Rejuvenated and reinvented, Griffintown – located near downtown Montreal and the Lachine Canal – is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city. With industrial and Irish roots, the area is abuzz with artists, musicians, restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, art galleries, antique shops and residential projects. Check out our list to discover some of highlights that "The Griff" has to offer.

To fully enjoy the pleasures of winter, adequate equipment is essential. Whether you want to try a new winter sport or simply treat yourself to a new snowboard, we have the best shops where you'll find everything you need. Get out your hats and mittens!

The Mile-End, a neighbourhood making up part of the Plateau Mont-Royal borough, is synonymous with eclecticism and multiculturalism. The artistic life and cultural diversity are highly developed there; they set the tone for independent shops, small cafes, gourmet restaurants and newly revealed works of art. Discover what to do in this hip, metropolis neighbourhood!

November is a rainy and grey month where melancholy and boredom creep in, threatening to throw you off your game. But don't let depression beat you! There are a ton of activities held throughout the month in Montreal. Out with the spleen and in with the fun!

Is cooking a chore for you? Or do you excel in the kitchen? Whether you’re an epicurean or not, a cooking class can do wonders to help you discover new flavours, improve your diet and raise your cooking game. Here are the places to perfect your technique in Montreal.

Do you watch Jeopardy and shout the answers at your TV? Then quiz nights are for you! Get your friends together, pick a wacky name, and head to these Montreal quiz nights to test your knowledge and win great prizes.

Do you aspire to be one of Montreal's trend-setters? To be the one wearing the latest fashions before anyone else? If so, here’s a selection of fashion boutiques to help you add to your daring, avant-garde wardrobe.

No wardrobe should be without this one essential: the trench coat. This fall, the mid-season coat is reinvented and defies the classics to face the weather in style. It can be worn short, as a dress or decorated with a print. Here's where to find this timeless essential.

The shoulder bag stands out as one of the essential fall items. This veritable urban companion lends style to the simplest of outfits. A favorite of bloggers, this bag will carry all of your everyday essentials without occupying your hands. Ideal for a shopping spree! Here is my selection of the best places to find the perfect shoulder bag.