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Ultimate guide to the best things to do in Montreal
Whether you're looking for the city's coolest new design hotel, the most spectacular hikes in and around Montreal or where to find its most secret...
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Your guide to the best events, festivals, attractions, free admissions and more things to do in Montreal
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Best indoor things to do in Montreal when it rains
When it rains in Montreal, there’s no shortage of indoor things to do. Visitors can explore the extensive RESO Underground City for shopping and...
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16 must-attend events in Montréal this spring 2026
Spring in Montréal is a "superseason".
It’s a rebirth. It’s a thaw. It’s an out-and-proud return to life outdoors after months...
Restaurants
The best high tea Montreal has to offer
The term high tea originates from the working-class British tradition of enjoying a good, strong cup while sitting in high-backed chairs, enjoying a heavy meal...
Restaurants
Top 50 restaurants in Montreal right now
UPDATE, February 2026: Welcome to Time Out's handpicked selection of the best restaurants in Montreal, home to the new Michelin-starred restaurants....
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Best ways to enjoy spring in the city
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The best festivals and events in Montreal for 2026
Montreal is renowned as a "City of Festivals," hosting major international events—sun or snow. In addition to its reputation as being a party town with...
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26 of the best hiking and parks in and around Montreal
When you need little break from the city, it's time to hit the trails—this turquoise lake surrounded by forest and Montreal's secret gardens...
Attractions
The best gardens to visit in Montreal, from botanical to secret spots
Wander through someof the most beautiful gardens of Montreal, filled with blossoms, horticultural variety or just sheer, unabashed beauty. Unlike the greatest...
Free and cheap things to do in Montreal
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Discover a mysterious giant illuminated orb has arrived in Montreal via the Egyptian pyramids
A majestic art installation is lighting up the Esplanade de la Place des Arts.
Mural, in collaboration with Place des Arts, has installed Orb, a prestigious...
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Check out the 10 most Instagrammable spots in Montreal
Montreal is a stunning city, especially during the fall when it’s lit up by the autumn colours.
A new study examined more than 640 Canadian landmarks to...
Enjoy the best free things to do in Montreal
Find activities, attractions and more without spending a single dime.
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Events at Time Out Market Montréal
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Your guide to the food and drink at Time Out Market Montréal
Located in the Centre Eaton de Montréal, Time Out Market Montréal is 40,000-square-foot culinary and cultural destination, smack dab in the heart...
Time Out Market
Events happening at Time Out Market Montréal
Located in the Centre Eaton de Montréal, Time Out Market Montréal is 40,000 square feet of great food and fun under one roof. A culinary and...
Time Out Market
14 best comfort food dishes to eat right now
Home to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof, Time Out Market Montréal is serving up some can’t miss comfort foods...
Discover Montreal's adult after-dark side
Nightlife
The best strip clubs in Montreal
If 15,000 square feet over 5 levels, including private salons, erotic beds and a terrace sounds like an iconic night out, then you've come to the right...
Nightlife
Ultimate guide to the best nightlife in Montreal right now
It's official: Montreal is the party capital of Canada. The vibes are up wherever you go, and nights here are full of epic clubs, bars, live music venues, sexy...
Bars and pubs
The best LGBTQ+ bars and clubs in Montreal
Montreal is one of the world’s great LGBTQ+ capitals and its queer bars and nightclubs are a pillar of local nightlife. The city is home to one of...
Bars and pubs
Speakeasies and secret bars hidden in Montreal
There’s nothing like the thrill of discovering hidden addresses of the city’s best speakeasy and secret bars. Knowing which unmarked door leads you...
Bars and pubs
65 best bars in Montreal right now
We did our homework (and have the hangovers to prove it), having explored the city’s bar scene to find the best drinking establishments in...
Arts, culture and education in Montreal
Museums
The best art galleries in Montreal right now
Montreal is packed with artists, partly because it’s got art programs that draw students from far and wide, partly because it’s still the cheapest...
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The best festivals and events in Montreal for 2025
Sun or snow, Montreal is always on fire with tons of things to do. In addition to its reputation as being a party town with lively nightlife, the city is...
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Montreal ranked as one of the best cities in the world for 2025
Canada swept the World’s Best Cities list, deemed as one of the planet’s most thorough annual city rankings, with Montreal firmly in the mix.
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The largest entertainment centre in the heart of downtown Montreal is open
Looking for some inexpensive good times?
Discover the biggest entertainment centre in downtown Montreal, with cutting-edge VR games, arcade games, skill games...
Sex and dating
A sexy Star Wars burlesque show is taking Montreal by storm
Sultry Star Troopers? Sexy Ewoks? A scandalous Skywalker striptease?
With all of the sexy shows hosted by Montreal, from Montreal’s sexiest burlesque...
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The best jazz bars in Montreal where music's hot and drinks are cool
While the doors of a few of Montreal's jazz clubs have shuttered, we are thrilled to add a few more venues to the list. And you can always count on the city's...
Bars and pubs
The best speakeasies and secret bars hidden in Montreal
There’s nothing like the thrill of discovering hidden addresses of the city’s best speakeasy and secret bars. Knowing which unmarked door leads you...
Things to do
This Montreal hotel was ranked the best in Canada
A restaurant helmed by Marcus Samelsson that overlooks the city skyline? A luxurious hidden spa that’s one of Montreal’s best kept...
Where to stay
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Where to stay in Montreal: our guide to the best neighborhoods
The city’s best neighborhoods for locals—and essential places where visitors can stay—are all right here in this guide. Montreal has a...
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This Montreal hotel was ranked the best in Canada
A restaurant helmed by Marcus Samelsson that overlooks the city skyline? A luxurious hidden spa that’s one of Montreal’s best kept...
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Best things to do in Old Montreal
Visiting Old Montreal is a one-stop-shop for some of the best things to do in this city, and walking through the neighbourhood alone is one of the...
Shopping around Montreal
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Don’t miss this giant downtown pop-up with 40 vendors and the best DJ beats
Free musical performances by some of the best DJ’s in town? Authentic products made in Quebec?
Discover the most talented local designers,...
The best thrift stores in Montreal
Spend a day checking these out and you'll only find the top of the shops.
A full shopping guide to Montreal
It’s a ‘til-you-drop affair with clothes, shoes, jewelry and more.
Shopping
New Nike store downtown is officially open and has a free event!
The new Nike store is finally open in downtown Montreal and the buzz is up and running.
After Nike released the Montreal bagel-themed sneaker, it was clear...
The best farmers’ markets in Montreal to explore and savour
The best farmers’ markets in Montreal to explore and savour
From the freshest ingredients to scoping local vendors.
Shopping
The 14 best florists in Montreal for flower delivery and more
Who doesn’t love a nice bouquet of flowers from the best florists in town – especially when you can get them delivered...
Specialties in Montreal
Shopping
The best bookstores in Montreal
The romance of wandering the streets of this city is incomplete without visiting the bookstores of Montreal.
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Where to find Montreal arcades for geeking out and gaming on
Geeking out and having fun has now emerged as part of the cultural zeitgeist right now, and Montreal arcades have never been better for old fashioned fun. (The...
Shopping
The best florists in Montreal for flower delivery and more
Who doesn’t love a nice bouquet of flowers from the best florists in town?
Newcomer to Montreal?
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39 best things to do in Montreal right now
From the biggest free sugar shack festival in the city to discovering why Joe Jonas and Dave Grohl hit this epic Mile End spot (hint: it may have...
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Where to stay in Montreal: our guide to the best neighborhoods
The city’s best neighborhoods for locals—and essential places where visitors can stay—are all right here in this guide. Montreal has a...
Travel
17 slang words every Montrealer should know
Every city has a language within a language that can be tricky to navigate for newcomers.
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The 25 best Montreal attractions for tourists and locals
Take old-world European charm and mix it with an open, friendly bustling North American city, and you've got Montreal. It's no surprise that the city is home...
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Top 15 things to do in Montreal in 2024
The year 2024 is full of promise for Montreal, with iconic addresses reopening, new viewpoints to take in, world-class shops to enjoy, whopping big headliners...
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Your guide to dating in Montreal in 2024
Dating in Montreal can be tricky, especially when it comes to finding the perfect spot to bring a first date.
Time In - songs we love
Music
The 14 best albums of 2026 so far
Olivia Rodrigo, Madonna, Slayyyter and more feature in the best releases of the year so far, according to Time Out editors and contributors
Music
The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all.
Music
The 40 greatest Halloween songs for the ultimate spooky party
As the nights draw in and the chill sets through the air, there’s no denying it: spooky season has officially arrived. The pumpkins are carved, the...
Music
The 40 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes – here’s what should be on your playlist.
Music
The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
Get some pep in your step with these motivational anthems.
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Movies
The 14 best horror movies of 2026 (so far)
With Obsession and Backrooms the latest smash hits at the box office, the horror business is booming right now. Over the last few years, it’s...
Movies
'Practical Magic 2' review: this long-awaited sequel has a strong emotional core
When it was released in 1998, the response to Practical Magic was mostly negative. But slowly this charmingly oddball supernatural comedy, with its zany...
Movies
'Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger' review: it’s 'The Last Waltz' with parkas
As the creator of Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight knows a thing or two about bickering brothers. But even the veteran show runner must have felt he’d met...
The best movies of 2026 (so far)
From ‘The Bone Temple’ to ‘Project Hail Mary’, the best of the year to date.
Movies
The best animes of 2026 (so far)
With the return of popular animes like Jujutsu Kaisen and Frieren in January, this year in anime kicked off pretty early with heroic characters, cutting-edge...