Frosty yet festive, cozy yet dynamic, these are the best events and things to do this February in Montreal.
The chefs behind Dobe & Andy and Buboy decided all the neighbourhood needs is a solid source of steamies and poutine.
Sichuan spice bags, imperial stout gravy, truffle gnocchi—more than 20 restaurants are pushing the dish's limits from February 1-7.
After 23 years of bottle service, packed dance floors, and nights that turned into mornings, the Saint-Laurent club closes January 31.
Built from 500-pound blocks of ice pulled from the St. Lawrence, the Neo-Gothic castles dazzled international crowds while reinforcing who really held power.
Other cities are rethinking how everyday spaces support connection, comfort, and community. Here are five trends Montreal should be paying attention to in 2026.
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The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
The city hosted 63 fewer conventions in 2025 but generated $43 million more in economic impact.
While their characters earn millions, the show's lead actors quit restaurant jobs to film—a disparity that says a lot about Canada's cultural priorities.
Gen Z found a socially acceptable way to blur their pores while somehow convincing everyone it's counter-cultural.
The neighbourhood's smitten with Au Coin's all-day coffee, natural wine, and sourdough pizza.
On Tête de Cheval soap, stubborn French-Canadian industrialists, and the fire that just gutted a quiet landmark.
Radio veterans Terry DiMonte and Ted Bird gave The Main a shoutout on their podcast Standing By.
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The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
It's the unspoken problem of early popularity in restaurants: Nineteen months in, La Spada's owner reflects on the chaos, clarity, and learning to step away.
The Swiss watchmaker chose Montreal for its Canadian debut, drawn by the city's Francophone ties to its home in Le Locle.
