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westmount conservatory

It's the last official weekend of summer, and the forecast is calling for heat, humidity, and lots of carefree fun (emphasis on the free).

From a fungi festival to an outdoor concert to moongazing under the stars, you can make the most of the end of the season by taking advantage of free things to do in Montreal.

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Accessibility in Montreal might be a work in progress, but the city seems to be coming around to the fact that it’s rude to stair. At least, not without a ramp or elevator nearby.

From relaxing in a fairytale greenhouse to paddleboarding on the Saint Lawrence River, some of the city's coolest spots are now more reachable than ever. You can lose yourself in floor-to-ceiling digital artworks or sip afternoon tea at the Ritz like royalty.

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Beyond Montreal's vivacious festivals and animated streets, there lie secret refuges where the world seems to hush. Whether you're an ambitious student, a devoted bookworm, or just someone chasing a moment of serenity, the city has nooks that offer more than shelter from the urban uproar.

From panoramic vistas to cozy corners, Montreal has a number of oases that beckon the curious and the contemplative. Before you resign to the familiar hum of a crowded café or the predictable silence of a public library, seek out these escapes to get lost in a book or ponder life's mysteries in peace.

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After seven years of closure, the Westmount Conservatory has emerged from significant restoration work that left it looking refreshed and as mysteriously beautiful as ever.

All soaring glass ceilings and leafy bowers, the Westmount Conservatory, built in 1927, has attracted residents and visitors alike for decades. Closed in 2015, this heritage site hasn't seen foot traffic in years – until June 23, 2022, when the public was finally invited back into the new, re-imagined gardens.

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