Tara McCallum 
John Lennon and Yoko Ono may have chosen Montreal’s Fairmont Queen Elizabeth to stage their infamous “Bed-In for Peace” in 1969, but today, it’s the city’s small, independent hotels that draw the attention of celebrities and trendsetters around the globe. With a thriving music and arts scene complemented by a … Read More
Oh, the urbanity! One’s wallet cannot always support one’s highbrow tastes. This need not be problematic in Montreal, where cultural affordability is often a function of timing. Most museums, theatres and festivals offer decent-to-deep discounts, making art accessible to even the shallowest of pockets. The island is ever bustling with … Read More
Arguably the country’s best province for sheer brewpub selection, Quebec enjoys a well-earned reputation for artisanal brewing. It’s due more to free-spirited European attitude than French cultural influence (France being, naturellement, more of a wine country) but, whatever the reason, la belle province is a Canadian microbrew hotspot, and Montreal … Read More
Digital cameras have turned us all into brilliant photographers; snap a thousand shots, and one, surely, will be a masterpiece. Shooting that masterpiece with film, however, isn’t so easy. It requires focus, thoughtfulness – and, some might say, talent. But it’s all the more gratifying when it comes. Here, four … Read More
By now, you surely have the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, carefully wrapped and waiting for your special lady. You do, don’t you? If not, don’t panic: You can still bounce back and pull together a V-Day treat that she’ll love – or, at least, that she won’t hold over your head … Read More
