What to do in MTL on New Years Eve

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Here are six ideas for celebrating 2017 in Montreal! —Samantha Mateus

• The New Year’s Eve Celebration Presented by Coca Cola

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  If you don’t like the bar scene but want to be in the middle of the action, head over to Montreal’s Old Port for the biggest New Years Eve celebration in town, featuring fireworks, ice skating and live outdoor entertainment. Admission: free.  

• La Seconde Avant Minuit

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  For a glamorous night out among Montreal’s elite, head over to Auberge St. Gabriel—the oldest inn in all of North America. The event—dubbed La Seconde Avant Minuit—promises to be a swanked-up champagne party like none other.  Dinner: $165/ evening: $40.  

• Montreal Casino

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  It’s the building that never sleeps. Many Montrealer’s end up at the Montreal Casino for a night of high-rolling fun. Grab a speciality cocktail at the Valet de Carreau bar (available as of 4 p.m.) and head over to your favourite table, where luck will hopefully be on your side! Admission: free/ dinner shows: $100-$300.

• Olympic Park’s New Years Eve Bash

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  The Olympic Park’s winter village is hosting a “mammouth” New Years Eve bash for the second year running. From 7 p.m. until 2 a.m., bring your family down to the Big-O, where admission is free, the outdoor bar is fully stocked and food trucks offer up delicious bites. Admission: free.  

• Les Enfants Terrible

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  Is a romantic dinner for two on your New Years Eve agenda this year? Why not book a table at Les Enfants Terrible—Montreal’s highest restaurant. Enjoy savoury food while feasting your eyes on the most impressive view in town!    

• Bord’Elle

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  Experience the glitz and glamour of the roaring 20’s at Bord’Elle—Montreal’s newest Gatsby-themed speakeasy. Situated in the heart of the city’s old quarters, you’ll truly feel as if you’ve traveled back in time to ring in the new year.