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11 Exciting Free Things To Do In Montreal This July

July is upon us, which means summer is in full swing and everyone is searching for free things to do in Montreal right now.

And we're here to help! Here are 11 ideas that won't cost you a dime this month.

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9 Secret Places That Will Make You Forget That You Can't Leave Quebec This Summer

If you and your bubble are looking for places to see in Quebec this summer, just to make you forget that we can't leave the province, below are nine suggestions to add to your bucket list to enjoy the good weather.

There's no question of staying at home during the summer season, so we've found a few places where you can get away from it all, walk in nature and get your fill of sun.

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The Queen's Husband, Prince Philip, Has Died — Here Are All The Times He Visited Quebec

The royal family announced the death of the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on Friday morning.

According to a log of royal tours on the website of the Government of Canada, the Duke visited Quebec at least 14 times on both official and private business over the course of his wife's reign.

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You're Not A True Quebecer Unless You've Visited At Least 9 Of These 14 Iconic Spots

As someone living in la belle province, I can tell you with certainty that while it may seem cliché to go and visit all the popular Quebec landmarks, no one ever regrets doing it.

Being such a large region, Quebec offers a range of sites and activities that are great in both summer and winter.

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11 Magical Places To Visit In Montreal If You're Obsessed With Christmas

Every year, the magic of the holiday season is felt throughout Quebec. Here are 11 magical places in and around Montreal you should visit if you're obsessed with Christmas.

While there are tons of exciting activities you can do from the comfort of your living room, it's way more special to venture out into the snow and play tourist in your own city.

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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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Everything You Need To Know About Quebec's New Lockdown & Holiday Rules

On December 15, the Quebec government announced another round of shutdowns and restrictions set to come into effect during the holidays. Premier Legault called these new Quebec holiday rules a "pause."

"The goal is to start 2021 on the right foot so that we all reach the finish line together," he said in a statement. 

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8 Spots In South Korea You Need To Visit If You Want To Recreate Your Favourite Netflix K-Drama

If there's one good thing to come out of 2020's mostly indoor lifestyle, it's that the world is finally hopping aboard the K-drama train.

With cliffhangers in nearly every episode, swoon-worthy romance scenes, intense plot twists, and a promise of at least one love traingle (or square) per show, Korean dramas make for some of the most addictive viewing on Netflix. And don't even get us started on the scenery. 

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We Answered All Your Questions About Legault's Crackdown On Red-Zone Rule Breakers

Premier François Legault told Quebecers at a press conference Wednesday that police forces would begin cracking down on people who violate COVID-19 public health rules.

"The warning period is over," said Minister of Health Christian Dubé at the conference, echoing the premier's statements.

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You Can Still Visit Quebecers Living Alone This Holiday Season

Following Premier François Legault's announcement on December 3 that Christmas gatherings in Quebec red zones will be cancelled after all this year, he clarified you can still visit people who live alone during the holidays — one at a time.

Throughout the pandemic, Legault has stressed the importance of visiting loved ones if they live alone, and it has remained permitted to do so despite red-zone restrictions. 

In October, Legault told Quebecers, "I know that there are mounting mental health problems in people who are alone. So, if you have the chance to visit a person living alone, you have the right, one at a time, but you have the right to go."

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The Ultimate Road Trip Bucket List, From Montreal To Gaspésie

If you're a native Montrealer, you might not have had much reason to leave our beloved metropolis in search of 'naturescapes' outside of the city. But after being locked down for months, most of us are raring to get away as fast as we can. And a road trip through la belle province sounds like the perfect place to start, as soon as we get the green light!

Being the province with the second-largest landmass in Canada, there's too much beauty in the province to explore on one trip — from whale-watching on beaches to exploring historical, centuries-old sites. 

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A Montreal Bakery Owner Claims An OQLF Inspector Took Issue With The Word 'Espresso'

Pâtisserie Italia is the latest story — of many, it seems — of restaurants that have been visited by Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) inspectors. The Montreal bakery is located in St-Leonard and has been bringing authentic, Italian flavours and creations to Montrealers for 15 years.

Owned by Jackie Lancia, it's a family-run business, with her daughter, a Cordon Bleu-trained pastry chef, making all of the pastries. And from the sounds of it, the staff and the team are basically part of the family.

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