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Montreal in May is when the city wakes up from its winter hibernation to warmer weather, and there's an undeniable buzz in the air. In addition to the start of orange cone season, all of the park activities at Tams Tams or Picnik Électronik kick off alongside cultural events and outdoor festivals.
Montreal is pulling out all the stops to help you celebrate Mother's Day in style. You can start the day with an outdoor activity, if you're looking to add a little pep to your mom's step on the special morning. Or, opt for a more elegant gathering where tea and delicacies are the main event, if leisure is more her pace.
Montreal bookstores have spoken, and according to the folks who live and breathe the written word, there are titles every Montrealer should read at least once. Some of their selections serve up a slice of Montreal life history, humour, and heartache while others come from the pens of local writers and artists, tackling subjects that hit close to home. Theme and topic aside, they're all available at the indie bookshops that recommended them and Canadian Independent Bookstore Day might be the best day to snag them.
Spring is on the horizon in Montreal, which means so are the bachelorette parties. Every bride-to-be and her friends can get hands-on in a cookie-baking workshop, master pole dancing moves, or unwind at the spa ahead of the big day. Here are some ways to make your pre-wedding moments unforgettable, Montreal-style.