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Starting on June 30, new "large-scale garden installations" will be put up along avenue du Mont-Royal to "provide citizens with a summer experience tinged with slowness and gentle living, right in the heart of the Plateau," according to a press release shared with MTL Blog. 

There will be seven installations in total.

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Gabriella Kogan says she "won't be heading up there any time soon."

The Montreal resident and her children were recently exploring Westmount's Summit Woods when they "realized most, if not all of the trees were carpeted with a fuzzy layer of caterpillars!"

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The team behind the ever-popular newHaūs nightclub is preparing for the grand opening of an all-new pop-up rooftop terrasse in the Plateau. Located on the roof of the old Tokyo Bar, Terrasse newHaūs will aim to "bring the newHaūs spirit outdoors," according to organizers.

Terrasse newHaūs shared some photos of the new space with MTL Blog ahead of its grand opening on Saint-Jean-Baptiste.

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How was your week, Montreal? Busy? Ours, too, filled with catching up on the things we love like drinks on terrasses, picnics in the park and spending time with friends.

Luckily, the weekend is here to bring us even more of what we love. Here are 17 things to do in Montreal (plus two bonus day trip ideas).

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This party was off the leash.

On June 12, about 100 Shiba Inus and their owners held an exclusive gathering in a small park on avenue Casgrain and rue Bernard as part of Montreal's first-ever Japan Week, a mixture of both online and in-person events that celebrated all things Japanese.

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Waffles in the shape of a penis have been the talk of the town for the past few months, and this naughty pastry is now being offered in the shape of a vulva by a brand new waffle shop, Marbello Gaufres Et Délices, in Côte-des-Neiges.

"The concept of waffles in the shape of male and female genitals is already known in many parts of the world, especially in Paris, where the concept was very popular. [...] We thought why not have them in Montreal as well, that's where our story started," said Adam, owner of Marbello Gaufres Et Délices, told Narcity Media.

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Les Guinguettes de Montréal's first location is officially open next to the Lachine Canal in the Sud-Ouest. 

The huge new terrasse includes a bar and restaurant, a stage, games and lounge chairs where you can just sit and enjoy the view of the downtown skyline. Here's what it's like.

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The W Hotel unveiled its brand new cocktail terrasse in Old Montreal on June 11, with an inventive cocktail and tapas menu inspired by locations around the world.

The rustic garden terrasse, located in Square Victoria, is enveloped in greenery and wooden structures for a summer escape in the heart of the city.

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There's so much to celebrate in Montreal right now: the return of indoor dining, heading into the yellow zone next week and, of course, the Habs winning the North Division (Go Habs Go!).

And the city is here to help you celebrate the good vibes all around with a city jam-packed with weekend fun. Check out these 16 things to do in Montreal this weekend.

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Although many of us won't be getting to go on a vacation anytime soon, different spots around Montreal can at least take you on a culinary trip around the world. Like Piklìz Comptoir Caribéen, which aims to "bring Caribbean flavours to you with love and authenticity."

The restaurant is owned by two Quebec brothers of Haitian origin, Akim Acacia and Abdel Acacia. The owners say the idea for Piklìz restaurant started after they held "a big outdoor cookout in Angrignon park and more than 100 people fell in love with [Abdel's] food that day."

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Summer is approaching, and one thing I’m beyond excited about is park days. After a few drinks, some sunshine and a great time spent with my roommates, it’ll feel like any other normal year (kind of).

As someone who's very into the outdoors and living a healthy lifestyle, I’m very conscious of what I’m putting in my body — especially when it comes to alcohol. But at the same time, I do love the idea of a boozy refreshment after a day of activities.

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Montreal is giving Eataly a run for its money with a new 5,000-square-foot authentic Italian market, located on the ground floor of the Roccabella Condos on rue de la Montagne.  

Italimenti, which opened in March, offers high-end gourmet imports from Italy — including fresh pasta made in-store daily, imported cheese and ready-made food.

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