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Craft over chaos: Shop for the holidays with handpicked Montreal makers in one slick Griffintown space this November.
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Specialty roasters, cultural hybrids, gym counters, and metaphysical shops: Here are the 26 best new cafés in Montreal.

For 20 years, the Montreal-based indie publisher has connected Quebec writers with international audiences and brought global voices to local readers.

From selvedge denim to recycled cotton basics and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces: all the good things to gift that make impressions and are built to last.

Two local restaurants crack the Top 10 following a strong showing in the long list.

For 66 years, Dominique Perrazino's Plateau barbershop has been where hockey legends, Expos players, and neighbourhood regulars all gather to talk, connect, and get a trim.

The expansion adds 14 stations and 33 kilometres to Montreal's light-rail network, connecting the North Shore to the South Shore through downtown for the first time.

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

Natural beauty products, custom treatments, sustainable essentials, vegan skincare, muscle recovery balms, you name it: here's self-care worth giving.

For readers who deserve better than what you'd find in any average airport bookstore.
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An industry-forward haunt with precision mixology, a new live music venue, Japanese inspirations at a hotel bar, and one big German beer hall.

From small-batch perfumes to zero-waste clothing, here's where to find gifts made by Montreal artisans.

From wild mushroom certifications to Japanese knives, here's what to give the food lover who has everything.

This year's festival pairs screenings with live music, challenges audiences with VR, and pushes the boundaries of what documentary can be.

How a Bulgarian immigrant's billiard hall became one of Montreal's most enduring institutions, from pimp steaks to late night eats infamy.

How climbing gyms like Café Bloc have become neighborhood hangouts—complete with coffee, bars, and saunas—that offer a compelling alternative to traditional gym culture.