neighborhoods
5 Montréal neighborhoods that capture the best of the citySep 19, 2023 • 7 min read
Food markets, speakeasies and vibrant parks: read on for our guide to discovering Montréal’s distinctive neighborhoods.
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festivals and eventsWhen is the best time to go to Montréal?Sep 19, 2023 • 6 min read
Montréal thrives in summer and is a festive delight during colder months. Find the perfect time for your visit with our seasonal guide to Montréal.
destination practicalities12 things to know before you go to MontréalSep 18, 2023 • 6 min read
Visiting the dynamic city of Montréal? Here are 12 things to know before you visit, from planning tips to local etiquette.
activitiesThe top 9 free things to do in MontréalSep 18, 2023 • 5 min read
Explore the sights and sounds of Montréal's stunning streets without spending a dime. These are our 9 favorite free things to do when you arrive.
activities6 of the best things to do in Montréal with kidsSep 16, 2023 • 5 min read
Montréal is a captivating place with plenty of family-friendly experiences. Here are the best things to do in the city with kids.
budget travelMontréal on a budget: 17 ways to save money on your tripSep 4, 2023 • 6 min read
Montréal has long been known as Canada’s most affordable big city. But that's now changing. Here's how to keep things cheap.
cyclingOn Québec’s Route Verte, not knowing what I was getting myself into was the best partOct 22, 2021 • 12 min read
A cycling trip from Vermont to Montreal prompts an American traveler to reassess meaning of adventure.
activitiesFind beauty in Montréal's best city parksOct 13, 2021 • 5 min read
Almost 5000 acres in Montréal belong to green space that thrive during all seasons.
beachesWhere to find the best beaches in and around MontréalOct 8, 2021 • 4 min read
Great summer weather, golden beaches, brilliant sunshine, people frolicking under sun umbrellas... Welcome to Montréal's best beaches.
art and cultureMake the most of Montréal: a guide to the city's best boroughsSep 23, 2021 • 6 min read
Montréal's neighborhoods are full of beauty and charm. You can enjoy global cultures in just a few blocks by using our guide to its unmissable boroughs.
foodThe best vegan restaurants in MontréalNov 21, 2019 • 5 min read
Montréal is overflowing with drool-worthy places for meat-free eats. Here are seven of the best vegan restaurants in the city.
historyMontréal is enchantingly moody as autumn turns to winterOct 7, 2019 • 5 min read
When winter is coming, Montréalers embrace the moody pleasures of autumn. Here’s where to start.
foodIndigenous cuisine revitalization: best places to sample traditional foodsSep 26, 2019 • 4 min read
Across the western US and Canada’s First Nations, there’s a growing movement that’s revitalizing Indigenous food. Here are 10 places to sample Indigenous…
wildlife and natureThe wild east: adventures in Québec’s backyardSep 13, 2019 • 6 min read
Travel writer Mike MacEacheran stepped into the wilds of Québec just outside of Montréal to see what adventures he could find. Here's what he discovered.
foodHow to spend a perfect weekend in MontréalAug 6, 2019 • 5 min read
‘Bonjour-hi!’ Montréal’s breezy, unofficial greeting is a fitting welcome to a city where French and English mingle in covered markets, cobblestone…
family travelMontreal’s circus festival must be seen to be believedJul 2, 2019 • 5 min read
In the Saint-Michel neighborhood of Montreal, a collection of buildings make up a kind of 'Cirque City.' It’s here you’ll find the National Circus School,…
foodCraft beer heaven in Canada's Eastern TownshipsMar 29, 2019 • 4 min read
The Eastern Townships of Canada have always been a draw for Montrealers looking to escape the city and for skiers who prefer quiet backcountry slopes to…
festivals and eventsSecret shows abound at Quebec’s FME festivalJul 20, 2018 • 5 min read
The FME music festival in Quebec, Canada, just might be the most eclectic music festival in North America, with up to 70 live performers in a variety of…
foodGreat, outdoors: Montréal's best dining ‘à l'extérieur’Jun 27, 2018 • 5 min read
Awakening from the slumber of a long winter, summer in Montréal is an extravaganza of options. An international metropolis dressed in the charm and…
festivals and eventsMeet a traveller: Canadian Prime Minister Justin TrudeauJun 1, 2017 • 5 min read
Youthful. Charismatic. Adventurous. Not words strongly associated with high-profile politicians, but they’re often used to describe Canadian Prime…
festivals and eventsWhat to do in Québec in winter if you’re not a skierMar 2, 2017 • 5 min read
From late October to mid-April, Québec province becomes Canada’s icy adventure playground, and skiers flock here in droves to take to the slopes.
artArt and History in Montréal: the best museums and galleriesJun 29, 2015 • 5 min read
With its cobblestone streets and an eclectic mix of identities and ideas, Montréal is a cultural powerhouse. Among soaring 18th-century churches and…