Back to School in Montréal, QC

Here we are back at the beginning of the school year, with all the changes that it brings. Why not make the most of it and redecorate your young school kids’ rooms? Do they need more storage space, a bigger desk space, or a complete "makeover", as our southerly neighbors say? Here are a few shops and stores that could help you to successfully redecorate without completely stretching your budget.

Montreal has seen the birth and development of some of Canada's greatest francophone and anglophone authors - Michel Tremblay, Hubert Aquin, Mordecai Richler, Arlette Cousture, Leonard Cohen, Claude Gauvreau, Rafaële Germain and many more. This strong literary tradition is one of the reasons that so many wonderful little bookshops continue to stand up to the big chains. Here are a few of our favourites.

The new school year is upon us. This is an excellent time to ensure that the electronic tools of your young schoolchildren are up to date. Computer, tablet, display, desktop ... is everything ready and up-to-date? Here are some Montreal stores where you can shop with confidence.

Lunch is one of the only meals that I go out for. My favourites are delicious, cheap, and pretty quick.

You’ve thought of the books, pencils, rulers, erasers, backpacks and lunch boxes that will be used during the year, but have you thought about clothes? The back-to-school season provides the perfect opportunity for refreshing your child's wardrobe. Here are a few Montreal boutiques that will help you ace this assignment.

So, you’ve got 30 minutes before your next meeting and you’re starving. With so many options to grab a bite in Montreal, it can be overwhelming to pick a lunch spot, and with the clock ticking, there’s not much time to consider your options. We’re here to help with a few quick lunch options where the food is sure to satisfy.

Whether we like it or not, Montreal is a university town. Every year in the fall, students from around the world come to the city to study at one of our top tier universities. While some flock to the libraries, others prefer the taste of a good cappuccino while they hit the books. Here are 7 cafés where the coffee is hot, and the students are too cool for school.

For many people, shopping for jeans can be a daunting task. It can be quite difficult to find a pair that looks and fits just right. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect pair of jeans, look no further than these Montreal jeans stores.

In Montreal, people love their coffee. There are hundreds of cafés where people can grab a cuppa joe to go, but for some, the coffee shop is a safe spot to get some work done. Whether you’re writing the next great American novel, or just looking for a change of scenery, these Montreal coffee shops are for you.