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The Montreal Metro's Place-d'Armes Station Is Now Closed — Here's What Else You Need To Know

Place-d'Armes station on the Montreal metro is closed from December 1 to 20 to make way for COP15, taking place in the adjacent Palais des congrès. The STM said it temporarily shuttered the station at the request of authorities. Orange-line trains will otherwise run normally.

The Palais des congrès is now the epicentre of a large security operation in anticipation of the arrival of as many as 12,000 delegates for the United Nations biodiversity conference. That means some additional bus route and traffic interruptions.

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Montreal Has A New Ephemeral Spa & It's The Perfect Spot To Unwind Downtown

Everyone deserves a little 'me time' after a long day of work, but even just a rejuvenating break during an intense shift can help you reset. If you're looking to spoil yourself with some quick relaxation right in the heart of downtown, you can visit the ephemeral Strom Nordic Spa at Montreal's Palais des congrès.

You won't find baths or saunas at this new establishment, but the original treatments can help you shed stress — and at the very least you'll discover some new relaxation techniques.

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French Montrealers Had To Wait Hours To Vote In The France Election On Saturday (VIDEO)

If you happened to pass by Montreal's Palais des Congrès on Saturday, you're likely to have seen a massive line of people outside it. And what was such a long line for? For French nationals in Montreal to cast their ballots in the first round of voting for France's 2022 presidential election.

Once the polls opened, the official Twitter account for the Consulate General of France in Montreal provided periodic updates on the wait times to go vote.

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