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Things to Do
Your guide to the best events, festivals, attractions, free admissions and more things to do 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...

The 31 best museums in Montreal to discover all year round
Whether you're visiting Montreal for the first time, or revisiting a favourite work of art, a trip to one of Montreal's best museums should be at the top of...

Where to see Christmas lights in Montreal
Montreal wastes no time lighting up the city for the wintertime holidays, and we’ve got your guide on where to see Christmas lights in Montreal....

Canada's Drag Race season three winner Gisèle Lullaby shares her favourite spots in Montreal
Have you met the new Queen of Montreal? Montrealers have been flocking to her shows for more than a decade, and now Montreal drag superstar Gisèle Lullaby is...
Winter in the city

34 best free things to do in Montreal right now
It’s easy to get carried away with next-level meals and so many amazing things to do in Montreal, but it’s also a city where you can have...


Mile End in Montreal ranked 5th coolest neighbourhood in the world
The news is out: Verdun may be home to the world’s coolest street, but it should come as a surprise to absolutely no one that Mile End continues its...

The 33 best downtown Montreal restaurants
From Michelin star-calibre institutions, to epically delicous cheap eats and some of the best new restaurants in town, there's something for...
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Free and cheap things to do in Montreal

The best free things to do in Montreal
Find activities, attractions and more without spending a single dime.

The best cheap things to do in Montreal
Maximize your dime and time, from arts and culture to food and drink.

The best free museums in Montreal
Great places to explore art, history, zoology and more—and it's all free!

The best Montreal libraries to discover right now
Get lost in shelves and stacks full of literature and brain candy.
Montreal by neighbourhood
The best things to do in Villeray
The best things to do in Villeray
The neighbourhood may be on the smaller side, but the best things to do in Villeray demonstrate that size is far from everything.
The best things to do in Verdun
The best things to do in Verdun
The best things to do in Verdun isn't your average laundry list of ways to have fun.
Things to do in Downtown Montreal
Things to do in Downtown Montreal
Amazing things to do in Downtown Montreal are found on every corner, each bursting with arts, culture, food and drink.
Things to do in Old Montreal
Things to do in Old Montreal
Time to crawl the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal, our ground zero for some of the best attractions and activities.
Things to do in Little Italy, Montreal
Things to do in Little Italy, Montreal
There’s more to the best things to do in Little Italy than just mangia this and mangia that—but we got that covered too.
The best things to do in Chinatown, Montreal
The best things to do in Chinatown, Montreal
The best things to do in Chinatown, Montreal include late night feasts, shopping hubs and more.
What's happening at Time Out Market

Some of the city’s most romantic speakeasies are behind this new cocktail list
This winter, meet someone new at the Market—or try a new cocktail. A collaboration between some of the most romantic speakeasies and hidden...

Try the limited-edition Lunar New Year menu at the Market
Shrimp popcorn poké bowl? Ebi fry curry? Longevity noodles, and spicy braised beef? Time Out Market Montréal—the best chefs and restaurants...
This winter, meet someone new at the Market—or try a new cocktail. A collaboration between some of the most romantic speakeasies and hidden...

Some of the city’s most romantic speakeasies are behind this new cocktail list
This winter, meet someone new at the Market—or try a new cocktail. A collaboration between some of the most romantic speakeasies and hidden...

Try the limited-edition Lunar New Year menu at the Market
Shrimp popcorn poké bowl? Ebi fry curry? Longevity noodles, and spicy braised beef? Time Out Market Montréal—the best chefs and restaurants...

Discover the best free beer tastings in Montreal at Time Out Market Montréal
The Beer Bar at Time Out Market Montréal is featuring another of our favourite local microbreweries this January: Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! What makes...

New year, new wine list at Time Out Market Montreal
Montreal is a city that loves wine. A passionate restaurateur and epicurean at heart, Damien Kieffer—Time Out Market Montréal manager and...

Montreal's best kid-friendly activities: Top 5 things to do
School break is still a thing, and the weather (from epic storms to unseasonably warm temperatures) hasn’t been on our side, but that doesn’t mean...
Arts, culture and education in Montreal

The best museums in Montreal
Ponder fine art, explore historical crypts, go on walking tours and more.

The best walking tours in Montreal
Get to know the 514 better than ever on foot.

The best cooking classes in Montreal
From French techniques to vegetarian recipes and date night ideas.

The best baking classes in Montreal
Perfect pastry skills, boning up on bread and discover new desserts.
Have some fun

Where to find Montreal arcades for geeking out and gaming on
Montreal arcades have never been better for good, old-fashioned fun.

Where to go bowling in Montreal
Consider clocking a few strikes while bowling in Montreal.
Montreal arcades have never been better for good, old-fashioned fun.

Where to find Montreal arcades for geeking out and gaming on
Montreal arcades have never been better for good, old-fashioned fun.

Where to go bowling in Montreal
Consider clocking a few strikes while bowling in Montreal.

The best Montreal escape rooms you have to try
The Montreal escape room craze has been gaining traction for years now.

The best Montreal movie theatres for your next night out
This city’s full of people that remain faithful to the big screens of Montreal movie theatres for night out—or the beginning to a night...

Jazz bars in Montreal where music's hot and drinks are cool
Jazz bars in Montreal are right up there with the bustling clubs may found in New Orleans, Paris or New York.
Health and wellness

The best gyms in Montreal for workouts, training, classes and more
Intense full-body training sessions and group classes, guidance through yoga and meditation, or just solid all-rounders.

The best Montreal spas to rest and refresh
From Turkish baths to Swedish massages, hydrotherapy circuits to acupuncture service.

The best parks in Montreal
Where Montrealers go at any time of year.

The best hotels in Montreal for staycations
Pampered staycations with plush fineries and impeccable service of the best hotels in Montreal.
Shopping around Montreal
The best malls in Montreal for shopping sprees
The best malls in Montreal for shopping sprees
From the subterranean Underground City to the last stops of every metro line.
The best thrift stores in Montreal
The best thrift stores in Montreal
Spend a day checking these out and you'll only find the top of the shops.
A full shopping guide to Montreal
A full shopping guide to Montreal
It’s a ‘til-you-drop affair with clothes, shoes, jewelry and more.
The best flea markets in Montreal
The best flea markets in Montreal
If you’re in search of one stop curio shops, choice vintage and antique finds.


The best farmers’ markets in Montreal to explore and savor
The best farmers’ markets in Montreal to explore and savor
From the freshest ingredients to scoping local vendors.
Where to find a marijuana dispensary in Montreal
Where to find a marijuana dispensary in Montreal
Montreal dispensaries where you can buy non-medical cannabis to smoke responsibly.
Specialties in Montreal

The best bookstores in Montreal
The romance of wandering the streets of this city is incomplete without visiting the bookstores of Montreal.

Record stores in Montreal with choice vinyls, CDs, tapes and more
Any self-respecting music lover knows where the best record stores in Montreal can be found.

The best florists in Montreal for flower delivery and more
Who doesn’t love a nice bouquet of flowers from the best florists in town?

Travel around the world with these 25 grocery stores in Montreal
We’ve got our own best-loved spots for around-the-world food shopping that will send you away to every continent on the planet.
Newcomer to Montreal?
17 slang words every Montrealer should know
17 slang words every Montrealer should know
Every city has a language within a language that can be tricky to navigate for newcomers.
21 amazing movies set in Montreal to explore the city
21 amazing movies set in Montreal to explore the city
Movies set in Montreal allow us to wander the city’s streets and experience amazing storytelling at the same time.
Your guide to Montreal public transportation
Your guide to Montreal public transportation
There’s a lot to see and do in this city, but if you want to get to even a fraction of it, you’ve got to know how to get around.
Your guide to dating in Montreal
Your guide to dating in Montreal
Dating in Montreal can be tricky, especially when it comes to finding the perfect spot to bring a first date.
8 big reasons why Montreal is better than Toronto
8 big reasons why Montreal is better than Toronto
Montreal has a love/hate relationship with it’s Ontarian rival—we love to hate them.
12 things about Montreal that will never change
12 things about Montreal that will never change
One of the enduring qualities of Montreal is, well, how it endures.