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Well, Montreal, we made it. Not just to the weekend, but to the last weekend of curfew.
But just because we still have a curfew this weekend doesn't mean it won't be amazing.
Editor's Choice: Here Are Some Montreal Restaurants That Are Opening Their Terrasses On May 28
Check Out The Seas Of Flowers At The Markets
Price: Free to visit
Address: Atwater Market, 138, ave. Atwater;
Jean-Talon Market, 7070, ave. Henri-Julien
Why You Need To Check It Out: The city really comes to life this time of year, especially in the markets.
Check Out The Markets' New Restaurants
bouffemoi_mtl | Instagramlechedesserts | InstagramWhere: Atwater Market, 138, ave. Atwater;
Jean-Talon Market, 7070, ave. Henri-Julien
Why You Need To Check It Out: The Jean-Talon and Atwater markets are welcoming a ton of new restaurants this summer, some of which have already opened.
Among them: a counter that serves fried vegan delights on a stick!
Visit Riverside's Ice Cream Truck & Café
Where: 5020, rue St-Ambroise, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Check It Out: We're always happy to have a new spot for ice cream and/or cold brew.
Go On A Nature Walk & Find This Stunning Lookout Point
tybbs_bowhill | Instagramsandoura97 | InstagramWhere: Parc-nature du Bois-de-L'Île-Bizard, 2115, chemin du Bord-du-Lac
Why You Need To Check It Out: For some exposure to nature and lakeside views right here in Montreal.
Float Along The Lachine Canal In A Swan Boat
Price: $25 for half an hour, $30 for one hour and $60 for two hours
When: Starting May 21
Address: 2727B, rue St-Patrick, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Check It Out: It's not just for tourists.
Try Montreal's New "Pub On Wheels"
Where: Burgundy Lion; anywhere on the Lachine Canal
Price: Free delivery, must purchase food (fries available for $1)
Why You Need To Check It Out: While you're on the canal, sit back, take in the view and let the booze come to you with the city's newest "pub on wheels."
Ride La Grande Roue
Price: Depends on the package
When: Seven days a week, every day of the year, rain or shine
Address: 362, rue de la Commune E., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Check It Out: Also not just for tourists.
Check Out All The Blossoms At The Botanical Garden
Where: 4101, rue Sherbrooke E., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Check It Out: An online calendar indicates that the alpine plants, cacti, hyacinths, irises and more are currently blossoming.
Get Your Own Personal Boba Cake
Where: Ri Yue Cakes
Price: $10.99
Where: Pick up near Places-des-Arts
Why You Need To Check It Out: For a gooey molten boba cake that's the perfect bit of self-indulgence.
Bike Across The River
Where: La Route Verte
Why You Need To Check It Out: This bike path that connects Montreal and Saint-Lambert offers spectacular views of the river and city.
Have A Socially-Distant Park Hang
Marc Bruxelle | DreamstimeWhere: In any of Montreal's wonderful parks!
Why You Need To Try It: The summer season is back — as far as Montrealers are concerned.
Throw down a picnic blanket, grab a few slices of pizza and even some baked goods and spend the whole day in the sun.
Socially-distant public outdoor gatherings are allowed with up to eight people in red zones.
