Montreal is pulling out all the stops to help you celebrate Mother's Day in style. You can start the day with an outdoor activity, if you're looking to add a little pep to your mom's step on the special morning. Or, opt for a more elegant gathering where tea and delicacies are the main event, if leisure is more her pace.
Montreal bookstores have spoken, and according to the folks who live and breathe the written word, there are titles every Montrealer should read at least once. Some of their selections serve up a slice of Montreal life history, humour, and heartache while others come from the pens of local writers and artists, tackling subjects that hit close to home. Theme and topic aside, they're all available at the indie bookshops that recommended them and Canadian Independent Bookstore Day might be the best day to snag them.
Montreal may be far from the sun-soaked streets of Mexico, but it's packed with tacos worth their weight in guacamole. Whether you like them spicy, loaded with cilantro, or dripping with lime-infused crema, there's a stuffed corn tortilla out there calling your name.
April's surprise snow won't slow Montreal down. With sugar shacks in full swing, the city's got a lineup that'll make you forget the lingering cold, and all those pesky potholes that are starting to emerge. Instead, you can explore the city on two wheels, vibe under dome projections at a day rave, or witness the day darken during a rare solar eclipse, among lots of other activities that'll put some spring in your step. Here are some of the best Montreal things to do in April.