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Five fun things to try in Montreal

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Image source: Tripadvisor.com   Peter Triassi from Montreal takes pride in all the good things his home city has to offer. For those who are looking forward to going beyond the usual touristy fare in the city, here are more things they can do while they are visiting. Le Bateau Mouche Cruise One of the best ways to see the city, according to Peter Triassi from Montreal is to go on a cruise. This is also something that photography enthusiasts would enjoy since the 60 - 90 minute trip will give them an amazing view of the skyline as well as enjoy the city's waterways. As part of the tour, one will learn about the history and other important information about the city. To make things more special, visitors can try to join the cruise during magic hour. Image source: Oldportofmontreal.com Musée Eudore Dubeau The usual museums feature art, history, and culture. But according to Peter Triassi, Montreal resident, this museum offers something unique as it features the histor...

A guide to the best coffee shops in Montreal

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 Unsplash.com Despite the rising number of coffeehouse franchises in Canada, the city of Montreal continues to have a growing independent coffeeshop scene. Aside from being a must-visit destination for foodies, Peter Triassi from Montreal says that his home city is also a place for coffee-lovers. He shares this guide to the best coffee shops in his area. Dispatch Coffee Starting out as a café on wheels, Dispatch has become a successful business in the city. Now with multiple locations, the coffee roasters have also become a place where coffee lovers can attend tastings, brewing workshops, and get their own supply of beans to-go. With expert and friendly baristas, one will feel welcome to discover more about coffee when they enter one of the shops. Café Olimpico Peter Triassi, Montreal local, says this coffeeshop is an icon in the city's food and beverage scene. Established in 1970, the café has seen many generations of Montrealers. This Mile End establishment has a limited men...

Five interesting facts about Montreal

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Traveling to a new place is always exciting. There are many places to see and explore in Canada. Montreal is the province of Quebec's largest city and is known for being a place that welcomes people from different parts of the world. Peter Triassi, a resident of Montreal, shares five interesting facts about his home. Image source: Wikimedia.org Image source: Forbes.com 1. Mount Royal Park was designed by the same person behind Central Park in New York. Landscape architect and public administrator Frederick Law Olmsted was the man who conceptualized the city's widest greenspace that people enjoy even to this day. 2. Underground City allows locals and tourists to enjoy the city when the weather doesn't permit them to enjoy the outdoors. This urban center connects to metro stations and houses many shops and restaurants. This one-of-a-kind metropolis shows the city's modern side. 3. For Peter Triassi, Montreal is a melting pot of diverse cult...