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Montreal's Ave. du Mont-Royal Is Getting Huge Enchanting Gardens For The Summer (PHOTOS)

Starting on June 30, new "large-scale garden installations" will be put up along avenue du Mont-Royal to "provide citizens with a summer experience tinged with slowness and gentle living, right in the heart of the Plateau," according to a press release shared with MTL Blog. 

There will be seven installations in total.

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6 Surprisingly Nice Montreal Apartments For Rent Right Now For $950/Month Or Less

Let's face it, Montreal apartments for rent are far from cheap, especially if you're living on your own. But luckily, there are always a few rare gems that surprise us.

With July 1 on its way, we figured we'd show you guys some studios, plus one 3 1/2, still available for rent under $950 a month since so many people are likely scrambling to find a place right now.

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5 Montreal Apartments For Rent Under $1000/Month That Come With A/C (PHOTOS)

July 1 will be here before we know it, which means it's likely that many locals are looking for new apartments for rent in Montreal right now. And what's the most important thing to have in your home when summer hits? Air conditioning. 

This is why we put together a list of apartments on the rental market right now for $1000/month or less that come with A/C, to help locals prep for both moving day and the summer heat all at once.

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8 Women Tattoo Artists In Montreal That Are Taking Over The Industry

Locals are absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to amazing tattoo artists in Montreal.

Each artist has their own unique style and inspiration and some of these artists are on the precipice of taking over the industry. Here are eight of the best women tattoo artists in Montreal.

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Here's What You Can Actually Get Renting An Apartment For $500 Or $600/Month In Montreal

Premier François Legault's questionable thoughts on apartment rentals starting at $500 or $600 a month in Montreal inspired us to see what we could find for that price in the area.

We found some places for rent right in the city and some about an hour away, proving that you can indeed find an apartment for $500 or $600 a month in or around Montreal... if you're willing to scale down your idea of a dream apartment, that is.

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What $800, $900 & $1,000+ Apartments Look Like In Montreal Right Now

It's definitely no secret that looking for Montreal apartments for rent can be a tough task — especially if you don't know where to look.

Since July 1 is around the corner, MTL Blog is making your apartment search a little easier with a list of different spots for rent right now, separated by prices of $800, $900 and $1,000 a month, so you can get an idea of what you're looking at depending on your price range.

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6 Studio Apartments For Rent In Montreal That Are Surprisingly Under $1000/Month (PHOTOS)

As we all know, when it comes to looking for studio apartments for rent in Montreal, they can come with some steep prices. But sometimes you simply don't want to deal with the fuss of having roommates, right?

With this in mind, we found six apartments on the rental market right now that are less than $1000 per month, which is a rather good deal in our city.

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Amazon Opened A New Video Game Development Studio In Montreal & It Has Jobs Available

Amazon Games is opening its first-ever video game development studio in Montreal and it's looking for talented game developers.

"Montreal’s rich vein of creative talent will be a valuable asset," said Christoph Hartmann, vice president of Amazon Games, in a press release. "Our new Montreal studio shares our commitment to creating best-in-class online games, and brings with them a wealth of knowledge and passion for building deep, community-focused multiplayer experiences."

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~$900/Month Apartments For Rent In 6 Montreal Boroughs (PHOTOS)

Montreal apartment-hunting season is upon us — and this year it could be more competitive than ever.

To give you an idea of apartment values across the city, we've listed below six apartments, each in a different Montreal borough, on the market for around $900/month.

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This New MTL Gym Finally Gets To Have Its Grand Opening Soon & It Looks Just Like A Club

Montrealers have been begging for gyms to reopen and the time has come! This also means that as of March 26, LVL UP Studio finally gets to have its grand opening.

This new Montreal gym has managed to give its space a nightclub atmosphere, so you end up experiencing everything you've been missing during the past few months.

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