MONTREAL CITY GUIDES

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Every Venue at Montreal Cocktail Fest 2025, Mapped

From cocktail dens and pop-up parties to seminars and pairing dinners—here’s everywhere to go, drink, and learn during MCF 2025.

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Montreal's Best Florists, from Last-minute Saves to Wedding Showpieces

Family institutions, neighbourhood staples, and event specialists worth keeping a tab open for.

The 50 Best Restaurants in Montreal Right Now

From boundary-pushing tasting menus to perfected single plates—this is where to eat when it matters.

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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.

These Are the Bars We Keep Going Back To

Our guide to the best on offer in Montreal, from cocktail dens to wine bars to our favourite dives.

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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.

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A Field Guide to Vintage Stores, Thrift Shops, and Second-hand Gems

From garage racks to curated closets, here's where to start digging for stylish castoffs that got a second life.

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The Best Museums in Montreal Right Now, Mapped

From circus arts and archaeological crypts to bonsai gardens and neon sign collections.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Where to Train: The Best Gyms and Fitness Studios in Montreal

From historic boxing clubs and climbing silos to boutique spin studios—where to find your people and push your limits.

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.