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11 of the best things to do in and around Montreal this fall

Fall in Montreal isn't just a season; it's a lifestyle. Did you even truly experience autumn if you didn't pick your own apples, sip on a Pumpkin Spice Latte, or hike up a mountain with stunning views of the foliage?

And that's only the beginning. As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, and the smell of cinnamon wafts through the air, the city comes alive with endless activities that celebrate the beauty of the season.

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These 4 escape games near Montreal ranked among the top 100 in the world in 2023

If you love the thrill of a good escape room, then you're in the right place. Quebec is home to some of the most beloved escape games in the world, according to Top Escape Rooms Project (TERP).

Each year, TERP ranks the 100 best escape rooms based on nominations from international escape room super-fans.

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These 4 Quebec Escape Rooms Were Just Ranked Among The Best In The World

Each year, the Top Escape Rooms Project ranks the top 100 best escape rooms in the world according to escape room superfans for their Enthusiasts' Choice Awards. This year, four Quebec rooms made the list, with two in Laval and one in Quebec City making it to the top 50.

The best 100 rooms were chosen out of almost 1,000 nominees this year, including rooms from Greece, Germany, the U.S. and more. Canada's winning escape rooms are in Quebec City and Laval, with the closest ones only a short drive from Montreal!

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5 Virtual Escape Rooms You Can Solve From The Comfort Of Your Home

Sometimes, for fun, people lock themselves in lavishly decorated rooms and desperately argue with each other about made-up problems until they either run out of time or manage to remove themselves from the situation. Montreal has a wide array of such spaces, including globally ranked and locally beloved challenges. We're talking about escape rooms, obviously, and there are enough of them to keep you busy for years.

But if you'd rather not leave your home — or you can't, for any variety of understandable reasons — it can be a little sad to miss out on the chaotic adventuring to be had at an in-person room. Thankfully, some escape room companies offer completely remote, virtual games you can play sitting right on your favourite couch.

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