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Are cafés the new bars?
As bars struggle and alcohol sales drop, cafés are stepping in to redefine how Montrealers socialize.
Foil Gallery challenges the traditional art gallery model in Mile-Ex
It’s part gallery, part café, part bar, and, at its core, a place where art is both observed and experienced.
The emergence of Montreal's unofficial Koreatown
A community’s quiet roots, a cultural wave, and the making of a new landmark.
How Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade still marches on 200 years later
A volunteer-run spectacle with crowds numbering at 300,000, a testament to resilience, and a city-wide tradition that refuses to fade.
Spare Jeans: How a rebel tailor went from selling cigarettes in Manila to sewing Montreal’s coolest jeans
Master denimhead tailor Prospero Rey’s decades-long journey from the Philippines to creating one of Montreal’s most original fashion ateliers.
The best cheap things to do in Montreal for $20 or less
How to eat, drink, and explore the city without breaking the bank.
The essentials according to restaurateur Soufian Mamlouk
Soufian’s essentials reflect deep ties to culture, craftsmanship, and community—local spots that celebrate bold flavours, timeless style, and the art of a well-curated experience.
Things to do in Montreal during March
From festivals and film to Saint Patrick’s Day’s 200th parade and sugar shack traditions.
On Montreal’s winter spirit and ‘joie de vivre d’hiver’
For Montrealers, winter isn’t something to endure—it’s something to celebrate.
Our top picks for can't-miss events during Montreal's Nuit Blanche 2025
From all-night dance parties and immersive art to silent discos, surreal screenings, and late-night museum takeovers.
What's on the horizon when Montreal's legendary music venues close
Unless the cracks in the scene's foundation are repaired, the city's arts ecosystem is going to keep suffering.
The only guide you'll ever need for Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau
Everything you need to know about the city's four-season sanctuary of culture, nature, and exploration.
From a Stuntman in Greece to a Barber in the Mile End
When military service turns into motorcycle acrobatics.
The essential guide to Montréal en Lumière 2025
Everything you need to know for this year’s ultimate winter festivities.