665834 Mon Nov 09 10:51:06 -0800 2009 5 22 Quebec (including Montreal) 0 5167412 Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows of a good place in Montreal to buy vanilla beans. Thanks! Mon Nov 09 10:51:06 -0800 2009 277681 yumfoodmtl 1 5167470 At the risk of sounding like a shill, Jean Talon Market's Olives et Épices has the widest range of vanilla beans I've found in town. Their website currently lists pods from India, Madagascar (regular and organic), Mexico, Sri Lanka, Tahiti (two types) and Uganda, though not all will be in stock at all times. Some of the less expensive varieties are on sale (7-10 pods for $10). High turnover ensures freshness. www.epicesdecru.com Mon Nov 09 11:09:44 -0800 2009 5167412 10520 carswell 1 5168735 The best vanilla beans ive found are at les douceurs du marche at the atwater market. They are twice as thick as regular vanilla beans. Mon Nov 09 17:52:53 -0800 2009 5167412 239473 dylankier 2 5173327 Thank you guys for your help! Wed Nov 11 12:17:55 -0800 2009 5168735 277681 yumfoodmtl 1 5173579 I might get rocks thrown at me but I've used eBay quite a few times and the only real problem I've foound is the size of the package. There are too many beans and the last ones end up turned into extract. Very good prices too. Wed Nov 11 13:25:07 -0800 2009 5167412 16017 Campofiorin 1 5174371 I've found some at Maitre Boucher in NDG if you're in that area. Wed Nov 11 18:10:07 -0800 2009 5167412 203842 TheSnowpea