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This cozy Christmas tavern in Montreal is so festive it looks like a Hallmark movie set

If you've ever wanted to step right into a Hallmark movie set, get ready! This cozy Montreal cafe has been transformed into a magical Christmas tavern for winter, and it's so festive you'll feel like you've been transported into a holiday movie.

From November 7 until January 13, Le Petit Dep on St-Laurent Blvd. will be bringing Montrealers festive drinks, delicious eats, and all the cozy winter vibes.

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Montreal's Christmas Bar Is Back — Here's All Yule Need To Know

Montreal's festive bar scene is getting a holly jolly shake-up with the return of "Miracle." Through December 26, the seasonal cocktail sensation serves a merry mix of yuletide spirits and kitschy decor at 132 Bar Vintage. The atmosphere is cheesy and charming, making it an irresistible stop for both the Christmas-obsessed and the bah-humbug brigade.

The cocktail menu spans a dozen creatively crafted drinks that taste like Christmas in a glass. From the "Christmapolitan," a festive take on the classic Cosmo with vodka, elderflower, and spiced cranberry, to the "Snowball Old-Fashioned," where rye whiskey meets gingerbread, each drink is a merry masterpiece.

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A Christmas Market In An Enchanting Garden Is Coming To Montreal's North Shore

Christmas markets are all the rage right now and rightfully so. While Montreal's three grand Christmas markets are certainly a must-try, there are loads of quaint and charming holiday markets nestled in the outskirts of the city waiting to be explored.

The Vieux-Saint-Eustache Christmas Market is set to return for its second edition this December in the enchanting gardens of the Globensky Manor.

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I Tried Montreal Christmas Pop-Up Bar Miracle & The Cocktails Alone Are Worth The Detour (PHOTOS)

The Christmas pop-up bar series Miracle has finally made it back to our city, and MTL Blog got a firsthand look at the magical transformation of the 132 Bar Vintage in Ahuntsic. With cheesy decorations both indoors and outdoors, you plunge immediately into the holiday spirit as you walk inside.

There are some stellar details that make the place an ideal 5 à 7 spot for Yule enthusiasts, such as the countless fairy lights, hanging stockings, and walls covered in wrapping papers and sugar canes.

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9 Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend Because It's Basically The End-Of-Year Break

Not only is it the weekend again in Montreal, but it feels like things are winding down after another wild year.

The end-of-year break basically starts now — and we deserve it after a long 2021, so find some joyous/relaxing/fun things to do and enjoy the next few days.

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Montreal's Christmas Bar Is Back This Month & It Looks Like A Holiday Fever Dream (PHOTOS)

Montreal's favourite Christmas-themed bar is returning to the city this holiday season. MTL Blog got an exclusive sneak peek ahead of the opening — and, as you probably guessed, it's outrageously festive to the point of feeling like a holiday fever dream in the best possible way.

This is Miracle Pop-Up Bar's first edition since 2019, as it was cancelled in 2020 because of COVID-19.

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Montreal's Magical Christmas-Themed Bar Is Hiring & Obviously, Elf Experience Is Required

Are you an out-of-work elf with experience bussing tables, bartending, serving or hosting? Or maybe you're more of a hospitality worker with some elf experience. Either way, you can make money this holiday season by applying for a job at Montreal's magical Christmas-themed pop-up bar.

Miracle Montreal is coming back for the 2021 season after being cancelled last year and, according to an Instagram post, it's looking for staff to hire right now.

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Montreal's Christmas Bar Is Coming Back This Year & It's A Grown-Up Holiday Wonderland

We've got some exciting news for all our fellow elves! After being cancelled last year, Montreal's Christmas bar, Miracle Pop Up Bar, is making its grand return in 2021.

This ultra-festive pop-up bar opens on November 15, 2021, and is the perfect spot to get you in the holiday spirit.

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