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ORIGINAL STORIES

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J.P. Karwacki

Our definitive history of Montreal's Atwater Market

A civic monument, a neighbourhood anchor, and a living archive of what Montreal eats since 1933.

Anahi Pellathy

The best run clubs in Montreal for open air exercise

Sunrise trails, post-run pints, beginners' groups—these are the Montreal running clubs taking over the city streets.

The Main

The Bulletin: There's only one place you need to be this weekend [Issue #138]

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

Emilie Madeleine

Fast culture is making you sick. Slow food is your rebellion.

I used to clock long days where time was currency: Every email was urgent, seven approval rounds, no mistakes, and it was needed yesterday. Now? I make pasta.

Anahi Pellathy

The best things to do in Montreal during August

Montreal leans into the end of summer with cultural celebrations, top-level sports, global street eats, and genre-spanning music festivals.

J.P. Karwacki

This is what going out to dance looks like now

What does more than 3,000 people dancing midday mean for the city’s party scene? We waited for the drop at Montreal's premiere luxury mall to find out.

Benoît Lelièvre @ URBANIA

Ten minutes with Denis Villeneuve

Denis Villeneuve talks building trust on set and creating something epic without losing soul.

J.P. Karwacki

Saint-Léonard’s Fringale food festival is back for its second edition

The second edition of the SDC Jean-Talon Est’s month-long culinary event celebrates Saint-Léonard’s immigrant cultures through exclusive dishes from 20 local restaurants.

MONTREAL CITY GUIDES

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Escape to the best beaches in and around Montreal
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Escape to the best beaches in and around Montreal

Summer getaways, easy day trips, and urban retreats—these are the top spots on and near the island for swimming and sunbathing this summer

The best bars in Old Montreal (that are actually good)
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The best bars in Old Montreal (that are actually good)

A no-fluff guide to the places worth your time—from underground speakeasies to sky-high rooftop terrasses.

Your plant-based city: A guide to the best vegan restaurants in Montreal
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Your plant-based city: A guide to the best vegan restaurants in Montreal

No sad side salads or menu afterthoughts here—discover Montreal’s most creative plant-based kitchens.

A local’s guide to the best restaurants in Old Montreal
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A local’s guide to the best restaurants in Old Montreal

Not all cobblestone charm is created equal—here’s where to skip the clichés and eat like you actually know the city.

Where to eat a great dinner on a Monday night in Montreal
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Where to eat a great dinner on a Monday night in Montreal

From polished brasseries to brisket joints, here’s where Montreal actually shows up on a Monday night out.

The best Montreal yoga studios for every style and flow
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The best Montreal yoga studios for every style and flow

This guide rounds up the Montreal yoga studios we want to return to, places that help us breathe easier, stretch deeper, and enjoy a moment of calm.

The best indoor and outdoor pools in Montreal
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The best indoor and outdoor pools in Montreal

Here’s where Montrealers actually go to cool off when the city starts to sweat: No hotel key cards, no rooftop DJs, just solid public swimming options.

The Main’s Guide to Plaza St-Hubert
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The Main’s Guide to Plaza St-Hubert

A complete block-by-block breakdown of all the best landmark institutions, new arrivals, and mainstays along Plaza St-Hubert for shopping, restaurants, bars, and more.

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