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Montreal's Jeanne-Mance Park is getting a $27-million upgrade with new features (RENDERINGS)

One of Montreal's most popular parks is about to undergo a major makeover over the next couple of years.

The City of Montreal announced in a press release that it's investing $27 million into revamping Jeanne-Mance Park, which is located in the heart of the city, serving as a gateway to Mount Royal.

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2 Montreal parks have roaming sheep again this summer and you can do (free!) yoga with them

They're baaaack! For the eighth year, you'll find a gang of sheep roaming around certain Montreal parks this summer — and you can even do free activities like yoga with them (although, rumour has it they stink at tree pose).

Montreal's beloved park sheep are part of Biquette Écopâturage's eco-grazing project — a way to naturally mow park lawns as the sheep graze. Swapping a gas lawnmower for sheep reduces air pollution, noise pollution and the use of chemical fertilizers while increasing biodiversity, among other advantages, says the nonprofit, which is dedicated to ecologically maintaining green spaces.

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All The Free Shows You Can See At Parc La Fontaine's Outdoor Théâtre de Verdure This Summer

Parc La Fontaine's outdoor theatre, the Théâtre de Verdure, will host 34 shows, performances and film screenings this summer. The theatre — on an island in the central pond in the Plateau-Mont-Royal's central park — reopened in 2022 after an extensive renovation project. The city bills it as "a must for summer evenings."

All of its shows are free to attend. With the exception of the opening and closing nights, June 28 and August 26, attendees don't even need tickets; the venue operates on a first-come-first-served basis.

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How Not To Be A D*ck In A Montreal Park: 7 Tips For Public Partying & Picnic Politeness

Drinking in the sunshine and drinking, in the sunshine, are two of Montreal's favourite summer pastimes, and we're lucky enough to have legislation that allows these sacred pleasures, where other, lesser cities fail to do so. But parks are for more than just the idyllic consumption of alcohol — they're shared spaces that offer Montrealers the opportunity to spend time together outside of stuffy offices or loud restaurants.

Despite their myriad options for entertainment and relaxation, Montreal parks do have rules, most of which are directly articulated on the city's various websites. Some of these are a little overzealous, in my humble opinion, so consider this a measured response that splits the difference between legal responsibilities or personal courtesies and the right to fun. These seven points are your guide to being the coolest group at the park, or your money back, guaranteed.

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This Montreal Park Will Morph Into A Playful Open-Air Insectarium

A massive Montreal park will soon be abuzz with giant bug sculptures. This summer, Frédéric-Back is transforming into an open-air insectarium as part of a spectacle that places six- and eight-legged friends in the limelight.

Three larger-than-life installations will pay tribute to the stars of the insect world at Saint-Michel park as of May 18, in a celebration that's anything but garden variety.

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A Montreal Park Is Hosting A Free Nighttime Snowshoeing & Stargazing Activity

As this winter endlessly drags on, perhaps you're running out of ideas for affordable outdoor activities. Here's one to make these last icy days more exciting: you can rent snowshoes — or bring your own — to re-discover Montreal's Parc Frédéric-Back with a guide at sunset.

And good news: this activity is totally free.

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Montreal's Mount Royal Could See Some Big Renovations

Montreal's Mount Royal could see some major renovations in the coming years. The city administration is seeking $60 million to carry out improvement projects to the beloved signature park. La Presse was the first to report this story.

In a September 7 meeting, Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough mayor and executive committee member responsible for large parks, Mount Royal, sports and recreation Caroline Bourgeois outlined some of the proposed projects in the works.

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A 21-Year-Old Is In Critical Condition After Almost Drowning In A Montreal Public Pool

A 21-year-old is in critical condition after nearly drowning in a Montreal pool early Monday morning.

A 3:25 a.m. 911 call first alerted authorities to an individual who was possibly in danger in a municipal pool in Parc Roger-Rousseau at the intersection of boulevard Châteauneuf and avenue Rondeau in the borough of Anjou.

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Montreal's Chinatown Has A New Urban Oasis With Street Food Stands & A Bar (PHOTOS)

Montreal's Chinatown has a new ephemeral outdoor square with Asian street food kiosks, a bar, and ample seating to enjoy the festive atmosphere. Every Thursday to Sunday, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Montrealers can try dishes from Hoho Street Food (Chinese), Egina BBQ (Mongolian) and World Tea House (Chinese) restaurants.

The average cost of eats is under $10. You can munch on cold noodles ($7) or sip a fruity iced tea ($3-4) under a canopy of red lanterns. A central bar also serves beer ($5-7), sangria ($6) and non-alcoholic options, like lemonade ($2.50).

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An East End Montreal Park Has Closed Indefinitely Because Of Coyotes

Not just a zoo animal or a cartoon bad guy, coyotes are among our natural neighbours and share the Island of Montreal with us — and our small, tasty-looking pets. Most active in spring, these dog-sized animals have been spotted this year in the northern section of Montreal.

Sightings in the Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough have led officials to close one local park indefinitely.

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The Montreal Beach & Bar At The Village au Pied-du-Courant Are Reopening This Week

Sandwiched between a busy stretch of rue Notre-Dame Est and the rail yards of the Port of Montreal, the Village au Pied-du-Courant is quite literally an oasis in a desert of asphalt and iron. The Montreal beach, bar and venue reclaims some of the best views of the river and Jacques Cartier Bridge for the enjoyment of residents.

And it's coming back for its ninth year.

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This Montreal Park Is The Perfect Place For Plane Spotting & Hanging Out With Your Crew

Everyone's got their favourite Montreal park — or parks — especially when summertime rolls around. But in how many of them can you sit back, relax and watch planes land and take off?

If you're looking for things to do in Montreal this weekend or any weekend, we've got you covered with a casual and fun trip over to Parc Jacques-de-Lesseps, which lets you take in the stellar sights right by Montreal International Airport in Dorval.

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