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The newsletter is free. Membership gives you unlimited access to everything on The Main, plus exclusive stories, events, and perks you won't find anywhere else.
Get in-depth profiles, exclusive events, and the local intel you can't find anywhere else. Plus, you're keeping independent journalism alive.
In-depth articles — from restaurant deep-dives and neighbourhood profiles to history lessons and design features
Expert guides to Montréal's best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, and hidden gems
Search, save, and explore our curated directory across 88 neighbourhoods
Members save 10% on all merchandise at store.themain.com
The only city guide made by people who actually live here.
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Start free — explore the stories shaping Montreal.
Free
What you get
Most popular
The Main Insider
Go deeper with unlimited stories, exclusive invites, and Insider-only perks.
$0 / per month
Cancel anytime — no commitment. No questions asked.
Less than $1 a week to support local media. Renews annually — stay as long as you like.
What you get
Cancel anytime — no commitment. No questions asked.
Your saved places, lists, and preferences are always yours.
Unlimited access to every story on The Main, plus exclusive features, invitations to events, and 10% off everything in our shop — all while supporting independent Montreal media.
Free Readers get 3 articles a month and our weekly newsletter. Insiders unlock everything — unlimited access, exclusive stories, event invites, and special perks.
Yes. You can cancel your membership anytime from your account — your access stays active until the end of your billing period.
Yes, annual memberships renew automatically, but you'll receive an email reminder before each renewal. You can cancel anytime.
Your membership helps fund local writers, photographers, and editors — the people telling Montreal's most important stories.
Yes. You can choose between a yearly or monthly plan — both include the same Insider benefits.
The newsletter is free. Membership gives you unlimited access to everything on The Main, plus exclusive stories, events, and perks you won't find anywhere else.
