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It's been said again and again that Montreal has two seasons: winter and construction. And while Montrealers know how to have a good time regardless, there's nothing like taking a break every now and then to trade in the city grind for a walk on the wild side.

Not only does being among nature have a positive impact on our physical and mental well-being , but it's also a way to explore and have fun, especially when so many activities continue to remain closed or restricted.

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Despite a relatively mild and slow start to this winter season, Montrealers are delighted to see their city finally covered in successive waves of freshly-fallen, silent shrouds of snow. But unlike Paul Simon, we are not rocks or islands, and we can't fight the urge to get out there and break the surface of this immaculate, powdery blanket as we roll around in it. After all, we northerners enjoy filling our lungs with fresh air, as much as filling our phone's memories.

But as we begin the new year with another quarantine, you might be wondering how you can take advantage of this most magical season and still follow restrictions.

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When it comes to new year's resolutions , most of us start telling ourselves it's time to get active. If this happens to be on your mind, we made a list of Montreal trainers to follow to help you in your journey!

Embracing your body takes time and patience and finding workouts and trainers that work for you is not as simple as it sounds.

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Our city is simply swimming in talent . And if there's anything that can help get your mind off of everything happening right now, it's the music that local Montreal artists create.

It's hard to name anything more therapeutic than sipping on a glass of wine and discovering new songs.

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In a press conference on November 19, Premier François Legault announced a new "moral contract" for Quebecers and introduced the government's official rules for the holidays.

Legault said family gatherings will be permitted across the province for a four-day period during the holiday season at the end of December.

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Now that gyms are closed for the next little while, we locals need to find ways of staying motivated. Luckily for us, there are tons of Montreal trainers sharing their workouts online to help keep you in shape right now.

These hardworking individuals are always sharing inspiring things that are sure to remind you to keep your body flowing throughout this lockdown.

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Social media has a little bit of everything. From all things news related and to local at-home cooks to hilarious Montreal comedians, Instagram has got your back when it comes to quality content .

This year, laughter has been able to distract us from the unforeseen turn of events that 2020 brought forth.

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We all know that Montreal is full of amazing eateries . But, we often that there's a long list of talented Montreal home cooks . Instagram gives us the chance to just learn about everything and anything, including cooking, and the following cooks are always spreading their talent through their social media page.

Each of the following foodies has their own flair and has a way of making you want to cook.

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Everyone knows the struggle of having an event and putting to much faith in yourself to do your own makeup. You end up frustrated and looking like a mess, well at least I do! However, I have a simple solution that doesn't even involve you spending any money. Instead of searching for random tutorial videos on Youtube and Instagam, why not check out some of Montreal's fabulous makeup artists!

READ ALSO: 18 Montreal Makeup Artists You Need To Follow On Instagram That'll Make You Look A1

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Montreal sure is filled with inspirational people that we see on the news, and one of them happens to be Nalie Agustin, a young woman battling cancer. She was first diagnosed in 2013 with stage 2B Breast Cancer at the age of 24.  She went through 16 rounds of chemotherapy and had a mastectomy on her left breast which was followed by 29 rounds of radiation. She shared this story on her YouTube channel, instagram, and blog and a year later was cancer free!

via @nalieagustin

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There are only a number of people that someone trusts with their hair... And I'll be honest, it's rare that I let a stranger do my hair. BUT, I would trust anyone on this list to give me hair goals!

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It’s that time of the year where all you guys kick back and join the gym so that you don’t gain holiday weight. BUT, why not try something different like CrossFit! We all know how hard it is to be motivated to go to workout, but these 11 CrossFit guys in Montreal are killing the game with high-intensity methods! Their Instagrams are HELLA motivating and will literally make you sweat just but scrolling through their pictures! So be sure to check them out if you need that extra push to get in shape! Forget about that typical gym workout and try CrossFit ASAP!

READ ALSO: 18 Instagram Fit Girls In Montreal That Will Leave You Crazy Motivated For The Gym

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