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The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [December 2024]
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The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [December 2024]

These are the 36 best new restaurants in Montreal, from a raw bar and playful fine dining project to a Mexican-Japanese supper club and new Mediterranean-Middle Eastern project.

Give the gift of Montreal’s best restaurants this holiday season
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Give the gift of Montreal’s best restaurants this holiday season

New stuff is nice, but experiences can last forever: Gift someone an unforgettable meal from Montreal’s top-rated dining destinations.

Preserving the ‘tableaux vivants’ of Ogilvy’s Christmas mechanical window displays
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Preserving the ‘tableaux vivants’ of Ogilvy’s Christmas mechanical window displays

How mid-20th century holiday clockwork tells the story of a Montreal tradition and the history of a storied department store.

A lotus-eater’s guide to the Eastern Townships: Where to stay
J.P. Karwacki

A lotus-eater’s guide to the Eastern Townships: Where to stay

A guide for those looking for the easy way out of Montreal, these lazy escapes take even lazier travellers into the region with bespoke stays.

The best holiday and Christmas markets in and around Montreal
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The best holiday and Christmas markets in and around Montreal

All the holiday and Christmas markets taking place in November and December in Montreal and around the city.

The best things to do in Montreal this weekend
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The best things to do in Montreal this weekend

Here are 31 of the best things to do in Montreal this weekend, from museum exhibitions and holiday markets to new light installations to check out.

The Bulletin: Where every hall's decked, every ornament's hung, and every light's aglow 🎄 [Issue #105]
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The Bulletin: Where every hall's decked, every ornament's hung, and every light's aglow 🎄 [Issue #105]

The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.

Demystifying interior design with MRDK co-owner and designer Guillaume Ménard
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Demystifying interior design with MRDK co-owner and designer Guillaume Ménard

A practical guide from a Montreal expert on how space can tell stories through texture, lighting, colour, furniture, accessories, and more.

MONTREAL CITY GUIDES

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Where to find the best burgers in Montreal
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Where to find the best burgers in Montreal

A collection of family-run diners, smokehouses, experimental joints, and nostalgic mainstays that'll satisfy purists and adventurous eaters alike.

Unique boutiques for the holidays in Montreal
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Unique boutiques for the holidays in Montreal

Forget the malls and embrace the city’s independent spirit: This holiday season, shop local, shop curious, and let these spots surprise you.

Ariel Schor's favourite restaurants in Montreal
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Ariel Schor's favourite restaurants in Montreal

The chef of the Verdun restaurant Beba on where he goes for family dinners, plus hidden gems and his favourite deli.

Benjamin Avilés's favourite things in Montreal
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Benjamin Avilés's favourite things in Montreal

Where the spirited butcher and co-owner of Boucherie de Tours likes to eat, drink, and relax in the city.

Rest, relax, recharge: The best spas in and around Montreal
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Rest, relax, recharge: The best spas in and around Montreal

Explore urban retreats and natural escapes, all providing a range of experiences to unwind and rejuvenate.

Anne-Marie Withenshaw’s favourite things in Montreal
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Anne-Marie Withenshaw’s favourite things in Montreal

Her Montreal is one of must-try restaurants, essential experiences, vinyl cafés, and more.

Aless MC's favourite things in Montreal
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Aless MC's favourite things in Montreal

Here's where she’s hunting for inspiration or getting a break from the digital grind—spots that smell like old paper, where VHS tapes still rewind, and nature's as raw as her inked lines.

Harrison Shewchuk's favourite restaurants and bars in Montreal
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Harrison Shewchuk's favourite restaurants and bars in Montreal

True to form, Shewchuk’s choices highlight spots that champion creativity, make him feel good, and redefine and refine indulgence with thoughtful and honest experiences.

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