Isa Tousignant is a Montreal-based writer and editor with a curiosity that runs deeper than most. She's chatted world-views with celebrity chefs, gemologists, arena rockers and furries. All were incrementally life-changing. 

Isa Tousignant

Isa Tousignant

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50 best things to do in Montreal for locals and tourists

50 best things to do in Montreal for locals and tourists

UPDATE, October 2025: Whether you're looking for one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods (hello, Plateau-Mont-Royal!) some of the best restaurants in North America (these 5 local spots made the coveted list), the most spectacular hikes in and around Montreal or where to find its most secret bars, this town is full of amazing and free things to do—especially during the fall. Explore one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world, the best cheap eats, where to find late-night eats or simply the best family-friendly activites. Time Out editors hit the streets of Montreal from one end of the city to the other looking for the coolest things to do, the most delicious places to eat and the most impressive events to see. Next step: we then pick only the very best things to do to make it to this list each month. This essential round-up of Montreal musts is your to-do list whether you're a tourist or a local: from the best bars and speakeasies to the most stellar free museums, this epic guide to Montreal rounds up the most outstanding things to do across the city. RECOMMENDED:Complete guide to the best restaurants in MontrealBest things to do with kids in MontrealBest attractions in MontrealBest Airbnbs in Montreal
Les 26 meilleures destinations pour la randonnée près de Montréal

Les 26 meilleures destinations pour la randonnée près de Montréal

Quand le besoin de s’éloigner du tumulte de la ville se fait sentir, rien de tel qu’une escapade dans l’un de ses nombreux espaces verts—notamment ses jardins secrets. C’est l’une des choses les plus simples (et agréables) à faire à Montréal : explorer des sentiers magnifiques ou se prélasser sur les plages urbaines. Et si l’envie vous prend d’aller un peu plus loin, vous découvrirez des coins rafraîchissants à proximité, des chutes spectaculaires aux sommets de montagnes. Comme toujours avec les escapades autour de Montréal, ces aventures se font facilement en une journée ou le temps d’un week-end — tout comme les meilleurs campings près de la ville. RECOMMANDÉ : Guide complet de quoi faire à MontréalLes meilleures plages près de MontréalLes meilleurs endroits pour faire du camping près de Montréal
26 of the best hiking and parks in and around Montreal

26 of the best hiking and parks in and around Montreal

When you need little break from the city, it's time to hit the trails—this turquoise lake surrounded by fall colours and Montreal's secret gardens included. Hiking is the easiest thing to do in and around Montreal. There are fantastic park trails and beaches to be enjoyed within the city itself, and if you’re willing to drive, there are road trips from Montreal are easily done within a day or a weekend. Need the rest before your drive back? These accessible hikes range anywhere from 1 to 4 hours from the city (with a secret beach and hiking trails here if you're up for a road trip). RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in MontrealBest parks in MontrealBest road trips from Montreal
27 best things to do in Montreal's Mile End

27 best things to do in Montreal's Mile End

What is Mile End Montreal known for? It may be small, but it has mega-swagger: With its restaurant rows, swank hangouts and a strong reputation for live entertainment in the city, the best things to do in the Mile End of Montreal are as many as they are varied. Making up the northern section of the grander borough of Plateau-Mont-Royal, it’s officially one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods thanks to its music venues and festival grounds; a bevy of cafés with the best coffee as well as some of the best bakeries; and tons of iconic food ranging from decades-old standard-bearers of the best bagels to long line-inducing ice cream and its own share of the best restaurants. It’s the combination of both new and old that make this such a fun neighbourhood an attraction worth visiting on a day trip or a night out. RECOMMENDED:Full guide to the best things to do in MontrealWhere to stay in Montreal: our guide to the best neighborhoods  
The 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world

The 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world

This list is from 2024. Our latest ranking for 2025 is live here. In 2024, what exactly makes a neighbourhood cool? Craft breweries, natty wine bars and street art are well and good, but the world’s best, most exciting and downright fun neighbourhoods are much more than identikit ‘hipster hubs’. They’re places that reflect the very best of their cities – its culture, community spirit, nightlife, food and drink – all condensed in one vibey, walkable district. To create our annual ranking, we went straight to the experts – our global team of on-the-ground writers and editors – and asked them what the coolest neighbourhood in their city is right now, and why. Then we narrowed down the selection and ranked the list using the insight and expertise of Time Out’s global editors, who vetted each neighbourhood against criteria including food, drink, arts, culture, street life, community and one-of-a-kind local flavour. The result? A list that celebrates the most unique and exciting pockets of our cities – and all their quirks. Yes, you’ll find some of those international hallmarks of ‘cool’. But in every neighbourhood on this list there’s something you won’t find anywhere else. Ever been to a photography museum that moonlights as a jazz club? Or a brewery with a library of Russian literature? How about a festival dedicated to fluff? When communities fiercely support and rally around their local businesses, even the most eccentric ideas can become a reality. And that, in our eyes, is
24 best day trips from Montreal for your next adventure

24 best day trips from Montreal for your next adventure

We all agree that 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, Vermont, New Hampshire and (of course!) Québec—hot air balloon rides included. There's no shortage of quick getaway ideas, whether you want to camp by a lake, take in peak foliage, go hiking or spend the day at Quebec’s secret spot to see the most most breathtaking fall colours (or this secret beach with turquoise water that's worth the trip). RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in MontrealThe best Airbnb cabins near Montreal
The best Montreal spas to rest and refresh

The best Montreal spas to rest and refresh

Look no further than Montreal's spas for top-tier relaxation. The wide range of treatments available, from Turkish baths to Swedish massages, hydrotherapy circuits to acupuncture service, they’re a complete immersion in peaceful atmospheres that escape the sound and fury of daily life (read: the ultimate getaway). Paying a visit to any one of these institutions is a great way to disconnect anywhere from a few hours to a full day—not to mention one of the more romantic things to do in the city.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in MontrealYour guide to dating in MontrealBest weekend getaways from Montreal
Les meilleurs centres d’achats de Montréal pour votre magasinage

Les meilleurs centres d’achats de Montréal pour votre magasinage

Aimez-les ou détestez-les, vous trouverez forcément une raison d’aller dans les centres d’achats, donc pourquoi ne pas choisir les meilleurs de Montréal ? Que ça soit les tunnels de la Ville Souterraine, qui relient les stations de métro du centre-ville et du Vieux-Montréal, ou les énormes centres commerciaux de la banlieue, voici les endroits où aller quand vous ne trouvez pas ce qu’il vous faut dans les petites boutiques ou les marchés aux puces. Une bonne partie du meilleur magasinage de Montréal se trouve dans ces centres que nous avons sélectionnés avec soin. RECOMMANDÉ : Guide complet quoi faire à Montréal
The best malls in Montreal for shopping sprees

The best malls in Montreal for shopping sprees

From Montreal's new luxury shopping mall to subterranean Underground City that connects Downtown Montreal and Old Montreal, to the last stops of every metro line, these are the places to go when shopping in Montreal—best vintage shops and the best flea markets not included. Make the most of them with this handpicked list of shopping centers on and off the island. RECOMMENDED:Everything you need to know about Montreal luxury mega-mall RoyalmountFull guide to the best things to do in Montreal
Les meilleurs jardins à visiter à Montréal

Les meilleurs jardins à visiter à Montréal

Emmenez un ami et partez flâner dans l'un des plus beaux jardins de la ville, réputés pour leurs floraisons, leur diversité horticole ou tout simplement leur charme indéniable. Contrairement aux plus grands parcs de Montréal et des environs, ou aux meilleurs endroits verts pour des excursions d'une journée, ces magnifiques jardins sont tous centraux et accessibles par métro — souvent également situés à proximité des meilleurs cafés et sandwicheries de la ville, afin que vous puissiez prendre un pique-nique en chemin. RECOMMANDÉ :Guide complet de quoi faire à MontréalLes meilleurs et plus beaux parcs de MontréalLes meilleures destinations pour la randonnée près de Montréal 
16 vergers près de Montréal avec les meilleures cueillettes de pommes

16 vergers près de Montréal avec les meilleures cueillettes de pommes

Rien ne dit l'automne à Montréal comme une journée passée à cueillir des pommes à Montréal et dans tous les vergers qui entourent l'île. Ce sont les endroits qui fournissent les meilleurs marchés publics de Montréal, les vergers et les fermes d'autocueillette qui offrent au moins une douzaine de variétés de pommes différentes à choisir à différents moments de la saison, en plus des poires, des prunes et de la cueillette de citrouilles. Si vous cherchez des idées sur ce que vous pouvez faire avec les fruits de votre verger, consultez les meilleurs restaurants de Montréal pour des idées de desserts. RECOMMANDÉ : Guide complet de quoi faire à MontréalLes 21 meilleures choses à faire avec des enfants à MontréalLes 34 meilleures activités gratuites à faire à Montréal
The 23 best pumpkin patches near Montreal

The 23 best pumpkin patches near Montreal

There are few things that are more picture-perfect for the fall season than going pumpkin picking at one of the patches near Montreal. If heading out of town isn't an option, the best farmers markets in Montreal always stock pumpkins by the end of September, but this narrow window of the year when the weather's just right, and apple picking near Montreal is at its finest. Get out there, enjoy what little good temperatures we have left, and get prepping for Halloween. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in MontrealBest haunted houses in Montreal to spook youComplete guide to the best apple picking around Montreal

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Malefycia Miami

Malefycia Miami

Montreal's most (in)famous haunted house lands in Miami, pushing the limits of realism and immersive creepiness even further for its stateside debut—to the point that it’s only open to those aged 21 and up. For its highly anticipated first edition in the US, dubbed "GAME," expect a unique immersive event where you'll test your limits by playing old classic games like Operation, Hang Man, Ouija, The All-Seeing Zoltar and others. Embark on a four-chapter journey through a variety of interactive installations that incorporate hands-on gore, erotic rituals and cruel and unusual puzzles. (If you need a bit of liquid courage, fear not: The whole affair begins and ends with a full bar accompanied by DJ-spun beats). With elaborate theatrical sets and dozens of circus performers whose sole aim is to produce cold sweats, you might get a little PTSD from this one.

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5 restaurants montréalais figurent parmi les 50 meilleurs restaurants d’Amérique du Nord — dont un dans le quartier le plus « cool » du monde

5 restaurants montréalais figurent parmi les 50 meilleurs restaurants d’Amérique du Nord — dont un dans le quartier le plus « cool » du monde

Réservez dès maintenant. Lors d’une cérémonie haute en couleur et très rythmée à Las Vegas (suivie d’une after-party), le prestigieux groupe North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 a dévoilé les gagnants de cette première édition nord-américaine. Et le Canada, en particulier Montréal, s’est illustré. Bien qu’aucun restaurant canadien ne figure cette année sur le classement mondial, 10 établissements canadiens se hissent sur cette première liste nord-américaine, sélectionnés par un réseau anonyme de 300 experts locaux. Quels restaurants montréalais figurent dans les North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 ? Le Violon, situé dans le Plateau-Mont-Royal — récemment désigné quartier le plus « cool » du monde et lieu de sortie récente de Katy Perry et Justin Trudeau — se classe 29e, mais ce n’est que le début. Photograph: Alex Lesage | Le Violon Beba ouvre le bal à la 50e place, Alma à la 43e, Montréal Plaza à la 22e, et Mon Lapin arrive en force à la 2e place. Photograph: Scott Usheroff | Restaurant Beba Parmi les prix spéciaux 2025, la sommelière montréalaise Vanya Filipovic remporte le titre de Meilleure Sommelière d’Amérique du Nord, tandis que Mon Lapin est élu Meilleur Restaurant de l’Est du Canada. Photograph: Two Food Photographers | Mon Lapin Le prestigieux LaVazza Icon Award a été remis au chef Normand Laprise de Toqué!, acclamé par la salle entière. « Un grand merci à toute la brigade de cuisine, celle d’hier et celle de demain », a déclaré le chef Laprise. Phot
5 Montreal restaurants named among North America's 50 Best Restaurants — including one in the world's coolest neighbourhood

5 Montreal restaurants named among North America's 50 Best Restaurants — including one in the world's coolest neighbourhood

Make your reservations NOW. In a fast-paced, high-colour award show (and after party) in Las Vegas, the prestigious 50 Best group announced the winners of the inaugural North America's 50 Best Restaurants list.  And Canada (especially Montreal) came up trumps.  While no Canadian restaurants saw representation on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants this year, 10 Canadian restaurants have made the first-ever North America's 50 Best Restaurants list discerned by the anonymous army of 300 local experts.  Which Montreal restaurants made the North America's 50 Best Restaurants list? The restaurant Le Violon—located in Plateau-Mont-Royal, recently ranked coolest neighbourhood in the world (and the location of Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau's recent dinner date)—came in at no. 29, but that's just the beginning. Photograph: Alex Lesage Montreal restaurant Beba set the tone as the night started by taking no. 50, while Alma took slot 43, Montréal Plaza took no. 22, and Mon Lapin came in hot at no. 2. Photograph: Scott Usheroff | Restaurant Beba Among the special awards for 2025, Montreal’s own star sommelier Vanya Filipovic took the crown as North America’s Best Sommelier, while her home away from home Mon Lapin also hopped to the Best Restaurant in East Canada rank. Photograph: Two Food Photographers | Mon Lapin We’ll drink to that! RECOMMENDED: 50 best restaurants in Montreal The most prestigious Montreal win, though, has got to be the LaVazza Icon Award given to Chef Normand Lapris
C’est officiel : le Plateau-Mont-Royal de Montréal figure parmi les quartiers les plus « cool » du monde en 2025

C’est officiel : le Plateau-Mont-Royal de Montréal figure parmi les quartiers les plus « cool » du monde en 2025

Depuis huit ans, Time Out explore les quartiers les plus « cool » du monde — des lieux riches en vie nocturne, culture, créativité et gastronomie, où la diversité prospère et le caractère local brille. Cette année, nos rédacteurs ont désigné les quartiers les plus excitants de leur ville, que nous avons classés selon des critères de culture, communauté, qualité de vie, vie nocturne et gastronomie. Des enclaves conviviales aux zones industrielles réinventées, en passant par des hotspots culinaires émergents, chacun des 39 quartiers de la liste de cette année partage un esprit DIY, une créativité unique et une énergie particulière qui capture l’âme de sa ville. Quel est le quartier le plus cool du monde ? Selon le classement Time Out 2025, Jimbōchō à Tokyo est élu quartier le plus « cool » du monde. Hub universitaire historique et paradis des bibliophiles, Jimbōchō compte 130 librairies d’occasion, des cafés classiques et des restaurants de curry. Son charme intemporel se mêle à l’énergie de la jeunesse, avec de nouvelles boutiques indépendantes, cafés et clubs de musique qui apportent une dynamique fraîche — une échappatoire idéale à la vie numérique trépidante de Tokyo. Quel est le quartier le plus cool de Montréal ? Le Plateau-Mont-Royal et son enclave Mile End se classent au 22ᵉ rang de ce prestigieux classement, devançant Davenport à Toronto (26ᵉ). Photograph: Eva Blue Le Plateau, et plus particulièrement son emblématique Mile End, allie une ambiance branchée et artistiq
It’s official: Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal ranked one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world in 2025

It’s official: Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal ranked one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world in 2025

For almost 10 years, Time Out has been mapping the world’s coolest neighbourhoods — places packed with nightlife, culture, creativity, and great food and drink, where diversity thrives and local character shines.  This year, our writers and editors nominated the most exciting districts in their cities, which we ranked based on culture, community, liveability, nightlife, food, and that hard-to-define “nowness.” From close-knit enclaves and reinvented industrial zones to emerging culinary hotspots, each of the 39 neighbourhoods on this year’s list shares a DIY spirit, a creative edge, and a unique energy that captures the soul of its city. What is the coolest neighbourhood in the world? According to Time Out’s 2025 ranking, Jimbōchō, Tokyo was ranked the number one coolest neighbourhood in the world. A historic university hub and haven for book lovers, Jimbōchō is home to 130 second-hand bookstores, classic cafés, and curry houses. Its timeless charm meets youthful energy, with new indie shops, cafés, and music clubs adding fresh buzz — a perfect escape from Tokyo’s fast-paced digital life. What is Montreal’s coolest neighbourhood? Plateau-Mont-Royal and its Mile End enclave was ranked number 22 on the coveted list, surpassing Toronto’s Davenport neighbourhood (number 26).  Photograph: Eva Blue “Le Plateau”, and particularly the iconic Mile End, blends hip, artsy vibes with charming residential streets and lively nightlife. Photograph: Marc Bruxelle / Shutterstock What’s so
I travelled to Italy for the restaurant world’s most influential global awards and it was mind-blowing

I travelled to Italy for the restaurant world’s most influential global awards and it was mind-blowing

I’m on a dance floor in Italy surrounded by chefs from over 100 of the world’s best restaurants, and wondering how I got here. Weeks before the news that a local Quebec restaurant won a first-ever North America’s 50 Best Restaurants award, this Canadian was flown to Torino, Italy, to discover the wonderful region of Piemonte—and experience what a World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards ceremony is actually like.  Photograph: Isa Tousignant | Torino Just as I’m thinking the dancefloor beats can’t get any more bomb, a deafening “ka-boom!” sounds as two confetti cannons explode multicoloured paper strips all over the writhing crowd at the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 afterparty. Squeals ring out, and the energy hits a new zenith as I watch renowned chef Massimo Bottura, receiver of the Icon Award earlier that night, at the decks, thinking he could easily segue into DJing if ever he gets tired of all those Michelin stars.  Italy’s inaugural host city There are five Italian restaurants listed on the World’s Best 50 Restaurants 2025—Lido 84, Reale, Le Calandre, Uliassi and Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler—but 2025 was the first year the event’s been hosted in Italy.  Torino, home to the famous shroud, is off the beaten track to the west of Milan in the region of Piemonte, palpably near both France and Switzerland (architecturally speaking) and buttressed by the majestic Alps.  Photograph: Ibéricos | Torino It turns out that Italy’s first ever capital city is at the epicentr
Quebec's Tanière3 wins first-ever North America’s 50 Best Restaurants award

Quebec's Tanière3 wins first-ever North America’s 50 Best Restaurants award

It's official: Tanière3 is the first-ever winner of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants Art of Hospitality award. Anyone who’s been to Quebec City’s Tanière3 knows what an unforgettable gastronomic experience it is. Now, they have been officially recognized. Opened as La Tanière in Old Quebec in 1977 and reimagined in 2019 as Tanière3, the two MICHELIN-starred restaurant welcomes diners with two unique experiences: the Chef’s Counter Cellar and the Dining Room Cellar.  Photograph: Courtesy of Tanière3 Each offers to transport you and your taste buds to new heights with its immersive and boundary-pushing approach, and that’s what inspired North America’s 50 Best Restaurants to name the resto as its 2025 Art of Hospitality award winner.  Photograph: Courtesy of Tanière3 In preparation for its inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants edition, awaited with bated breath on September 25, the 50 Best Restaurants group has leaked a couple of its inaugural prizewinners, including this Art of Hospitality Award 2025, sponsored by Lee Kum Kee. Photograph: Courtesy of Tanière3   Tanière3 is breaking ground as its first ever winner. Photograph: Simon Ferland | Tanière³   Nestled in the vaulted cellars of the historic Leber and Charest House, between the St. Lawrence River and Place Royale, Tanière3 offers guests an exclusive 10-seat experience in its Chef’s Counter Cellar, up close and personal with Chef François-Emmanuel Nicol and his team. Photograph: Courtesy of Tanière3
Ce restaurant québécois remporte un tout premier prix du palmarès des 50 Meilleurs Restaurants d’Amérique du Nord

Ce restaurant québécois remporte un tout premier prix du palmarès des 50 Meilleurs Restaurants d’Amérique du Nord

C’est officiel : Tanière³ est le tout premier gagnant du prix Art of Hospitality décerné par les 50 Meilleurs Restaurants d’Amérique du Nord. Quiconque a déjà mis les pieds au Tanière³, à Québec, sait à quel point l’expérience gastronomique y est inoubliable. Désormais, cette réputation est officiellement reconnue. Ouvert en 1977 sous le nom La Tanière dans le Vieux-Québec, puis réinventé en 2019 sous sa forme actuelle, Tanière³ — doublement étoilé MICHELIN — propose deux expériences uniques : le Chef’s Counter Cellar et le Dining Room Cellar. Photograph: Courtesy of Tanière3 Chacune promet d’emmener vos papilles vers de nouveaux sommets grâce à une approche immersive et audacieuse. Photograph: Courtesy of Tanière3 C’est ce qui a inspiré les 50 Meilleurs Restaurants d’Amérique du Nord à décerner au resto le prix Art of Hospitality 2025. Photograph: Courtesy of Tanière3 En préparation de sa toute première édition du palmarès nord-américain, très attendue le 25 septembre, l’organisation des 50 Meilleurs Restaurants a dévoilé quelques-uns de ses lauréats inauguraux, dont ce prix Art of Hospitality 2025, commandité par Lee Kum Kee. Photograph: Simon Ferland | Tanière³ Tanière³ entre dans l’histoire en devenant son tout premier récipiendaire. Installé dans les voûtes historiques de la maison Leber et Charest, entre le fleuve Saint-Laurent et la place Royale, Tanière³ propose une expérience exclusive à 10 convives dans son Chef’s Counter Cellar, en contact direct avec le c
I left icy Canada for sunny California… to see a hockey game

I left icy Canada for sunny California… to see a hockey game

Just when everyone else is starting to feel a spring breeze and see crocuses and daffodils peek out from the thawing ground, my native Montreal got its biggest snow dump of the season. And listen: I’m a Canadian. I know about snow. Winter is for skiing, tobogganing and, most importantly, hockey, our home-and-native-sport. For fans, hockey makes the cold season the best time of the year—but not when four feet of fresh powder fall at the tail end of February. Everyone’s got their breaking point. So what’s a hockeyhead to do? Go see a game in SoCal, that’s what. The California breakaway Picture it: the Vancouver Canucks vs. the Anaheim Ducks at the venerated Pond (that is, the Honda Center in Anaheim) on February 27, and I got an invite to attend as part of an intimate press trip courtesy of Visit Huntington Beach.   Photograph: Isa Tousignant for Time OutBe careful where you park in a Montreal snowstorm Photograph: Isa Tousignant for Time OutHuntington Beach in February So what if U.S.-Canadian relations are frostier than they should be these days? So what if Montreal, the birthplace of hockey, was celebrating the 150th anniversary of the game’s invention that very week? So what if the Montreal Canadiens—one of the NHL’s Original Six teams—was still in the running for a potential record-breaking 36th playoff season? It’s worth missing a few home games to get a hit of California sunshine.  And, it turns out, California does hockey totally differently—and in many ways, bette
Découvrez 50 raisons d’adorer Time Out Market Montréal

Découvrez 50 raisons d’adorer Time Out Market Montréal

Foyer du meilleur de la ville sous un même toit, Time Out Market Montréal célèbre son cinquième anniversaire. Au cours des cinq dernières années, le Marché a accueilli plus de 2 millions de visiteurs par an, hébergé plus de 30 restaurants mettant en vedette les chefs et restaurants les plus célébrés de la ville, et collaboré avec près de 100 artisans et artistes locaux à travers diverses initiatives au sein du Marché. Bien plus qu'une destination culinaire réunissant sous un même toit certains des meilleurs chefs et restaurants de la ville, Time Out Market Montréal est un hommage à la communauté, à la créativité et à la culture de Montréal, dont l’esprit est capturé dans Il n’y a pas de gloire sans amour—un projet spécial qui célèbre l'esprit de Montréal. Que vous célébriez la Saint-Valentin ou que vous recherchiez le meilleur repas en ville (accompagné d’un verre de vin exceptionnel) un lundi soir, Time Out Market Montréal est là pour vous. Quelles sont les meilleures choses à propos de Time Out Market Montréal ? Nous avons rassemblé 50 de nos choses préférées à propos du Marché : 1. Il accueille certains des meilleurs chefs et restaurants de la ville sous un même toit, tous sélectionnés et approuvés par les éditeurs de Time Out. Photograph: Time Out Market Montréal 2. Il propose les meilleurs cours de cuisine de la ville, grâce à Atelier & Saveurs (n’avez-vous jamais voulu apprendre à faire vos propres raviolis ?). Photograph: Ateliers & Saveurs 3. Il dispose non pas d’
50 things to love about Time Out Market Montréal

50 things to love about Time Out Market Montréal

Home to the best of the city under one roof, Time Out Market Montréal is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Over the past five years, the Market has welcomed more than 2 million visitors annually, hosted over 30 restaurants featuring the city’s most celebrated chefs and restaurants, and collaborated with nearly 100 local artisans and artists through various initiatives in the Market. More than just a culinary destination that’s home to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof, Time Out Market Montréal is an homage to Montréal’s community, creativity, and culture, whose spirit is captured in There Is No Fame Without Love—a special project that celebrates all the things we love about where the city of Montreal and Time Out Market Montréal intersect. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day, or looking for the best meal in town (and a killer glass of wine) on a Monday night, Time Out Market Montréal has got you covered. What are the best things about Time Out Market Montréal? We've rounded up 50 of our favourite things about the Market: 1. It’s home to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof, all curated and vetted by Time Out editors. Photograph: Time Out Market Montréal 2. It hosts some of the most popular cooking classes in the city, courtesy of Atelier & Saveurs (didn’t you always want to learn how to make your own ravioli or cocktails?) Photograph: Ateliers & Saveurs 3. It’s got not one, not two, but 7 bars (two Wi
I took a bucket list train ride through the Canadian Rockies and here's what it was really like

I took a bucket list train ride through the Canadian Rockies and here's what it was really like

I knew it would be epic, but I wasn't ready for the majestic alpine scenes, emerald waters and drool-worthy meals in hidden library rooms. Rocky Mountaineer, a private rail company that's been providing picturesque trips through the West Coast of Canada (and more recently the United States), offers a two-day voyage in a glass-roofed panoramic train that goes from Vancouver to Kamloops and then Kamloops to Banff, after a restful sleep in a plush hotel. Photograph: Isa Tousignant | Rocky Mountaineer Called the First Passage to the West, the journey is packed with jaw-dropping views first of plains, then of majestic mountains as you enter the awesome Canadian Rockies, not to mention wildlife and rushing waters. Photograph: Isa Tousignant | Rocky Mountaineer To call it a luxe experience doesn’t quite cut it—from the natural splendour to the heated reclining seats, it spells grandeur with a capital gee-willikers. Photograph: Isa Tousignant | Rocky Mountaineer Here are 11 reasons why I found the First Passage to the West an absolute bucket-list trip. Photograph: Isa Tousignant | Rocky Mountaineer But don't just take my word for it: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Montréal (@timeoutmontreal) 1. Yellow pines Time your trip for the fall, ideally in early October on one of the last First Passage to the West trips of the season, and not only will you be hosted by a staff brimming with excitement at a break after a summer of virtually non-st
J'ai fait un voyage en train incontournable à travers les Rocheuses canadiennes, et voici comment c'était vraiment

J'ai fait un voyage en train incontournable à travers les Rocheuses canadiennes, et voici comment c'était vraiment

Je savais que ce serait grandiose, mais je n’étais pas préparé aux scènes alpines majestueuses, aux eaux émeraude et aux repas alléchants dans des salles de bibliothèque secrètes. Rocky Mountaineer, une compagnie ferroviaire privée qui propose des voyages pittoresques sur la côte ouest du Canada (et récemment aux États-Unis), offre une excursion de deux jours dans un train panoramique à toit de verre, de Vancouver à Kamloops, puis de Kamloops à Banff, avec une nuit de repos dans un hôtel luxueux. Photograph: Isa Tousignant | Rocky Mountaineer Appelé le First Passage to the West, ce voyage offre des vues à couper le souffle, d'abord sur les plaines, puis sur les montagnes majestueuses des Rocheuses canadiennes, sans oublier la faune et les eaux tumultueuses. Photograph: Isa Tousignant | Rocky Mountaineer Parler d'une expérience luxueuse est un euphémisme—de la splendeur naturelle aux sièges inclinables chauffants, c’est la grandeur avec un grand G ! Photograph: Isa Tousignant | Rocky Mountaineer Voici 11 raisons pour lesquelles j’ai trouvé le First Passage to the West absolument incontournable. Photograph: Isa Tousignant | Rocky Mountaineer Mais ne vous fiez pas seulement à mon avis : View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Montréal (@timeoutmontreal) 1. Les pins jaunes Partez à l'automne, idéalement début octobre lors des derniers voyages First Passage to the West de la saison, et non seulement vous serez accueilli par un pers