The premier city of Quebec has so very much to speak for it: a unique mix of European and American culture, a strong commitment to diversity, and a fair number of hybrid holiday traditions that reflect its special status. Halloween is no exception! First things first. Montreal can be said to shine at this time [...]
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Guided Tours
There are many ways to explore the beautiful town of Montreal. Whether you are young or old, travelling in a group or going solo; you’ll find that this city has something to offer everyone. Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Go on a quick, two hour excursion round Montreal or make full use of the one-day ticket and [...]
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Saint Patrick’s Day
Every year on the 17th of March is the famous St Patrick’s day, a day in remembrance of the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. All over the world, millions of people celebrate this special day with events like parades, parties, games. During the Montreal annual parade, one can see beautiful floats, [...]
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Pumpkin Picking
Almost Halloween ?! Well, a fun activity for all the family is getting out of town and pick your own pumpkin (citrouille in french). All lot of the places actually offering apple picking are also growing pumpkins. Here is a list of places having pumpkin patches : for pumpkin carving parties, halloween soups and other [...]
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Nightlife Scene
With a reputation for wild nights, Montreal is a major party destination, especially for American tourists looking to benefit from the lower drinking age (18 years of age). The number of festivals and sporting events in the city has also meant that an entire industry has sprung up around taking care of those who come [...]
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Apple Picking Orchards
From beginning of September to mid-October, it is Apple time in Quebec ! There are a lot of orchards to choose from within an hour around Montreal. Some places will have apple picking only but some others have other fruits as well. Usually you will have to pay a fixed amount for each bag of [...]
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Zoos and Animal Farms
Montreal and the surrounding area are home to some great places where you can spend the day checking out plants and animals that are a little more exotic than that which you would find in the standard Quebec wilderness or local park. Here are some spots where you are guaranteed to encounter more than just [...]
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Summer Swims
While beaches might not be the first thing that comes to mind when most people think of Montreal, the city does actually have quite a number of sandy spots to offer those looking for a little time in the sun and some swimming too. Since the city is located on an island, there are a [...]
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La Ronde Amusement Park
Montreal is an unusual city in the sense that it features a series of man-made islands in the channel of water that surrounds it. These islands were constructed using the materials that were excavated from underneath the city while building the metro system. Since Montreal is also an island, land is at a premium, and [...]
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International Jazz Festival
The Montreal Jazz Fest is an important stop on the tour schedule of many different jazz musicians from all around the world. In the last 28 years, the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, as it is properly known, has grown from a small but concerted effort on the part of organizers to a huge [...]
