I heart Farmer's Markets and when I read there was one in Montreal, I decided to add it to my list of things to see. We took the Metro to the Jean-Talon stop and when you exit, you want to make sure you head towards St. Denis Street or if you see the Tim Horton's, you're in the right direction. There are no signs pointing you in the right direction so after walking in the wrong direction for about 5 minutes, we started asking people for directions.
Once we finally got there, our senses were stimulated! There were booths and booths of places to eat at as well as try samples of cheese or meat or organic products. In the center of the market is a sit down area filled with picnic tables. The tables split the area between the food and the flowers and produce.
We walked everywhere; in between the aisles of flowers and in front of fruit and vegetable selling booths. If you're not interested in any of the food inside the market, make sure to walk the perimeter and you'll find other places to eat at.
I can definitely see why the locals come here for their shopping! I would too if I lived close by!