Our Top MTL Ice Cream Spots
It’s HOT! (What else is new?) And there are a few ways to keep your cool this summer despite the heat… But BY FAR the best way is to visit one of Montreal’s numerous, varied and scrumptious ice cream parlours. Trust us… There’s almost as much variety for ice cream in this city as there is for poutine, so dig in and discover the ice-cold flavours on offer from Montreal’s finest.
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Lunchtime: Our Fave MTL Terraces
Montreal is known for its food, and what better way to enjoy your meal than to step out onto a terrace and eat outside? The heat, the activity, the fresh aire, all are things that enhance a meal and make your dining experience that much better.
Here are some of the top spots to enjoy an outdoor meal in Montreal!
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Beautiful Vacation Spots within 2 Hours of Montreal
With Quebec’s construction holidays around the corner, many families are preparing to get some much-deserved time off… If that’s the case for you, why not plan a fun 3-4 day getaway not too far from home with friends and/or family? We’re so lucky in Quebec… There are tons of amazing spots to visit within a 2-hour drive. Here are a few ideas for your construction holiday vacation!
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The Best Montreal Food Tours
If you live in Montreal, you have the amazing luck of spending each and every day in a culinary oasis… But many of us seldom make the most of this! Montreal is known internationally as a destination with delicious and affordable cuisine, but have you ever tried the best food our city has to offer?
A Montreal “food tour” is a great way – even for locals – to explore this city! Usually done in small groups, these food tours won’t feel touristy… Instead, you’ll discover something you never knew about the local food!
Beat the Heat: 8 Tips to Keep Cool this Summer
With temperatures expected to pass the 30° mark in Montreal this week, it feels like summer is finally, indisputably, here… Now, we can expect some scorchers! With climate change, we can expect more and more of these uncomfortably hot days… So here are some tips to keep it cool this summer without necessarily turning on that noisy & expensive AC unit!
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For all the challenges of our long, cold winters, Montreal is one of the world’s most beautiful and welcoming cities come summertime… That is, if you’re able to get out of traffic! It’s a very walkable city, because it was designed that way. Back when Montreal was built, cars didn’t exist, and no one could get around town much faster than the speed of a horse. That’s why, if you REALLY want to discover Montreal, you should go take a walk! You’ll be surprised by what you discover. Here are some of the best places to do so.
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What not to miss at MURAL Festival!
Montreal’s MURAL festival (June 6-16) is in full swing, and it’s one of our favourite early-summer events in this city! Not only that, but it’s lining up to be a weekend of beautiful weather. Plus, many of the events and attractions near Saint-Laurent Boulevard are 100% FREE and family-friendly!
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Top 5 Montreal Terraces
Enjoy the summer weather with Montreal’s amazing outdoor terraces!
Montreal is known for its terraces, beautiful outdoor spots along the main streets where you can enjoy food and drink in the sun. Summer finally feels like it’s on its way… Where will you enjoy your first outdoor meal and/or drink of the season?
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Montreal’s Top Summer Events for 2019
Montreal summers are infamously short… But AWESOME! The city really comes alive with sounds, colours, lights, food, music and much more. There’s something for everyone, and there are tons of events you don’t want to miss! Here, in chronological order, are the top summer events and festivals in Montreal that you should check out in 2019!
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8 Magical Camping Spots in Quebec
Your next camping trip should allow you to escape and enjoy nature… No electricity, no running water, no Internet! Just you and your group having an amazing time and reconnecting with nature and each other. Quebec offers some amazing spots that fit this description perfectly… Which one of these will be your next destination?
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5 Girlfriend Getaways For Summer
With your job, the kids and your many other obligations, spending quality time with your friends is a rare opportunity. As summer approaches, however, it might just be the time for that long-awaited getaway with your besties. Need any ideas? Here are five great options!
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5 Summer Spots to Meet Your New Flame
Spring might be mating season in the animal world, but summer is an ideal time for singles to meet someone, too, what with longer and sunnier days creating even more occasions to go out. It’s when you can ditch online dating sites and venture into the real world to make cool new experiences.
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Montreal Parks
Bring your whole family for a stroll in the park!
What is your favorite city park to get away from your hectic lifestyle?
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Moving Day Tips & Tricks
The beginning of summer in Montreal is a joyful time for festivals, barbecues, and finally getting outside after out long, cold winters. It’s also the time of year where, on and around July 1st, most people move. It’s exciting to move into a new place! Moving often heralds new beginnings. Whether you’re moving from your last apartment into your first family home, or helping your kids move into their first apartments, it’s always an exciting time.
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