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Molson & the Canadiens are bringing Bell Centre energy to bars this season during away games

When the Canadiens hit the road, the Bell Centre goes dark, but that doesn't mean game night has to. This season, Molson is turning Habs away games into viewing parties at bars across Montreal, with prizes to win and Canadiens alumni dropping by.

The Molson viewing parties run all season long at different bars. Each event livestreams the game, so you'll get every shift, save and power play on the big screen, enjoyed by a crowd that's as hooked on the action as you are.

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A festive train covered in lights is stopping in Montreal next month (with a free show)

It might still be October, but it's never too early to start planning your holiday outings. And one of the most festive traditions in the country is already on its way back.

The CPKC Holiday Train is returning this fall, covered in thousands of twinkling lights and bringing free concerts to communities across Canada and the U.S. Two trains will be making their way across North America from November 19 to December 20, and Montreal gets to kick things off.

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9 spots in Montreal that make me feel like I'm in Europe (without leaving the city)

For many locals and tourists alike, Montreal feels like it belongs in Europe rather than Canada. Our abundance of historic architecture, cathedrals and multilingual citizens would fit in practically any European country. Add to that our emphatic focus on coffee, the arts and public infrastructure, and it suddenly isn't surprising that so many European expats feel right at home here.

For obvious reasons, most of the Euro-inspired locales on this list harken back to Montreal's French roots. But I also made a point of including nods to Montreal's longstanding English and Italian influences as well.

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This hike near Montreal takes you through a red and gold forest to a hidden turquoise lake

Looking for an enchanting way to see fall colours? Just a short road trip from Montreal, you can visit a sprawling nature park home to a majestic turquoise lake that's framed by red and gold leaves in autumn.

Nestled in the National Capital Region, this hike offers stunning scenes of the fall foliage and winding trails that lead to postcard-worthy views.

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Quebec's most beautiful fall foliage spots were revealed and so many are near Montreal

It may not technically be fall yet, but if you look around Quebec, it sure feels like it.

Luckily for those who are ready to embrace the season, Bonjour Québec has launched its interactive fall foliage map for 2026, and it's already showing the first real signs of the colour change to come.

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ROYALMOUNT just got a closed track where you can drive a MINI like a go-kart for free

If you've been itching to get behind the wheel of a MINI, this is your chance.

From September 18 to 20, ROYALMOUNT is hosting a unique 90-minute experience called MINI Speed Date, which includes the chance to zip around a closed circuit in the MINI JCW 3 Door and more.

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Old Montreal will transform into Hogwarts with a magical, glowing tribute to Harry Potter

Montreal's sky is about to get a lot more magical.

In just over two weeks, DroneArt Show: Harry Potter touches down at Jacques-Cartier Pier for two nights only, billed as a first-of-its-kind open-air drone spectacle marking 25 years since the Harry Potter films first hit theatres.

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This 2 km trail in Montreal takes you through moonlit gardens filled with glowing lanterns

Fall is creeping in, and one of Montreal's most enchanting traditions is coming back with it.

At the Botanical Garden, Jardins de lumière is lighting up the pathways again with lanterns, projections and glowing installations that feel like they're pulled straight out of a storybook.

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You can explore Fall/Winter trends IRL at SHEIN's Montreal pop-up this month

After making a splash with Montreal fashionistas last year, SHEIN’s pop-up is returning for a limited four-day event, just in time for your Fall/Winter wardrobe refresh.

From August 27 to 30, you have the opportunity to try on, style, and buy pieces in real life that you'd usually only see online. It's all happening at 962 Sainte-Catherine Street West, and it's a must-visit for Montreal's SHEIN fans.

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9 Montreal day trips I'd choose over downtown any day (as a tourist or local)

If you prefer to travel in the winter like I do, summer day trips from Montreal are crucial. The festivals in Montreal are one of my favourite things about this city, but let's be real — sometimes you need to just get away from the heat, smog, and crowds of downtown for a while to clear your head (and lungs).

Luckily, the Island is surrounded by scenic spots that make for memorable day trips. Here are nine destinations that I'd recommend to locals and tourists alike.

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Montreal is getting a massive Harry Potter show with thousands of drones and iconic film music

Montreal is having a bit of a wizarding year.

Back in March, Place Bonaventure became the first place in Canada to host Harry Potter: Visions of Magic, the wand-driven immersive experience. Now the Old Port is getting in on it too, with a completely different kind of Potter event lighting up the night sky this September.

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Montreal's Disney-like sculpture garden is in full bloom and it's free to visit

Summer in Montreal brings us no shortage of things to do. But if you're looking for a healthy dose of nature without leaving the city or spending a dime, there's a spot on Île Notre-Dame that's hitting its peak right about now.

The Mosaïcultures at the Jardins des Floralies are open all year, but they save their best for the warm months. From May through September, close to half a million flowers and plants come into bloom, turning the Parc Jean-Drapeau gardens into some of the most striking living art anywhere in Montreal. And right now, at the tail end of June, things are really starting to pop.

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