July 2026 - Montreal Speak Easy

Close-up of frothy jade-green matcha in a ceramic bowl with a bamboo whisk on a light wood table, photographed in a cozy café setting.

How to Make the Perfect Matcha Morning Drink in Montreal (No Alcohol Required)

errol July 17, 2026 0 Comments

Making a great matcha morning drink takes just three minutes, a bamboo whisk or milk frother, and high-quality ceremonial-grade powder whisked into hot (not boiling) water or your choice of milk. Montreal's sober-curious crowd has turned to matcha as the go-to ritual for morning energy without the alcohol or coffee jitters, and the city's cafés have responded with creative takes on this...

Five ice canoe racers in winter survival suits sprint across frozen ice chunks while dragging a wooden canoe near Old Montreal’s waterfront.

Ice Canoe Racing in Quebec: The Thrill of the Montreal Ice Canoe Challenge

errol July 10, 2026 0 Comments

Ice canoe racing in Quebec is exactly what it sounds like: teams of five paddlers navigating massive canoes through a treacherous mix of frozen St. Lawrence River ice chunks and frigid open water, battling brutal wind and crushing physical demands over a roughly six-kilometer course. The sport traces its roots to 19th-century river workers who ferried passengers and goods across the frozen St....