MTL365 A Writer’s Collective
About us
This is MTL365, a writer’s collective dedicated to creating the ultimate Montreal guide for everything you need to know about the city. We’re an offshoot of Canada 365, and we’re dedicated to bringing you the best Montreal news, everything from our -30 winters to our two months of summer. We love food, events, and especially food-based events. As Montreal-based writers, we love this city and want to share its best experiences with you.
There’s always something going on, from celebrity sightings to festivals happening all year round. We endeavour to provide the most up-to-date news that are relevant to Montrealers and visitors alike. Make sure to check us daily for important announcements so you don’t miss out on special events or news!
Check us out for everything Montreal!
Our platform is dedicated to all things Montreal. This multicultural city has great shopping, coffee shops and a busy nightlife. Visitors to Canada’s second most populous metropolitan will find no shortage of beautiful scenes to photograph with many instagrammable spots that will surely entice your followers to come visit. Thanks to Montreal’s diversity, you can find every type of food imaginable. From Griot or butter chicken to our iconic poutines, there is something to please everyone. More importantly, accessible public transportation means that you can explore all that Montreal has to offer!
There’s so much to do in this city, and we want to share our secrets with you! Montreal is the ultimate destination for food and summer social events. Keep in touch by bookmarking our page, and be sure to share our announcements with your fellow Montrealers! If you want to get involved, contact us for a collab! If you’re seeking a place where you can feature your articles, MTL365 is for you. Shoot us an email for submission opportunities!
Meet our authors
Kristal Lok
Hi! I'm Kristal, a Marketing major at McGill. If I'm not writing, you can find me sketching, studying in the library, or playing Zelda's Breath of the Wild. I also have a slight obsession with collecting makeup and stationery.
Reid Arnold
Reid is an undergraduate student at McGill University studying Industrial Relations and Philosophy. Hailing from the great city of New York, Reid spends his time exploring new neighborhoods and taking in local culture. This same city has instilled in him a passion for sports, and he has brought his love for the Yankees up North with him.
Ella Corkum
Ella is in her second year of English and Economics at McGill University. When she isn't writing she spends her free time dancing, thinking about Christmas, and making too many playlists.
Joshua Jung
I like to write about the products and people that help make the world go round.
Siyona Isa-Lazar
Writer, lover of life and self-proclaimed foodie. Trying to enlighten people one Instagram story at a time.
Isabelle Boiteau
I am a traveler and student at heart. You can find me exploring the great outdoors or a good book, both of which go well with chocolate.
Makyla Coulombe
Film studies major with experience in design, marketing, and formatting. Animal lover, avid tea drinker, and self-proclaimed nerd to my passions.
Jason Leblanc
I'm an avid comic book collector and nature lover. I enjoy sharing information with my fellow readers and writing reviews on the latest gadgets.
Joanna Ahti
Joanna is a freelance writer and Mother, who when isn’t spending time with her Son, is writing, reading or listening to music. She is proud to be a movie/tv buff and foodie. Whether it’s trying new recipes at home, new restaurants, or new experiences, she is proud to be born and raised in Montreal.
Sarra Bemri
I'm the founder of Montreal blog, "Red Lips Talk," and a girl lucky enough to live in a city that inspires me every single day. As an epicurean and curious writer, I am constantly looking for new restaurants to discover and indulge in. I also enjoy sharing my opinions about the cultural events in the city and I am passionate about sharing everything cool and trendy.
Julie Bourcier
Always on the lookout for new projects, I divide my time between my small family, a job as a pedagogical consultant and advisor for adult general education and translation contracts. I’m very excited to have the opportunity of introducing you to all things “Montréalais”!
Ina Muntean-Bors
A writer foolishly in love with writing, who enjoys challenging herself with juggling life like she never did before, Ina works a full-time job in the fashion industry, pursues her graduate degree in Human Resources, writes and maintains a blog she started 5 years ago about life related matters, and raises a ballerina girl who just won’t drop dancing and singing. Ina believes in genuine and respectful interhuman relationships and that there’s always enough kindness in the world to be shared amongst each other.