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A look back at The Main's first-ever Holiday Market
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The Main

A look back at The Main's first-ever Holiday Market

A look back on our first crack at season's greetings with a special VIP nights and local vendors all weekend long.

A Montreal gift guide for friends and chosen family: Ideas that work for anyone
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Phylida Tuff-West

A Montreal gift guide for friends and chosen family: Ideas that work for anyone

Handmade ceramics, vintage posters, conversation starters, and other thoughtful picks that work for any occasion.

A Canadian gift guide for him that isn't just flasks and watches
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Phylida Tuff-West

A Canadian gift guide for him that isn't just flasks and watches

Where to find thoughtful gifts that prioritize quality and craft.

A kids' gift guide for people who refuse to buy more plastic garbage
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Phylida Tuff-West

A kids' gift guide for people who refuse to buy more plastic garbage

Montreal's best toys, clothing, and experiences for kids, all designed to engage curiosity and maybe—just maybe—outlast the landfill.

A Canadian gift guide for her: Treat someone who deserves something extra
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Phylida Tuff-West

A Canadian gift guide for her: Treat someone who deserves something extra

Thoughtful gifts that go beyond candles and spa sets.

We're launching The Main's first annual Holiday Market
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The Main

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.

A Montreal gift guide to fashion brands, vintage boutiques, and local clothing
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Phylida Tuff-West

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.

The best holiday and Christmas markets in and around Montreal
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The Main

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
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Phylida Tuff-West

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
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Phylida Tuff-West

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.

Give local: A gift guide that  supports local makers in Montreal
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Phylida Tuff-West

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
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Phylida Tuff-West

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.

The best gifts under $50 from local Montreal makers
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Phylida Tuff-West

The best gifts under $50 from local Montreal makers

A handpicked guide for thoughtful, homegrown gifts under $50 made by Montreal's artists, roasters, jewelers, designers, and more.

Experiential gifts in Montreal: What to give the person who has everything
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Phylida Tuff-West

Experiential gifts in Montreal: What to give the person who has everything

Because sometimes the best gift isn't something you can wrap.