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This cozy Montreal restaurant serves all-you-can-eat steak and fries for just $44 every week

If your idea of a perfect evening involves a cozy corner, a glass of wine, and food that makes you close your eyes after every bite, there's a restaurant in Old Montreal that'll steal your heart... without stealing your entire paycheque!

Nestled along the charming, cobblestoned streets of Saint-Paul Street East, Maison Saint-Paul is a hidden gem Montreal restaurant that's keeping one of the city's best-kept secrets: all-you-can-eat steak for under $50.

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This charming Montreal restaurant will transport you straight to Italy — no flight required

If you've been daydreaming about sipping wine and sampling pasta under the Tuscan sun, but your budget can't stretch to a plane ticket to Italy, don't worry. There's a hidden gem restaurant in Montreal that'll transport you to Europe — no international flight required!

Tucked in the heart of downtown, Il Cortile (The Courtyard) is one of Montreal's best-kept secrets. A charming courtyard restaurant that feels like a Roman holiday in the middle of the metropolis, it's perfect for a one-night-only vacation.

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7 Montreal water activities to keep you cool this summer, from pools to water parks

Looking for the best ways to stay cool in Montreal this summer? The city is packed with water activities that are perfect for beating the heat.

From thrilling water parks and relaxing beach spots to exciting water sports, Montreal offers a variety of options to keep you feeling cool and refreshed.

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16 Montreal Festivals You Can Still Catch This Summer Season

Montreal's summer season isn't going anywhere anytime soon and there's certainly no shortage of culture and excitement to soak in. The city still has loads of festivals covering music, food, dance and cultural events lined up for August and September.

Whether you're in the mood to dress up, get down, or eat your way through Montreal's many upcoming food fests, there is a little bit of everything for everyone all across Montreal – giving you enough time to get in on the action while summer still lasts.

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16 Bucket List Things To Do In Montreal This July

July in Montreal — when moving day mayhem paves the way for summer festivities that’ll get you putting away your moving boxes and unfurling your bucket list.

Summer is when Montreal truly comes alive, and this year, the calendar is bursting with activities that will make your heart sing louder than a Jazz Fest headliner. And that's not the only local festival that should be on your radar. From the hilarious line-up at Just for Laughs and the soulful rhythms of Nuits d'Afriques to the eye-popping spectacle of Montreal Complètement Cirque, the city is serving nothing short of a feast for the senses.

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20 Festivals Coming To Montreal That Should Be On Your Summer Bucket List

It's no secret that Montreal becomes a playground of endless excitement during the summer months, offering an irresistible festival lineup that's bound to make your heart skip a beat.

Just as the city's temperature is about to hit full throttle, so is its festival scene, and with summer now bursting at the seams, Montreal is about to unleash a whirlwind of unforgettable events.

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