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May 24 Long Weekend Is Finally Here! This Is Who You Can Thank For That

Happy Victoria Day/ National Patriots' Day/ Memorial Day!
Brian Vinh Tien Trinh
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Happy May 24 long weekend, Canada. Or should we say happy Victoria Day? If you find yourself in Quebec, you'll know this three-day break better as National Patriots' Day. But no matter what you call it, you can expect plenty of Canadians outside sipping on some suds or soaking up the sun.

And while you've earned that time off from work, it's important to remember how this holiday got started. And to answer that, we turn to a long-dead monarch. Yeah, you guessed it, Queen Victoria.

But as you may have noticed, the May 24 long weekend is a little early this year. Also, what does a queen have to do with 24-bottle cases of beer? You'll find those answers in the video above because it's the May 24 long weekend and it's the One Thing You Should Know Today.

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Cottages For May 24 Long Weekend
Muskoka Mansion(01 of20)
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Where: Utterson, ONHow much for a night?: $1300 - $1725 (minimum 2 night stay)Available May. 24?: YesAccommodates: 16+Includes: Internet, linens, indoor fireplace, parking, washer/dryer, cable TV, hot tub, heating, air conditioning
Muskoka 'Serenity'(02 of20)
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Where: Huntsville, ONHow much for a night?: $643 - $1071 (minimum 2 night stay)Available May. 24?: YesAccommodates: 12Includes: Internet, indoor fireplace, parking, washer/dryer, cable TV, heating
A Luxe Log Cabin(03 of20)
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Where: Val-David, QCHow much for a night?: $325 Available May. 24?: YesAccommodates: 4Includes: Internet, indoor fireplace, parking, washer/dryer, hot tub, TV
A Private Escape Near The Capital(04 of20)
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Where: Near Ottawa, ONHow much for a night?: $200 (minimum 3 night stay)Available May. 24?: YesAccommodates: 6Includes: Indoor fireplace, parking, pool, pet and family friendly
Treehouse(05 of20)
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Where: Blue Mountains, ONHow much for a night?: $120 Available May. 24?: YesAccommodates: 3Includes: Parking, family friendly
Comfy Converted Church(06 of20)
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Where: Annapolis Valley, NSHow much for a night?: $157 (minimum 3 night stay)Available May. 24?: YesAccommodates: 4Includes: Internet, linens, indoor fireplace, parking, washer/dryer
Minutes From The Beach(07 of20)
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Where: Tofino, BCHow much for a night?: $295 (minimum 2 night stay)Available May. 24?: YesAccommodates: 8Includes: Internet, linens, indoor fireplace, parking, washer/dryer, cable TV, pet-friendly
Romantic Waterfront Home(08 of20)
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Where: Sooke, BCHow much for a night?: $310 (minimum 3 night stay)Available May. 24?: YesAccommodates: 11Includes: Internet, linens, indoor fireplace, parking, washer/dryer, TV, hot tub
Lake Front Log House(09 of20)
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Where: Traverse Bay, BCHow much for a night?: $350 (minimum 2 night stay)Available May. 24?: YesAccommodates: 10Includes: Internet, linens, parking, washer/dryer, Satellite TV, hot tub
Hidden Cabin In The Rocky Mountains(10 of20)
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Where: Nordegg, ABHow much for a night?: $290Available May. 24?: YesAccommodates: 10Includes: Linens, parking, TV
Bay Front Cottage(11 of20)
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Where: Victoria Beach, MBHow much for a night?: $310 (minimum 3 night stay)Available May. 24?: Must contact owner for availabilityAccommodates: 4Includes: Internet, linens, indoor fireplace, parking, washer/dryer
Custom Cottage In Tuwanek(12 of20)
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Where: Tuwanek, BCHow much for a night?: $220 (minimum 2 night stay)Available May. 24?: YesAccommodates: 6Includes: Internet, linens, parking, washer/dryer, TV
Modern Log Cabin(13 of20)
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Where: Nipawin, SKHow much for a night?: $220 (minimum 2 night stay)Available May. 24?: Must contact owner for availabilityAccommodates: 4Includes: Fireplace, fire pit, boat launch, hot tub, linens
Sundog Cottage Retreats(14 of20)
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Where: Whitehorse, YukonHow much for a night?: $545 for 2 night stayAvailable May. 24?: Must contact owner for availabilityAccommodates:6Includes: Internet, satellite TV, hot tub, sauna, exercise room,Note: Includes a shuttle to the airport
A Charming Chalet Near The Beach(15 of20)
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Where: Laurentides, QCHow much for a night?: $300 for weekendAvailable May. 24?: yesAccommodates: 8Includes: Internet,cable TV, linens, telephone
Beautifull Acadian House(16 of20)
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Where: Acadian Shore, NBHow much for a night?: $135-180Available May. 24?: yesAccommodates: 6Note: 10 minute walk to the beach
Wavehill Home In Wild Cat Hills(17 of20)
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Where: Wavehill, ABHow much for a night?: $600- $750 USD (minimum 2 night stay)Available May. 24?: yesAccommodates: 12Includes: Internet, satellite TV, fitness room, washer/dryer, fireplace, linens, telephone, parking
Just In Thyme Cottage(18 of20)
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Where: Georgian Bay, ONHow much for a night?: $900 weeklyAvailable May. 24?: yesAccommodates: 8Includes: Satellite TV, washer/dryer, fire pit, telephone
Oh Brians Cottage(19 of20)
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Where: Sauble Beach, ONHow much for a night?: $600 long weekend rate (3 days)Available May. 24?: yesAccommodates: 6Includes: Internet, TV/ DVD/Playstation, microwave, fire pit
Bliss Cottage(20 of20)
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Where: Haliburton, ONHow much for a night?: $1695 long weekend rate (3 days)Available May. 24?: yesAccommodates: 10Includes: Internet, TV/ DVD/Xbox, fire pit, hybrid bikes, parking, linens, canoes, kayaks, motorized fishing boat

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