To do in the summer

To do in the summer From a day at the beach to a night at a free concert, plan ahead with these things to do in the summe

Create your own island bike tourWith a network of bike paths that has a collective length of over 500km, it doesn’t cost...
07/08/2022

Create your own island bike tour

With a network of bike paths that has a collective length of over 500km, it doesn’t cost a cent to jump on your bike and head out on a two-wheeled adventure. Cross paths with some of the best sights of the city, from the Lachine Canal to Old Montreal, through Parc La Fontaine and around the Olympic Village, and then pedal your way off the island to explore both the north and south shores.

View media history at La Cinémathèque québécoiseWith an its jaw-droppingly massive audiovisual collection, the Médiathèq...
07/08/2022

View media history at La Cinémathèque québécoise

With an its jaw-droppingly massive audiovisual collection, the Médiathèque Guy-L.-Coté is the Cinémathèque québécoise’s access point to all of its films, scripts, books, photographs and more. With thousands of videos to view, it’s a window onto tons of local and international cinematography. While the rest of the Cinémathèque has admission fees for screenings and performances, this section is open and free to the public.

Climb to new heights at Saint Joseph’s Oratory Sure, it’s a pilgrimage site for the more devout among us, and the larges...
07/08/2022

Climb to new heights at Saint Joseph’s Oratory

Sure, it’s a pilgrimage site for the more devout among us, and the largest church in Canada, but the Oratory is also a beautiful place to go and stroll at no charge. Take a walk through the beautiful garden on the grounds, which abut Mount Royal on the Côte-des-Neiges side, and take pics of the city from the two outdoor viewing levels as you hike the nearly-300 stairs towards the top. After that, Chemin Côte-des-Neiges is a great street for a spot of lunch.

Explore the forests of Mount RoyalSmack in the middle of the Island of Montreal is its pride and joy, Mount Royal. This ...
07/08/2022

Explore the forests of Mount Royal

Smack in the middle of the Island of Montreal is its pride and joy, Mount Royal. This small mountain and Quebec Heritage site offers some of the best views, nature paths, parks, picnic areas and trails for biking, hiking, walking or jogging. With three public buildings on site for shelter, information and bathroom breaks, visiting the mountain is the ideal activity on a sunny afternoon—especially on summer Sundays for the Tam Tams, a freeform drum circle that’s been happening at the foot of George-Étienne Cartier Monument weekly for over 40 years.

Find the secret garden at the Westmount LibraryThis affluent borough’s beautiful library and greenhouse are next to the ...
07/08/2022

Find the secret garden at the Westmount Library

This affluent borough’s beautiful library and greenhouse are next to the scenic Westmount Park, and are open to the public with the exception of borrowing privileges. The library’s huge collection of books, movies, music and activities for adults, teens and kids make it a great place to explore, with the recently renovated, under-the-radar greenhouse next door for a colourful floral fix.

Get a free outdoor workoutWho needs a gym membership when you have hidden staircases, running loops and public equipment...
30/07/2022

Get a free outdoor workout

Who needs a gym membership when you have hidden staircases, running loops and public equipment by the beach? We’ve picked out some of our favorite parks, trails and beaches that are perfect for a free workout.

Uncover a century of Black cinema at the Academy MuseumThough you can linearly chart decades of Oscars winners, you can’...
30/07/2022

Uncover a century of Black cinema at the Academy Museum

Though you can linearly chart decades of Oscars winners, you can’t really do the same with the history of cinema: There are many stories that have pushed the medium forward. So for its second major exhibition, the Academy Museum will focus on nearly an entire century of often-overlooked cinema. A collaboration with Washington, D.C.’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, “Regeneration” dives into the works of Black filmmakers from the birth of the motion picture industry through the Civil Rights era.

Spend a surfside afternoon in Santa MonicaTake a walk along the palm and eucalyptus-lined bluffs and it becomes obvious ...
30/07/2022

Spend a surfside afternoon in Santa Monica

Take a walk along the palm and eucalyptus-lined bluffs and it becomes obvious why tourists flock to Santa Monica. With the beach on one side and mountains on another, it’s the essence of that postcard picture of Southern California’s coastline. You’ll find more than just a beach town, though; there are plenty of things to do in Santa Monica without setting foot on the Pier or Third Street Promenade, from fresh dinners prepared straight from the farmers’ market to bars with a view.

Stock up on books for your summer reading listLooking for lit? If you’re book shopping in Los Angeles, look no further. ...
30/07/2022

Stock up on books for your summer reading list

Looking for lit? If you’re book shopping in Los Angeles, look no further. We’ve found the best shops and independent retailers offering art books, travel guides political tomes and children’s tales. Check out these top booksellers for the best bargains, out-of-print titles, author readings and community events.

Cool down with a waterfall hikeLooking for a hike that’ll wash away those beads of sweat midway through it? Try a waterf...
30/07/2022

Cool down with a waterfall hike

Looking for a hike that’ll wash away those beads of sweat midway through it? Try a waterfall hike. Even though some of them are down to a trickle in the middle of the summer, it’ll still be enough to help you cool down along the way. Wondering where to start? Try these five of our favorite waterfall hikes, with picks in both the Santa Monica and San Gabriel Mountains.

Listen to free jazz music at LACMANo we’re not talking about the experimental genre, free jazz: Jazz at LACMA is a free ...
30/07/2022

Listen to free jazz music at LACMA

No we’re not talking about the experimental genre, free jazz: Jazz at LACMA is a free seasonal series that’s featured legit legends over its three-decade run at the museum. The beloved program is back again for the season, and so too is its open seating and picnicking format (whereas last year you needed a reservation). You’ll find the series on Friday evenings in LACMA’s welcome plaza (just behind Urban Light) starting in April.

Explore L.A.’s canyon communitiesThe allure of the canyons is inescapable once your car climbs their well-worn roads. Th...
30/07/2022

Explore L.A.’s canyon communities

The allure of the canyons is inescapable once your car climbs their well-worn roads. The era of folk and free love trickled out of the mainstream but never left the canyons. Magic is still hidden around every bend in these mountains, and it’s yours to discover. So, fill up your gas tank and head for the hills.

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