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The best events and things to do in Montreal during January
Cold yet vibrant, serene yet bustling, these are the best events and things to do during January in Montreal as temperatures dip well below freezing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diving into the Montreal bathhouse Bain Colonial
On the agenda: Rest, relaxation, and casual encounters, all on Soviet-era carpet—if the chemistry’s right.
How Montreal found its place in Quebec’s long embrace of Cowboy Core
Country music and cowboy core, long a rural staple in Quebec, have made urban inroads into Montreal—and they aren't going anywhere.
Why doesn't Montreal have its own Halloween parade?
Halloween parades are a staple in cities like New York, Chicago, Salem, and Atlanta—not to mention a litany of small towns—so why not Montreal?
Family and the weight of change in Montreal's West End: Arjun Basu's latest novel, The Reeds
In The Reeds, novelist Arjun Basu turns his eye toward Montreal’s West End for an introspective family novel set during a summer of seismic personal shifts.
Le Club: Montreal’s crossroads for coffeehouse culture, cycling, and running
When it opened in 2017, Le Club took a different path from traditional bike shops, building new communities around the cultures of cycling and running.
GOAL MTL: The second annual ‘Power of the Ball’ Gala, and a 1970s golf party
Whether it’s a kick or a putt, this gala is a testament to how the sports of soccer and golf both unite people from all walks of life.
The Wheel Club: New pastures for NDG's country music stomping grounds
A veterans’ social club turned live music venue, honouring country music history with a longstanding tradition as it looks to new endeavours.
Montreal's Anglo literary scene is more vibrant than it's been in decades
There was once a time when Montreal’s Anglo writers were central to the city’s culture—here’s how new generations of writers are bringing it full circle.