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If you've been on the hunt for a new café to spend your days working from or just to chill with a book at, La graine brûlée is your spot.

It's open every day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., so you can spend hours there without a worry.

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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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July is upon us, which means summer is in full swing and everyone is searching for free things to do in Montreal right now.

And we're here to help! Here are 11 ideas that won't cost you a dime this month.

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You know summer in Montreal has officially begun now that Piknic Électronik is back in action. Saturday, July 3 marked its first day of 2021 and it seemed to be quite a hit with Montrealers.

Here's what the day looked like, courtesy of the venue's Instagram stories.

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Canada Day falls on a Thursday this year. Whether you're spending the day moving, partaking in COVID-safe celebrations or attending a vigil/protest, Thursday will probably have a different feel to it than the rest of the week.

Here's a partial list of what's open and closed in Montreal on July 1.

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It's no question that summer is a favourite season in Montreal — and with good reason. Once the sun arrives, the city comes alive with plenty of sights to see, things to do and places to go.  

Summer 2021 promises to be especially fun because, after a year and a bit of being cooped up indoors, what could be better than soaking up Montreal at its finest?

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Wash your sweatpants, crack open a new book and review your Netflix binge bucket list. Why? Because, according to Environment Canada, Montreal is going to be rainy. Really rainy. For at least the next week.  

Alternatively, you could also just grab an umbrella before you head out.

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It’s official — the Montreal Canadiens are going to the Stanley Cup final! Celebrate by living it up this weekend in Montreal.

The weather may say rain, but just like the Habs, this city is always full of surprises.

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Montreal's nearly impossible floating obstacle course is back. Aquazilla reopened at Parc Jean-Drapeau on June 23 — and maybe this will be the summer you FINALLY beat it.

The good news is, even if you wipe out, it's probably the most fun you can have while failing at something this summer. So why not plan a Montreal beach day at Plage Jean-Doré and give it a shot?

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Narcity may receive a small commission if you purchase something we recommend in this article, which was created by the Narcity Shop team.

Not everyone likes to stay in the same place for too long, which is why companies like Outdoorsy are offering people the chance to rent RVs while on vacation.

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While we already know that having a Montreal OPUS card can make getting around the city a breeze, many of us often forget that our OPUS can always get us cool discounts, too. 

From day cruises on the water to trips on La Grande Roue de Montréal, OPUS card additional discounts really set us up for a great year.

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I don't know about you, but I always find it hard to imagine what political leaders could have looked like when they were younger. Premier François Legault made this curiosity easier when he posted a baby photo of himself on Instagram.

The photo is of him and his dad back in the day, in honour of Father's Day.

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