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Preserving the ‘tableaux vivants’ of Ogilvy’s Christmas mechanical window displays

How mid-20th century holiday clockwork tells the story of a Montreal tradition and the history of a storied department store.

J.P. Karwacki

A lotus-eater’s guide to the Eastern Townships: Where to stay

A guide for those looking for the easy way out of Montreal, these lazy escapes take even lazier travellers into the region with bespoke stays.

The Main

The best holiday and Christmas markets in and around Montreal

All the holiday and Christmas markets taking place in November and December in Montreal, plus options beyond the city.

The Main

The Bulletin: Where every hall's decked, every ornament's hung, and every light's aglow 🎄 [Issue #105]

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

The Main

Demystifying interior design with MRDK co-owner and designer Guillaume Ménard

A practical guide from a Montreal expert on how space can tell stories through texture, lighting, colour, furniture, accessories, and more.

J.P. Karwacki

West Island restaurants are having a moment right now

Head west, young diners and restaurateurs: The suburbs are hungry, and they're changing to reflect new appetites.

J.P. Karwacki

The essentials according to Photographer Audrey-Eve Beauchamp

Audrey-Eve’s curated picks blend practicality and comfort, showcasing local businesses perfect for photographers, homebodies, and coffee enthusiasts alike.

Jean Bourbeau @ URBANIA

Who is “Le pro des DVD”?

Meet the film hawker covering Montreal with his handiwork.

J.P. Karwacki

Bar Leonor’s reinjecting high-energy nightlife & high-end cocktails into Chinatown

Leonor's a proper cocktail bar experience during the day and early evening, but on Friday and Saturday nights? It shifts into a high-energy party.

J.P. Karwacki

Our definitive history of Montreal's Gibeau Orange Julep

The Gibeau Orange Julep has endured wars, expressway expansions, and changing tastes, remaining a beacon of Montreal’s love for the eccentric and the nostalgic.

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The Bulletin: Holiday markets begin, 2024's last music festivals, and a lot of smoked meat [Issue #104]

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

Diamond Yao

Montreal’s DIY music scene is in crisis

Veteran musician Hua Li 化力 weighs in on how racialized artists can thrive today in Montreal’s experimental, indie DIY music scene.

J.P. Karwacki

The essentials according to Bossa chef Daniel Lo Manto

From razor-sharp knives to locally made butcher blocks and hunting goods, here’s what Daniel Lo Manto always keeps on hand.

The Main

The Bulletin: A wine-soaked city, our oldest bathhouse, and live music for November blues [Issue #103]

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

Rachel Cheng

Heart on her sleeve: Gabrielle Laïla Tittley, the Montreal artist behind Pony

Turning life’s heartbreaks and anxieties into creations that blend nostalgia with a sharp edge.

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