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atmosphere . Montréal is full of flavours and participants are invited to try everything from gourmet bistros to food trucks . The dynamic food scene can be enjoyed on the cobblestone streets of the old city quarters , dating back to the 17th century . The world-famous Montréal style bagels , which are handmade and cooked in large brick ovens , are not to be missed . Montréal is one of Canada ’ s fintech hubs and has historically been a commercial centre . The addition of this eclectic food scene adds a new layer of intrigue for F & I delegates and other business travellers to the region . Taking a walk down streets such as Rue Saint-Denis , Boulevard Saint- Laurent , and Rue Duluth , guests will have the chance to experience Montréal ’ s unique street art . Artists
The rawness of the environment matched with Fogo Island Inn ’ s modern design creates a truly unique experience
Right : Photo and credit : Centre Montréal
who have used the streets as their canvas include Carlito Dalceggio , Miles Mac , Stikki Peaches , Futur Lasor Now and Omen . Colourful street art is matched with an array of fascinating museums that range in subject from archaeology to fine art . Elsewhere in the province , for those looking to delve further into the Indigenous cultures in Canada , The Huron Traditional Site is only a 15-minute drive away from Québec City . This site is a re-creation of a Huron Village , and the tours allow opportunities to participate in unique games and join in craft workshops . These experiences can be rounded off with a visit to the NEK8ARRE restaurant which offers the authentic cuisine of local Indigenous Peoples , which is largely game-based and locally sourced . Alternatively , if Niagara Falls is on your wishlist , take your group to its Ravine Vineyard Winery Estate , a fifth-generation family farm and winery . Take a tour , taste some wines and then let the games begin ! Team up to test your palates at a blind tasting , and then it ’ s on to the ‘ Winery Olympics ’. Toast the winners at cocktail hour featuring wine country canapés . The Peller Estates Winery , located
in Niagara-on-the-Lake , gives you the chance to play it really cool . Here you can put on a parka and experience Canada ’ s ice-wine season any time of the year in their ice lounge , sipping on an ice-wine at a cool -10 ° C ! Even further east , Fogo Island sits just off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador . Here , the architecturally iconic Fogo Island Inn , provides a luxurious place to stay that is also deeply integrated in the local community . It offers up stunning vistas at the edge of North America looking out at the North Atlantic Ocean . The rawness of the environment matched with the inn ’ s modern design creates a truly unique experience . The inn serves as a hub for a thriving community with hosts made up of Fogo Islanders who happily share the island ’ s history with visitors . The venue also boasts whale watching opportunities and views of floating icebergs , depending on the season , set to the backdrop of seemingly neverending sunsets .
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