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You're Not A True Quebecer Unless You've Visited At Least 9 Of These 14 Iconic Spots

As someone living in la belle province, I can tell you with certainty that while it may seem cliché to go and visit all the popular Quebec landmarks, no one ever regrets doing it.

Being such a large region, Quebec offers a range of sites and activities that are great in both summer and winter.

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You're Not A True Montrealer Unless You've Visited 7 Of These 9 Iconic Spots

If you were born and raised here, you know there's no shortage of iconic Montreal spots we all know and love.

While each Montrealer has their own lived experiences, what brings us together is the shared memory of our childhoods and other memorable moments in our lives that we've all experienced at some of the same places in Montreal.

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9 Stores Montrealers Had To Say Goodbye To In 2020

The pandemic has inflicted significant damage to Montreal's economy since the start of COVID-19 in March. To add to financial losses resulting from the cancellation of iconic Montreal events, a slew of iconic Montreal-based stores announced closures in 2020.

Although some of these brands continue to make their products available in online stores, many of them have shut the doors of their retail locations altogether or filed for bankruptcy.

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Chocolats Favoris Just Launched Its New Fall Menu & Here Are 8 Things You've Gotta Try

It's officially autumn — the leaves are changing and the chilly air has returned. A favourite season for Montrealers, it's a time of warm sweaters... and indulging our sweet tooth. After all, what better way is there to warm your bones than with some warm apple cider, pumpkin spice treats, and - of course - chocolate?

To celebrate this nostalgic time of year, Chocolats Favoris has released their 2020 autumn menu. With locations all over the city, this chocolaterie is specialized in bringing desserts across Montreal since 1979.

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