Katherine Sehl

Katherine Sehl

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The 31 best museums in Montreal to discover all year round

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 your to do list. It’s one of the most popular things to do with kids in Montreal, and of all this city’s best attractions, a museum visit gives you an inclusive taste of the local culture. With over 30 museums on this list, Montreal's basically got a museum for eveything. Time to get out there and discover! RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Montreal27 best Montreal attractions for tourists and locals33 amazing free things to do in Montreal right now  
The best water parks in and around Montreal to conquer heatwaves

The best water parks in and around Montreal to conquer heatwaves

It can get ridiculously hot on and around the island of Montreal, and these water parks will make you forget all about that. Nothing else battles scorching heatwaves and humid temperatures quite like them, especially when it's rising above 30° Celsius and feeling more like 40°C with the humidex. Sure, you could crack some cold ones at the best picnic spots in Montreal or even hit up some Montreal pools, but when you really want to get wet? Enjoy water crashing on splash pads, make a day trip from Montreal to slopes with summer slides, and get ready to get soaked with this deep dive into the best places within and near the 514. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in MontrealBest pools in Montreal
The best festivals and events in Montreal for 2024

The best festivals and events in Montreal for 2024

Sun or snow, Montreal is always on fire with tons of things to do. In addition to its reputation as being a party town with lively nightlife, the city is insanely busy with festivals and events no matter the time of year. Thanks in part to Expo 67, the International and Universal Exposition, in the swinging sixties, sites like Quartier des Spectacles and Parc Jean-Drapeau were designed to receive a heavy rotation of world-class festivals.  RECOMMENDED:Complete guide to the best things to do in Montreal right now
44 best coffee spots in Montreal right now

44 best coffee spots in Montreal right now

Just ask Blake Lively: enjoying the best coffee in Montreal is one of the simplest pleasures around: It's high up on our selection of the best cheap things to do in Montreal, especially when enjoyed with something delicious from one of the city's best bakeries or epic bagels—or after an epic brunch (boozy or otherwise). Welcome to the only list of fourth-wave, micro-roaster, and Euro-style coffee bars on the island you'll ever need. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in MontrealBest brunches in MontrealBest bagels in Montreal
OĂč patiner Ă  MontrĂ©al

OĂč patiner Ă  MontrĂ©al

OĂč patiner Ă  MontrĂ©al ? Avec plus de 250 patinoires extĂ©rieures et une excellente sĂ©lection d’options intĂ©rieures, peu de villes sont aussi prĂȘtes pour la saison hivernale que MontrĂ©al. Que ça soit pour jouer au hockey, faire des longueurs sur la patinoire ou faire du patinage artistique, cette ville a tout. Avec le ski, le patinage et sans doute une des meilleures activitĂ©s hivernales ici. Cependant, n’oubliez pas d’appeler le 311 pour vĂ©rifier les conditions de glace avant de mettre vos toques, chandails et patins. RECOMMANDÉ :Les meilleures choses Ă  faire avec des enfants Ă  MontrĂ©alLes meilleures activitĂ©s gratuites Ă  faire Ă  MontrĂ©al
Best ice skating in Montreal this winter

Best ice skating in Montreal this winter

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 you’re looking for a rink to play the good ol’ hockey game, a track for skating laps, or a surface to stick a salchow, we've got you covered. Next to some choice Montreal skiing options, ice skating is definitely one of the best things to do in Montreal in winter—right after stuffing your face at sugar shacks near Montreal. Just remember that before you bundle up and head outside, be sure to check ice conditions by dialing 311 to get city updates on ice conditions. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in MontrealThe best Montreal Christmas markets to enjoy this holiday season
The best farmers’ markets in Montreal to explore and savor right now

The best farmers’ markets in Montreal to explore and savor right now

As one of North America’s most vibrant food cities, it’s no surprise that the best farmers’ markets make Montreal have an abundance of next-level fresh local fare. From Jean Talon in Little Italy to Atwater just south of Downtown Montreal, the city is peppered with seasonal and year-round markets that inform both the menus of the city’s best restaurants and the tabletops of locals, all of which feed our growing appetite for Quebec-cultivated greens and goods. So, whether you’re looking to shop for the fridge or simply stock up before you kick back in some Montreal parks, grab your tote and prepare to reap the harvests of these cream-of-the-crop MontrĂ©al markets. This is the kind of Montreal attraction you don’t want to miss. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Montreal
Les meilleurs marchés publics de Montréal à explorer maintenant

Les meilleurs marchés publics de Montréal à explorer maintenant

MontrĂ©al est une capitale nord-amĂ©ricaine de la gastronomie, et ce n’est pas surprenant que les meilleurs marchĂ©s publics aient tout ce qu’il faut lorsque vous cherchez des produits frais et locaux. Il y a le Jean-talon en Petite-Italie et l’Atwater au sud du centre-ville, ainsi que plein de marchĂ©s saisonniers ou ouverts toute l’annĂ©e Ă  travers la ville. Les menus des meilleurs restaurants en ville en profitent aussi bien que les tables des MontrĂ©alais, et c’est de plus en plus Ă  la mode de s’apprivoiser de produits cultivĂ©s au QuĂ©bec. Que ça soit pour remplir votre frigo ou simplement prĂ©parer un piquenique dans un des meilleurs parcs de MontrĂ©al, prenez un sac rĂ©utilisable et allez profiter de la rĂ©colte Ă  la crĂšme de la crĂšme des marchĂ©s montrĂ©alais. C’est le genre d’attraction montrĂ©alais à ne pas manquer. RECOMMANDÉ : Guide complet des meilleures choses Ă  faire Ă  MontrĂ©al
The best ice cream in Montreal this summer

The best ice cream in Montreal this summer

Montreal may be better known for ice hockey than it is for ice cream, but the best ice cream in Montreal ensures the city has stars on ice in every season. Once the city starts to thaw, the city’s ice cream shops spring out of hibernation, dust the frost off their old-school awnings and flick on their neon signs, ready to sell some of the best desserts in town. There’s something for every cold heart and sweet tooth, from frozen curry custard to maple taffy gelato.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in Montreal21 best things to do in Montreal with kids
Les meilleures crÚmes glacées à Montréal

Les meilleures crÚmes glacées à Montréal

Envie d'un dessert rafraĂźchissant ? Lorsqu’il fait chaud, les crĂšmes glacĂ©es sont parmi les meilleurs desserts en ville. Que ce soit en crĂšme glacĂ©e, en sorbet ou en gelati, on raffole de ces dĂ©lices sous toutes leurs formes. Vous trouverez dans cette liste les endroits les plus cool pour vous rafraĂźchir. Par laquelle on commence ? RECOMMANDÉ : Guide complet des meilleurs restaurants de MontrĂ©alLes meilleures choses Ă  faire avec des enfants Ă  MontrĂ©al
Les 31 meilleurs musées de Montréal

Les 31 meilleurs musées de Montréal

Que vous cherchiez Ă  remanier vos plans de week-end ou que vous veniez de l'extĂ©rieur de la ville pour la premiĂšre fois, pensez Ă  visiter l'un des meilleurs musĂ©es et les centres culturels de MontrĂ©al. La visite de musĂ©es et de centres culturels sont les activitĂ©s les plus populaires auprĂšs des enfants Ă  MontrĂ©al. Et de toutes les attractions et classiques de MontrĂ©al, il n’y a pas de meilleure maniĂšre de plonger dans la culture locale que par une visite au musĂ©e. MontrĂ©al en abrite plus de 40, et c’est pourquoi nous avons prĂ©parĂ© pour vous une liste des meilleurs. Vous pourrez ainsi commencer votre chasse au trĂ©sor du bon pied. RECOMMANDÉ : Guide complet quoi faire Ă  MontrĂ©alLes 21 meilleures choses Ă  faire avec des enfants Ă  MontrĂ©alLes 34 meilleures activitĂ©s gratuites Ă  faire cet Ă©tĂ© Ă  MontrĂ©al
Les meilleures bibliothÚques à Montréal à découvrir maintenant

Les meilleures bibliothÚques à Montréal à découvrir maintenant

Les bibliothĂšques montrĂ©alaises ne sont peut-ĂȘtre pas parmi les attractions touristiques les plus Ă©videntes Ă  MontrĂ©al, mais il y en a un bon nombre qui mĂ©ritent de le devenir. SituĂ©es dans des immeubles patrimoniaux rĂ©affectĂ©s et des Ă©glises dĂ©sacralisĂ©es, plusieurs des bibliothĂšques de la ville sont un testament Ă  livre ouvert du talent architectural et de l’histoire lĂ©gendaire des gĂ©nĂ©rations passĂ©es. Le prĂȘt de livres est peut-ĂȘtre en dĂ©clin ailleurs, mais la participation dans la belle ville est Ă  la hausse. Les MontrĂ©alais empruntent plus de 10 millions de livres annuellement, de quoi s’évader parmi les pages dans les parcs de la ville ou avec une bouteille Ă  l’un des meilleurs bars Ă  vin en ville. Avec sa chapelle devenue salle de lecture et ses coins de lecture cachĂ©s, voici les meilleures bibliothĂšques Ă  voir Ă  MontrĂ©al. RECOMMANDÉ : Le guide complet des meilleures choses Ă  faire Ă  MontrĂ©al

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Help restaurant and bar workers by donating to this relief fund that launched today

Help restaurant and bar workers by donating to this relief fund that launched today

TL;DR A relief fund has been set up to assist Montreal's restaurant workforce during the COVID-19 crisis. Amid the spread of the novel coronavirus, more than 7,000 restaurants and bars across Montreal have closed their doors or are operating a limited capacity. The downturn has left thousands of chefs, dishwashers, bartenders, and front-of-house staff temporarily out of work or unemployed.  In response, Foxy sommelier Kaitlin Doucette has teamed up with Jessica Cytryn, a food and wine law worker with more than 10 years experiences in the industry, and a volunteer group of organizers to found Montreal Restaurant Workers Relief Fund (MRWRF). Launched today, the initiative aims to collect contributions from individual and corporate donors on GoFundMe to support the impacted workforce. “The fund is meant to provide a little bit of a safety net in very uncertain times,” Doucette tells us. The idea for the concept is modelled in part off a similar effort in New York City called the Restaurant Workers Community Foundation COVID-19 Crisis Relief Fund, who Doucette consulted with while establishing the framework for the Montreal campaign.   The goal is to offer quick financial aid to those unable to pay for bills, groceries, health products, and other urgent needs. Direct payments in $50, $100, and $150 amounts will be transferred within a few days to applicants who are asked to submit a short form and provide proof of employment, such as a pay stub, if possible. “It was really a resp