This essential bucket list of Montreal musts is your to-do list whether you're a tourist or a local.
Your ultimate guide to Montreal
Restaurants and bars, museums and galleries, clubs and music, shops and more from across the island of Montreal,
This essential bucket list of Montreal musts is your to-do list whether you're a tourist or a local.
Summer in Montreal

The best pools in the city
It's hot, and Montrealers are heading to their favourite spots to cool off. Whether it's at one of these pools, one of the city's glorious beaches, a stunning...

The best gay bars and LGBTQ+ 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...

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...

Stunning Montréal beaches to visit this summer
From long stretches of sand dotted with tiki-inspired huts to secret surf spots, our picks for the best beaches in Montreal include urban oases, metro-friendly...

33 amazing free things to do in Montreal right now
Outdoor movie screenings, anyone? It’s easy to get carried away with next-level meals and over the top experiences in Montreal,...

JJ Levine's favourite spots in Montreal
Celebrated Montreal image-based artist JJ Levine is the toast of the Montreal art world. The nonbinary, transmasculine photographer has exhibited his...

19 best new restaurants in Montreal
From the newest venue on buzzy Wellington Street, to a beloved bar that has transformed into a French brasserie—not to mention the city's newest upscale...

The 33 best downtown Montreal restaurants
From Michelin star-calibre institutions, to epically delicous cheap eats and some of the best rooftop terrasses in town, there's something for...
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Celebrate peaches at Time Out Market New York this month
Sink your teeth into the fuzzy fruit.

All the best bar snacks at Time Out Market Dubai
Heading to the Market for drinks? Here’s what to order alongside them

The best summer dishes to try at Time Out Market Boston
Beat the heat with these tasty creations.

Five ways to celebrate summer’s second half at Time Out Market New York
It’s never too late. . . until it’s September
Escape the city
While we all agree that Montreal is an incredible city, if not the 9th best city in the world, sometimes you just need to get out of town. Whether you're...
24 day trips from Montreal for your next adventure
24 day trips from Montreal for your next adventure
Montreal is home to some of the best restaurants, bars and things to do, but it's also outrageously close to day trip hot spots in Ontario, New York,...
Feel like you’re in Provence at this local lavender farm
Feel like you’re in Provence at this local lavender farm
Transport yourself to Provence in under 45 minutes this weekend, no passport required. The lavender is in full bloom at La Maison Lavande—a farm...
Best Montréal beaches to visit this summer
Best Montréal beaches to visit this summer
The temperature is climbing in Montréal, which means the city’s beaches are opening for business. From long stretches of sand dotted with...
26 of the best hiking and parks in and around Montreal
26 of the best hiking and parks in and around Montreal
When you need little break from the bright lights and festive vibes of summer in the city, go for a walk. Hiking is the easiest thing to do in Montreal: There...
An epic floating water park is open in Montreal
An epic floating water park is open in Montreal
July in Montreal can get hot, with everyone looking for ways to cool off. Whether it’s heading to the local beach, or finding some shade in one of...
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Eat iconic

Where to eat the most iconic Montreal food
Consider this to be your eat-like-a-local bucket list.

Where to find the best bagels in Montreal, ranked
Hand-rolled, wood-fired rings of sweet, thin, and dense dough—with a pinch of Montreal magic.

15 delis with the best Montreal smoked meat
Brisket that's dry-rubbed, smoked and steamed until a lovely rose pink.

Every restaurant making the best poutine in Montreal, ranked
Eat it and weep.
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Bullet Train
Bullet Train
Brad Pitt’s twisty, train-bound action-thriller starts strongly but hits the buffers hard
What to watch next

The 20 best movies of 2020
The films of the year – as picked by Time Out writers

The 100 best movies of all time
Silent classics, noir, space operas and everything in between

The 100 best thriller movies of all time
Dirty cops, femme fatales, grinning killers and bone-deep paranoia

The 30 best ’80s movies
Including a DeLorean time machine, plenty of hair gel and the perfect blockbuster...
The latest from around the world

Here’s one bit of good news: the Great Barrier Reef currently has record amounts of coral
According to a recent report, parts of the world’s largest coral reef now boast more coral that at any other point in the last three decades

You’ll soon be able to book Eurostar tickets on Uber
The American mobility company’s Uber Travel feature now allows UK users to book trains and coaches through the app

These are all the strikes at European airports you need to watch out for this summer
Here’s a guide to this summer’s EasyJet and Ryanair strikes – and how they might affect your holiday

British Airways has suspended short-haul flight sales – here’s everything you need to know
The airline has capped short-haul flights from London Heathrow until August 15. So how could it affect your holiday?

Spain is banning people from setting their air-con below 27C
The Spanish government is trying save energy and reduce dependency on Russian oil and gas

You might soon be able to live in an iconic Guinness brewery in Dublin
Plans have been submitted to regenerate St James’s Gate with apartments, offices, public spaces and more

Brits will have to pay to visit the EU from next year
Anyone aged between 18 and 70 will have to pay a €7 fee

Dream job alert: you could live in the Maldives for free for an entire year
A secluded resort in Baa Atoll is looking for someone to run its bookstore
Time In
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The best animated movies for kids will keep the whole family entertained—these movies are great for adults and children!
The best scary movies for kids of all ages
The best scary movies for kids of all ages
From macabre animation to PG horror classics, these are the best horror(ish) films for young audiences.
The 45 best pop songs
The 45 best pop songs
The best pop songs of this century are groundbreaking, chart-topping, downright famous hits that’ll have you singing at the top of your lungs
The best kids’ cartoons to stream right now
The best kids’ cartoons to stream right now
From animated classics to grand new adventures, we gathered the 30 best cartoons for kids right now.
The 14 best mystery movies on Netflix right now
The 14 best mystery movies on Netflix right now
From whodunnits to total mind-scramblers, these are the best movies on Netflix to challenge your sleuthing skills