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11 Rainy Day Activities in Montreal

By JOANNE LATIMER

Photo: Rachel Barenblat

1. Bowl and dine at Notre Dame des Quilles. Throw a strike at this hip new bowling bistro. It serves classy comfort food, like mac ‘n’ cheese with jalapeño chutney, alongside real ginger ale and cheap pints. It opens at 3 pm for afternoon fun. Cash only. 32 Beaubien St. E., at St. Laurent; 514-507-1313. Open daily from 3 pm.

2. Pamper yourself with a massage. Massages at Bota Bota spa ($90 for 60 minutes) are accompanied by a live harpist and you can also tack on a sauna or eucalyptus steam bath. Once a seaworthy vessel, this five-storey ship was retrofitted as a chic spa in 2010. 358 Commune St. W.; 516-284-0333. Open daily by appointment. (more…)

“Sugar Off” at Quebec’s Sucrerie de la Montagne Sugar Shack

By LAURA PELLERINE

Photo: Ryan Krochko

Maple syrup is more than a breakfast condiment to Quebecers—it’s a multimillion-dollar industry: 77 per cent of the world’s maple syrup is produced here, and when the sap starts flowing it means one thing: “sugaring off” season has begun. (more…)

The Insider Guide to the Montréal Biodôme

By LAURA PELLERINE

Photo: oijulia

One of Quebec’s most popular attractions, the Biodôme is the only place in the world that brings together four ecosystems from the Americas under one roof.

Get the most out of your visit with these 11 insider tips: (more…)

Hot Dining: East Meats West at Dunn’s Famous

Smoked meat sandwich with fries and coleslaw, at Dunn's Famous. Photo by KK Law

Ever since iconic Dunn’s Famous dropped anchor downtown, next door to the Orpheum Theatre, smoked-meat fans have been ecstatic. The no-nonsense, casual deli uses the same hand-cut steamed brisket here as in hometown Montreal. Faves range from the legendary classic smoked meat on sourdough to the Reuben with sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese and a double stack of smoked meat. Also not to be missed: the diet-defying strawberry cheesecake and hot fudge chocolate sundae.—Tim Pawsey

Shut Up and Eat: From the Mouth of a Montreal Food Blogger

Montreal native Jason is an amateur food critic who reviews Montreal restaurants for his entertaining and very funny (okay, and occasionally raunchy) blog, Shut Up and Eat. (more…)

Nuit Blanche Ferris Wheel: Montreal, Quebec

Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.

Why we chose it: Nuit Blanche, an annual all-night extravaganza of art installations and an outdoor carnival, takes place in Montreal tomorrow, February 25. This colourful motion blur of the Ferris wheel is the perfect festive nighttime shot to get the party started! (more…)

Best Bets for Montreal en Lumière Festival

Sphères public exhibit at the 2012 Montreal en Lumière festival (Photo: Fabien Gagnon)

The sheer volume of activities at the annual, jam-packed Montreal en Lumière cultural festival (on now!) can be mind-boggling, so we were delighted to see a greatest hits list from OttawaMagazine.com. (more…)

Ottawa and Quebec City Airports Named Best in North America

Ottawa International Airport (Photo: morethanreal)

Ottawa International Airport was rated the top North American airport and the Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport was rated the best regional airport in North America in the Airports Council International’s annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. (more…)

Montreal’s New Mobile Hotel Spa

By Vanessa Muri

Montreal, and Old Montreal in particular, is home to a multitude of beautiful, historic boutique hotels tucked away among cobblestone or tree-lined streets that offer intimate atmosphere, attentive service and well-appointed rooms.

But quaint can come at a cost: fully equipped spas, for one, are rare among smaller hotels. (more…)

Montreal’s Famed Schwartz’s Deli Sold—But to Whom?

Photo by Jeremy Price

Schwartz’s Delicatessen, Montreal’s iconic smoked meat mecca first opened in 1928, has been sold. And the Huffington Post is reporting that one of the new co-owners may be a group of investors that includes René Angélil, husband and manager of superstar singer Céline Dion and a native of Montreal. (more…)