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    Where to go skiing in and around Montreal

    Where to Go Skiing in and Around Montreal

    From quick after-work laps to full-day drives worth the mileage.

    Eat and drink on New Year's Day: Restaurants and bars open January 1 in Montreal

    Eat and Drink on New Year's Day: Restaurants and Bars Open January 1 in Montreal

    The city's mostly closed on January 1st, but these spots are open and ready to feed and ply you with a drink or two.

    Where To Eat on December 25: Christmas dinner, no dishes

    Where To Eat on December 25: Christmas Dinner, No Dishes

    From Syrian comfort food to French fine dining, a handful of Montreal restaurants are open on Christmas Day. Here's where to go when you'd rather someone else do the cooking.

    All of the best smoked meat in Montreal, mapped

    All of the Best Smoked Meat in Montreal, Mapped

    From legendary old-school delis to new-guard smokers working at full tilt, here's where to find the city's best brisket.

    The best Spanish restaurants in Montreal

    The Best Spanish Restaurants in Montreal

    Cava and croquetas, pinxtos, tapas, paella, jamón—here’s where Montreal gets its Spanish fix.

    Where to drink during RAW WINE in Montreal

    Where to Drink During RAW WINE in Montreal

    Where growers, makers, and drinkers of low-intervention, organic, biodynamic, and natural wines will want to drop in for a bottle (or two).

    The best Montreal café terrasses to slow down and savour

    The Best Montreal Café Terrasses to Slow Down and Savour

    Sip coffee and soak up the sun at these cozy café terrasses, from hidden gardens to lively sidewalks.

    Escape to the best beaches in and around Montreal

    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 dumplings in Montreal, from Chinatown OGs to young guns

    The Best Dumplings in Montreal, from Chinatown OGs to Young Guns

    From no-frills Chinese classics to innovative fusion flavours, these are Montreal’s top spots for fried, steamed, and soup dumplings.

    These are the oldest restaurants in Montreal

    These Are the Oldest Restaurants in Montreal

    Still serving after all these years: A tour through the institutions that fed generations and helped define Montreal’s food identity.

    Brendan King Edwards of The Word's favourite things in Milton-Parc

    Brendan King Edwards of The Word's Favourite Things in Milton-Parc

    A neighbourhood insider’s tour of the secondhand stacks, family-run restaurants, and enduring staples that make Milton-Parc feel like home.

    Where to get a good lunch in Montreal

    Where to Get a Good Lunch in Montreal

    The reliable roster for what's consistent, satisfying, and worth the trip across town.

    The Main's shortlist for Burger Week 2025

    The Main's Shortlist for Burger Week 2025

    Out of dozens upon dozens of choices, here are the ones that made the cut.

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

    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

    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

    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.

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