Best nightclubs Canada

It is stated bluntly: it is one of the best addresses in Montreal for electronic music. International DJs sometimes perform there, but residents are also very familiar with their business. All in a relaxed atmosphere and a rather surprising decoration, a mix of modernity and kitsch, completely faithful to their former address in the Plateau. The programme of events and guest artists is available on the Facebook page of the Daomé Salon (interesting promotions on some evenings, including free admission).

Welcome to this temple of underground music, which has attracted the most marginal of Montrealers over the years. Les Foufounes remains one of the places where originality dominates on every level. Themed evenings: Maudits Tuesdays (varied music from the 1950s to 2000), It's Lit Thursdays (top 40, dubstep, hip-hop, dancehall, EDM, house & afrobeat), #Foufs Saturdays (punk, hardcore, metal, alternative, etc.). Les Foufounes is also synonymous with live entertainment (programming on the website and Facebook page).

Attended by young students who want to have fun without pretensions, Café Campus is one of Montreal's most famous places. We keep talking about its atmosphere and the quality of its musical programming. It is divided into two parts: the Petit Campus, at the bottom, a medium-sized concert hall, and the Campus du haut, a large space equipped with a stage and a mezzanine. On this floor, there is also a bar-discotheque with a lively atmosphere that delights a young and diverse clientele. If you're not afraid to move, try retro Tuesdays!

A veritable salsa institution in Montreal for over 30 years. Whether you're in the first Steps of Latin or professional dance in this area, each of them uses its charms in this cruising bar. Needless to say, you do not need a partner: you will find several on site. Many mirrors, neon lights and illuminated dance floor: It's almost like the decor of Saturday Night Fever. DJs and orchestras book the evenings. An crowded dance trail, an buzzing atmosphere: perfect to get out between friends and celebrate!

An evening at the Apt. 200 is like being at a friend's house, in a large loft decorated in vintage style. You settle comfortably in the small spaces arranged as lounges with sofas, next to the library, or on the bed in the large bedroom! Billiard table and arcades are available for those who would like to have fun while sipping a drink. The Apt bar. 200 is best known for its lively DJ parties and popular after parties, with a crowded dance floor.

Located in the heart of downtown, this nightclub is frequented by young English-speaking Montrealers, mainly students. The second floor features a large dance floor, two bars, VIP tables and the DJ platform, while the second floor has another bar and a more intimate VIP lounge area. Resident and guest DJs keep the well-prepared crowd dancing into the wee hours to the rhythms of house, R&B, hip-hop, Top 40 and Club Anthems. It's worth noting that the atmosphere can get pretty chaotic at times.

Fans of emerging electro music, you've come to the right place! Located across from the charming Le Sainte-Elisabeth pub, on a small street in the Latin Quarter, this minimalist nightclub presents excellent shows by both Montreal and international artists and DJs. Opened a little less than a decade ago, it is considered by many as the temple of avant-garde electro music in the city. All the programming is available on the website, which also allows you to buy your tickets online.

Mostly frequented by a student population, a few meters from Cabana Pool Bar (same owners), Rebel is spread over a huge space with a stage more than 20 meters long. Facing Lake Ontario, with a view on the skyline, here we saw things in a big way: performances, real sound and light shows, video projections... To see it, it's here. Music: Top 40, hip-hop, R&B, Soca, live shows. Check the website for the evening's schedule and ticket prices (if applicable).

What was Uniun until 2018 has made way for the Toybox club, run by the same team behind Rebel, Cabana Pool Bar and Cube Nightclub. Housed in an incredible space, where state-of-the-art technology aesthetically blends with industrial architecture, you'll see great art in terms of visual projections and move to the beat of the sound of a state-of-the-art multi-dimensional system. Alternating between local and international DJs, the nightclub is, at the time of writing, a "place to be" in Toronto.

This is the club in Toronto to sway to the rhythm of world music. Latino, salsa, bachata, reggae, jazz, etc. all styles are represented and the atmosphere is really joyful. It must be said that live musicians - not to mention DJs - are often in charge of the musical entertainment. Lula Lounge also offers a dinner show on Fridays and Saturdays as well as an à la carte menu for lunch and dinner at its Havana Lounge (three restaurants in a pop-up formula). An address that contrasts sharply with the atmosphere of the downtown clubs.

Coda is THE place to listen to house music at full throttle, but also to the Top 40, techno (the place received the big names of Detroit techno in December 2019!) and other EDM-type music. The club regularly displays a beautiful program of internationally recognized artists. For those who don't like to be glued together too tightly, be aware that the dance floor is huge and leaves plenty of room to breathe. Consult the website for the evening program and ticket prices (if applicable).

Lost And Found is a trendy address focused on top 40 music and hip-hop. The population is mainly made up of hipsters and young professionals, reflecting the image of the neighbourhood. If you don't want to stand in line for hours, we suggest you register on the guest list. Please note that before midnight, admission is always free for ladies, and for gentlemen, admission is reduced to $10 CAN. Consult the website for the evening program and ticket prices (if applicable).

La Tulipe, the little sister of Le National, hosts events and shows several evenings a week in this beautiful heritage building (former Dominion Theatre). Its Saturday dances delight the nostalgic of the 1980s, while Fridays beat to the rhythm of the best hits from 1990 to today. The atmosphere is festive in this place that the French seem to particularly appreciate. The "C'est extra" evenings regularly feature the great classics of French music (and it's free!).

A place with a very interesting concept. At the beginning of the evening, the premises serve as a restaurant serving tasty Asian-influenced dishes with a bar offering a wide selection of Japanese whiskies, sake, wines and exclusive Japanese beers. But as of 11pm, it's a whole different story! The lighting and the sound atmosphere metamorphose, the tables and chairs are subtly set aside to make way for a beautiful dance floor... where the crowd rushes in! A beautiful evening in two parts.

The "Dag", as the regulars say, is the meeting place of the birds of night ready to trémousser all night to the sound of music. And what music!

This strange, recognizable house brings together under the same roof four bars on three levels with different atmospheres and an exotic restaurant, the Voo Doo Grill.

Club Unity never seems to be empty. This nightclub has three floors, two rooms, a VIP lounge, five bars and a large terrace with a rooftop bar offering a magnificent view of the metropolis. The music ranges from hip-hop to house music and all the rhythms that will make you dance till you drop, with themed nights to boot. Bonus: admission is always free before 11pm - except on special event nights - and it's even free all night on Thursdays. This club is a sure thing in the Village.