Laura Osborne, the former editor-in-chief of the award-winning RICARDO magazines and senior editor at Air Canada enRoute, is obsessed with discovering the best of the city.

From scallop crudo in marigold sauce from Newfoundland and Labrador, to bone marrow tacos in Vancouver — with a few sake-forward cocktails and local Montreal beer tastings in between — Laura eats (and drinks) her way across the country, checking out the best cultural experiences, events and happenings along the way.

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Les 33 meilleures choses à faire avec des enfants à Montréal

Les 33 meilleures choses à faire avec des enfants à Montréal

Montréal est un terrain de jeu pour les enfants de tous âges—particulièrement pendant l'été. La ville regorge d'attractions pour les jeunes enfants (et les jeunes de cœur), ainsi que d'excellents endroits pour manger à petit prix en famille. Chaque arrondissement a ses propres divertissements pour les familles, avec de nombreux endroits facilement accessibles en métro (les enfants de cinq ans et moins voyagent gratuitement !).  RECOMMANDÉ :39 meilleures choses à faire à Montreal maintenantLes 31 meilleurs musées de Montréal
Les 37 meilleures activités gratuites à faire à Montréal

Les 37 meilleures activités gratuites à faire à Montréal

Envie d’aventure et de moments inoubliables sans vider ton portefeuille ? Une foule d’aventures gratuites vous attendent aux quatre coins de la ville ! Montréal a tellement de choses incroyables à faire, surtout pendant l'été. Trouvez des activités qui correspondent à vos centres d'intérêt sans rien dépenser. Nous vous suggérons de sortir votre calendrier et de laisser le plaisir commencer... N'oubliez pas de visiter les meilleurs musées de Montréal à visiter gratuitement ! RECOMMANDÉ :Les meilleures choses à faire à Montreal maintenantLes meilleures choses à faire avec des enfants à Montréal
33 best things to do in Montreal with kids

33 best things to do in Montreal with kids

Montreal is a playground for kids of all ages—especially during the winter. The city is full of attractions for young kids (and the young at heart), stellar free museums and excellent places to eat that are easy on the budget. Every borough has its own family-forward fun—not to mention the highest bungee jump in Canada—with easy access via public transportation (5 year-olds and under ride for free!).  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best free things to do in Montreal27 best Montreal attractions for tourists and locals10 best free museums in Montreal you need to check out
Les meilleures plages près de Montréal

Les meilleures plages près de Montréal

Préparez vos en-cas à petit prix, sortez la chaise de plage et n’oubliez surtout pas la crème solaire : Montréal est une île — autant en profiter cet été ! Quelle est la meilleure plage à Montréal ? Pour des plages magnifiques près de Montréal, considérez la plage de l'Horloge, la plage Jean-Doré, ou la plage du Parc National d'Oka. Que vous rêviez d’une étendue de sable bordée de huttes tiki ou d’un spot de surf prisé, notre sélection des meilleures plages près de Montréal a tout pour plaire : oasis urbaines, berges accessibles en métro, et même un parcours gonflable géant sur l’eau.  RECOMMANDÉ : Guide complet des meilleures choses à faire à MontréalLes meilleures piscines de Montréal pour se rafraîchir cet étéLes meilleures activités à faire avec des enfants à Montréal
65 best things to do in Montreal for locals and tourists

65 best things to do in Montreal for locals and tourists

UPDATE, July 2025: From where to beat the heat this summer on the city's most gigantic terrasse, the city's coolest new design hotel, the most spectacular hikes in and around Montreal or a visit to one of its secret bars, this town is full of amazing and free things to do. 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
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, especially during those hot summer days, it's time to go for a walk—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
38 best free things to do in Montreal

38 best free things to do in Montreal

Montreal has so many epic things to do, especially during the summer. From free museums to discovering one of the city's many festivals, get out your calendar and let the fun begin. Don't forget to check out all the (free family-friendly!) things happening at they city's best museums. RECOMMENDED:Full guide to the best things to do in MontrealBest things to do with kids in Montreal 
Best Montreal beaches to visit right now

Best Montreal beaches to visit right now

Pack your favourite cheap eats, grab a beach chair and don’t forget the sunscreen: Montreal is an island, so take advantage of it! From long stretches of sand dotted with tiki-inspired huts to surf spots, our picks for the best beaches in and around Montreal include urban oases, park-adjacent shores and kid-friendly getaways that are always worth the trip (including this secret beach, and this nudist beach just outside of Montreal).  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in MontrealMontreal's best pools to cool off in this summerBest parks in Montreal21 best things to do in Montreal with kids
Montreal Grand Prix 2025 weekend: guide and best events

Montreal Grand Prix 2025 weekend: guide and best events

Racers, start your engines. Montreal is once again welcoming the worldwide Formula One fanbase for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, from June 13 to 15, 2025, which means one thing: the city is revved up. The races on Circuit Jacques-Villeneuve are only half the fun—the real memories will be made off course, at the free events and activities, parties, restaurants, clubs, attractions and hidden outdoor play spaces around town that are pulling out all the stops. Follow this essential list of Montreal’s hottest Grand Prix spots for a record-breaking good time. When is the Montreal Grand Prix? The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix is June 13 to 15, 2025, and takes place over 70 laps of the 4.361-kilometre Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Parc Jean-Drapeau. How much do F1 tickets cost in Montreal? Canada sells the ninth cheapest race tickets this year, with prices ranging from a general admission Grounds Pass ($325.50) to Platine ($1307.25). What time does the Montreal Grand Prix start? The Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Prix du Canada 2025 race starts Friday June 13, 2025 with Formula 1 Practice sessions (1:30pm); Saturday June 14, 2025: Practice (12:30pm) and Formula 1 Qualifying sessions (4pm) and Sunday June 15, 2025: Formula 1 Race (2pm-4pm). How will the metro and bus strike affect public transportation in Montreal during Grand Prix? Despite some recent confusion, there will be extended service periods on June 12, 2025, and full service over Canadian Grand Prix weekend from June 13 to June 15, 20
49 meilleures choses à faire à Montreal maintenant

49 meilleures choses à faire à Montreal maintenant

MISE À JOUR, mai 2025 : Montréal regorge d’activités incroyables et gratuites en ce moment. Explorez les parcs, ou découvrez les événements les plus sexy à Montréal. Que vous soyez à la recherche des nouveaux restaurants, ou simplement des meilleures activités pour toute la famille, cette liste est faite pour vous. Ce tour d'horizon incontournable des incontournables de Montréal est votre liste de choses à faire, que vous soyez touriste ou local : des meilleurs restaurants aux musées les plus éblouissants - il rassemble les activités les plus remarquables dans l'une des meilleures villes du monde. Trouver de quoi faire à Montréal n'a jamais été plus facile. RECOMMANDÉ : Le guide complet des meilleures activités gratuites à faire à MontréalLes meilleures choses à faire avec des enfants à Montréal50 meilleurs restaurants de Montréal  
The 50 best restaurants in Montreal right now

The 50 best restaurants in Montreal right now

UPDATE, May 2025: Welcome to Time Out's handpicked selection of the best restaurants in Montreal, home to the new Michelin-starred restaurants and four of the best restaurants in the world for food right now. This list is intended to put your finger on Montreal's pulse—it's all about what's best at the moment, whether it's the hottest new restaurant, a weekend brunch, something iconic, or a stellar cheap eats; these are the places you'll want to eat at again and again and again. RECOMMENDED:Most romantic restaurants in Montreal right nowMichelin star-calibre restaurants in Montreal
The 40 best party songs ever made

The 40 best party songs ever made

What makes a good party song? Is it uplifting lyrics? Or maybe it's an uptempo production?Throughout the decades, they’ve come in all shapes, sizes and vibes. However, for a song to be a proper, hip-shaking party song, there are some rules: it’s gotta be a banger, and it’s gotta give you absolutely no choice but to get up and boogie.  No wonder then that this list includes everything from funk, soul and disco classics to ‘90s RnB tunes and 2025 chart-toppers. There’s a tonne of variety on here, so pass the aux cable over to us and we’ll have your party shaking in no time. Ready to throw some shapes? You’re in the right place – these are the best party songs of all time.  RECOMMENDED: 🎵 The best songs of 2025 so far 🕺 The best albums of 2025 so far 🎤 The best karaoke songs🍻 The best drinking songs🎶 The best ’80s songs🎊 The best pop songs This guide was recently updated by Georgia Evans, who covers Time Out’s music section. Entries are by Time Out Editors. For more about how we curate, have a look at our editorial guidelines.

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Bossa

Bossa

Montrealers have been worshipping at the altar of this family-run sandwicheria since it opened in 2018. The lip-smacking magic happens when southern Italian recipes that hail back three generations meet Philly-style hoagies bursting with homemade ingredients—right down to the house burrata, hand-cut chips and fresh basil picked from the garden. It only takes one bite to see why these sandwiches have a cult following. MENU Hot Sandwiches PorchettaAioli, provolone, porchetta, carmelized onions, hot peppers, eggplants, coleslaw Porchetta and RapiniSpicy mayo, provolone, porchetta, rapini Cutlet 2.0Mayo, bomba, chicken cutlet, provolone, pickles, giardiniera, lettuce, tomato, O.G. House Vinaigrette CutletMayo, provolone, chicken cutlet, hot peppers, eggplants, coleslaw MeatballBasil, oil, mozzarella, burrata meatballs, tomato sauce, parmesan, hot peppers Cheese SteakSteak, cheese blend, cherry peppers SausageAioli, provolone, sausage, hot peppers, eggplants, carmelized onions, coleslaw Sausage and PeppersSpicy mayo, provolone, roasted red peppers, carmelized onions, coleslaw Sausage and RapiniOlive oil, provolone, sausage, hot peppers, rapini Eggplant ParmBasil oil, burrata, fried eggplant, tomato sauce, parmesan, hot peppers Chicken ParmBasil oil, mozzarella, chicken cutlet, tomato sauce, parmesan, hot peppers, rapini Steak and PepperoniSteak, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, OG sauce Cold Sandwiches Philly HoagieBalsamic reduction, olive oil, salami, capicollo, prosciutto, mortad
Bossa

Bossa

Montrealers have been worshipping at the altar of this family-run sandwicheria since it opened in 2018. The lip-smacking magic happens when southern Italian recipes that hail back three generations meet Philly-style hoagies bursting with homemade ingredients—right down to the house burrata, hand-cut chips and fresh basil picked from the garden. It only takes one bite to see why these sandwiches have a cult following. MENU Hot Sandwiches PorchettaAioli, Provolone, Porchetta, Caramelized Onions, Hot Peppers, Eggplants, Coleslaw Cutlet 2.0Mayo, Bomba, Chicken Cutlet, Provolone, Pickles, Giardiniera, Lettuce, Tomato, O.G. House Vinaigrette Chicken Parmesan and RapiniBasil Oil, Mozzarella, Chicken Cutlet, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, Hot Peppers, Rapini Eggplant ParmesanBasil Oil, Burrata, Fried Eggplant, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, Hot Peppers Cold Sandwiches Philly HoagieBalsamic Reduction, Olive Oil, Salami, Capicollo, Mortadella, Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Provolone, Hot Peppers, Marinated Eggplant, Lettuce, O.G. House Vinaigrette DiavoloAioli, Bomba, Giardiniera, Salami, Calabrese, Capicollo, Fontino, Provolone, Banana Peppers, Marinated Red Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, O.G. House Vinaigrette ClassicoOlive Oil, Pistachio Mortadella, Sliced Lemon, Burrata, Arugula CapreseBasil Oil, Arugula, Tomato, Burrata, Balsamic Reduction Salads Fennel and Arugula CaesarFennel, Arugula, Bacon, Croutons, Parmesan, Lemon, Caesar Vinaigrette House Salad(s)Mixed Lettuce, Cucumber, Red Onion, Tomato, Croutons

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Paul McCartney’s Got Back tour hits Montreal: dates & ticket information

Paul McCartney’s Got Back tour hits Montreal: dates & ticket information

Hey, Jude: Sir Paul McCartney is headed to Montreal’s Bell Centre this fall. The legendary Beatles singer, songwriter, and musician will kick off his 2025 Got Back tour in Palm Desert, California, on September 29 before making his way to Canada. This marks his first major tour across the U.S. and Canada since 2022—a long-awaited return for fans eager to experience moments from the last 60 years of his music. Expect iconic hits like Hey Jude, Live and Let Die, Band on the Run, Let It Be, and many more. When do tickets go on sale? Pre-sale for the 19-city tour begins July 15 at 10 a.m., with general ticket sales opening on July 18, 2025. How much are tickets? Ticket prices range from $107 to $799. You can pick up tickets at Ticketmaster, and once they've sold out you can try TicketNetwork, Stubhub and Viagogo for secondary sellers. What Canadian dates are confirmed? McCartney is scheduled to perform in Montreal at the Bell Centre—just steps from Time Out Market Montréal—on November 17 and 18, 2025. Hamilton, Ontario, is the only other Canadian stop on November 21, 2025. For more ticket information about Paul McCartney Montreal tickets for the Got Back tour 2025, click here. RECOMMENDED:Complete guide to the best restaurants in MontrealBest things to do with kids in MontrealBest attractions in Montreal
A free Music Week à Montréal pop-up coming to Time Out Market Montreal

A free Music Week à Montréal pop-up coming to Time Out Market Montreal

A free musical event downtown? Refreshing cocktails and mocktails? 40,000 square feet of air-conditioned space? Mark your calendars: Time Out Market Montréal is hosting a free musical pop-up in collaboration with Music Week à Montréal. From free popups taking place in a variety of nightlife venues to larger ticketed events and activities, Music Week à Montréal (a concept by This Is House and presented in collaboration with Tim Hortons) has something for everyone.  Come for the free music and DJs and stay for the food by some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof. When is the Music Week à Montréal pop-up coming to Time Out Market Montréal? Head to the Market on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 5 p.m. t0 11 p.m. at the Beer Bar. Photograph: Music Week à Montréal What is Music Week à Montréal? Music Week à Montréal (a concept by This Is House) is a week-long celebration of Montreal’s music culture, featuring events across the city, both free and paid, from August 4 to August 10, 2025. For the full programming for the city-wide takeover, click here. Founded in 2021 by Xavier Cornejo-Perez, Jamie Pinney, and Angelo Ghantous, This Is House is a Montreal-based nonprofit dedicated to producing high-quality, community-focused electronic music events. This Is House has produced more than 50 events, grown a community of more than 20,000 fans across multiple platforms, and has garnered millions of impressions online over the past 4 years.  For more information abo
Un pop-up gratuit Music Week à Montréal débarque au Time Out Market Montréal

Un pop-up gratuit Music Week à Montréal débarque au Time Out Market Montréal

Un événement musical gratuit au centre-ville ? Des cocktails et mocktails rafraîchissants ? 40 000 pi² d’espace climatisé ? Notez la date : le Time Out Market Montréal accueille un pop-up musical gratuit en collaboration avec Music Week à Montréal. De pop-ups gratuits dans divers lieux à des événements et activités payants d’envergure, Music Week à Montréal (un concept de This Is House présenté en collaboration avec Tim Hortons) a de quoi plaire à tout le monde. Venez profiter de la musique gratuite et des DJs, et restez pour la gastronomie signée par certains des meilleurs chefs et restaurants réunis sous un même toit. Quand le pop-up Music Week à Montréal débarque-t-il au Time Out Market Montréal ? Rendez-vous au Marché le jeudi 7 août 2025, de 17 h à 23 h, au Beer Bar. Photograph: Music Week à Montréal Qu’est-ce que Music Week à Montréal ? Music Week à Montréal (un concept de This Is House) est une célébration d’une semaine de la culture musicale montréalaise, avec des événements gratuits et payants dans toute la ville, du 4 au 10 août 2025. La programmation complète de cet événement à l’échelle de la ville est disponible ici. Fondé en 2021 par Xavier Cornejo-Perez, Jamie Pinney et Angelo Ghantous, This Is House est un organisme à but non lucratif montréalais dédié à la production d’événements de musique électronique communautaires et de haute qualité. En 4 ans, This Is House a produit plus de 50 événements, réuni une communauté de plus de 20 000 fans sur plusieurs plate
Le premier bar à mocktails de Montréal avec une carte exclusive sans alcool se trouve dans cet immense espace du centre-ville

Le premier bar à mocktails de Montréal avec une carte exclusive sans alcool se trouve dans cet immense espace du centre-ville

La saison nocturne bat son plein à Montréal, et la qualité des cocktails sans alcool de la ville évolue, rivalisant désormais avec les cocktails classiques. La demande locale pour des cartes créatives de mocktails et des lieux conviviaux pour les personnes sobres ne cesse de croître, et de nombreux bars montréalais mettent en avant des créations sans alcool audacieuses. Même les restaurants et bars — y compris des établissements distingués par Michelin — proposent désormais des cocktails zéro alcool aussi savoureux que leurs équivalents alcoolisés. Envie d’une carte de cocktails offrant une sélection originale de mocktails ? Le Time Out Market Montréal, qui réunit sous un même toit certains des meilleurs chefs et restaurants de la ville, est le seul bar montréalais doté d’un espace entièrement dédié aux mocktails, avec une carte exclusive sans alcool créée spécialement pour le Marché. Fruit d’une collaboration avec Alambika, cette carte signature célèbre l’art de la mixologie sans alcool où audace et finesse s’harmonisent. Chaque boisson est conçue comme une véritable expérience sensorielle, associant techniques expertes et ingrédients frais soigneusement sélectionnés pour leurs bienfaits et leurs arômes. Des escapades tropicales en verre aux spritz parfumés à la mandarine verte, le bien-être est au cœur de chaque gorgée.  Photograph: JF Galipeau Où boire les meilleurs cocktails sans alcool à Montréal ? Découvrez la carte de mocktails sensationnelle du Time Out Market Montr
Montreal’s first dedicated mocktail bar and exclusive zero-proof menu is located in this gigantic space downtown

Montreal’s first dedicated mocktail bar and exclusive zero-proof menu is located in this gigantic space downtown

Montreal's nightlife season is in full swing, and the quality of non-alcoholic drinks in the city is evolving—even rivalling classic cocktails. Local demand is rising for craft mocktail menus and sober-friendly venues, with many Montreal bars prominently featuring zero-alcohol mixes and creative options. Restaurants and bars—including Michelin-recognized spots—are also incorporating zero‑proof cocktails that are just as killer as their alcoholic counterparts. Looking for an extensive cocktail menu that features a fine selection of original mocktails?  Time Out Market Montréal, where some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city are gathered under one roof, is the only bar in Montreal with a dedicated mocktail bar (and an original zero-alcohol menu created exclusively for the Market). A collaboration and co-creation with Alambika, the Market's signature mocktail menu celebrates art of alcohol-free mixology where boldness meets finesse. Each drink is crafted as a complete sensory experience, where expert mixology techniques meet ingredients carefully selected for their freshness, natural benefits, and aromatics. From a tropical getaway in a glass to a spritz misted with green mandarin, well-being is at the heart of every sip. Photograph: Time Out Market Montréal | Bar Where are the best alcohol‑free cocktails in Montreal? Check out Time Out Market Montréal's killer mocktail menu, available now and throughout the summer: Tonic Boréale A tribute to Nordic flavours, this m
Perseid meteor shower 2025: How to see the biggest meteor shower of the year in Montreal

Perseid meteor shower 2025: How to see the biggest meteor shower of the year in Montreal

Look up! The Perseids are the best meteor shower of the year and you won’t want to miss it. Known for their bright, fast-moving meteors that often leave glowing trails, they can produce 50 to 100 meteors per hour, offering an ideal summer viewing experience.  They’re also famous for their fireballs—larger, brighter bursts of light from bigger comet particles—that can linger longer than typical meteors and shine brighter. If you thought the meteorite that just landed outside of Montreal was cool, or the pink moon and strawberry moon, you’re in for a wonderful surprise. What are the Perseids? Every mid-August, Earth swings near the orbit of comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, where dust particles create the dazzling Perseid meteor shower.  The spectacle’s intensity shifts yearly, depending on our planet’s path through the densest debris and the Moon’s brightness. It’s one of the most amazing free things you can do in Montreal! You can spot meteorites with the naked eye by their colours, which reveal their composition as they burn—red for oxygen and nitrogen, yellow-gold for iron, mauve for calcium, orange for sodium, and blue-turquoise for magnesium. What is the best time to see the Perseids in Montreal? You can see the Perseid meteor shower from July 17 to August 24, 2025.  The peak of visibility in Montreal will be on the night of August 11 to 12, 2025. Tips for viewing the Perseids meteor shower Find a dark location: Get away from city lights as much as possible.  Allow your eyes to ad
Montreal's best free drag show is happening downtown

Montreal's best free drag show is happening downtown

A drag show downtown at no cost? Free family-friendly activities? If you’re looking for one of the best free activities happening during Fierté Montreal 2025, look no further. Time Out Market Montréal, the Montreal Eaton Centre and the LGBT+ Family Coalition invites everyone to celebrate Pride with a colourful brunch-show at the Market. Get ready for great food from some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof and killer cocktails while beloved drag queen Barbada entertains the crowd with music and laughter. It’s a family-friendly event you won’t want to miss, and is inclusive for all.  Bonus: free face painting, temporary tattoos, and balloon art activities will be happening in the Market’s activity zone! Photograph: Martine Poulin When is the free drag show at Time Out Market Montréal? Head to the Market at 11:30 a.m. on August 3, 2025, where Barbada will kick things off with a drag performance at 12 p.m. until 1 p.m.  To save your spot, click here. Photograph: Time Out Market Montréal When are the free activities at the Market? Don’t miss the face painting, airbrush tattoos, and balloon art in the activity zone from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where to see drag shows in Montréal? Check out the essential guide to Montreal’s nightlife, including where to see the best drag shows. For more information about Time Out Market Montréal, click here.RECOMMENDEDFull guide to the best things to do in MontrealBest late night eats in MontrealBest strip clubs in Montreal  
World’s first fleet of BIXI trailers are now available in Montreal

World’s first fleet of BIXI trailers are now available in Montreal

Bicycle trailers for rent! BIXI Montréal is revolutionizing urban transportation with the debut of the world’s first fleet of trailers built exclusively for bike‑sharing systems.  Take that, Mississauga and Toronto. Designed and assembled entirely in Montreal, these BIXI trailers are now available at select stations throughout the city. BIXI has advanced its sustainable mobility revolution with the launch of this integrated trailer service.  The groundbreaking innovation not only expands the potential of bike-sharing but also reimagines how users navigate the city day to day (especially during an STM bus and metro strike). Designed to meet diverse user needs, this solution paves the way for countless practical applications, reinforcing Montreal’s reputation as a North American leader in mobility innovation. A first in North America, the new BIXI trailer service allows cyclists to do their shopping and transport their belongings easily and sustainably. Built in Montreal’s Saint-Laurent borough, BIXI’s first major product innovation—a fleet of 50 dual-compatible trailers—will be rolled out this summer.  Designed for both BIXI bikes and personal bicycles, each trailer features a secure padlock system and can be easily rented and returned via the BIXI app.  Developed through extensive research and testing, the lightweight, durable trailers are built to meet the demands of urban bike-sharing, offering a simple, affordable, and reliable transport solution. Photograph: CNW Group/BI
Les États-Unis annoncent un tout nouveau « droit à l’intégrité des visas »

Les États-Unis annoncent un tout nouveau « droit à l’intégrité des visas »

Voyager aux États-Unis va bientôt coûter plus cher pour les Canadiens. La nouvelle loi One Big Beautiful Bill Act, récemment adoptée par l’administration Trump, impose à certains voyageurs des frais de « visa integrity » de 250 $ US pour entrer dans le pays. Et ce n’est pas tout : ces frais pourraient être révisés et ajustés en fonction de l’inflation. Selon la Maison-Blanche, la loi vise à renforcer la sécurité aux frontières des États-Unis en fournissant au département de la Sécurité intérieure les ressources nécessaires, notamment des fonds supplémentaires pour les agents de l’ICE, les centres de détention et l’achèvement du mur frontalier. Les « frais de visa integrity » sont destinés à soutenir les mesures d’application et d’administration liées à la politique des visas américains et à la sécurité des frontières. Une autre mesure migratoire instaurée sous l’administration Trump — l’obligation d’enregistrement des étrangers — a ensuite été modifiée afin d’exempter la plupart des Canadiens de la prise d’empreintes digitales. Selon le gouvernement fédéral canadien, les Canadiens n’ont généralement pas besoin de visa de visiteur, d’affaires, de transit ou d’autres types pour entrer aux États-Unis depuis le Canada. Photograph: Shutterstock / Bartolomiej Pietrzyk Qu'est-ce qu'un frais d'intégrité de visa ? Il s’agit d’un montant obligatoire pour les demandeurs de visas non-immigrants, s’ajoutant à tous les autres frais de demande de visa existants. Quels sont les frais de vi
Canadians just got slapped with a visa integrity fee to enter the U.S.

Canadians just got slapped with a visa integrity fee to enter the U.S.

On the heels of a Canadian tourism ad campaign welcoming U.S. visitors to Quebec, Canadians and others are faced with more fees if they plan on staying in America for longer. The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act under the Trump administration includes a provision requiring certain travellers to pay a $250 “visa integrity fee” to enter the country. And that’s not it: the fee is subject to change, and could be adjusted due to inflation. According to the White House, the act outlines a plan to strengthen U.S. border security by providing Homeland Security with necessary resources, including increased funding for ICE agents, detention centres, and the completion of the border wall. The “visa integrity fee” is intended to support enforcement and administrative measures tied to U.S. visa policy and border protection. Another travel policy previously introduced by the Trump administration—the alien registration requirement for foreign nationals—was later amended to exempt most Canadians from fingerprinting.  According to the Canadian federal government, Canadians generally do not need visitor, business, transit, or other visas to enter the United States from Canada. Photograph: Shutterstock / Bartolomiej Pietrzyk Will Canadians have to pay the visa integrity fee? Canadians travelling to the U.S. who apply for specific nonimmigrant visas (H-1B or F-1, for example) will be required to pay the $250 fee. What is the visa integrity fee? The visa integrity fee is a required $
Où voir le meilleur spectacle de drag gratuit à Montréal

Où voir le meilleur spectacle de drag gratuit à Montréal

Un spectacle de drag au centre-ville sans frais ? Des activités familiales offertes ? Si vous cherchez l’une des meilleures activités gratuites pendant Fierté Montréal 2025, ne cherchez pas plus loin. Le Time Out Market Montréal et la Coalition des familles LGBT+ invitent tout le monde à célébrer la Fierté avec un brunch-spectacle haut en couleur au Marché. Au programme : des plats savoureux de certains des meilleurs chefs et restaurants sous un même toit, des cocktails incroyables et la drag queen adorée Barbada qui enflammera la foule avec musique et éclats de rire. C’est un événement familial et inclusif à ne pas manquer. En bonus : maquillage pour enfants, tatouages à l’aérographe et sculptures de ballons dans la zone d’activités du Marché ! Photograph: Martine Poulin Quand aura lieu le spectacle de drag gratuit au Time Out Market Montréal ? Rendez-vous au Marché le 3 août 2025 dès 11 h 30 ; Barbada lancera le spectacle drag de 12 h à 13 h. Pour réserver votre place, cliquez ici. Photograph: Time Out Market Montréal Quelles sont les activités gratuites au Marché ? Ne manquez pas le maquillage pour enfants, les tatouages à l’aérographe et les sculptures de ballons dans la zone d’activités de 13 h à 16 h. Pour en savoir plus sur Time Out Market Montréal, cliquez ici.  RECOMMANDÉ :Guide des meilleurs bars de Montréal pour étancher votre soifLes meilleurs speakeasies et bars secrets cachés à Montréal    
Canadiens sign local F Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract

Canadiens sign local F Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract

The Canadiens are counting on centre Joe Veleno to make a triumphant return to his hometown. General manager Kent Hughes announced that the team has signed the 25-year-old Kirkland native, a neighbourhood on Montreal’s West Island, to a one-year, one-way contract. The 6-foot-1 centre played 74 games with the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks in 2024-25, scoring 8 goals and adding 9 assists. The Montreal native also represented Canada at the 2023 World Championship, bringing home a gold medal. Photograph: Club de hockey Canadien inc. What is the Canadiens 2025-26 season schedule? The Montreal Canadiens have released their 2025-26 NHL schedule.  They will open the season on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Toronto against the Maple Leafs.  They will then visit the Detroit Red Wings on October 9 and the Chicago Blackhawks on October 11, before playing their home opener on Tuesday, October 14 at the Bell Centre against the Seattle Kraken. (You'll find the best spot to pre-game near the Bell Centre here.) Photograph: Susan Moss Photography - Tourisme Montréal Is Kirkland considered Montreal? On January 1, 2002, as part of Montreal’s 2002–2006 municipal reorganization, it was merged into the city and designated as a borough. However, following a change in government and a 2004 referendum, it regained its status as an independent municipality on January 1, 2006. RECOMMENDED:Full guide to the best things to do in Montreal50 best restaurants in Montreal right nowBest bars in