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One if by ski, two if by snowshoe in Montreal

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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Montreal brewpubs: a beer lover’s paradise

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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7 Things you should know before visiting Montreal

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.


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9 Reasons you should visit Montreal’s Underground City

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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3 Traditional Montreal Foods

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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Montreal: A Winter Wonderland

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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Montreal’s Amazing Hot Chocolate

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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Montreal’s Cupcake Lovers Delight

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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Halloween in Montreal: Fright Fest, Zombie Walk and other Spooky Events

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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Casino de Montreal

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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