MONTREAL CITY GUIDES
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A Local Guide to the Best Things to Do in Montreal in Winter
A local guide to local rituals, routines, and pleasures big and small that make the season a good one.
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The Best New Cafés in Montreal [February 2026]
Vegan donuts, a Greek brunch, coworking upgrades, and more: Here are the 16 best new cafés in Montreal.
Where to Go Skiing in and Around Montreal
From quick after-work laps to full-day drives worth the mileage.
Eat and Drink on New Year's Day: Restaurants and Bars Open January 1 in Montreal
The city's mostly closed on January 1st, but these spots are open and ready to feed and ply you with a drink or two.
Where To Eat on December 25: Christmas Dinner, No Dishes
From Syrian comfort food to French fine dining, a handful of Montreal restaurants are open on Christmas Day. Here's where to go when you'd rather someone else do the cooking.
All of the Best Smoked Meat in Montreal, Mapped
From legendary old-school delis to new-guard smokers working at full tilt, here's where to find the city's best brisket.
The Best Spanish Restaurants in Montreal
Cava and croquetas, pinxtos, tapas, paella, jamón—here’s where Montreal gets its Spanish fix.
Where to Drink During RAW WINE in Montreal
Where growers, makers, and drinkers of low-intervention, organic, biodynamic, and natural wines will want to drop in for a bottle (or two).
The Best Montreal Café Terrasses to Slow Down and Savour
Sip coffee and soak up the sun at these cozy café terrasses, from hidden gardens to lively sidewalks.
Escape to the Best Beaches in and Around Montreal
Summer getaways, easy day trips, and urban retreats—these are the top spots on and near the island for swimming and sunbathing this summer
The Best Dumplings in Montreal, from Chinatown OGs to Young Guns
From no-frills Chinese classics to innovative fusion flavours, these are Montreal’s top spots for fried, steamed, and soup dumplings.
These Are the Oldest Restaurants in Montreal
Still serving after all these years: A tour through the institutions that fed generations and helped define Montreal’s food identity.
Brendan King Edwards of The Word's Favourite Things in Milton-Parc
A neighbourhood insider’s tour of the secondhand stacks, family-run restaurants, and enduring staples that make Milton-Parc feel like home.
Where to Get a Good Lunch in Montreal
The reliable roster for what's consistent, satisfying, and worth the trip across town.
The Main's Shortlist for Burger Week 2025
Out of dozens upon dozens of choices, here are the ones that made the cut.
The Best Bars in Old Montreal (that Are Actually Good)
A no-fluff guide to the places worth your time—from underground speakeasies to sky-high rooftop terrasses.
