{"id":17589,"date":"2026-01-12T14:55:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T19:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/?post_type=what-to-do&#038;p=17589"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:10:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:10:58","slug":"new-openings-in-downtown-montreal-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"what-to-do","link":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/what-to-do\/new-openings-in-downtown-montreal-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New openings in downtown Montreal &#8211; January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <section class=\"wysiwyg || relative section slate\">\n        <div class=\"circle-big || absolute top-10 -left-[50px] || md:top-20 md:-left-[100px] xl:-left-[150px]\"><\/div>\n        \n<span class=\"absolute top-0 left-0\" ><\/span>        <div class=\"wrapper || relative flex justify-center \">\n            <div class=\"wysiwyg-container || w-full \">\n                <p>Even though the holiday season may be behind us, downtown <strong>Montr\u00e9al remains as lively as ever<\/strong>. New businesses continue to open their doors, reinforcing the energy and appeal of the city\u2019s core throughout the year. From gourmet stops to wellness experiences and unique retail concepts, downtown Montr\u00e9al continues to be a must-visit destination, well beyond the festive season.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppeluche.ca\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peluche Animalerie Urbaine<\/a> &#8211; A\u00a0new go-to spot for pet lovers<\/h2>\n<p>has recently opened in the heart of downtown Montr\u00e9al, offering a <strong>one-stop destination for pet owners.<\/strong> From quality food and treats to toys, accessories and grooming products for dogs and cats, Peluche combines everyday essentials with a few indulgent finds for your four-legged companions.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd<em>1192 rue Mackay<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17571\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17571\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17571\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Peluche_animalerie_urbaine_montreal_centre_ville-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Chien posant sa t\u00eate sur table basse, \u00e0 c\u00f4t\u00e9 d'une tasse de caf\u00e9.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Peluche_animalerie_urbaine_montreal_centre_ville-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Peluche_animalerie_urbaine_montreal_centre_ville-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Peluche_animalerie_urbaine_montreal_centre_ville-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Peluche_animalerie_urbaine_montreal_centre_ville-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Peluche_animalerie_urbaine_montreal_centre_ville-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Peluche_animalerie_urbaine_montreal_centre_ville-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Peluche_animalerie_urbaine_montreal_centre_ville.jpg 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Peluche animalerie urbaine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/spirulinahealthbar.com\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirulina<\/a> &#8211; a well-known health spot in a new downtown location<\/h2>\n<p>Already popular among fans of healthy eating, Spirulina Health Bar continues its downtown journey with a <strong>new location, and moves from Stanley Street to Sherbrooke Street<\/strong>. Known for its smoothies, cold-pressed juices, a\u00e7a\u00ed bowls, fresh salads and wholesome toasts, it\u2019s an ideal stop for a quick, nutritious break in the city.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd<em>1115 rue Sherbrooke Ouest<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17586\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17586\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17586 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Spirulina_montreal_centre_ville-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Main tenant une boisson Spirulina\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Spirulina_montreal_centre_ville-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Spirulina_montreal_centre_ville-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Spirulina_montreal_centre_ville-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Spirulina_montreal_centre_ville-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Spirulina_montreal_centre_ville-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Spirulina_montreal_centre_ville-1-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Spirulina_montreal_centre_ville-1-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Spirulina_montreal_centre_ville-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Spirulina Health Bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/bainsninkasi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bains Ninkasi<\/a> &#8211; Montr\u00e9al\u2019s first urban beer spa<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bains Ninkasi<\/strong> introduces a truly original wellness experience in the <strong>Quartier des Spectacles<\/strong>. Inspired by European traditions, this<strong> urban beer spa<\/strong> invites guests to relax in hot baths infused with hops, malt and botanicals, enjoy a hop-scented sauna, and savour local beers and chocolate pairings for a moment of total relaxation.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd<em>2120 rue de Bleury<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17575\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17575\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17575 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bains_Ninkasi_montreal_centre_ville-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Deux jeunes femmes dans un bain relaxant tenant un verre de bi\u00e8re.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bains_Ninkasi_montreal_centre_ville-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bains_Ninkasi_montreal_centre_ville-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bains_Ninkasi_montreal_centre_ville-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bains_Ninkasi_montreal_centre_ville-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bains_Ninkasi_montreal_centre_ville-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bains_Ninkasi_montreal_centre_ville-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bains_Ninkasi_montreal_centre_ville-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bains_Ninkasi_montreal_centre_ville.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Bains Ninkasi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/baohousemtl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maison Bao<\/a> &#8211; A new destination for Asian-inspired comfort food<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bao House<\/strong> brings a fresh and friendly concept to downtown Montr\u00e9al, featuring <strong>house-made bao buns<\/strong> filled with flavourful meats or vegetarian options, along with other Asian-inspired dishes. A perfect choice for a casual lunch or a relaxed dinner in a modern, welcoming setting.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd<em>1480 boulevard De Maisonneuve Ouest<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17577\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17577 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maison_Bao_montreal_centre_ville-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Assiette de bao\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maison_Bao_montreal_centre_ville-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maison_Bao_montreal_centre_ville-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maison_Bao_montreal_centre_ville-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maison_Bao_montreal_centre_ville-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maison_Bao_montreal_centre_ville-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maison_Bao_montreal_centre_ville-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maison_Bao_montreal_centre_ville-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maison_Bao_montreal_centre_ville.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Maison Bao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/bassenuts.ca\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bass\u00e9 Noix et Caf\u00e9<\/a> &#8211; A gourmet coffee break with global flavours<\/h2>\n<p>Known for its roasted nuts and snacks inspired by flavours from around the world, Bass\u00e9 now brings its universe downtown in caf\u00e9 form. Expect a selection of <strong>coffee, hot beverages and sweet treats<\/strong>, ideal for a relaxing break while exploring the city.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd<em>1287 boulevard De Maisonneuve Ouest<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17569\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17569\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17569 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Basse_montreal_centre_ville-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Paquets d'arachides pos\u00e9s sur une table basse\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Basse_montreal_centre_ville-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Basse_montreal_centre_ville-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Basse_montreal_centre_ville-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Basse_montreal_centre_ville-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Basse_montreal_centre_ville-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Basse_montreal_centre_ville-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Basse_montreal_centre_ville-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Basse_montreal_centre_ville.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17569\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Bass\u00e9 Noix et Caf\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":17582,"template":"","what-to-do-category":[33],"what-to-do-type":[67,68,69,70],"class_list":["post-17589","what-to-do","type-what-to-do","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","what-to-do-category-new","what-to-do-type-student","what-to-do-type-visitor","what-to-do-type-worker","what-to-do-type-resident-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/what-to-do\/17589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/what-to-do"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/what-to-do"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"what-to-do-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/what-to-do-category?post=17589"},{"taxonomy":"what-to-do-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/what-to-do-type?post=17589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}