budget travel
Montréal on a budget: 18 ways to save money on your tripOct 22, 2024 • 7 min read
Montréal has long been known as Canada’s most affordable big city, but prices are creeping upwards. Here's how to enjoy Montréal on a budget.
Montreal Travel Stories
art and cultureMontréal, in 5 fabulous neighborhoodsOct 21, 2024 • 6 min read
From the historic streets of Old Montréal to the hidden speakeasies of Chinatown, we have all you need to know about five of the city’s best neighborhoods.
activities9 great ways to get to know Montréal for freeOct 21, 2024 • 5 min read
From public art to outdoor excursions, here are nine fabulous things you can do in Montréal for free.
cyclingEverything you need to know about getting around MontréalOct 2, 2024 • 6 min read
Leave the car at home and see Montréal and the surrounding area via public transport and excellent bike paths.
festivals and eventsWhen is the best time to go to Montréal?Sep 29, 2024 • 6 min read
Montréal is an utter delight in spring and summer, while colder months bring a winter wonderland. Here's how to choose the best time to visit Montréal.
destination practicalitiesBefore you head to Montréal, read these 12 tipsSep 28, 2024 • 6 min read
If you’re headed to Montréal soon, you’re lucky indeed. From tipping to weather to geography, these tips will help you get the most out of your trip.
food and drinkLocal Flavor: the best places to eat and drink in MontréalAug 12, 2024 • 5 min read
Read one local’s guide to eating your way through Montréal, one of the world’s great food cities.
activitiesMontréal vs Toronto: how do you choose between Canada's two biggest cities?Apr 25, 2024 • 7 min read
Which should it be: Montréal or Toronto? We asked two travel writers to make the case for the Canadian city closest to their hearts.
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.
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.
shoppingHow 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 • 4 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…