MONTREAL CITY GUIDES

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The best restaurants in Montreal right now
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.