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Since the long weekend has come and gone and we're almost through a short work-week, we've been hankering for something a little different to take our sights from the desk to the city. From a couple of our favourite Friday apres-work joints to the Fall Harvest Festival, a corn maze to going goo-goo for Gaga, this Weekender has it all

If you didn't guess by the pic, this week's Montreal guide to la weekend is dedicated to slipping out of town for a two-night stint in Vermont. From one of the longest running B&Bs in town to a Shanty on the Shore, a Burlington Brew Tour to that good ol' factory pumping out some of our favourite ice cream, Vermont is the spot for a quick weekend away

This weekend sees Calgary becoming festival central, with three notable fests you should most definitely hit up. From wine to reading to tattoos (not necessarily in that order), Calgary's Weekender has a bevy of events you need to note

South Granville has been dubbed Gallery Row since the 60s, and for good reason. This strip of culture showcases some of Canada's (and the world's) most interesting and well-curated collections of art. Check out five galleries that are definite worthy reasons to wander by and immerse yourself in visual beauty

That old(ish) adage, "Never fear, Notable's here," is an apt saying we're pretty fond of around the office. So, in keeping with this tried and tested saying, we've got your guide to the best spots in Calgary to find that oh-so-important Halloween costume

Yes, the October long weekend is upon us. And while we're relishing the chance for an extra bit of much-needed R&R, there's much to check out in the good ol' YYC. From a day of nostalgia to a day of traveling beats, a feast of epic proportions to a feast of friends, we've got the goods on what's ready for fixins. Check out the Weekender to learn more

Whether you're spending this holiday out of town or seeking refuge from inevitable Thanksgiving scene dullness, we've got a stacked weekend loaded with all the fixins. From an annual Turkey Sale (that actually sells absolutely no rotund birds) to some of Gastown's best seafood, airborn pigs to circles of craft, the Electric Owl to the best take-home feasts, this is your ultimate guide to the best of Vancouver during this holiday weekend

With a long weekend ahead there's no shortage of highlights to check out in Toronto. From aptly named martinis to la grand fromage, Brickworks to pho to a Harvest Moon, Happy Thanksgeeving to the most notable of foodie brunches, we've tailored this weekender to give you the best of the best. Yes, we accept all forms of "thanks"

With the Thanksgiving long weekend coming up, we thought we'd make sure you have your bases covered if you don't have turkey themed plans every night. So get out and enjoy the last of the nice weather in this edition of the Montreal Weekender