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Summer weather is upon us, and that can only mean one thing for Montreal: terrasse season is officially here.

Every year, OpenTable releases a list of the Top 100 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Canada, based on diner reviews and booking trends. For 2025, only four patios in all of Quebec made the cut — and every single one of them is right here in Montreal.

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Fall is a fantastic time to be in a city like Montreal, with autumnal charm around every corner. But if you want to truly embrace the spirit of the season, you need to head to Old Montreal.

With narrow cobblestone streets, cozy restaurants and charming shops, this historic area is the place to be when the leaves start to turn and the temperature drops. Plus, with plenty to do within a picturesque stroll, you can easily spend a weekend soaking up the magic of fall at these must-visit spots.

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Jax Taylor and Tom Schwartz from the hit Bravo series Vanderpump Rules visited Montreal this weekend and it's safe to say they fell in love with the city.

The dynamic duo made their way over to Montreal for an appearance at Pangea in the Old Port to promote both Vanderpump Rules and Taylor's upcoming spin-off, The Valley.

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If you've been wanting to plan a charming staycation right here in Montreal, then there are a few hotels totally worth checking out. Condé Nast Traveler released its Readers' Choice Awards winners for the best hotels in Canada and five Montreal hotels ranked in the top 15.

It's evident travellers love old-world charm since seven of the top urban stays are right here in la belle province. Quebec City's very own Auberge Saint-Antoine led the pack with an overall score of 98.68. In the second spot, scoring a total of 98.10 is Le Place d'Armes Hôtel & Suites located right in the heart of the Old Port.

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Grab your best friends, sunglasses and sunscreen and warn your liver: terrasse season in Montreal is about to begin. Old Montreal rooftop Terrasse William Gray reopens April 14, kicking off at least five months of sipping beer, cocktails and mocktails (and water for good measure!) on streetside decks and sky-high patios.

Terrasse William Gray announced its reopening on Facebook. The eighth-floor bar offers splendid views of the Saint Lawrence River, Old Port, and downtown skyline.

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With summer around the corner and Quebec's reopening plan well underway, there are likely to be tons of jobs in Montreal to choose from in the near future. And for any of you currently on the hunt for a new job in the hospitality industry, you're in luck!

On March 10 and 11, Montreal's Hotel William Gray is hosting what they're calling the "best job fair ever."

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With restaurants in Quebec being closed and no reopening date announced yet, we're all missing indoor dining right about now. Luckily, six Montreal restaurants have teamed up with hotels in the city and found a way to continue providing this experience starting January 14.

A press explained that four hotels in Old Montreal "are opening up their rooms to offer you an intimate culinary experience."

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