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)

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

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....
Neon-lit street corner in Montreal at night with a crowd of people gathered near a club entrance and glowing nightlife atmosphere.

Where the Party Never Stops: Canada’s Wildest Cities After Dark

Canada's party scene hits different depending on where you drop in. Montreal throws down with late-night clubs that don't even get going until 2 AM, while Toronto's Entertainment District packs enough venues into a few blocks that you can hit five spots without calling an Uber. Vancouver's Granville Strip brings West Coast vibes with cocktail bars and live music venues overlooking the Pacific,...
Night crowd at Montreal’s Place des Festivals watching a jazz saxophonist on a lit outdoor stage with magenta and amber lights, skyline softly blurred behind.

Montreal Jazz Festival 2022: Everything That Changed After Last Year’s Comeback

The Montreal Jazz Festival roared back to life in summer 2022, reclaiming its title as the world's largest jazz festival after two years of pandemic disruptions. From June 30 to July 9, over 300,000 music lovers flooded downtown Montreal's outdoor stages and indoor venues, transforming the city into a ten-day celebration of jazz, soul, funk, and everything in between. If you missed the 2022...