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20 Bucket List Things To Do In Montreal In December

OMG, it's already December! After a hot AF restriction-free festival season and a short yet gorgeous autumn, the snow and cold temps have officially returned to the 514.

That doesn't mean it's time to start hibernating! Whether you want to embrace the holiday spirit, try some new food and bars, or attend massive parties, Montreal has what you're looking for in December.

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3 Baby Puffins Were Born At The Montreal Biodôme & The Photos Are Too Adorable For Words

The Biodôme is a coveted spot for Montreal animal lovers, so newborn creatures feel like new members of the Montreal community. It's especially exciting when the new members are as cute as these three baby puffins — two of whom were born on July 17 and one of whom was born on July 25. Awww!

A Biodôme spokesperson, Margaux Delmas, told MTL Blog that the baby puffins will be monitored by technicians to make sure they are healthy. The first few days of care are focused on disinfecting their navels, if necessary, and weighing them, as well as giving them calcium and vitamin-fortified fish, she said.

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Espace Pour La Vie's Summer Lineup Includes Jellyfish, Meteors & Sea Buckthorn Slushies

Espace pour la vie's summer schedule is back, and it's jam-packed with activities at the biodome, planetarium and Montreal Botanical Garden, which celebrated its 90th anniversary on June 9.

During this summer's lineup, you can spend a weekend viewing turtles and Chantecler chickens, see new shows at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium and check out photography exhibits at the gardens — all while snacking on some wild carrots and a sea buckthorn slushie.

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I Visited The New And Improved Montreal Biodome & Here's What It's Really Like (PHOTOS)

The Montreal Biodome has always been one of my favourite spots in the city. And, after being under renovation for YEARS, it has finally reopened its doors to the public. So naturally, I had to go check it out for myself.

Before going, you should know they it's required to purchase tickets ahead of time, online.

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