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This Montreal Lunar New Year Market Will Have Dragon-Themed Gifts, Food & Sweets

It's almost Lunar New Year in Montreal and the city is getting ready to celebrate in a big way. A free-to-attend market on February 10 will have unique gifts, traditional food, and sweets that give a taste of celebrations across many Asian communities.

From snapping photos in traditional Hong Kong New Year outfits to penning wishes on red paper with a brush and ink, the market offers a hands-on experience of Lunar New Year customs.

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A 'Vegapalooza' Vegan Market With Over 2 Dozen Vendors Is Coming To Montreal This Week

The organizers of Montreal's annual vegan Christmas market are putting together a new spring event they're calling Vegapalooza. Between Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30, "over two dozen vendors" will take to Montreal's Maison du développement durable for the inaugural event.

They'll be selling everything from body care products to food (including "plant-based versions of smoked salmon, Jamaican patties, fish sauce, honey, fine cheeses, decadent sweets of all sorts, and various meats") — all, organizers say "made without animal materials or ingredients."

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A Huge Vintage & Self-Care Pop-Up Market With Over 60 Vendors Is Coming To Montreal

Spring is slowly approaching (despite the grim Marc-April weather outlook). Sooner rather than later, it will be time to pull those old shorts and sandals out of your closet and prepare for the sunny days of summer. If your wardrobe is outdated and needs an urgent update, you might want to check out this market coming to Montreal.

The free-to-attend Turquoise's Treasures mega pop-up is back from March 30 to April 2 and will feature about 60 vendors in total, organizers say. They promise plenty of vintage clothing, shoes and jewelry.

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A Giant Vintage Home Decor & Craft Market Is Happening In Montreal This Weekend

You might be getting the blues as fall starts winding down, so why not spoil yourself a little? If you'd like to indulge in a comforting vintage and self-care shopping spree, the free-to-attend Turquoise's Treasures mega pop-up is back on November 12 and 13 featuring about 50 vendors per day.

From retro home decor and furniture to jewelry, beauty products, plants and warm clothing, the participating local businesses promise plenty of options for potential holiday presents. Not every vendor will participate on each day, so if you like what you see, you might want to plan multiple trips.

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