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Montreal Is Hosting A Once-In-A-Lifetime Eclipse Party This Year

Montreal is set to witness an extraordinary cosmic event this year and the city is throwing a party to mark the occasion. When the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun on April 8, casting a shadow that completely blocks the sun from view, day will turn into night for a brief, magical moment.

To celebrate the rare occurrence, Espace pour la vie and Société du parc Jean-Drapeau are orchestrating a free public event on Île Sainte-Hélène. It will be a viewing party, complete with music, entertainment, and a lineup of activities designed to enlighten and engage. It's shaping up to be the ultimate eclipse-viewing experience.

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Montreal's Planetarium Is Visiting The Dark Side Of The Moon With A New Pink Floyd Show

Get ready to blast off on a trippy, cosmic journey. Montreal's Planetarium is one of 100 venues worldwide screening a celestial celebration of Pink Floyd and the 50th anniversary of their iconic album "The Dark Side of the Moon."

As of May 3, you can catch the special show that will transport you to a new dimension of sound and special effects. It's not a laser light show set to music, but rather an immersive experience suited for the 360-degree dome of the Chaos Theatre.

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New 360º Projections At Montreal's SAT & Planetarium Could Explode Your Head In A Good Way

If you've ever danced under mesmerizing projections at a Société des Arts Technologiques (SAT) dome party, or simply always wanted to, mark your calendar for later this month. IMERSA summit opens in Montreal from October 15 to 19 with a series of full-immersion digital experiences from around the globe projected in the domes of the Rio Tinto Alcan Planétarium and the SAT's Satosphère.

The five-day program will span film premieres, previews, and panel discussions from the innovative producers and users at the forefront of digital projection technology. More than 50 presenters from over a dozen countries will take part, including live shows from American performer Joshua Sam-Miller and Austrian artist MONOCOLOR.

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5 Montreal Weeknight Date Ideas​ For Under $15

Montreal date nights aren't only for the weekends. In fact, you might find the best way to treat your date (and yourself) for less is by heading to a mid-week movie or museum visit. Not only will you have to deal with fewer people, but you'll find ticket prices are often much lower. You also have less chance of ending your date on an awkward note if you decide to tap out due to work in the morning.

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Tickets To The Montreal Botanical Garden, Biodome & More Are 25% Off Right Now

Montreal is home to countless must-see spaces, including the Botanical Garden, Biodome, and of course, the newly renovated Insectarium.

Well, thanks to Espace pour la vie, you can have a sweet taste of all of those this summer at a discounted price.

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Montreal's Planetarium Is Hosting A Free Night Sky Gazing Event With Telescopes In May

Montreal's Rio Tino Alcan Planetarium is throwing a free "AstroFest" on May 7 with free outdoor activities all day long — including an opportunity to view celestial bodies in the night sky with a telescope.

AstroFest kicks off at 11 a.m. with an array of information booths, workshops, presentations, and arts and crafts activities that sound like they might be more family-oriented.

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