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5 Montreal Hotels Were Ranked Among The Best In Canada

Montreal was recently ranked among one of the top spots to visit in 2024 and travellers stepping foot on French Canadian soil can choose from some of the best hotels in Canada.

In fact, five Montreal hotels were recently ranked as the best across the country and they are ideal for the ultimate Montreal stay.

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These 8 Montreal Brunch Restaurants Ranked Among The Most Popular In Canada

Montreal's culinary scene is no stranger to national acclaim, but now it's the city's brunch offerings that are taking the spotlight.

Reservation platform OpenTable has released its highly-anticipated annual list of the "100 most popular brunch restaurants in Canada for 2023," and Montreal has claimed eight of the top spots.

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This Ritzy Hotel In Montreal Just Ranked Second Best In All Of Canada — Here's Who They Beat

A hotel in Montreal is not only among the top 5 best in Canada but second in the whole country, according to a world-renowned ranking.

The annual U.S. News & World Report, which judges accommodations based on reputation among professional travel experts, guest reviews and hotel class ratings, distinguished the Ritz-Carlton in Montreal. The hotel beat out two top-tier competitors in Toronto and another in Whistler to place among the top five — only bested by an upscale Vancouver property.

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8 Things To Do During Montreal’s Grand Prix Weekend

On your mark, get set, go! Montreal's Grand Prix weekend is officially back for the first time since the pandemic hit and the city is sure to be bumping during the next few days — to say the least.

Wondering what to do in Montreal during this time? You can always head to one (or more) of these events that are taking place specifically for F1 weekend.

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9 Canadian Restaurants Were Named Among The Best In The World

When it comes to Canada's culinary hot spots, there are certainly a handful of delish Canadian restaurants worth eating at.

Whether you're venturing through Montreal's best restaurants, or taking your palette on a trip to Toronto, there are loads of decadent locations that your stomach will certainly thank you for.

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6 Spots For High Tea In Montreal To Live Out Your Tea Party Fantasy

Montreal's high tea scene will certainly have you feeling like royalty.

Whether you're looking for a fun spot to sip on some delish afternoon tea, or an event idea for you and your closest friends, Montreal is home to countless spots that will have you feeling like you're spilling tea with Queen Lizzie herself.

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This Is The Most Expensive Montreal Condo Sold So Far This Year (PHOTOS)

Ever wonder what the rich and famous live like in Montreal? We got a little glimpse thanks to discovering the most expensive Montreal condo on Centris sold so far this year.

The breathtaking penthouse located in the Ritz-Carlton was just sold by realtor Joseph Montanaro and it was the highest real estate transaction on the Island of Montreal in 2021.

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Montreal's Ritz-Carlton Was Ranked The 'Best City Hotel' In Canada By Travel & Leisure

Montreal's Ritz-Carlton Hotel was ranked number one in a list of the "Best City Hotels in Canada" in a recent Travel & Leisure survey, beating out iconic hotels in Vancouver, Quebec City and Toronto.

Montreal's Ritz-Carlton ranked high among readers, Travel & Leisure says, for its exclusive amenities, "tremendous views" of the city, and its access to activities around downtown Montreal. But if you want to spend a night at the Ritz-Carlton, be prepared to fork out a lot of money.

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A Montreal Hotel Was Ranked No. 1 In Canada, Just When We Needed That Staycation

The results from U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hotels rankings are in — and a Montreal luxury hotel made it to the very top of the list for 2021. Can you guess which one it is? 

U.S. News used a combination of industry awards and guest reviews to score over 30,000 luxury hotels and resorts in Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda.

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Montreal's Ritz-Carlton Says It Made A Mistake In Its Instagram Post

Montreal's Ritz-Carlton Hotel has been under fire on Instagram for the past few days because of a viral post that promised to donate one toy to children of the CHU Sainte-Justine for every share it received. The post, which has since been edited to remove the "one toy per share," was shared over a million times. 

Katia Piccolino, spokesperson for the Ritz-Carlton Montreal told MTL Blog that in hindsight, it's clear the wording on the post was a mistake. 

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The Montreal Ritz-Carlton's Toy Donations Post Went So Viral They Had To Change It

A hugely popular post from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Montreal caught the hotel and Fondation CHU Sainte-Justine by surprise on Monday morning, prompting organizers to adjust it.

According to the foundation's spokesperson, Jade Gratton, the number of times the post was shared was "a surprise for them." 

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