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Anick Jasmin

The butcher who paints: The creative lives of Montreal's Philip Viens

How dedication to craft shapes charcuterie and canvases.

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Photographer Rose Cormier documents where Montreal's music thrives as venues vanish

Half on stage, half in the crowd: Documenting communities at a crossroads.

J.P. Karwacki

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.

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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.

J.P. Karwacki

Are cafés the new bars?

As bars struggle and alcohol sales drop, cafés are stepping in to redefine how Montrealers socialize.

Sruti Islam

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.

Jason Gisoo Kim

The emergence of Montreal's unofficial Koreatown

A community’s quiet roots, a cultural wave, and the making of a new landmark.

J.P. Karwacki

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

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All of the best rooftop bars, patios, and terrasses in Montreal
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All of the best rooftop bars, patios, and terrasses in Montreal

Food, booze, and views.

The best sugar shacks near Montreal
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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