that offers a wide selection of products at a cheaper cost is a must for many. So, this got us thinking...

We asked you all on Instagram for your favourite grocery stores in Montreal and we received nearly 150 messages and over 25 recommendations. Here are the top 15 grocery stores that received the most submissions:

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A Montreal Provigo Got A Gourmet Makeover With A Pizza Bar & 'Raclette Wall' (PHOTOS)

A Montreal Provigo announced "clean up on aisle one" and emerged months later with a boutique makeover and state-of-the-art food counters.

The grocery store on Nun's Island unveiled its new look on December 8, replete with a soup and sandwich station, a dining area, a 'raclette wall', tons of ready-to-eat meals and an expanded bakery serving fresh cannolis. The real pizza-de-resistance, however, is a bar with nearly a dozen kinds of oven-fresh pie.

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Montreal Has A New French Grocery Store With Tons Of European Snacks

If you're looking for some snacks with flavours from across the Atlantic Ocean, Montreal has a new French grocery store with tons of sweet and savoury treats to enjoy during your next at-home date night or Netflix binge.

As MTL Blog's sister publication Narcity Québec first reported, L'Hexagone opened in the Plateau-Mont-Royal on October 28, offering nearly 700 products imported from France. The store manager told Narcity there will be around 2,000 items around the holidays.

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Sushi Sold At A Montreal Grocery Store May Be Contaminated With Hepatitis A

Montreal public health authorities are warning that anyone who ate sushi from a Notre-Dame-de-Grâce grocery store on specific dates could have been exposed to Hepatitis A.

The sushi in question was prepared between November 17 and 20 as well as between November 24 and 25. It was sold at the Provigo located at 6600, rue Saint-Jacques O.

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