Carnet · Vieux-Montréal

Auberge Saint-Gabriel

426, rue Saint-Gabriel, Montréal

On our map. We haven't walked through the door yet — here's why it's on the list.

Built in 1688 by a French soldier, Auberge Saint-Gabriel was granted the first liquor license in North America on March 4, 1754. Converted into a private mansion in the 19th century, it reverted to an inn in 1914. Marc Bolay bought it in 1989, when Old Montreal was still overlooked.

Now co-owned by Bolay, singer Garou, and Guy Laliberté, the address has become a landmark of Quebec gastronomy and one of Old Montreal's busiest nightlife destinations.

Reference points

Address — 426, rue Saint-Gabriel, Montréal, Montréal

Neighbourhood — Vieux-Montréal, Montréal

Status — in the Carnet: spotted, not yet visited

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Auberge Saint-Gabriel and the Regulars Carnet

Auberge Saint-Gabriel is on the Regulars map — spotted, not yet visited. Our guides are written on foot, door by door, and no one pays to appear: when we walk through the door, this note will become a portrait. No points. No coupons. Standing is earned.

The house portrait → All guides

Sources: Tourisme Montréal · Regulars carnet research