In winter, Montreal has unusual festivals, beautiful lights, and some wonderful performances. Be sure to also get out of the city for some of the classic events and fantastic outdoor opportunities that make this season most people's favorite!
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Fête des Neiges de Montréal
It's winter most of the time, let's celebrate with world renown winter carnivals...
La Fete des Neiges de Montreal |
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Cross Country Skiing
A favorite pastime for many Quebec residents. Check out Mont Royal or a nearby alternative.
Mont Royal |
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Skating
For outdoor skating, Beaver Pond on Mount Royal is simply magical. Alternately, skate to music at Atrium.
Atrium Le 1000 and Mont Royal |
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Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
Grab a blanket, a thermos of hot chocolate, and your significant other for a romantic winter classic.
Mont Royal Park |
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Salon des Metiers d'Art
The best of Quebec's artists compete for a spot to show their craft, gourment food, and iced-ciders at this yearly event.
Salon des Metiers d'Art, Place Bonadventure |
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Dog Sledding (Out of Town)
Try it out at one of the winter festivals or go for an overnight mountain excursion!
Our Review and Photos |
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Highlights Festival
One of winter's top rated festivals... with food, performances and activities, why miss it?
Montreal Highlights Festival |
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Snow Shoeing in Montreal
Another winter classic. You can rent show shoes at Parc des Iles (Jean Drapeau).
Jean Drapeau |
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Skate through a "Lost Forest" (Out of Town)
Super romantic! Skate through a maze that winds throughout a forested farm and hand feed deer afterwards!
Domaine de la Foret Perdue |
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Ice Climbing (Out of Town)
Beautiful, scary and unusual. Are you up for it?
Ice Climbing at Tremblant |
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Fire and Ice
Firework shows that reflect off the ice in the Old Port. Watch while you skate.
Fire and Ice - Old Port Montreal |
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Christmas Holiday Celebrations
AMAZING shows every year... Past shows include Decembre, the Symphony at the Cathedral, and church performances.
Check Place des Arts for events and tickets
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Snow Tubing
Bring out the child in you with snow tubing at a winter festival or even in Montreal's Mont Royal Park. |
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Winter Lights Photo Walk
Take a stroll and take in the beauty of the lights, snowy buildings, and decorations in Montreal. |
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Chinese New Years Gala
A huge performance with legends, beautiful maidens, and mystic dragons!
Montreal's Chinese New Years Gala |
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Watch a Hockey Game
You'd just better cheer for the Montreal Canadiens!
Montreal Canadiens |
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Tour the IceHotel (Out of Town)
It typically costs over $1000 to sleep in it, but you can tour this amazing creation for about $15. Grab a drink in an ice glass.
Ice Hotel |
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Winterlude on the Rideau Canal! (Out of Town)
Skate 14 km roundtrip, stopping for hot chocolate and beavertails. Enjoy scultures, sleigh rides, and performances.
Rideau Canal and Winterlude Winter Festival |
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Snowy Quebec City (Out of Town)
Go for the unbelievable Christmas lights and shops during the holiday or its well-known winter carnival.
Carnaval de Quebec |
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Hut to Hut Skiing (Out of Town)
Romantic or just plain fun, ski by day and cook a great dinner on a wood stove in a little hut by night.
Our Picks: Tremblant or Jacques Cartier |
