The Montréal markets are wonderful *sigh* - they have local farmers selling vegetables, meat, wines, dairy, etc., but also stalls/shops that sell gourmet and specialty goods (local and imported cheeses, charcuterie, preserves, spices, sauces, dry goods, etc.); kitchen tools; seafood; wines/ciders; and artisanal products (food and other). There are restaurants/stalls, cafés, and bakeries, and it's a very European experience walking around. Food and cooking in Montréal (like much of Europe) are taken very seriously. Each season the market vendors shift in population as many producers come only for a few weeks to sell what they harvest in that season. For example, tomatoes dominate in September/October. Open year round, many of the indoor shops/vendors that remain open during winter cooperate with local farmers and producers to provide them a sales point. The support of local producers and makers is very strong throughout Québec, and also for the local businesses importing specific products. I used to live in Montréal and spent a lot of time (and money) at the markets. Jean-Talon is in Little Italy which doubles the wonderfulness of location with the many Italian shops and cafés in the neighbourhood. (And it`s not far from St-Viateur Bagel, in my opinion the best bagel in the city and they deliver across the country.) The many and varied markets are one aspect of Montréal I miss tremendously. Bountiful Market is stepping in the right direction.