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The Montreal Planetarium Will Be Free For A Day In August

You don't want to miss this!

On August 21 in Montreal, we will be witnessing a very rare astronomical event!

Between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm there will be a partial solar eclipse and Montreal will be plunged into darkness in the middle of the day.

via @californiapuc

And if you want to know the best place to watch the Eclipse, look no further than Montreal's Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. you're invited to join astronomers to observe the eclipse and you'll even be provided with free eclipse observation goggles.

via @rbma

As a special treat on that day, you can attend a special program at the Planetarium for free!

For more information check out Espace Pour La Vie's website.

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3 Baby Puffins Were Born At The Montreal Biodôme & The Photos Are Too Adorable For Words

We spoke to the Biodôme about its plan for them.

Espace pour la vie (Eric Charette), Espace pour la vie (Eric Charette)

The Biodôme is a coveted spot for Montreal animal lovers, so newborn creatures feel like new members of the Montreal community. It's especially exciting when the new members are as cute as these three baby puffins — two of whom were born on July 17 and one of whom was born on July 25. Awww!

A Biodôme spokesperson, Margaux Delmas, told MTL Blog that the baby puffins will be monitored by technicians to make sure they are healthy. The first few days of care are focused on disinfecting their navels, if necessary, and weighing them, as well as giving them calcium and vitamin-fortified fish, she said.

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