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The best time of the week is already upon us. And that means we're all trying to figure out unique things to do in Montreal this weekend to switch up our routine a little bit.

Well, here are 11 ideas to consider if you're hoping to find a reason to leave your home when Friday comes around.

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Avenue du Mont-Royal will be pedestrianized this summer, between Boulevard Saint-Laurent and Rue Fullum, for the second year in a row. The street will be car-free as of June 18. 

The pedestrian strip's new design is intended to be a space where pedestrians and cyclists in Montreal can coexist, complete with "large-scale artistic installations [...] meeting points and animations" that will be set up from July 2 to September 6.

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Muse Entertainment is shooting a gay holiday rom-com for Netflix called Single All the Way right now — and people are spotting the production around Montreal. 

The film stars Michael Urie, best known for playing Marc St. James on Ugly Betty, as well as Philemon Chambers, Luke Macfarlane (Killjoys, Brothers & Sisters), and Barry Bostwick (Rocky Horror Picture Show). The cast also includes the legendary Jennifer Coolidge (American Pie, Legally Blonde) and Jennifer Robertson who plays Jocelyn on Schitt's Creek. 

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One of Montreal's favourite pizza joints, Slice + Soda, is opening its newest location on Avenue de Monkland — and they're celebrating by giving away FREE pizza slices on April 23 from noon to 7:30 p.m. 

Slice + Soda is known for its large New York-style slices and selection of fruity carbonated beverages. 

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With the market more competitive than maybe ever, and people flocking to snag good deals, Montreal apartment-hunting season could be particularly difficult this year — not to mention the added challenges of apartment-visiting during a pandemic.

Here are 11 apartments in 11 different boroughs to give you a sense of what's still out there — for now.

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In an April 14 executive committee meeting, Mayor Valérie Plante confirmed that the City of Montreal would be investing $3.8 million to once again create, either partially or fully, pedestrian streets across Montreal for the summer.

The mayor announced 13 new projects to be unveiled across some of the city's 19 boroughs containing strips with shops, bars and restaurants.

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The City of Montreal is planning to completely redevelop avenue des Pins in the Plateau-Mont-Royal to be greener, safer, and more user-friendly for all Montrealers. 

"With widened sidewalks, protected and elevated unidirectional bike paths, nearly 150 new trees and contemporary urban furniture, this redesigned artery will position itself as an essential access route to Mount Royal, in addition to considerably improving the safety, comfort and the experience of all users of the avenue," the city said in a press release. 

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Montreal apartment-hunting season is upon us — and this year it could be more competitive than ever.

To give you an idea of apartment values across the city, we've listed below six apartments, each in a different Montreal borough, on the market for around $900/month.

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Despite the cold, winter can actually be one of the most beautiful times of the year. Not just because of the snow, but because of the gorgeous winter stations found all around Montreal.

Installed to "attract customers, enliven the shopping experience, and encourage local merchants," the stations can be found in 18 of the city's boroughs, according to Design Montréal.

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Grocery stores in Montréal, along with other essential Quebec businesses, will remain open this holiday season as part of Premier François Legault's two-week lockdown between December 25 and January 11.

According to Santé Montréal's data on COVID-19 outbreaks in Montréal, as of December 8, 38% of total outbreaks in the city were found in workplaces.

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If you enjoy the escapism that Netflix's hit series Emily in Paris provides, you'll be happy to know there's more where that came from. No, we're not talking about a second season — although Netflix has announced that there is going to be one. Rather, Montreal is the closest thing to Paris in Canada.

By simply exploring our enchanting city, and with the help of a little imagination, you can instantly transport yourself to France, Emily-style.

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The city's peak apartment-hunting season is still months away. But gloomy weather and months of lockdown have us dreaming of new Montreal apartments.

Because it might not be easy to work from home, sleep, eat, and watch t.v. within the same four walls, we decided to take a look at what kind of non-studio apartments are out there for under $900.

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