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The Montreal Metro Is Extending Its Hours For One Night This Weekend

The Montreal metro is breaking its curfew this weekend for Nuit Blanche, courtesy of the Société de transport de Montréal. No need to race against the clock or worry about missing the last train — the metro will be running all night long so you can explore your pick of 100+ activities taking place across the city from dusk to dawn. Paratransit and bus services will also extend into the early hours of the morning.

From the evening of March 2 to the morning of March 3, trains will provide round-the-clock service for passengers. The STM is adding a touch of mystery to the night with a "mystery metro car." Decked out for Nuit Blanche, the special carriage promises onboard surprises and entertainment for unsuspecting passengers.

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Part Of Downtown Montreal Could Soon Become A 24/7 Party Zone

Montreal is exploring a bold initiative that could see part of Ville-Marie transform into a 24-hour entertainment district, as part of an ambitious city plan to revitalize downtown by 2030.

While the exact location for the nightlife zone is still in the works, the Latin Quarter has been identified as a possible choice. Known for its dense concentration of French-language institutions like the Université du Québec à Montréal, it could also be designated a "francophonie" neighbourhood.

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20 Montreal Restaurants & Bars Are Staying Open Until 6 AM For 1 Night Only

Montreal's nightlife is as iconic as the food scene and it's about to push the boundaries of both. Nearly two dozen Montreal restaurants and bars in the Village will remain open until 6 a.m. for one night only this month. On October 7, 2023, the Village is hosting one final summer-style blowout before Montreal's rue Sainte-Catherine reopens to cars.

The Société de développement commercial (SDC) du Village, in collaboration with the borough of Ville-Marie, is offering an all-night extravaganza where 20 Montreal establishments on rue Sainte-Catherine E and Atateken will join in on the fun.

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The Montreal Metro Will Run All Night Long One Night This Weekend

Montreal is keeping the party alive this winter with a series of all-night events, including the upcoming 20th anniversary of Nuit Blanche on February 25. For this special occasion, the Montreal metro will be running all night without interruption so that festivalgoers can get around the city safely and effectively.

"The STM is pleased to collaborate with this flagship Montreal cultural event and offer participants the chance to enjoy the programming to its fullest by getting them around the city, all night long," Marie-Claude Léonard, chief executive officer of the STM, wrote in a press release.

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7 Montreal Events In 2023 Have Been Given All-Nighter Status With Extended Alcohol Service

Party animals rejoice! The city of Montreal gave the green light for extending alcohol sales after 3 a.m. at several upcoming 2023 parties. This means you'll be able to dance and drink all night long, as part of a pilot project aiming to give a boost to downtown nightlife.

“Montreal is recognized in Quebec and elsewhere in the world as a festive city. The City of Montreal is committed to supporting nightlife in Montreal, an essential industry that meets the needs of local night owls and contributes to the international influence of the metropolis," said Luc Rabouin, the person in charge of the economic and commercial development on the executive committee of the City of Montreal.

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