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Montreal Is Getting A Giant Ice Rink & You Can Glide Under The Stars

Montreal's Old Port is getting a frosty facelift. This winter, you can take in the twinkling city skyline on skates and under a blanket of stars. The Old Port Skating Rink will open its icy embrace on December 9 and remain a glacial paradise until March 10, 2024.

The rink is practically a whole winter festival on ice. The lineup of events is tailored to bring cheer to all ages. Santa Claus is set to make an appearance, bringing a touch of North Pole magic to the heart of Montreal.

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Montreal Is Getting A New Lebanese-Syrian Restaurant & We’re Dreaming About The Baklawa Pancakes

Montreal is welcoming a brand new Middle Eastern restaurant to its repertoire of must-try eateries. Hayat, which translates to "life" in Arabic will officially be opening its doors this month with a menu promising to transport your taste buds to the coasts of Lebanon and the mountains of Syria.

Located on rue de la Commune Ouest in Montreal's Old Port, Hayat serves up all your favourite Lebanese dishes, mezze-style, which is truly the best way to enjoy the flavours of the Mediterranean. The restaurant seats a total of 60 inside and another 150 on its outdoor terrasse overlooking Vieux-Montreal.

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19 Things To Do In Montreal This August To Squeeze The Last Bit Of Fun Out Of Summer

Montreal in August is a sea of orange cones, as construction season drags on. But behind the dust and detours lies a pot of cultural gold. You may not find a rainbow at the end of the roadworks, but you will find a full spectrum of Pride events.

There's also Orientalys, a melting pot of diverse flavours to tease your palate, and the Scottish Highland Games, with kilts and caber tosses. And let's not forget the epic Italian heritage celebration, taking you through the heart of the Mediterranean without leaving the city.

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Montreal’s Old Port Will Light Up The Night With $10 Beachfront Firework Parties

The sky over Montreal is set to burst into a kaleidoscope of colours and music as the International des Feux Loto-Québec festival returns this summer — although it will now start later than planned due to poor air quality in the region.

The opening act of Montreal’s international fireworks contest originally scheduled for Thursday night has been cancelled due to recommendations from public health. A smog warning currently looms over Montreal, leading to the decision.

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I Faced My Fear Of Heights At The Montreal Old Port Observation Tower — Here's What It Was Like

This Opinion article is part of a Narcity Media series. The views expressed are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Narcity Media.

Gazing up at the 65-metre Port of Montreal Tower and its glass-bottom outlook, one thought crossed my mind: nope.

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A Street Food Night Market With 100 Dishes Is Coming To The Montreal Old Port This Summer

Dozens of street food vendors will take to the Quai de l'Horloge in the Montreal Old Port once again this year for the third edition of the Festival StreetFood Montréal. Details are few so far. The festival dates aren't even out yet. But the festival is on the Montreal Old Port summer calendar and its website promises a four-day return in July.

Online, organizers bill the event as a celebration of Montreal's "vibrant culinary culture."

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These Exclusive Cirque Du Soleil ECHO Photos Will Make You Want To Join The Circus

Imagine strolling by Montreal's Biosphere in Parc Jean-Drapeau, sipping your morning coffee when suddenly the calm shatters into a flash of colour and a flurry of pirouetting bird people.

You haven't stepped into an alternate universe, it's just Cirque du Soleil turning your otherwise regular day into something special.

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The Montreal Old Port's Huge New Observation Tower & Glass-Bottom Lookout Is Finally Opening

After three years of stacking and arranging the pieces just right, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is finally set to unveil the Tetris-shaped Port of Montreal Observation Tower.

Boasting 65 metres of glass and steel, the architectural masterpiece will open its doors on the last weekend of May, right at the end of the Old Port's Grand Quay.

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The Montreal Old Port Is Hosting A 3-Day Taco Fest In Early September

The summer may be drawing to a close, but there are still some delicious food and cultural events taking place in the city before the fall sets in, including Montreal's beloved Taco Fest.

Taco Fest is returning to the Montreal Old Port this summer — one of the many food and cultural events gracing the sprawling waterside attraction this year. The festival website describes the three-day event as a celebration of "all things Mexican alongside Montreal's most celebrated chefs."

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The Montreal Old Port's Grand PoutineFest Is Back This Year With A New Beer Zone

The Montreal Old Port has released its summer 2023 program, a long list of activities, spectacles and events to draw visitors to the sprawling waterside attraction. Among them, and starting this Wednesday, July 19, is the return of the Grand PoutineFest, a roving troop of food trucks offering unique takes on the beloved Quebec folk dish.

New this year is a beer zone, so attendees can wash down their mountains of fries, cheese, gravy and sure-to-be-wild toppings with local brews.

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Montreal's Old Port Will Host A Free Outdoor Show As Part Of The Next All-Night Party

Montreal is gearing up for a record-breaking 36-hour party from May 19 to 21, bypassing the last NON STOP shindig by an astounding seven hours. The event promises continuous celebration and bar service, brimming with high-energy music, a vibrant atmosphere and, for the first time, a free outdoor show.

The Grand Quay in the Old Port will transform into a free outdoor stage on May 20, where party enthusiasts can dance the day away against the stunning backdrop of the St. Lawrence River and the city skyline.

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This New Aperitif Bar In Old Montreal Is A Summer Oasis With Bold & Refreshing Drinks

Bar Bisou Bisou, a Mediterranean-inspired cocktail bar with a menu full of aperitifs using low-ABV creations, opened in Old Montreal last week, instantly joining the upper ranks of the city’s elegant drinking establishments.

Created by Kevin Demers of theaward-winning bars The Coldroom and El Pequeño, Gregory Buda of the cocktail education programs at The Dead Rabbit and The Beagle in New York City, and Robert Weeks, who worked at The Hawsmoor in London, England, before bartending at The Coldroom, Bar Bisou Bisou is the place where people can grab a highly crafted drink before their meals out in the neighbourhood.

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