Montreal Travel Stories

Sep 19, 2023 • 7 min read

Food markets, speakeasies and vibrant parks: read on for our guide to discovering Montréal’s distinctive neighborhoods.

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.

Sep 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.

Sep 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.

Sep 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.

Sep 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.

Oct 22, 2021 • 12 min read

A cycling trip from Vermont to Montreal prompts an American traveler to reassess meaning of adventure.

Oct 13, 2021 • 5 min read

Almost 5000 acres in Montréal belong to green space that thrive during all seasons.

Oct 8, 2021 • 4 min read

Great summer weather, golden beaches, brilliant sunshine, people frolicking under sun umbrellas... Welcome to Montréal's best beaches.

Sep 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.

Nov 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.

Oct 7, 2019 • 5 min read

When winter is coming, Montréalers embrace the moody pleasures of autumn. Here’s where to start.

Sep 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…

Sep 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.

Aug 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…

Jul 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,…

Mar 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…

Jul 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…

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…

Jun 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…

Mar 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.

Jun 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…