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As they do each year, Formula One fans from around the globe flooded the city over the weekend to celebrate one of the world's biggest sporting events: the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix.

Given that F1 has taken place in Montreal pretty much annually since 1978, and the city relies on its success to bring in millions of dollars, you'd think organizers and officials would have it down to a science by now.

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For those who pledged to eat healthier this year, Montreal's dining scene is making it a piece of cake — or perhaps, a slice of organic, gluten-free, artisanal bread. OpenTable has released its first Canadian edition of the Top 100 Healthy Choice Restaurants, and over a dozen Montreal restaurants have found their place on the list.

From vegan establishments to seafood restaurants, and cheerful cafés to upscale dining destinations, Montreal's healthy eateries are showing that nutritious food doesn't have to be bland. Plus, many of the top-ranked restaurants offer meals at $30 or less, debunking the myth that healthy eating is prohibitively expensive.

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