It’s time to take advantage of Montreal’s snowy weather and get outside for some winter fun! Right in the heart of the city, Mount Royal has more than 11 miles (18 km) of skiing and snowshoeing trails and with inexpensive rentals available on site, it’s the perfect way to spend a crisp and bright winter’s day.

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Tags: outdoors, sports, winter
Posted in Montreal on January 25th, 2011
If you’re a beer lover, the next trip you take should be to Montreal. It is home to some amazing brewpubs. Here are some of the best Montreal has to offer.

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Tags: drinks, Things to Do
Posted in Montreal on January 11th, 2011
Before visiting a country, it’s always a good idea to know some basic facts and practicalities about it. From what kind of documentation you need to enter Canada to how to get around, here are some things you should know before visiting Montreal.

Photo of Canadian Flag © AndrewJ
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Tags: French, transportation
Posted in Montreal on December 30th, 2010
Did you know that Montreal has second city right underneath it? Underground City (also called La Ville Souterrain or RESO) is a huge complex of connecting shops, bars, restaurants, movie theaters, museums and much, much more. Because of its underground city, Montreal is sometimes referred to as “Two Cities in One”. Here are 9 reasons why you should visit this city underneath the City.

Photo of Underground City Map, Montreal Canada © CurbsnBenches
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Tags: maps, Things to Do
Posted in Montreal on December 20th, 2010
You can find just about any kind of cuisine in Montreal, but you can’t find traditional Montreal cuisine just anywhere. Next time you visit be sure to try these three amazing foods Montreal has made its own.
Poutine

Photo of Traditional Poutine, Montreal Canada © Sjschen
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Tags: food
Posted in Montreal on December 11th, 2010
It’s that time of year when the air turns cold, the leaves have all fallen and Montreal turns into a winter wonderland. Here are some photos of beautiful and snowy Montreal.
Sledders in Mount Royal Park.

Photo of Montreal Skyline in Winter, Canada © mricon
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Tags: winter
Posted in Montreal on December 3rd, 2010
What happens when you mix a cup of hot, creamy milk, add melted chunks of rich, pure chocolate and infuse it with chili or cinnamon or mint? You get that hot and sweet heaven-in-a-cup treat called hot chocolate. Here are 5 places to experience Montreal’s amazing hot chocolate.

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Tags: food
Posted in Montreal on November 13th, 2010
This November, Montreal is calling all cupcake lovers to the cupcake event of the year – the 2nd annual Cupcake Camp!

Photo of Ladybug Cupcakes © megan.chromik
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Tags: festivals, food
Posted in Montreal on November 2nd, 2010
With events like Fright Fest, Zombie Walk and Fantômes de Montréal, October is Montreal’s spookiest month of the year!
Fantômes de Montréal
Ghost walks are eerie any time of the year, but there is something extra spooky about them around Halloween.
Fantômes de Montréal takes you through the haunted streets of Old Montreal regaling tales of murder, mystery and dark secrets. You may never see Old Montreal through the same eyes once you’ve been exposed to its underworld!
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Tags: Halloween
Posted in Montreal on October 18th, 2010
Feeling lucky? Come try your luck at The Casino de Montréal! With more than 3000 slot machines and 120 gaming tables, 4 restaurants and 4 bars, Casino de Montréal is five floors of fun and excitement.

Photo of The Casino de Montreal, Canada © Loto-Québec
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Tags: Montreal tourism, nightlife, Things to Do
Posted in Montreal on September 24th, 2010