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Scenic Helicopter Tour of Montreal

We recently had the opportunity to celebrate a special birthday and we marked the occasion with a helicopter tour of Montreal. Having lived in Montreal for much of our lives we know the city well but, even so, looking down from 1,500 feet was a special experience.

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Things to See and Do in Montreal, Canada

Montreal is Canada’s cultural center, a city of entertainment with an impressive lineup of festivals and an array of activities catering to many different tastes. It’s a dynamic buzzing city with lots to do, year-round. There’s something for everyone. Montreal’s Old Town is a place where history comes to life and it dates back to […]

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Viewing Fall Colors at Doncaster River Park in Sainte-Adèle, Quebec

One thing we love about visiting Montreal in the fall is the beautiful colorful foliage. In early October it was too early for Montreal, but we could easily find some areas around the city where we could revel in the blazing autumn colors.

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Mont-Tremblant, a Fun Day Trip From Montreal

Once simply a winter ski resort, Mont-Tremblant has transformed into a year-round tourist destination. Approximately 80 miles (130 km) north of Montreal in the Laurentians, Mont-Tremblant is just over an hour’s drive along the main highway A-15 from Montreal. We would encourage you to take the smaller route QC-327, which is the old highway. While it may […]

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Where to See Fall Foliage Around Montreal

There is nothing like the beautiful colors of fall foliage. Especially the maple trees that turn all shades of red, orange, and purple. While we love living in Florida and being able to do outdoor activities year-round, the changing of the seasons is definitely something we miss.

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Chinese Lanterns and Fall Foliage at the Montreal Botanical Garden

At 190 acres, nestled in the center of Montreal across from the Olympic Stadium, the Botanical Garden of Montreal is a great attraction to visit and make a day of it. It is part of the Espace pour la vie (Space for life) complex, which also includes the Insectarium, Planetarium and the Biodome. All within […]

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Day and Weekend Trips From Montreal, Canada

Montreal is a wonderful city, but sometimes it’s nice to get a change of scenery. There are many interesting places to visit around Montreal which can serve as the perfect day or weekend getaway. In this post I will highlight some of our favorite road trips.

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Aura, a Spectacular Light Show in the Heart of the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal

In a nutshell, Aura is a luminous experience taking place inside the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal. Above all, the light show is sure to captivate and dazzle anyone attending. It’s an extravaganza of lights and orchestra music projected onto one of the most heavenly canvases, the Notre-Dame Basilica.

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Montreal Must-Try Foodie Visitor Guide

Montreal is a melting pot of cultures and as such has a lot of ethnic offerings from across the globe when it comes to food. You can even find groceries and spices in many of the standard grocery store chains from across the world catering to Middle Eastern, Asian, Indian, and European cultures. While this makes […]

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A Few Days in Montreal for the Holidays

Montreal is so beautiful under a fresh coat of snow! Even more so during the holidays when the Christmas lights are twinkling and glowing through the white snow. Every year since we moved south we look forward to our holiday time visit—it has become a tradition! To reunite and celebrate with family is the main […]