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afternoon tea

Montreal's dining scene is in the national spotlight once again, with a local spot taking the crown as Canada's best new restaurant for 2024.

Air Canada's annual Best New Restaurants ranking has placed a cozy, 14-seat Montreal restaurant at number one this year, recognizing its intimate afternoon tea service and elegant dinners that showcase seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

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Accessibility in Montreal might be a work in progress, but the city seems to be coming around to the fact that it’s rude to stair. At least, not without a ramp or elevator nearby.

From relaxing in a fairytale greenhouse to paddleboarding on the Saint Lawrence River, some of the city's coolest spots are now more reachable than ever. You can lose yourself in floor-to-ceiling digital artworks or sip afternoon tea at the Ritz like royalty.

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In a world of black and white, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal has found a new hue: Barbie pink. The legendary hotel is partnering with Mattel and opening a Barbie Dream Suite — an immersion into Barbie's glamorous world designed for the young at heart.

As of August 24, the Dream Suite packages promise a blend of nostalgia and sophistication. First, there's the Barbie Dream Suite, a plush 1,200 square feet Barbie wonderland, ready to charm you with two grand bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchenette, and bathrooms, all curated in quintessential Barbie style. Available starting at $1,499 per night, it's a perfect playground for grown-ups who never actually grew up.

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Montreal's high tea scene will certainly have you feeling like royalty.

Whether you're looking for a fun spot to sip on some delish afternoon tea, or an event idea for you and your closest friends, Montreal is home to countless spots that will have you feeling like you're spilling tea with Queen Lizzie herself.

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