{"id":39543,"date":"2026-07-27T15:47:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T19:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/?post_type=what-to-do&#038;p=39543"},"modified":"2026-07-27T15:47:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T19:47:18","slug":"new-openings-in-downtown-montreal-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"what-to-do","link":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/what-to-do\/new-openings-in-downtown-montreal-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New openings in downtown Montreal \u2013 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\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 data-section-id=\"b5z9o8\" data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"255\">As summer starts to wind down, downtown keeps getting more exciting. A seafood restaurant where you choose your fish before sitting down to eat, a sunlit French bistro, two flagship fashion stores opening just in time for back-to-school shopping and a new nightlife destination are among the latest additions. Here are five new businesses worth checking out.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"b5z9o8\" data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"255\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rayan.restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poissonnerie Restaurant Rayan <\/a>\u2013 Pick your fish before you sit down<\/strong><span class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"550\">At Rayan, the experience starts long before the food reaches your table. First, you&#8217;ll stop by the fish counter to choose the fresh fish or seafood you&#8217;d like to eat. Then, you decide how you&#8217;d like it cooked before the kitchen takes it from there. Inspired by the <strong>fish markets of the Mediterranean and Egypt<\/strong>, it&#8217;s a dining experience that&#8217;s a little different from the norm.<span class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"847\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The menu features grilled and fried seafood, fish simmered in flavourful sauces, fragrant rice, spiced potatoes and fresh salads. Locals keep coming back for the quality of the ingredients and the authentic flavours. And if you still have room for dessert, don&#8217;t leave without trying the <strong>k\u00fcnefe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39529\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39529\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39529 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rayan.jpg\" alt=\"Plats de fruits de mer pr\u00e9par\u00e9s chez Rayan au centre-ville de Montr\u00e9al\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rayan.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rayan-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rayan-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rayan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rayan-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rayan-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rayan-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rayan-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Rayan Poissonnerie et restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a297e6a-f624-83ea-97f8-9e7edfe7ca1e-16\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a297e6a-f624-83ea-97f8-9e7edfe7ca1e-16\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a297e6a-f624-83ea-97f8-9e7edfe7ca1e-16\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-150\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"54a14da8-813c-4a3d-a50f-ab70124c0258\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em>2079 Sainte-Catherine Street West<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"bjmzh6\" data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1024\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entouragemontreal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entourage Montr\u00e9al<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong><span><strong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"130\">Where the night keeps going<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"454\">Summer evenings aren&#8217;t over just yet. Entourage Montr\u00e9al has arrived on Crescent Street with a lively new destination for anyone looking to keep the night going. Whether you&#8217;re <strong>meeting friends for drinks<\/strong>, <strong>hitting the dance floor<\/strong> or s<strong>oaking up the energy of downtown<\/strong>, this new venue is made for nights that don&#8217;t end early.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"692\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With its <strong>curated music programming<\/strong> and<strong> stylish interior<\/strong>, Entourage adds another exciting option to Montr\u00e9al&#8217;s nightlife scene. It&#8217;s the kind of place that&#8217;s just as fitting for a special celebration as it is for a spontaneous night out.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39537\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39537\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39537 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Entourage.jpg\" alt=\"Cocktails servis au club Entourage au centre-ville de Montr\u00e9al\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Entourage.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Entourage-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Entourage-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Entourage-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Entourage-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Entourage-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Entourage-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Entourage-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Entourage-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Entourage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1593\"><em>1441 Crescent Street<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"11w4bxk\" data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1662\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jdsports.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JD Sports<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong><span><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"61\">Streetwear is coming to downtown Montr\u00e9al<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"353\">Sneaker fans have something to look forward to. JD Sports is set to open<strong> its first flagship store in downtown Montreal<\/strong>. Just steps from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centreeatondemontreal.com\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eaton Centre<\/a>, the new location will bring together some of the biggest names in footwear and streetwear, including Nike, adidas, Vans and New Balance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"596\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Whether you&#8217;re looking for your next everyday pair of sneakers or <strong>refreshing your wardrobe before back-to-school season<\/strong>, the timing couldn&#8217;t be better. It&#8217;s a welcome addition for teens, sneaker enthusiasts and anyone who loves casual style.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39535\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39535\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39535 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JDSports.jpg\" alt=\"Paire de sneakers expos\u00e9e chez JD Sports au centre-ville de Montr\u00e9al\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JDSports.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JDSports-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JDSports-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JDSports-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JDSports-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JDSports-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JDSports-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JDSports-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 JD Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2242\"><em>760 Sainte-Catherine Street West<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2247\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"xxwlkf\" data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2324\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantlecomite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Grand Comit\u00e9<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong><span><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"75\">A French bistro with a hidden surprise on the way<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"343\">It&#8217;s hard not to look up when you step inside Le Grand Comit\u00e9. With its soaring cathedral ceilings, oversized skylights and warm, inviting interior, the space is made for <strong>lingering over lunch<\/strong>, <strong>enjoying a leisurely weekend brunch<\/strong> or<strong> gathering with friends for dinner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"627\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">But the most intriguing part may be what&#8217;s coming next. This fall, <strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"431\">Le Petit Comit\u00e9<\/strong> will open in the restaurant&#8217;s lower level. While few details have been revealed so far, the new concept promises a completely different experience. It&#8217;s one opening you&#8217;ll want to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39533\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39533\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39533 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/commite.jpg\" alt=\"Plats de bistrot servis au Grand Comit\u00e9 au centre-ville de Montr\u00e9al\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/commite.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/commite-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/commite-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/commite-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/commite-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/commite-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/commite-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/commite-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Le Grand Comit\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2917\"><em>1445 Bishop Street<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2922\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"4mmuf8\" data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2974\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mango.com\/ca\/en\/h\/women\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mango<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong><span><strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"147\">Three floors of fashion to explore<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"358\">Mango&#8217;s new flagship store is hard to miss. Spanning <strong>three floors at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.placemontrealtrust.com\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Place Montr\u00e9al Trust<\/a><\/strong>, it&#8217;s the brand&#8217;s <strong>largest store in Canada<\/strong> and the first flagship location in the country to carry the men&#8217;s collection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"642\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With clothing and accessories for women, men, children and babies, the store has everything you need for the season ahead. Whether you&#8217;re shopping for back-to-school, updating your work wardrobe or simply treating yourself to something new, chances are you won&#8217;t leave empty-handed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39531\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mango.jpg\" alt=\"Cliente devant le nouveau magasin Mango au centre-ville de Montr\u00e9al\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mango.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mango-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mango-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mango-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mango-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mango-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mango-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mango-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Mango<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3513\"><em>1500 McGill College Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":39528,"template":"","what-to-do-category":[33],"what-to-do-type":[70,67,68,69],"class_list":["post-39543","what-to-do","type-what-to-do","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","what-to-do-category-new","what-to-do-type-resident-en","what-to-do-type-student","what-to-do-type-visitor","what-to-do-type-worker"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/what-to-do\/39543","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\/39528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39543"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"what-to-do-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/what-to-do-category?post=39543"},{"taxonomy":"what-to-do-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/what-to-do-type?post=39543"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}