Sub Pop Records knows how to pick rising indie musicians, and Vetiver is no exception to that rule. Their ethereal style is a perfect soundtrack for a long road trip, letting travellers get lost in their own thoughts while enjoying the melodic crests and troughs of their ambient songs. An even better way to listen to the band's newest album, …
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Since 2000, the Montreal region has attracted gardening designers and horticulturists of all ages to the Reford Gardens' International Garden Festival. Emphasizing contemporary styles mixed with conservative traditions, the gardens have made this North American district a design capital for landscape architects. Visitors can check out the beautiful gardens from now until September 30, and reserve rooms at the Westin …
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Beatrice Martin is a musical savant who has used her talents behind the piano to entertain others since she was three years old. Though at the time, she likely went by her birth name, the Montreal-born singer and songwriter has since been known to her fans as Coeur de Pirate, which translates from French as "pirate heart." The Francophone singer …
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Sure, Montreal is the official Francophile city of Canada, but the bustling metropolis is home to a rich variety of different cultures. One of the best times for visitors to arrive in the heart of the Quebec city is between August 10-19, when Semaine Italienne, or Italian Week, takes over the streets with musical performers, dramatic art, street shows, culinary …
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