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Movie Set Travel: Blades of Glory

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For the pleasure of audiences, Will Ferrell and Jon Heder unite today in Blades of Glory, a perfect little gem to start your weekend off right with some laughs and the chance to see two grown men bedecked in sparkly spandex and eye make-up.

Blades of Glory is the story of two rival Olympic ice skaters who were stripped of their gold medals (back in '02) and permanently banned from men's single competition. They find each other and discover a loophole that allows them to qualify as a pairs team to skate to hilarious victory.  We can't help it, there's something about Will Ferrell and an unruly white man's afro that we can't resist.

Much of this film was shot in indoor ice rinks in LA (snooze), but a portion of it was also shot in Montreal. To this end, we offer you some cool things to check out in Montreal - after you see the movie of course!

Where To Stay:
Hotel Godin
One of the city's most famous hotels architecturally-speaking, the Godin has an impressive modern interior and the 126 rooms offer great views of the lively, action-packed Quartier Latin just below. If you're looking to loosen up after a big, er, skate-off, you can get an in-room massage here too.

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Where To Eat:
Brioche Lyonnaise
Just around the corner in the Quartier Latin, head to Brioche Lyonnaise for some full-fat fare. By this we mean French pastries, sugary meringues, sweet cakes, and croissants. You're welcome to linger or take it to go, and the prices are reasonable. Take your pick from the display case, but be careful, no one's extra lbs. look good in spandex.

Where To Stroll and Shop:
Avenue Laurier Ouest
You have eight blocks of the city's best shopping laid out here (between boulevard St-Laurent and chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine) and will surely find any high-priced item your heart desires. There are home shops, clothing, stuff for kids, all mixed in with little cafes perfect for resting in. We can't promise you'll find spangly headdresses for your skating outfit, but it can't hurt to look!