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There's A Hidden Bar On This Island 1 Hour From Montreal & It Looks Like Paradise (VIDEO)

We've officially found one of the coolest gems near Montreal: this hidden bar on an island in Lake Saint-François.

At Ile Raymond, in the municipality of Sainte-Barbe, you can enjoy a restaurant outing with an incredible view of the water's edge. You'll be able to sip tasty cocktails like an amaretto sour and a bloody caesar, or even just a beer — without forgetting the spot's special shots.

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This $5 River Shuttle Takes You From Montreal To 5 Gorgeous Islands With A Secret Bayou

The City of Montreal announced that the river shuttle between Promenade du Parc Bellerive and Charron Island will be back as of July 1 after being closed last summer due to COVID-19. 

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

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STM Has Dedicated A Bus To Offer Free Rides To Homeless Montrealers This Winter

With the temperatures rapidly dropping below zero in Montreal, the STM and the Old Brewery Mission have teamed up and figured out a solution to help homeless Montrealers get around town. Dubbed the "Solidaribus," the free-to-use bus shuttle service "will allow homeless people to benefit from increased shuttle service to emergency and other shelters, including the overflow unit located at Hôtel Place Dupuis," according to the STM.

The Solidaribus will run from 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. and pick up anyone who needs to access a shelter, emergency services, or simply a place to warm up for a few hours. 

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