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ORIGINAL STORIES
The butcher who paints: The creative lives of Montreal's Philip Viens
How dedication to craft shapes charcuterie and canvases.
Photographer Rose Cormier documents where Montreal's music thrives as venues vanish
Half on stage, half in the crowd: Documenting communities at a crossroads.
Meet the new custodians of Aux 2 Clochers, an Eastern Townships institution of 35 years
When Montreal veterans end up with the keys to a local legend of the region they call home.
The Bulletin: A defrosting city's sugar shack festivities and new café action [Issue #121]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
Are cafés the new bars?
As bars struggle and alcohol sales drop, cafés are stepping in to redefine how Montrealers socialize.
Foil Gallery challenges the traditional art gallery model in Mile-Ex
It’s part gallery, part café, part bar, and, at its core, a place where art is both observed and experienced.
The emergence of Montreal's unofficial Koreatown
A community’s quiet roots, a cultural wave, and the making of a new landmark.
Inside Au Pays des Géants, the workshop behind Montreal’s most iconic parade floats
Over forty years of transforming festivals, celebrations, and streetscapes into theatre.
MONTREAL CITY GUIDES

The best sugar shacks near Montreal
Running from late February through April, sugar shack season is a short but glorious stretch of syrup-soaked feasts best enjoyed in the countryside.

Pouzza Fest founder Hugo Mudie's guide to Hochelaga
Where a neighbourhood veteran of 30 years sends everyone who asks for recommendations.

Where to find to best terrasses in Montreal
Prime real estate for celebrating when the city's warm enough to enjoy al fresco.

Where to drink during the Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Montreal
Pints, pubs, and plenty of good times along the parade route—plus some destinations outside the city core.

The best parks in Montreal all year round
From lively gathering spots to quiet escapes, these are the green spaces that keep Montreal moving, unwinding, and making the most of every season.

The best restaurants in Montreal right now
From boundary-pushing fine dining to heartfelt, locally rooted dishes steeped in history and culture, these are the best restaurants in Montreal.

The best bars in Montreal: 2025 edition
Montreal’s best bars strike the right balance—craft, character, and a reason to stay awhile. Whether it’s cocktails, wine, or just a good beer, these spots get it right.
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