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Give the gift of Montreal’s best restaurants this holiday season
Experiencing a great meal can stick with you longer than anything that comes wrapped.

Ivy Studio is shaping Montreal's visual identity from the inside out
Always in collaboration with local craftspeople, this nimble design firm creates immersive commercial spaces designed for that ineffable 'wow' factor.
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The Bulletin: Going all-in for the holidays [Issue #156]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.

We're launching The Main's first annual Holiday Market
Craft over chaos: Shop for the holidays with handpicked Montreal makers in one slick Griffintown space this November.
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The Best New Cafés in Montreal [November 2025]
Specialty roasters, cultural hybrids, gym counters, and metaphysical shops: Here are the 26 best new cafés in Montreal.

Éditions La Peuplade is publishing some of the world's most exciting French-language literature
For 20 years, the Montreal-based indie publisher has connected Quebec writers with international audiences and brought global voices to local readers.

A Montreal gift guide to fashion brands, vintage boutiques, and local clothing
From selvedge denim to recycled cotton basics and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces: all the good things to gift that make impressions and are built to last.

Montreal lands two spots on Air Canada & enRoute’s Best New Restaurants for 2025
Two local restaurants crack the Top 10 following a strong showing in the long list.

Serving legends and locals, Chez Ménick is our unofficial sports hall of fame
For 66 years, Dominique Perrazino's Plateau barbershop has been where hockey legends, Expos players, and neighbourhood regulars all gather to talk, connect, and get a trim.

The design behind the REM's 14 new stations, and changing how Montreal moves
The expansion adds 14 stations and 33 kilometres to Montreal's light-rail network, connecting the North Shore to the South Shore through downtown for the first time.

The best holiday and Christmas markets in and around Montreal
All the holiday and Christmas markets taking place in November and December in Montreal, plus options beyond the city.

A Canadian self-care gift guide for pampering your people
Natural beauty products, custom treatments, sustainable essentials, vegan skincare, muscle recovery balms, you name it: here's self-care worth giving.

Go beyond the bestsellers with this gift guide for book lovers in Montreal
For readers who deserve better than what you'd find in any average airport bookstore.
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The Best New Bars in Montreal [November 2025]
An industry-forward haunt with precision mixology, a new live music venue, Japanese inspirations at a hotel bar, and one big German beer hall.

Give local: A gift guide that supports local makers in Montreal
From small-batch perfumes to zero-waste clothing, here's where to find gifts made by Montreal artisans.

A gift guide for people who take food seriously
From wild mushroom certifications to Japanese knives, here's what to give the food lover who has everything.

