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Haunted amusement parks, scary movies, rabid dogs and petrifying parties? Break out your costumes and light your jack-o-lanterns because Halloween in Montreal is here! With the arrival of fall in Montreal comes all kinds of activities like nightclub parties galore, going apple picking or pumpkin picking near Montreal, but this is the one day of the year where we can enjoy spooktacular events like haunted corn mazes or terrifyingly beautiful cemeteries. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in MontrealBest haunted houses in MontrealTop 8 ghost tours in MontrealBest things to do with kids right now

From walking tours of a funeral-home-cum-supper-club (the largest supper club in Canada) to a boozy (haunted) pub crawl, Halloween brings out the city’s scary side, with enough spooky activities for anyone to shake a broomstick at—not to mention haunted houses, pumpkin patches and parties. What you may not know is that Montreal is also full of actual ghosts that roam the city streets all throughout the year, ready to be spotted by thrillseekers who want shivers well beyond October. This is your essential list of the city’s best guided ghost tours to book at your leisure (and peril). RECOMMENDED:Complete guide to the best things to do in Montreal31 best things to do on Halloween in Montreal

Sortez vos costumes, allumez vos jack-o-lanterns, achetez des boîtes et des boîtes de bonbons et préparez-vous, car Halloween à Montréal est arrivé. Avec l'arrivée de l'automne à Montréal viennent toutes sortes d'activités comme la cueillette de pommes ou de citrouilles près de Montréal, mais c'est le seul jour de l'année où nous pouvons profiter d'événements effrayants comme des labyrinthes de maïs hantés ou assister à des horreurs dans des jeux d'évasion terrifiantes à Montréal. Il n'y a pas que de l'épouvante cette année, car on peut aussi faire du shopping dans les meilleures confiseries de la ville ou se procurer des pâtisseries macabres dans les boulangeries de Montréal. RECOMMANDÉ :Guide complet de quoi faire à Montréal

It’s that time again. Every year, we ask thousands of city-dwellers to tell us the coolest spots in their cities. What are the places locals love and visitors flock to? Where are the exciting new openings across food, drink and culture? Where are people going out, hanging out and having fun? For the sixth year running, the results are in. Over 12,000 people had their say in this year’s shortlist, naming the neighbourhoods in their hometowns where everyone wants to be right now. Then, we narrowed down the selection with the insight and expertise of city editors and local experts who know their cities better than anyone else. To create and rank the final list, we considered factors including community and social ventures, access to open and green space, and thriving street life. In 2023, our neighbourhoods are more global than ever before. The rise and rise in post-pandemic digital nomadism has led to an explosion of brand-new community spaces, multi-purpose culture centres and more cafés than we can count on two hands. But while most of these neighbourhoods have experienced a transformation over recent years, they remain resolutely local at heart. Slick new developments and cool cafés might bring in new crowds, but neighbourhood stalwarts – from old pubs to family greengrocers – keep it real.  The world’s coolest neighbourhoods this year are, therefore, places with big personalities. Each area’s diversity is reflected in its food, culture and festivals. Community is key: local

MISE À JOUR, octobre 2023 : Montréal est une ville qui sait profiter d'automne (particulièrement des activités qu'on peut faire en famille). Des camions de cuisine de rue aux meilleures activités gratuites en ville, Montréal ne manque pas d'attraits pendant la saison. Que vous soyez intéressé par les meilleurs hotdogs montréalais, les plages ou les activités familiales, cette liste est faite pour vous. Ce tour d'horizon incontournable des incontournables de Montréal est votre liste de choses à faire, que vous soyez touriste ou local : des meilleurs restaurants aux musées les plus éblouissants - il rassemble les activités les plus remarquables dans l'une des meilleures villes du monde. Trouver de quoi faire à Montréal n'a jamais été plus facile. RECOMMANDÉ : Le guide complet des meilleures activités gratuites à faire à MontréalLes meilleures choses à faire avec des enfants à MontréalLes 31 meilleurs musées de Montréal  

UPDATE, October 2023: From tracking the best spots to see the fall foliage to the hottest new restaurants in town — not to mention the best Halloween things to do across the city — Montreal really brings it during the fall. Whether you are into the idea of a shopping session at the brand new Nike store or the best family-friendly activites, this list is for you. This essential round-up of Montreal musts is your to-do list whether you're a tourist or a local: from the best bars and speakeasies to the most stellar free museums—it rounds up the most outstanding things to do across one of the best cities in the world that's also home to the world's coolest street and 5th coolest neighbourhood.   RECOMMENDED:Complete guide to the best restaurants in MontrealBest things to do with kids in MontrealBest attractions in Montreal

Montreal is packed with artists, partly because it’s got art programs that draw students from far and wide, partly because it’s still the cheapest big city in Canada to live and artists like things cheap. As a result, the cultural scene here is rich and varied, with dozens of independent art galleries and artist-run centres to visit for free. Whether they’re commercial galleries (bring your wallet if you’re looking to furnish your space) or not-for-profit exhibition centres, they’re all different in flavour and a perfect complement to the city’s world-class museums. RECOMMENDED:Complete guide to the best things to do in MontrealBest museums in Montreal to discover all year round

Though we freaks are out year-round in Miami, there’s no eve like Hallow’s Eve to trick ourselves out and treat ourselves to a good time. Halloween falls on a Tuesday this year, which means you’re more likely to celebrate “Halloweek.” During the day, you might pop into your local pumpkin patch, check out the haunted real estate around town or test your reflexes at a good old-fashioned haunted house in Miami. If you’ve landed on this page, however, you’re probably looking to party well beyond the witching hour. And for that, we’ve combed through all the madness to bring you this roundup of the very best Halloween parties in Miami.   RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Halloween in Miami

Qu'il s'agisse de restaurants bon marché, de certains des meilleures terrasses de la ville ou des institutions de premier ordre, le quartier le plus achalandé de la ville offre bien plus que ce que l'on peut imaginer. Découvrez le plus grand supper club du Canada, l'un de nos spots de sandwichs préférés, le patio le plus Instagrammable de la ville et bien plus encore. RECOMMANDÉ :Les meilleurs nouveaux restaurants où manger pas cher en villeLes 20 meilleurs nouveaux restaurants de Montréal21 meilleurs bars sur des toits à MontréalLes 33 meilleurs restaurants de brunch en ville

We all agree that Montreal is home to some of the best restaurants, bars and things to do, but it's also outrageously close to day trip hot spots in Ontario, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and (of course!) Québec—hot air balloon rides included. There's no shortage of quick getaway ideas, whether you want to camp by a lake, take in peak foliage, go hiking or spend the day at Quebec’s secret spot to see the most most breathtaking fall colours (or this secret beach with turquoise water that's worth the trip). RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in MontrealFoliage tracker 2023: Where to see the best fall colours

Lorsque vous avez besoin d'un petit contraste avec les lumières vives et l'ambiance festive de la ville, faites une promenade dans un des espaces verts. C'est la chose la plus facile à faire à Montréal : Il y a de fantastiques sentiers à apprécier et des plages dans la ville même, et si vous êtes prêt à faire un peu de route, vous trouverez tout ce qu'il faut pour vous rafraîchir, depuis les chutes d'eau majestueuses jusqu'aux sommets des montagnes. Comme pour toutes les excursions à partir de Montréal, elles se font facilement dans l'espace d'un jour ou d'un week-end. Si vous avez besoin de vous reposer avant votre retour, plusieurs des destinations proposées ici offrent également les meilleurs campings près de Montréal. Ces randonnées accessibles se situent entre une heure et quatre heures d'aller simple de la ville.  RECOMMANDÉ : Guide complet de quoi faire à MontréalLes meilleures plages près de MontréalLes meilleures piscines à MontréalLes meilleurs endroits pour faire du camping près de Montréal

Montreal knows how to bury its ancestors in style. It’s said there are over 1.5 million deceased on the island of Montreal alone, distributed across 55 cemeteries of various denominations and sizes. Spooky! Some cemeteries are more picturesque than others, making them wonderful places to stroll among the blossoms in spring or to explore at dusk as one of the best things to do around Halloween. So, avid trekkers, spook seekers and history buffs, grab some snacks for an autumnal picnic and head off to explore one of these contemplative resting grounds… goosebumps not included! RECOMMENDED:Full guide to the best things to do in Montreal5 best haunted houses in Montreal to spook you

Montreal's most (in)famous haunted house lands in Miami, pushing the limits of realism and immersive creepiness even further for its stateside debut—to the point that it’s only open to those aged 21 and up. For its highly anticipated first edition in the US, dubbed "GAME," expect a unique immersive event where you'll test your limits by playing old classic games like Operation, Hang Man, Ouija, The All-Seeing Zoltar and others. Embark on a four-chapter journey through a variety of interactive installations that incorporate hands-on gore, erotic rituals and cruel and unusual puzzles. (If you need a bit of liquid courage, fear not: The whole affair begins and ends with a full bar accompanied by DJ-spun beats). With elaborate theatrical sets and dozens of circus performers whose sole aim is to produce cold sweats, you might get a little PTSD from this one.