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Accessibility in Montreal might be a work in progress, but the city seems to be coming around to the fact that it’s rude to stair. At least, not without a ramp or elevator nearby.

From relaxing in a fairytale greenhouse to paddleboarding on the Saint Lawrence River, some of the city's coolest spots are now more reachable than ever. You can lose yourself in floor-to-ceiling digital artworks or sip afternoon tea at the Ritz like royalty.

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Spring is here and with wedding season on the horizon, Montreal is the ultimate destination for bachelor parties that aren't too far from home and everyone can enjoy. Whether it's racing down rapids or trying out a new high-tech arcade, you can prepare for a mix of "I can't believe we did that" and "Let's do it again" moments.

Here are 11 activities in Montreal that you and your groomsmen will remember for years to come:

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In a gamble that could raise the stakes of the city's entertainment and tourism sectors, Loto-Québec has shuffled its deck and revealed a new card: a 200-room hotel on the grounds of the Montreal Casino.

Located on scenic Île Notre-Dame, the hotel will have a low-height and eco-conscious design, maintaining the greenery of Parc Jean-Drapeau. The hotel will harmonize with its surroundings, blending in rather than standing out, according to Loto-Québec.

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True poutine fans know it's not just about trying the biggest or weirdest combinations of fries, cheese curds, and gravy, but also about finding the most unexpected places that serve the dish. When you crave comfort food, you probably think of a casse-croûte or a greasy spoon, but what if I told you that you could enjoy poutine during a break from blackjack at the Montreal Casino, or between samosas at an Indian fast food joint.

The poutine from these places shine in all their greasy glory thanks to unique spins on the provincial dish. So bring your favourite bib, it's about to get messy.

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Montreal in December is like a city-wide advent calendar, where each day opens a door to something special. Among those surprises is the new Montreal Casino ARcade, where gaming leaps into the future with full-body augmented reality, served with a side of specialty drinks and snacks.

Disney magic also finds its way to Montreal this winter. In a special immersive experience, visitors get the chance to step into the heart of their favourite animated classics, surrounded by 360-degree projections that bring the art and stories to life.

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The Montreal Casino is launching an avant-garde arcade experience that lets players become part of every game. Opening on November 9, ARcade by Moment Factory is a high-tech playground offering a futuristic fusion of augmented reality, physical activity, and social interaction.

Projecting games onto a vast expanse of floor, ARcade is an interactive arena where players' movements become the input device. It's a kinetic, visceral kind of play that leaves behind screens and VR headsets. It's also a workout that won't feel anything like work because it's so fun.

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A Lanaudière resident named Claude Martin took home over three million dollars on Friday, January 20, in what the Montreal Casino is calling its "largest progressive jackpot in the history of the Casino."

Martin's total winnings came up to $3,056,175, a sum composed of thousands of five-dollar bets made across all four of Loto-Québec's casinos. The casinos all participate in the 4 Casino Progressive Lottery, where individual bets are added up forever until someone happens to win the whole pile, as Martin so fortunately did.

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It's officially March and you know what that means: the beginning of spring 2022 is in the near future! And what better way to celebrate the ending of one season and the coming of another than by embracing all that our city has to offer?

There are tons of free things to do in Montreal this March, all you gotta do is look for them!

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The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) says the Montreal Casino is effectively planning to quietly lay off hundreds of its workers. This is in spite of the February 10 announcement by Loto-Quebec — which operates the province's gambling venues — that as part of Quebec's reopening plan they'll be reopening casinos in Montreal, Charlevoix and Lac-Leamy on February 28.

"The Montreal Casino is preparing to move ahead with hundreds of hidden layoffs, which violates the collective agreement that is still in force," CUPE said in a news release on February 24.

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