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Québec City Is Actually The Perfect Spot For A Summer Staycation & Here's Why

As the world gradually begins to reopen, you might be itching to head out on an adventure. Thankfully, Québec City's lively culture, vibrant history and many attractions make it one of the province's most sought-after staycation spots this summer. 

Just a stone's throw away from Montreal, Québec City and its European charm might make you feel like you're on a different continent — minus the travel, expense and crowds. And this summer, the city promises to be better than ever with a season-long lineup of outdoor activities, new urban developments and more.

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6 Bucket-List Beginner Hikes In Quebec That Will Give You All The Views

The weather in Quebec seems to be up and down lately, and like you, we're desperate for warm sunshine so we can explore all the gorgeous views Quebec has to offer — so much so that we're thinking of taking up hiking for beginners.

We've rounded up some of the best and easiest hiking trails in Quebec for your first spring or summer hike of 2021 in the province.

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7 Things All Montrealers Do The Minute Spring Weather Hits

Spring has sprung in Montreal, as they say — and if you're a born and raised Montrealer, you know that means terrasse weather is right around the corner (did someone say boozy brunch?)!  

Just like you, we're fiending to go outside in our Nikes and a denim jacket — and while this year's season is drastically different from what we're used to, we've rounded up things all Montrealers do when the warm weather hits for some sense of normalcy.

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8 Spontaneous Summer Day Trips That Are Less Than 3 Hours Away From Montreal

Montrealers are very live-in-the-moment people, meaning we're always up for some kind of adventure.

If you're itching for nicer weather and getting out of the city for the day, here's a list of spontaneous day trips from Montreal to add to your summer bucket list.

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10 Local Dishes To Try If You Think The Best Part Of Any Meal Is The Sauce

Over the past year, more and more people have become aware of the importance of supporting local businesses.

Whether you're shopping for handmade clothes that fit your new WFH lifestyle, ordering takeout from a small restaurant or picking out farm-to-table ingredients for dinner, we've become increasingly aware that buying local is good for our communities. 

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I Only Ate Food From A Meal Subscription Service For A Week & Here’s What Happened

If nothing else, 2020 was the year of culinary trends. Dalgona coffee, sourdough bread, pancake cereal — we've all kept ourselves nice and busy in the kitchen as we adapted to the world around us. But lately, it's fair to say there's been a bit of a universal cooking rut. After all, there’s only so much banana bread you can bake before never wanting to see another banana again.

Seeing as we've begun a brand-new year, it feels like the perfect time to introduce new meal plans into your routine — especially if you're done with skipping meals due to lack of motivation or creativity. A great way to help out with that might be to subscribe to a meal subscription service, like Goodfood.  Plus, right now, you can get 6 free meals (3 free meals in your first 2 baskets) using promo code NARCITY6.

Goodfood is one of the biggest meal subscription services in Canada today; it all started with a simple goal, to help people prepare delicious, yet healthy meals from the comfort of their own home. Now, six years later, they're a team of close to 3,000 people helping deliver monthly meals across Canada.

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12 Montreal Dishes To Try On NYE If You’re Tired Of Ordering The Same Thing All The Time

People have always had different ways of welcoming the new year. Whether it’s dressing up for a big party or a simple night in with your S.O., it’s always been a wonderful opportunity to reflect on past accomplishments and spend time with loved ones. Even better, it’s a free pass to indulge in all the tasty foods we love!

And even though this December 31, we'll be cozy and safe at home instead, some traditions remain. You still want to be sure that the food you choose to spoil yourself with lets you start the new year off the right way.

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A Splurge & Save Holiday Gift Idea For Every Quebecer, Based On Their Astrological Sign

The holidays are around the corner, with Christmas in Quebec just days away. If you're looking for a last-minute gift option, or you're stuck on what to get that distant relative, quirky friend or significant other in your life, we've rounded up gifts you can choose from for each astrological sign.

There are two options, one cheaper (save) and one more lavish (splurge) — so no matter your budget, you can get that last-minute shopping done.

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11 Things To Do In Montreal With $20 In Your Pocket For When You've Watched All Of Netflix

Since the beginning of the pandemic, our habits have definitely changed quite a bit. Many of the places we used to love visiting are currently closed, leaving a lot of us wondering how exactly to fill our newfound free time.

After all, Netflix can only make so many Tiger Kings and holiday movies. 

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This Quebec Airbnb With A Stone Fireplace & Massive Hot Tub Is A Winter Dream (PHOTOS)

It's no secret that la belle province got its name from the beauty that surrounds us here. And some of the Airbnbs in Quebec are truly like no other.

Narcity may receive a portion of sales if you purchase something from this article, which was created independently by Narcity's editorial team just for you.

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The 11 Best Montreal Spots To Break Up With Someone & Make Sure They Remember You

Montreal is known to be a romantic city, but that doesn't mean that heartbreak in the 514 is impossible. We've all gone through breakups. Some of us have done the dumping while others have been dumped, and we almost always remember which place in Montreal it happened at.

Relationships are hard, and sometimes they sadly come to an end. The only problem is finding a spot symbolic enough to terminate the love affair.

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7 Quebec Swear Words You Need To Know To Get Through The Winter

With winter coming up, Montrealers are bracing themselves for their annual dose of Quebec winter depresso (seasonal sadness sounds cuter when you liken it to coffee, doesn't it?) — and sometimes there's nothing to do but swear about it.  

When Quebec gets hit hard by winter — which inevitably happens every year — we usually begin the hibernation process, emerging only to enjoy sporadic winter activities, such as skiing or snowboarding, Nuit Blanche and Igloofest.

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