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Things to do in Montreal during May
From cider crawls and kimono parades to electro Sundays and neighbourhood street fests—Montreal in May doesn’t slow down.
50 years later, The Word Bookstore has outlived every prediction
Half a century later, The Word is a living argument for why places built on passion outlast everything.
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The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [April 2025]
A British-French-Italian brasserie, a no-rules pasta counter, and a polished izakaya are just a few of the standouts among the 23 best new restaurants in Montreal this April.
The artist behind Montreal’s most therapeutic street art
Discussing 15 years of anonymity, personal pain, and guerrilla positivity with MAKENOIZE.
A public solar-powered hangout lands in the Olympic Park this summer
Aire commune’s Espace solaire is an evolving vision of urban design—and it's got Wi-Fi.
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The Bulletin: Falling 210 feet in the Old Port, double-decker pub crawls, and back alley birthdays [Issue #126]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
Vincent Tsang on Dime MTL's early days, his artistic evolution, and Montreal's creative class
Some of the greatest creative decisions from Dime MTL's artistic director? Refusing to leave Montreal, and betting on joy.
Shop local at Marché ASIASIE 2025, Montreal’s premier pan-Asian market
From pantry staples and K-beauty to calligraphy workshops and Indian dance: Shop local at Montreal’s biggest pan-Asian market experience.
Meet Lewis Mallard, Montreal's psychedelic folk artist
Between performance and very real hallucinations.
Les Aliments Felix Mish is Montreal's best-kept secret for smoked meat
Inside the Ville-Émard neighbourhood deli that's been doing things its own way—no steam, no shortcuts—since 1959.
Your guide to Japan Week 2025: 11 days of food, culture, and crafts in Montreal
From ramen and wagashi to kimono parades and tea markets, here’s how to make the most of Japan Week 2025 in Montreal.
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The Bulletin: Four days of big feelings, loud music, and good wine [Issue #125]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
GOODEE's flagship Westmount space combines curated global design with Montreal roots
Step inside Byron and Dexter Peart's world of goods vetted for design excellence, craftsmanship, and positive social and environmental impacts—all in 1,000 square feet.
Willie's Clubhouse brings an elevated billiards, darts, and cocktail lounge to downtown Montreal
This swish take on the 'bar ludique' creates a new recreational hub inside the Montreal Forum.
@canada.gov.ca’s accidental archivist John Batt is reshaping Canadian culture
Discussing what’s mundane, regional, overlooked, and authentically Canadian with one of the country’s best digital curators—plus his ties to Montreal.