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From luxurious accommodations to exquisite dining and rejuvenating spa experiences, Corner Collection redefines your love story in an atmosphere of elegance and serenity. Transform Valentine's Day into a journey of romance and luxury at Hôtel Place d'Armes and Hôtel Nelligan. Delight in the distinctive flavours of Valentine's Day with special menus at their renowned restaurants and bars. Immerse yourself in a celebration of love and gastronomic mastery in the enchanting heart of Old Montreal.

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Get ready to indulge in the ultimate holiday season with Corner Collection's exclusive Black Friday offer that promises to elevate your experiences across Old Montreal's finest properties! From luxurious hotels to exquisite dining and rejuvenating spa retreats, Corner Collection has something special in store just for you.

Imagine this - you purchase a $500 gift card, and they gift you a second card worth $250 absolutely free! It brings joy of giving to another level. The more you give, the more you get back in return. It's the perfect opportunity to treat yourself and your loved ones to the epitome of luxury.

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Canada's top hotels have been crowned. The 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best awards from Tripadvisor spotlight the best 25 hotels in the country that provide extraordinary experiences, as recounted in countless glowing reviews by guests themselves. Among this year's selection, Quebec has emerged as a hospitality heavyweight, with nine hotels earning a spot on the prestigious ranking.

It's a resource for those seeking a local getaway, planning to book a memorable stay for a loved one, or simply dreaming of their next luxurious retreat. After all, fewer than one percent of the nearly eight million properties on Tripadvisor can claim the honour.

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If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, the perfect Montreal brunch must be a very close second. It's just like breakfast, but you're allowed — nay, encouraged — to drink as many mimosas as is physically safe for your body.

But brunch can get pricey fast, especially if you're in the mood for something truly memorable. Thankfully, Montreal has plenty of lower-cost, higher-quality brunch places for your crew of budget-savvy besties.

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So you want to take your honey (or your bro or your mom) to a sweet three-course meal, but you're worried about the price. You're in luck — this year's Happening Gourmand festival is offering table d'hôte experiences at 11 participating Old Montreal restaurants, and prices are as low as $32 for all three courses.

Brasserie 701, Kyo Bar Japonais and Maggie Oakes are just a few of the restaurants participating in this year's Happening Gourmand, which is in its 15th anniversary year.

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Indoor dining in Quebec is back in action and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Thanks to the loosening of restrictions, Happening Gourmand, Montreal's much-anticipated food festival is back for the first time since 2020.

During this month-long food fest, taking place from March 10 to April 3, one gets to experience amazing Montreal restaurants with special table d'hôte brunch and dinner menus at a reduced price. So you get all the great gastronomical benefits but for a lower price.

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With restaurants in Quebec being closed and no reopening date announced yet, we're all missing indoor dining right about now. Luckily, six Montreal restaurants have teamed up with hotels in the city and found a way to continue providing this experience starting January 14.

A press explained that four hotels in Old Montreal "are opening up their rooms to offer you an intimate culinary experience."

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OpenTable recently released its list of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants for Do-Overs and four Montreal restaurants made the cut!

According to a press release from OpenTable shared with MTL Blog, "More than half (54%) of Quebecers missed celebrating special life events due to COVID-19-related restrictions according to a new survey by OpenTable and 27% are planning to make up for lost time with a celebration do-over."

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