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This week, we wrote about a town in Italy that wants to pay you to move there.Â
This wasn't a joke, The mayor of Bormida, a small village in North-West Italy, is actually hoping to offer €2,000 to anyone who buys or rents property in the town.
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And the question we are getting he most is: "How much would it cost to get to Italy?"Â
Well, as it turns out, you can get there for a little over $500!
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Based on hotel searches, Expedia released a list of the top 10 domestic destinations where Canadians are showing interest in travelling this summer — and two cities in Quebec made the cut.Â
Quebec City and Mont-Tremblant ranked ninth and tenth on the list of Canadian travel destinations below cities in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario.Â
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Here's the full list in order of interest:
Banff, Alberta
Kelowna, B.C.
Vancouver, B.C.
Jasper, Alberta
Osoyoos, B.C.
Tobermory, Ontario
Tofino, B.C.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Quebec City, Quebec
Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
Expedia also shared data on Canadians' interest in visiting Quebec destinations. After Quebec City and Mont-Tremblant, Canadians seem to want to travel to La Malbaie, Tadoussac, Montreal and Gaspésie — in that order.Â
The results were based on searches for trips that would take place between July 7 and September 30.Â
At a press conference on Thursday, Premier François Legault, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several other government representatives announced huge new investments into Canada's aerospace industry. These investments are set to create "more than 1,000" high-paying jobs in Quebec and the rest of Canada.Â
"The projects announced today are tangible platforms for creating exciting jobs," Aéro Montréal explained in a press release.Â
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Legault claimed that "these investments will create 1,000 new paying jobs at more than $80,000/year."Â
As for the investments, the governments of Quebec and Canada will put forward "$685 million to support the development of tomorrow's sustainable aerospace technologies."
"This funding will support projects led by Bell Textron Canada, CAE and Pratt & Whitney Canada, representing investments of $2 billion in Canada, including nearly $1.6 billion in Quebec."
The same companies will also offer "co-op placements to more than 6,200 students as part of these projects."
If you love breakfast food and ice cream then one of Montreal's favourite creameries, Ca Lem, is about to make your weekend.
Ca Lem is giving away FREE Mini Pancake Cereal ice cream sundaes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to anyone with a TikTok account, thanks to a partnership with TikTok Canada.
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Ca Lem's owner, Stephanie Le, told MTL Blog that clients just need to download the TikTok app and show their account to the cashier in order to receive free pancake cereal sundaes — which are, of course, topped with maple syrup.
"We encourage users to take video and pictures of their visit to Ca Lem and post on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok platforms," she said.
There are limited quantities each day but the offer is valid at two of Ca Lem's locations — in NDG and the Plateau — so you can double your chances of getting a free sundae.
Price: FREE!
When: July 16, 17 and 18
Address: NDG - 6926, rue Sherbrooke O, Montreal, QC; Plateau–Mont-Royal - 4223, rue Saint-Dominique, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: It's free ice cream, that's why!
Whether you're part of the art world or simply interested in visual art and exploring unique places in Montreal, Galerie 203 is an absolute must-visit.
This colourful space constantly has a variety of artist's works hung up on the walls, yet constantly feels like a trip back in time.
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Different exhibitions and events happen in Galerie 203 all the time, so there's always something new for visitors to see and experience.
And when events are held, they're done big. A red carpet typically awaits you outside on rue Notre-Dame, making you feel like royalty as you walk in.
During the events, a bar with all kinds of alcohols and wines, which are usually locally made, is available. There's also a DJ to set the vibe for the evening.
Founder Corinne Asseraf "imagined the Gallery 203 as a place of discovery, of meeting and exchange between artists and art enthusiasts" and you can feel exactly that the second you walk through the doors.
A beautiful piano sits in the middle of the gallery, making it feel like you've stepped foot in a scene from The Great Gatsby.
The mastermind behind all of this, Asseraf, has such a warming, kind presence, which is reason enough to take a visit to Galerie 203 whenever you're strolling through Old Montreal. She let MTL Blog know that anyone and everyone is welcome in her gallery.
Address: 227, rue Notre-Dame O., Montreal, QC
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
* Hours for events differ.
Why You Need To Go: To immerse yourself in a colourful space filled with art that makes you feel as though you've transported into a totally different era.
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the views of Narcity Media or MTL Blog.
