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ORIGINAL STORIES

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J.P. Karwacki

Demons, Wonders, and 100 Films Worth Watching at the Cinémathèque québécoise This Summer

A two-month journey through fantasy cinema in Montreal, from Méliès to Miyazaki: What a century of films tells us about imagination, myth, and moviegoing.

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The Bulletin: Everywhere you look, it's Berlin DJs, flying bodies, pyrotechnics, and circus battles [Issue #136]

The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.

J.P. Karwacki

The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [July 2025]

From classic sandwich shops to wood-fired pizza and superb pasta counters, plus some off-island surprises.

Anahi Pellathy

Things to do in Montreal during July

An essential guide to navigating Montreal's most festival-packed month that feels like a non-stop celebration of music, food, and culture.

J.P. Karwacki

This recipe, and the man behind it, remains the same from NDG to Saint-Henri

At Bistro Amerigo and La Spada, the real secret ingredient is who's making it.

J.P. Karwacki

The urban meadow rewriting the map and memory of Montreal

The Ville-Marie Expressway cut its city in two. This civic space honouring 21 women with flowers, architecture, and intention stitches it back together.

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The Bulletin: Jazz fest, sexy-ed cinema, secret speakeasies, and one very important RSVP [Issue #135]

The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.

J.P. Karwacki

The Best New Cafés in Montreal [June 2025]

Montreal’s new wave of cafés is here—these 28 spots are bold, creative, and built for more than just caffeine.

MONTREAL CITY GUIDES

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The best indoor and outdoor pools in Montreal
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The best indoor and outdoor pools in Montreal

Here’s where Montrealers actually go to cool off when the city starts to sweat: No hotel key cards, no rooftop DJs, just solid public swimming options.

The Main’s Guide to Plaza St-Hubert
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The Main’s Guide to Plaza St-Hubert

A complete block-by-block breakdown of all the best landmark institutions, new arrivals, and mainstays along Plaza St-Hubert for shopping, restaurants, bars, and more.

The most romantic restaurants in Montreal that make for date night centrepieces
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The most romantic restaurants in Montreal that make for date night centrepieces

Experiential, exciting, secluded, intimate, even theatric—this where where you want to nab those reservations.

Aire Commune co-founder Philippe Pelletier's favourite things in Montreal
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Aire Commune co-founder Philippe Pelletier's favourite things in Montreal

A community builder's guide to the spaces, flavours, and hidden gems that inspire.

MAKENOIZE's favourite things in Montreal
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MAKENOIZE's favourite things in Montreal

A street artist's guide to authentic eats, hidden galleries, and vinyl treasures (and where to grab spray paint).

The best pizza in Montreal, from iconic pies to local styles
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The best pizza in Montreal, from iconic pies to local styles

From iconic Montreal and New York-style pies to wood-fired Neapolitan classics and crisply-edged Detroit squares, this guide dives into the city’s standout pizzerias and what makes each unique.

Where to eat a great dinner on a Monday night in Montreal
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Where to eat a great dinner on a Monday night in Montreal

From polished brasseries to brisket joints, here’s where Montreal actually shows up on a Monday night out.

An offbeat map of Montreal
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An offbeat map of Montreal

Your companion to tracking the city’s most local, unexpected, and under-the-radar spots.

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