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2 Quebec Cities Made The Top 10 Domestic Destinations Canadians Want To Visit This Summer

Based on hotel searches, Expedia released a list of the top 10 domestic destinations where Canadians are showing interest in travelling this summer — and two cities in Quebec made the cut. 

Quebec City and Mont-Tremblant ranked ninth and tenth on the list of Canadian travel destinations below cities in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario. 

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The EU Recommended That Canadians Be Allowed To Travel To Europe

The European Union has recommended that EU member states lift non-essential travel restrictions for 10 new countries and Canada is one of them, bringing the list to 23 countries.

That means Canadians could be allowed to travel to Europe — just for the fun of it — sooner. But the final decision is left up to each individual member state and the EU's recommendations are not legally binding.

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Places To Get Free Donuts In Montreal Today Because It's National Freakin' Donut Day

Happy National Donut Day, everyone! To mark this momentous occasion, some Montreal donut shops have set up special June 4 promos you can use to get free donuts. 

While some deals do require purchases, a freebie is a freebie. Why not take advantage of this handy list and spend the day doing a free donut crawl?! 

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Canada Was Ranked One Of The Top 10 Most LGBTQ2+ Friendly Travel Destinations In The World

Canada is the seventh most gay-friendly destination in the world, according to a new MyDatingAdviser report ranking the "Best countries for LGBTQ+ Travel in 2021".

The report compared key indexes of attitudes toward LGBTQ2+ people across 34 countries. Canada ranked seventh based on social acceptance, sexual activity rights, civil union rights, marriage rights, adoption rights and military service rights, as well as anti-discrimination and gender identity laws.

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7 Surreal Places In Quebec You Have To See At Least Once In Your Life

It's no secret that Quebec is just absolutely stunning and that there's so much beauty all around us. But being such a large province, there's always more to see and always something new to add to your bucket list, which is why we've gathered seven surreal places in Quebec that you need to see at least once in your life.

Between blue waters and gorgeous waterfalls, you're never at a loss for your next adventure.

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7 Beaches & Hidden Spots To Explore For A Caribbean Vacation Near Montreal

If you're just itching to get away, but don't want to go too far, there are seven beaches and hidden spots near Montreal that'll totally give you tropical island vibes.

Living on the island of Montreal, we know a thing or two about "island life," but sometimes you just want to be on a tropical island instead.

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6 Lakes In Quebec With Waters So Colourful You'll Think You're In The Caribbean

La belle province has no shortage when it comes to natural beauty. So much so that sometimes certain lakes in Quebec make you feel like you're in some faraway destination, like the Caribbean.

With warm weather around the corner, we're already itching to make plans for epic summer adventures for as soon as it's OK to travel.

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8 Spontaneous Summer Day Trips That Are Less Than 3 Hours Away From Montreal

Montrealers are very live-in-the-moment people, meaning we're always up for some kind of adventure.

If you're itching for nicer weather and getting out of the city for the day, here's a list of spontaneous day trips from Montreal to add to your summer bucket list.

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6 Things To Do In Montreal That You Have To Add To Your Spring Bucket List

Can you smell the fresh air in the city? The best part of spring in Montreal is seeing our already so lively city absolutely come to life.

And we're not just talking about the flowers — it feels like even Montrealers get a spring back in their step as we say goodbye to the cold winter and welcome the much-needed sunshine.

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6 Bucket List Hikes That Lead To Waterfalls Hidden Deep In Quebec Forests

As the weather warms up in Montreal, it's only natural that you'd find yourself dreaming of summer days. For many of us, summer means going hiking in Quebec — and the best hikes lead to hidden waterfalls. 

We could all use something to look forward to right now. So grab your bucket list and add these six hikes that lead to waterfalls deep within Quebec's forests — because everyone should see the beauty of these falls at least once in their lives. 

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7 Quebec Parks Only 3 Hours Or Less From MTL That Need To Be Explored This Summer

Montrealers love our parks, but luckily for us, parks in Quebec give you a taste of what else our gorgeous province has to offer outside of the city.

And with summer around the corner, we're already making our list of SEPAQ parks less than three hours from Montreal that we'll definitely be visiting once the weather gets a little warmer and it's safe to do so.

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7 Halal Spots In Montreal That'll Have You Going Back For More Every Week

Our city is overflowing with diverse food options. Take the numerous great halal restaurants in Montreal as an example.

Halal food is made according to dietary customs practiced in Islam and followed throughout the world. Each region offers its own take and includes elements from its own cuisine.

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