When the warmer months finally take hold of Montreal, the city shifts into an entirely different gear. It means it’s time to dust off your helmet, pump up those tires, and explore the stellar cycling routes around Montreal that reveal the absolute best of our vibrant island.

Shaika Café on Sherbrooke Street in Montreal was a hopping place on Wednesday night, with an art vernissage and live music. The event was hosted by renowned artist Susan Shulman, with the help of her musical friends from the Montreal music community.

You’re going where? To see the wheat fields? How long is the flight? Just a few of the questions that came my way when I mentioned to the near and dear that I was traveling to Saskatoon. Queries were equal parts bewilderment and intrigue, however, after learning of the nonstop Air Canada flights from Montreal, I was on my way to the heartland.

As the engines ignite for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, the city of Montreal prepares for what luxury travel expert Olivia Ferney calls "the moment Montreal collectively loses its mind in the best possible way."