Montréal’s present lives very happily with its past. To see it in action, visit the Pointe-à-Callière Museum, which literally exposes a thousand years of the city’s history, including the city’s founding, in ...

If there’s a new music trend happening out there, you can count on Montréalers to know about it. And that’s why everyone hotly anticipates the MUTEK festival, devoted to the latest and greatest in digital music creation. Now nin ...

Revel in an atmosphere of light and warmth in the middle of winter. This 11-day festival features, every year in February, hundreds of exceptional gastronomic and wine tasting activities, shows, exhibits, concerts and a free outdoor illuminated si ...

Wrought-iron staircases, old-style stone masonry, walk-up duplexes, imported cars, second-hand bicycles, designer fashion boutiques and funky frip stores: this working-class-turned-yuppie neighbourhood with bohemian undercurrents is by far the gro ...

A natural landmark, Mount Royal rises majestically above the city, a symbol of Montréal’s heritage and a four-season urban playground for all to enjoy. Boasting 190 hectares (110 are forested), 20 species of mammals, 180 species of bi ...

“A little slice of Europe within North America” is often how travelers describe Montréal, and nowhere is this Euro-flair more apparent than in the city’s most historic district. Vieux-Montréal (or Old Montréa ...

“The Plateau” neighborhood is to Montréal, as Greenwich Village is to New York City – a gathering place of artists and inventive beings. You’ll sense the creative culture by wondering down maple tree lined streets an ...

A residential neighbourhood phenomenon, microbreweries are particular favourites when it comes to the 5 à 7 – happy hour – a much loved pastime of Montréalers.

Déesse nocturne (Night Goddess), Péch&e ...

During your Montréal walkabout you will undoubtedly notice the impressive displays of public art that are scattered throughout the city. Some of the many noteworthy downtown works to see are the McCord Museum’s Inukshuk – ...

Montréal’s downtown never has any downtime! A constant hive of activity, it is frequented by students, professionals, residents and tourists at any and all hours of the day and night, largely because of the overall feeling of safety t ...