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The Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan is rolling into Montreal this week & it's free to check out

If the first snowfall didn't already put you in holiday mode, the Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan should do the trick. The iconic, glowing red truck is touring across Canada again this year, with several Montreal-area stops scheduled over the next few weeks.

Just like the CPKC holiday train rolling through town this month, the festive caravan is hard to miss. It includes lights, music, colourful displays, a full holiday photo setup, and free drinks. Meanwhile, Santa Claus himself — the Coca-Cola version — is also making appearances throughout the tour.

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This Montreal bar hosts nude karaoke nights and it's exactly what it sounds like

If regular karaoke gives you stage fright, Montreal has a version that cranks the vulnerability level up to 11… on purpose.

Upstairs at Café Cleopatra on Saint-Laurent, a late-night event called Bareoke turns classic karaoke into a strip-friendly, clothing-optional party. Twice a month, the historic red-light cabaret fills up with people who sing, strip, or just cheer from the crowd, while others do both.

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This festive Christmas village is opening near Montreal and it includes free hot chocolate

If you're looking for an easy holiday outing just outside Montreal, the annual Marché de Noël de Laval is returning this December with lights, wooden cottages, local artisans and plenty of free activities.

For two weekends, the Centre de la nature de Laval turns into a full Christmas village with cozy cabins, roaming performers and warm drinks. There’s also free hot chocolate all day, which helps make the cold a little more bearable.

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A holiday train is rolling into Montreal this month with festive lights and free concerts

One of the most charming holiday traditions in North America is rolling back into Quebec this month, bringing free concerts, thousands of twinkling lights, and plenty of Christmas spirit along for the ride.

The CPKC Holiday Train is returning for its 27th annual tour, travelling across Canada and the United States from November 19 to December 21. The festive train brings live music and a full light show to more than 100 towns and cities, all to support local food banks during one of the busiest times of the year.

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The magical CPKC Holiday Train is rolling through Montreal & other Quebec spots next month

CPKC's beloved Holiday Train is officially back for another year, and it's kicking off the season with a bang (and a little bit of "All Star").

The enchanting cross-country holiday tradition returns for its 27th annual tour from November 19 to December 21, lighting up more than 100 communities across Canada and the U.S. with music, twinkling lights, and festive cheer in support of local food banks.

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Montreal's Botanical Garden is all lit up at night & it'll transport you straight to Tokyo

Fall might be settling in, but one of Montreal's most enchanting traditions is just getting started. At the Botanical Garden, Jardins de lumière has returned, lighting up the pathways with lanterns, projections, and glowing installations that feel straight out of a storybook.

Running nightly until November 2, the 13th edition of the event transforms the Chinese, Japanese, and First Nations gardens into illuminated landscapes where myths, poetry, and nature all come alive. It's become a fall ritual for many Montrealers, the kind of evening walk that makes you forget the chill in the air.

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Montreal's sculpture garden now glows at night & it's like stepping into a Disney fairytale

Fall might be creeping in, but one of Montreal's most surreal summer attractions isn't ready to fade just yet.

Over at Parc Jean-Drapeau, the three massive horticultural sculptures that stole the show all summer are now being lit up at dusk, turning the gardens into a glowing, dreamlike scene.

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Montreal's giant Disney-like sculpture garden is free to visit but only for a few more weeks

Fall is slowly taking over Montreal, and with it comes a reminder that some of summer's brightest attractions won't be around much longer. The air is cooler, the leaves are starting to change, and the flowers that coloured the city all season are beginning to fade.

One of the most striking spots to soak up what's left of it is in Parc Jean-Drapeau, where three enormous horticultural sculptures have been stopping visitors in their tracks since June. Installed for the 25th anniversary of Mosaïcultures Internationales de Montréal — the city's world-renowned horticultural art event — the pieces were chosen for permanent display, instantly turning the Jardins des Floralies into one of Montreal's most unique cultural landmarks.

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This dreamy Montreal park with Disney vibes is in full bloom right now, but it won't last

You don't need to catch a flight to experience something straight out of a Disney movie — Montreal has its very own enchanted garden, and it looks just like a scene from Moana.

Earlier this year, Parc Jean-Drapeau unveiled a breathtaking new attraction to mark the 25th anniversary of the Mosaïcultures internationales de Montréal.

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You can try street food from over 15 countries at this Old Montreal festival this month

Montreal's summer food scene isn't slowing down, and one of the city's most mouthwatering festivals is about to roll back into town (Hey, that rhymes!)

From August 14 to 17, the 5th annual Festival Streetfood de Montréal is taking over the Clock Tower Pier in the Old Port, serving up flavours from more than 15 countries across Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Caribbean. You'll find grilled skewers from Thailand, takoyaki from Japan, tacos from Mexico, paella from Spain, and plenty more — all in one place.

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Quebec's national parks will be free for one day next month but you'll need to reserve soon

If you're itching for one last nature escape before summer winds down in Quebec, September might just hand you the perfect excuse. And it won't cost you a thing.

Once a year, Quebecers get a rare chance to visit some of the province's most beautiful parks for free. The event returns this fall, but it comes with a catch: spots are limited, and you’ll need to act quickly if you want in.

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A huge Oktoberfest is happening near Montreal next month with beer, music & bratwurst

If you're not ready to say goodbye to summer in Montreal, this might be your excuse to stretch the season a little longer.

Oktoberfest de Repentigny is back for its 18th edition from September 5 to 7, bringing food, music, beer and Bavarian vibes to Parc de l’Île-Lebel — and it's just a 30-minute drive from Montreal.

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