This essential bucket list of Montreal musts is your to-do list whether you're a tourist or a local.
Your ultimate guide to Montreal
Restaurants and bars, museums and galleries, clubs and music, shops and more from across the island of Montreal,
This essential bucket list of Montreal musts is your to-do list whether you're a tourist or a local.
Winter in Montreal

Best ways to celebrate Montreal's Chinese Lunar New Year
Keep the new year party going! Montreal celebrates all over again with the arrival of the Lunar Chinese New Year. When is Lunar New Year 2023? The Lunar...

Ultimate guide to winter in Montreal
Montrealers know how to make the best of the cold season. We get up and out of the house with a list of the best things to do: There’s tons of skiing...

59 best bars in Montreal right now
Let's drink to this: We did our homework (and have the hangovers to prove it), having explored the city’s bar scene to find the best...

Best ice skating in Montreal
With more than 260 outdoor rinks and a serious selection of indoor venues, no city is more prepped for ice skating season than Montreal. Whether...

Essential guide to the best nightlife in Montreal right now
Montreal is the party capital of Canada. The vibes are up wherever you go, and nights here are full of quality clubs, bars, live music venues, and homages to a...

The best speakeasies and secret bars hidden in Montreal
There’s nothing like the thrill of discovering hidden addresses of the city’s best speakeasy and secret bars. Knowing which unmarked door leads you...

The best gay bars and LGBTQ+ clubs in Montreal
Montreal is one of the world’s great LGBTQ+ capitals and its queer bars and nightclubs are a pillar of local nightlife. The city is home to one of...

The best things to do in Montreal for December 2022
From magical Christmas villages to a heated ride on the city's ferris wheel, 'tis the season for fun festive things to do. With the city sparkling...
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Time Out Market Miami transforms into the Hall of Wonders
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Escape the city
Winters in the city doesn’t have to stop us from enjoying all kinds of frosty activities. From choice Montreal skiing options, ice...
24 day trips from Montreal for your next adventure
24 day trips from Montreal for your next adventure
Montreal is home to some of the best restaurants, bars and things to do, but it's also outrageously close to day trip hot spots in Ontario, New York,...
The 19 best weekend getaways from Montreal
The 19 best weekend getaways from Montreal
While we all agree that Montreal is an incredible city, if not the 9th best city in the world, sometimes you just need to get out of town. Whether you're...
The best Airbnbs in Montreal
The best Airbnbs in Montreal
Looking for nightlife, culture, and nature all in one? Visit Montreal and stay in one of these incredible Airbnbs
The best Airbnb cabins near Montreal
The best Airbnb cabins near Montreal
These awesome cabins are all you need for an escape into forests, onto mountainsides, by lakes, and more
Feel like you’re in Provence at this local lavender farm
Feel like you’re in Provence at this local lavender farm
Transport yourself to Provence in under 45 minutes this weekend, no passport required. The lavender is in full bloom at La Maison Lavande—a farm...
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Eat iconic

Where to eat the most iconic Montreal food
Consider this to be your eat-like-a-local bucket list.

Where to find the best bagels in Montreal, ranked
Hand-rolled, wood-fired rings of sweet, thin, and dense dough—with a pinch of Montreal magic.

15 delis with the best Montreal smoked meat
Brisket that's dry-rubbed, smoked and steamed until a lovely rose pink.

Every restaurant making the best poutine in Montreal, ranked
Eat it and weep.
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