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      Café Gentile opens in the West Island, and this time, it's personal
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      Café Gentile Opens in the West Island, and This Time, It's Personal

      Anthony Gentile spent ten years building up his family's café across Montreal. His fourth location brings him back to old stomping grounds.

      Marcus Night Bar launches a tasting menu for cocktails
      The Main

      Marcus Night Bar Launches a Tasting Menu for Cocktails

      Five cocktails at two-thirds size, designed for exploration without obliteration.

      Bota Bota is building a second floating spa in the Old Port
      The Main

      Bota Bota is Building a Second Floating Spa in the Old Port

      We're going to need a bigger (and more relaxing) boat.

      20 years of hits with the Jonas Brothers in Montreal last night
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      20 Years of Hits with the Jonas Brothers in Montreal Last Night

      The trio played the Bell Centre as part of their 20th anniversary tour.

      Air Canada launches Montreal-Santiago flights and a direct line home for Chilean Montrealers
      J.P. Karwacki

      Air Canada Launches Montreal-Santiago Flights and a Direct Line Home for Chilean Montrealers

      The twice-weekly winter route connects one of Canada's largest Chilean communities directly to Santiago for the first time.

      A design project reframes Montreal's street collectors and binners as essential workers
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      A Design Project Reframes Montreal's Street Collectors and Binners as Essential Workers

      Les Valoristes and No Fixed Address created a purpose-built bag that reframes street collectors as essential workers.

      Canada's first high-speed train will link Montreal and Ottawa
      The Main

      Canada's First High-speed Train Will Link Montreal and Ottawa

      The federal government is betting $60 billion to $90 billion that Canada can finally build what every other G7 nation already has.

      Remembering Debbie Zakaib, who changed Quebec fashion and transformed its food scene
      The Main

      Remembering Debbie Zakaib, Who Changed Quebec Fashion and Transformed Its Food Scene

      She founded mmode and gave Quebec fashion a unified voice, brought the Michelin Guide to Montreal, and put the province on North America's 50 Best list.

      When MGK brought Lost Americana to the Bell Centre
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      When MGK Brought Lost Americana to the Bell Centre

      The rapper-turned-pop-punk provocateur delivered a career-spanning set that proved his reinvention isn't just a phase.

      Canadians get free access and discounts on national parks, museums, and train travel this winter
      The Main

      Canadians Get Free Access and Discounts on National Parks, Museums, and Train Travel This Winter

      Plus discounts on travel and glamping all across the Great White North.

      200 handpicked artisans returns to Montreal for the 69th time
      The Main

      200 Handpicked Artisans Returns to Montreal for the 69th Time

      The Salon des métiers d'art du Québec takes over the Palais des congrès December 11–21 with slow shopping, exhibitions, and demonstrations of craft in action.

      Old Port's free New Year's Eve celebration Grand Minuit is back for a midnight countdown to 2026
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      Old Port's Free New Year's Eve Celebration Grand Minuit is Back for a Midnight Countdown to 2026

      The Old Port's free New Year's celebration returns with Patrick Watson, Pierre Kwenders, and others leading up to a midnight countdown.

      After three years, Bonheur d'Occasion is closing—but there's more to come
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      After Three Years, Bonheur D'Occasion is Closing—but There's More to Come

      The acclaimed Notre-Dame West bistro serves its final plates December 20, with a new project on the horizon.

      80 years later, AM radio institution CJAD is the enduring 'voice of Montreal'
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      80 Years Later, AM Radio Institution CJAD is the Enduring 'voice of Montreal'

      Montreal's heritage radio station has survived ice storms, reported defining moments in Quebec, and weathered challenges to the radio industry.

      SonoLux is an interactive hotel built on art, sound, and hospitality
      J.P. Karwacki

      SonoLux is an Interactive Hotel Built on Art, Sound, and Hospitality

      Épik Collection's latest project rotates art exhibitions every six months, with guests' rooms as part of the gallery.

      Lululemon prepares to open a two-level flagship downtown
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      Lululemon Prepares to Open a Two-level Flagship Downtown

      The athletic apparel giant is betting big on downtown with a massive two-storey store at a key intersection of the city's retail scene.

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      Café Gentile opens in the West Island, and this time, it's personal
      The Main

      Café Gentile Opens in the West Island, and This Time, It's Personal

      Anthony Gentile spent ten years building up his family's café across Montreal. His fourth location brings him back to old stomping grounds.

      Marcus Night Bar launches a tasting menu for cocktails
      The Main

      Marcus Night Bar Launches a Tasting Menu for Cocktails

      Five cocktails at two-thirds size, designed for exploration without obliteration.

      Bota Bota is building a second floating spa in the Old Port
      The Main

      Bota Bota is Building a Second Floating Spa in the Old Port

      We're going to need a bigger (and more relaxing) boat.

      20 years of hits with the Jonas Brothers in Montreal last night
      The Main

      20 Years of Hits with the Jonas Brothers in Montreal Last Night

      The trio played the Bell Centre as part of their 20th anniversary tour.

      Air Canada launches Montreal-Santiago flights and a direct line home for Chilean Montrealers
      J.P. Karwacki

      Air Canada Launches Montreal-Santiago Flights and a Direct Line Home for Chilean Montrealers

      The twice-weekly winter route connects one of Canada's largest Chilean communities directly to Santiago for the first time.

      A design project reframes Montreal's street collectors and binners as essential workers
      The Main

      A Design Project Reframes Montreal's Street Collectors and Binners as Essential Workers

      Les Valoristes and No Fixed Address created a purpose-built bag that reframes street collectors as essential workers.

      Canada's first high-speed train will link Montreal and Ottawa
      The Main

      Canada's First High-speed Train Will Link Montreal and Ottawa

      The federal government is betting $60 billion to $90 billion that Canada can finally build what every other G7 nation already has.

      Remembering Debbie Zakaib, who changed Quebec fashion and transformed its food scene
      The Main

      Remembering Debbie Zakaib, Who Changed Quebec Fashion and Transformed Its Food Scene

      She founded mmode and gave Quebec fashion a unified voice, brought the Michelin Guide to Montreal, and put the province on North America's 50 Best list.

      When MGK brought Lost Americana to the Bell Centre
      The Main

      When MGK Brought Lost Americana to the Bell Centre

      The rapper-turned-pop-punk provocateur delivered a career-spanning set that proved his reinvention isn't just a phase.

      Canadians get free access and discounts on national parks, museums, and train travel this winter
      The Main

      Canadians Get Free Access and Discounts on National Parks, Museums, and Train Travel This Winter

      Plus discounts on travel and glamping all across the Great White North.

      200 handpicked artisans returns to Montreal for the 69th time
      The Main

      200 Handpicked Artisans Returns to Montreal for the 69th Time

      The Salon des métiers d'art du Québec takes over the Palais des congrès December 11–21 with slow shopping, exhibitions, and demonstrations of craft in action.

      Old Port's free New Year's Eve celebration Grand Minuit is back for a midnight countdown to 2026
      The Main

      Old Port's Free New Year's Eve Celebration Grand Minuit is Back for a Midnight Countdown to 2026

      The Old Port's free New Year's celebration returns with Patrick Watson, Pierre Kwenders, and others leading up to a midnight countdown.

      After three years, Bonheur d'Occasion is closing—but there's more to come
      The Main

      After Three Years, Bonheur D'Occasion is Closing—but There's More to Come

      The acclaimed Notre-Dame West bistro serves its final plates December 20, with a new project on the horizon.

      80 years later, AM radio institution CJAD is the enduring 'voice of Montreal'
      The Main

      80 Years Later, AM Radio Institution CJAD is the Enduring 'voice of Montreal'

      Montreal's heritage radio station has survived ice storms, reported defining moments in Quebec, and weathered challenges to the radio industry.

      SonoLux is an interactive hotel built on art, sound, and hospitality
      J.P. Karwacki

      SonoLux is an Interactive Hotel Built on Art, Sound, and Hospitality

      Épik Collection's latest project rotates art exhibitions every six months, with guests' rooms as part of the gallery.

      Lululemon prepares to open a two-level flagship downtown
      The Main

      Lululemon Prepares to Open a Two-level Flagship Downtown

      The athletic apparel giant is betting big on downtown with a massive two-storey store at a key intersection of the city's retail scene.

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