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According to a new study put out by the EasyPark Group, Montreal is among the top 20 smartest cities in the world, coming in at number 17 among cities with a metro area population of over 3 million people.

EasyPark's Smart & Sustainable Cities Index ranks cities around the world based on data that factors in "digital life, mobility innovation, business tech infrastructure, and sustainability."

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Montreal has ranked among the top 10 best cities in the world in the annual Time Out Index 2021.

Our lovely metropolis has ranked alongside global heavyweights like San Francisco (top spot), Amsterdam (second) and New York City (fifth) and was the only Canadian spot on the list of 37 cities.

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If you aren't already psyched to watch Canadian athletes win gold at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, here's a whole new reason to be eager for Olympic glory: free doughnuts.

For every gold medal Canada wins, Laval-based pastry chain Mr. Puffs is giving away five free honey and cinnamon or sugar and cinnamon Puffs, which are bite-sized Greek-style doughnuts, at any one of their stores.

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A cozy night in is best matched with a warm meal to indulge in. You get into your fluffy pyjamas, turn up the heater, and then, the internal battle begins. What restaurant is left to order from that you haven’t already had 100 times?

Having spent most of the year indoors, it’s fair to assume you’ve probably exhausted every single restaurant on your takeout bucket list. While some places have been forced to shut down, others have braved the pandemic and introduced even more tempting food and better experiences.

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If you do a quick search for a price on flights from Montreal to Japan, the cheapest fare you'll find will cost you about $1,000.

And that's if you don't care about your arrival or departure dates. 

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Guys, not going to lie to you, one of the things I love the absolute most about spring is drinking on terrasses. Literally, to me, nothing is a better time than this.

READ ALSO: Montreal To Beat All-Time Heat Record

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Japan is getting better acquainted with Canada this week, and no, it's not because Avril Lavigne finally released a follow-up single to Hello Kitty.

Our adored leader, Justin Trudeau, who's sheen has lost no lustre in the wake of Elbowgate, has been in the Land of the Rising Sun since Sunday, meeting with Japan's political and economic leaders.

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Today, we received a Snap from one of our fans on Snapchat, Adam Boucher, asking us"You guys should make a top 10 bars to go when you turn 18, cause well im turning 18 this month and idk where to go lmao".

We decided to go ahead and do it because well, Montreal has the best nightlife in North America, no questions asked. When it comes to bars or concert & event venues our city is just full of beautiful hidden treasures.

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Straight up, if you love going out, then you're super lucky to be in Montreal. There's pretty much something fun to do all the time, and a bunch of awesome places to go to. Plus, you know, Montreal is full of awesome people - which means awesome crowds. But what if you're not down to mingle with people super out of your age group? It's okay. You can say it. Sometimes when you're out, you just feel more comfortable with people your own age. No harm, friend. And if you are partial to people who are close to your age, then don't sweat it. Here are the Best Montreal Places To Go Out Based On Your Age.

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Photo cred - PartyWithSylvain 

We hope you all recovered from St. Patrick's Day, because you'll need much more energy than a drunken Irishman to make it to all the insane events going on this weekend. From Jean Grae and Rakim for Hip Hop week, to the world's largest toga party, to lip-smacking steak deals at Cabane du Portugal, the MTL Blog Events team doesn't know what else to thank than the luck of the Irish for this hype weekend.

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Photo cred - Jonathan Duval

Montreal, you are so cold but we still love you. All you Montrealers who are discouraged to go out because the winter sneaked up on us like it was nothing, check out the events that we lined up for you below! Some really hot parties are happening this week end, don't be the only one to miss out!

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