One rewarding way to soften our cityscapes and add life to our homes is with plants. Here we offer a few fail-safe tips for growers and a call to action to let your civic pride spread beyond your four walls.
A new year is the time for bringing out your best stationery and writing a list. Ours is a rundown of things that are set to make life better in the coming year, whether it’s a clever new business or a cultural opening, a…
Standing firm in the face of a flailing US president, Canada’s immigration policies, burgeoning economy
and soft-power initiatives set a far more positive tone.
London-based photography company Arcaid Images has just unveiled its shortlist for the 2016 Architecture Photography Awards. Launched in 2012, the annual prize shines a spotlight on images of buildings old and new and is…
Canada, one of the best-loved nations in the world, exports more than just good will and maple syrup. From peacekeeping troops to submarines and lentils, this vast and varied country makes a mark in the unlikeliest of…
In Canada’s far-flung communities the established media can seem distant, out of touch and even irrelevant. We take a look at some of the independent media outlets covering the country’s more isolated corners.
Whether in Winnipeg or New York, McNally bookshops are the essence of their communities. We find out how the founders’ daughter is furthering the family line and how the new owner of the original shop is keeping up with the…
The capital of Newfoundland and Labrador blossomed during its oil boom but it will need all the fierce optimism born of a harsh past to weather the slump.
From a childhood collecting holiday brochures to alfresco currywurst and acquatic activities, our captain Tyler Brûlé reflects on a recent cruise before turning his attention to Monocle’s next event. Pack your trunks: we’re…
One of the world’s oldest corporations, Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), founded in what is now the Canadian Arctic in 1670, is trying something new. The debut of Hudson’s Bay Home – the first interiors-only shop in the HBC…
Tango's international appeal is stronger than ever but to excel at Argentina's passionate dance, enthusiasts must be in possession of just one thing – the right pair of shoes.