MONTREAL CITY GUIDES
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The best restaurants in Montreal right now
From boundary-pushing fine dining to heartfelt, locally rooted dishes steeped in history and culture, these are the best restaurants in Montreal.

Worth the splurge: Fancy restaurants in Montreal
With its rich history of chefs with storied backgrounds and diversified dining culture, the following names can be counted among the highest tier in the city.

The best bars in Montreal: 2025 edition
Where the drinks are good, the vibe’s better, and nobody’s rushing you out the door: From low-lit cocktail dens to wine bars with a pulse, these are the spots that keep us coming back.

Erika Prevost's favourite things in the Plateau
A love letter to the neighbourhood that shaped her acting career, from late-night dumplings and family-run shops to the streets where a West Island kid found her second artistic home.

Vintage stores, thrift shops, and second-hand gems in Montreal
Garage racks, curated closets, and everything in between: Here’s where Montreal’s most stylish castoffs get a second life (and where you’ll want to give them one).

A complete guide to the best museums in Montreal
Montreal’s museum scene is eclectic, gritty, and way less boring than you think. Art, science, weirdness? It’s all here.

This is where we're watching the Montreal Canadiens
This guide is for anyone looking to catch the Canadiens game in good company—with a proper screen, solid drinks, and food that doesn’t taste like an afterthought.

This is Montreal’s ramen scene, mapped
The spots, the broths, the sides—everything you need to eat your way through the city’s landscape.

Where to find the best terrasses in Montreal
Prime real estate for celebrating when the city's warm enough to enjoy al fresco.

Where to eat in Montreal during Japan Week 2025
Montreal’s best excuse to eat Japanese food every day for 11 days straight.

Where to shop, sip, and snack during Japan Week 2025 in Montreal
Explore 20 Japanese cafés, bakeries, shops, and cultural spaces taking part in Montreal’s 11-day celebration of all things Japan.

A curated list of the best wine bars in Montreal
From loud to laid-back to low-key, these are the spots with superb selections where you can easily grab a chair and glass (or bottle).

The best gyms in Montreal to move, sculpt, and train yourself
Whether you’re chasing personal bests, aiming to build strength, or simply looking for a welcoming space to move and recharge.

Where to eat at the best French restaurants in Montreal
From old-guard bistros to new-school brasseries, these spots still know how to impress: Classic technique, Québécois twists, and the places doing it right.

A curated guide to best art galleries in Montreal
From artist-run spaces and apartments to institutions shaping the market, this guide maps out vital art galleries in Montreal to see contemporary and historical works.

The best bagels in Montreal: A guide
Our most iconic shops, from century-old institutions to small local favourites—all shaping the city’s bagel culture.

