The Main

Montreal's Cultural Directory

Help us improve! Share your thoughts on how we can make your experience better.

Leave feedback

For partnerships and collaborations:

partnerships@themain.com

Explore

  • About us
  • Shop
  • Advertise
  • Pitch us

Connect

  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Tiktok
  • Linkedin

Resources

  • RSS Feed
  • Subscribe

Legal

  • Terms of service
  • Membership Terms
  • Privacy Policy

The Main Media Inc. 2026

✦ Built By Field Office
    The Main

    Montreal's Cultural Directory

    Help us improve! Share your thoughts on how we can make your experience better.

    Leave feedback

    For partnerships and collaborations:

    partnerships@themain.com

    Explore

    • About us
    • Shop
    • Advertise
    • Pitch us

    Connect

    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • Tiktok
    • Linkedin

    Resources

    • RSS Feed
    • Subscribe

    Legal

    • Terms of service
    • Membership Terms
    • Privacy Policy

    The Main Media Inc. 2026

    ✦ Built By Field Office
      --°C|Tuesday, March 3, 2026|
      Subscribe today to get 3 free articles per month.ROYALMOUNT Wants to Be Your Dining Destination for a Whole MonthGet 50% off your first 5 rides with Lyft
      InstagramTwitterTiktokLinkedin
      |
      Advertise
      The Main Logo
      Magazine
      Categories
      • Arts & Culture

        Creativity, heritage, and expression.

      • Beyond Montreal

        Travel, adventure, and global perspectives.

      • Design

        The best of Montreal design.

      • Food & Drink

        La bonne bouffe.

      • History

        Stories, lessons, and context.

      • Newsletter

        Our weekly newsletter.

      • See all original stories
      Explore Montreal
      Popular Guides
      • The Best Restaurants in Montreal
      • Best new Restaurants
      • Best Cafés
      • Unique Boutiques
      • Romantic Restaurants
      • Best Bookstores
      • See all Guides
      Neighbourhood
      • Downtown
      • Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
      • Mile End
      • Mile-Ex
      • Saint-Henri
      • See All
      Business Type
      • Restaurant
      • Café
      • Boutique / Store
      • Bar
      • Bakery
      • See All
      Near the Metro
      • Peel
      • Mont-Royal
      • Place-Saint-Henri
      • Place-d'Armes
      • Jarry
      • View all
      Shop
      Sign in
      Subscribe
      Sign in
      Subscribe
      --°C|Tuesday, March 3, 2026|
      Subscribe today to get 3 free articles per month.ROYALMOUNT Wants to Be Your Dining Destination for a Whole MonthGet 50% off your first 5 rides with Lyft
      InstagramTwitterTiktokLinkedin
      |
      Advertise
      The Main Logo
      Magazine
      Categories
      • Arts & Culture

        Creativity, heritage, and expression.

      • Beyond Montreal

        Travel, adventure, and global perspectives.

      • Design

        The best of Montreal design.

      • Food & Drink

        La bonne bouffe.

      • History

        Stories, lessons, and context.

      • Newsletter

        Our weekly newsletter.

      • See all original stories
      Explore Montreal
      Popular Guides
      • The Best Restaurants in Montreal
      • Best new Restaurants
      • Best Cafés
      • Unique Boutiques
      • Romantic Restaurants
      • Best Bookstores
      • See all Guides
      Neighbourhood
      • Downtown
      • Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
      • Mile End
      • Mile-Ex
      • Saint-Henri
      • See All
      Business Type
      • Restaurant
      • Café
      • Boutique / Store
      • Bar
      • Bakery
      • See All
      Near the Metro
      • Peel
      • Mont-Royal
      • Place-Saint-Henri
      • Place-d'Armes
      • Jarry
      • View all
      Shop
      Sign in
      Subscribe
      Sign in
      Subscribe
      1. Articles
      1. Articles

      Arts & Culture

      197
      Demystifying interior design with MRDK co-owner and designer Guillaume Ménard
      The Main

      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.

      The essentials according to Photographer Audrey-Eve Beauchamp
      J.P. Karwacki

      The Essentials According to Photographer Audrey-Eve Beauchamp

      Audrey-Eve’s curated picks blend practicality and comfort, showcasing local businesses perfect for photographers, homebodies, and coffee enthusiasts alike.

      Who is “Le pro des DVD”?
      Jean Bourbeau @ URBANIA

      Who is “Le Pro des DVD”?

      Meet the film hawker covering Montreal with his handiwork.

      Montreal’s DIY music scene is in crisis
      Diamond Yao

      Montreal’s DIY Music Scene is in Crisis

      Veteran musician Hua Li 化力 weighs in on how racialized artists can thrive today in Montreal’s experimental, indie DIY music scene.

      Heart on her sleeve: Gabrielle Laïla Tittley, the Montreal artist behind Pony
      Rachel Cheng

      Heart on Her Sleeve: Gabrielle Laïla Tittley, the Montreal Artist Behind Pony

      Turning life’s heartbreaks and anxieties into creations that blend nostalgia with a sharp edge.

      Diving into the Montreal bathhouse Bain Colonial
      Daisy Le Corre @ URBANIA

      Diving into the Montreal Bathhouse Bain Colonial

      On the agenda: Rest, relaxation, and casual encounters, all on Soviet-era carpet—if the chemistry’s right.

      How Montreal found its place in Quebec’s long embrace of Cowboy Core
      J.P. Karwacki

      How Montreal Found Its Place in Quebec’s Long Embrace of Cowboy Core

      Country music and cowboy core, long a rural staple in Quebec, have made urban inroads into Montreal—and they aren't going anywhere.

      Why doesn't Montreal have its own Halloween parade?
      J.P. Karwacki

      Why Doesn't Montreal Have Its Own Halloween Parade?

      Halloween parades are a staple in cities like New York, Chicago, Salem, and Atlanta—not to mention a litany of small towns—so why not Montreal?

      Family and the weight of change in Montreal's West End: Arjun Basu's latest novel, The Reeds
      J.P. Karwacki

      Family and the Weight of Change in Montreal's West End: Arjun Basu's Latest Novel, The Reeds

      In The Reeds, novelist Arjun Basu turns his eye toward Montreal’s West End for an introspective family novel set during a summer of seismic personal shifts.

      Le Club: Montreal’s crossroads for coffeehouse culture, cycling, and running
      J.P. Karwacki

      Le Club: Montreal’s Crossroads for Coffeehouse Culture, Cycling, and Running

      When it opened in 2017, Le Club took a different path from traditional bike shops, building new communities around the cultures of cycling and running.

      GOAL MTL: The second annual ‘Power of the Ball’ Gala, and a 1970s golf party
      The Main

      GOAL MTL: The Second Annual ‘Power of the Ball’ Gala, and a 1970s Golf Party

      Whether it’s a kick or a putt, this gala is a testament to how the sports of soccer and golf both unite people from all walks of life.

      The Wheel Club: New pastures for NDG's country music stomping grounds
      Jenny Greenberg

      The Wheel Club: New Pastures for NDG's Country Music Stomping Grounds

      A veterans’ social club turned live music venue, honouring country music history with a longstanding tradition as it looks to new endeavours.

      Montreal's Anglo literary scene is more vibrant than it's been in decades
      Alexander Hackett

      Montreal's Anglo Literary Scene is More Vibrant than It's Been in Decades

      There was once a time when Montreal’s Anglo writers were central to the city’s culture—here’s how new generations of writers are bringing it full circle.

      Mr. Sign: When Montreal’s main streets become a canvas for artist Dave Arnold
      J.P. Karwacki

      Mr. Sign: When Montreal’s Main Streets Become a Canvas for Artist Dave Arnold

      Talking up the value of old craftsmanship, defining a city’s visual landscapes for 15 years, and new collaborations.

      Every photographer needs to shoot in Montreal at least once in their lifetime
      J.P. Karwacki

      Every Photographer Needs to Shoot in Montreal at Least Once in Their Lifetime

      Over a century of historical inspirations and a half-dozen local photographers can't be wrong.

      GOAL MTL 2024: What it's like at football & charity's biggest day of the year in Montreal
      The Main

      GOAL MTL 2024: What It's Like at Football & Charity's Biggest Day of the Year in Montreal

      A gallery throwback to when Montreal's soccer and hospitality pros, local businesses, and more descended on Percival Molson Stadium.

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • More pages
      • 9
      • 10
      • 11
      • 12
      • More pages
      • 13
      • Next

      Arts & Culture

      197
      Demystifying interior design with MRDK co-owner and designer Guillaume Ménard
      The Main

      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.

      The essentials according to Photographer Audrey-Eve Beauchamp
      J.P. Karwacki

      The Essentials According to Photographer Audrey-Eve Beauchamp

      Audrey-Eve’s curated picks blend practicality and comfort, showcasing local businesses perfect for photographers, homebodies, and coffee enthusiasts alike.

      Who is “Le pro des DVD”?
      Jean Bourbeau @ URBANIA

      Who is “Le Pro des DVD”?

      Meet the film hawker covering Montreal with his handiwork.

      Montreal’s DIY music scene is in crisis
      Diamond Yao

      Montreal’s DIY Music Scene is in Crisis

      Veteran musician Hua Li 化力 weighs in on how racialized artists can thrive today in Montreal’s experimental, indie DIY music scene.

      Heart on her sleeve: Gabrielle Laïla Tittley, the Montreal artist behind Pony
      Rachel Cheng

      Heart on Her Sleeve: Gabrielle Laïla Tittley, the Montreal Artist Behind Pony

      Turning life’s heartbreaks and anxieties into creations that blend nostalgia with a sharp edge.

      Diving into the Montreal bathhouse Bain Colonial
      Daisy Le Corre @ URBANIA

      Diving into the Montreal Bathhouse Bain Colonial

      On the agenda: Rest, relaxation, and casual encounters, all on Soviet-era carpet—if the chemistry’s right.

      How Montreal found its place in Quebec’s long embrace of Cowboy Core
      J.P. Karwacki

      How Montreal Found Its Place in Quebec’s Long Embrace of Cowboy Core

      Country music and cowboy core, long a rural staple in Quebec, have made urban inroads into Montreal—and they aren't going anywhere.

      Why doesn't Montreal have its own Halloween parade?
      J.P. Karwacki

      Why Doesn't Montreal Have Its Own Halloween Parade?

      Halloween parades are a staple in cities like New York, Chicago, Salem, and Atlanta—not to mention a litany of small towns—so why not Montreal?

      Family and the weight of change in Montreal's West End: Arjun Basu's latest novel, The Reeds
      J.P. Karwacki

      Family and the Weight of Change in Montreal's West End: Arjun Basu's Latest Novel, The Reeds

      In The Reeds, novelist Arjun Basu turns his eye toward Montreal’s West End for an introspective family novel set during a summer of seismic personal shifts.

      Le Club: Montreal’s crossroads for coffeehouse culture, cycling, and running
      J.P. Karwacki

      Le Club: Montreal’s Crossroads for Coffeehouse Culture, Cycling, and Running

      When it opened in 2017, Le Club took a different path from traditional bike shops, building new communities around the cultures of cycling and running.

      GOAL MTL: The second annual ‘Power of the Ball’ Gala, and a 1970s golf party
      The Main

      GOAL MTL: The Second Annual ‘Power of the Ball’ Gala, and a 1970s Golf Party

      Whether it’s a kick or a putt, this gala is a testament to how the sports of soccer and golf both unite people from all walks of life.

      The Wheel Club: New pastures for NDG's country music stomping grounds
      Jenny Greenberg

      The Wheel Club: New Pastures for NDG's Country Music Stomping Grounds

      A veterans’ social club turned live music venue, honouring country music history with a longstanding tradition as it looks to new endeavours.

      Montreal's Anglo literary scene is more vibrant than it's been in decades
      Alexander Hackett

      Montreal's Anglo Literary Scene is More Vibrant than It's Been in Decades

      There was once a time when Montreal’s Anglo writers were central to the city’s culture—here’s how new generations of writers are bringing it full circle.

      Mr. Sign: When Montreal’s main streets become a canvas for artist Dave Arnold
      J.P. Karwacki

      Mr. Sign: When Montreal’s Main Streets Become a Canvas for Artist Dave Arnold

      Talking up the value of old craftsmanship, defining a city’s visual landscapes for 15 years, and new collaborations.

      Every photographer needs to shoot in Montreal at least once in their lifetime
      J.P. Karwacki

      Every Photographer Needs to Shoot in Montreal at Least Once in Their Lifetime

      Over a century of historical inspirations and a half-dozen local photographers can't be wrong.

      GOAL MTL 2024: What it's like at football & charity's biggest day of the year in Montreal
      The Main

      GOAL MTL 2024: What It's Like at Football & Charity's Biggest Day of the Year in Montreal

      A gallery throwback to when Montreal's soccer and hospitality pros, local businesses, and more descended on Percival Molson Stadium.

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • More pages
      • 9
      • 10
      • 11
      • 12
      • More pages
      • 13
      • Next