![]() Another picturesque winter sight, Parc La Fontaine in the Plateau neighbourhood is perfect for taking a stroll or a skate around the park’s illuminated pond.Ĭross the river to Parc Jean-Drapeau for a riverside winter walk and a different view of the city – while there visit the Space for Life Biosphère too for environment-focused exhibitions, the interactive Ecolab and more. In winter, go ice skating, sledding and cross-country skiing around Beaver Lake and the lookout. Among the many free things to do this winter, see incredible city views of the city from Mount Royal Park : bundle up for a walk through the park and up the stairs to the lookout or bus or drive up to Beaver Lake. Visit dozens of Montréal attractions, museums and more at a discount with the MTL Fall + Winter Passport and MTL + Montérégie Passport ! And if you’re a regular train traveler on the Québec CityꟷWindsor corridor, take advantage of VIA Rail’s “Midweeker” discount card to save 25% to 40% off your ticket!Īs the snow starts to fall, visit Montréal's parks and cultivated gardens for a natural winter wonderland experience. And for ultimate relaxation any time of the day, visit Bota Bota, spa sur l’eau on the Saint-Lawrence River in the Old Port and other world-class spas like Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal, Avie Spa & Coiffure, Rainspa and Strøm Nordic Spa. īy night, look for the history-illuminating tableaux projections of Cité Mémoire in Old Montréal. If you’re not at the game, watch hockey and other sports at Montréal’s sports bars. Meanwhile, in pro sports: cheer on the Montréal Canadiens at home at the Bell Centre throughout the month. Take a free walking tour of the Quartier des spectacles too! MURAL Festival may be over, but you can still see murals from this year and years past on Saint-Laurent Boulevard and adjacent streets – find the murals and hear more about the artists on a street art tour with Spade & Palacio. Nearby, explore the Montréal Science Centre : see new interactive exhibition Dinosaurs Around the World, with 20 life-sized dinosaurs that move and make sounds, plus other hands-on activities and exhibitions. And you can’t miss the wintery sight of the Old Port of Montréal ice skating rink, where you can rent skates and glide next to the Saint Lawrence River under twinkling lights. ![]() In the Old Port of Montréal, you can see incredible city and river views from the Observation Wheel. In Old Montréal, walk the cobblestone streets to the Saint-Lawrence River and visit the peacefully illuminated square outside Notre-Dame Basilica – inside, see gorgeous multimedia show AURA. And in the Old Port of Montreal, dance under the stars and in the snow at one of Montréal's favourite winter festivals, Igloofest ! The outdoor electronic music festival celebrates its 15th anniversary on the Jacques-Cartier Pier from January 19 to February 11 – dress in your best parka and join the winter party! Stroll along the glittering boardwalk in the Old Port of Montréal – also where you’ll see a great view of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge aglow with colour-shifting light. See massive The Ring installation aglow at Esplanade Place Ville Marie downtown. In Chinatown, see outdoor exhibition Dragons Chasing the Moon by artist Karen Tam – a multitude of floating panels inspired by traditional Chinese paper cutouts on De La Gauchetière Street at Sun-Yat Sen Park – and don't miss the Lunar New Year Market at the Centre Communautaire de Loisirs Sainte-Catherine d'Alexandrie and the Lunar New Year festivities and parade on the weekend of January 21-22, celebrating the Year of the Rabbit. And an unmissable classic, Ogilvy's holiday window displays Enchanted Worlds are free to see outside and inside the McCord Stewart Museum until January 8. XP_MTL extends the holiday spirit until January 6 with giant artwork The Legend of the Bears by Cree artist Jason Carter and lighting installations on Sainte-Catherine Street, along with choir performances and more holiday activities and entertainment at street-level and in the underground city. This year’s Luminothérapie outdoor exhibition features illuminated interactive art that makes us all feel like kids again – follow the light and sound displays along Sainte-Catherine Street, in Place des Festivals and projected on building facades in the. At the rink and throughout the Quartiers des spectacles, experience illuminated artwork, activities and more as part of Les Moments lumineux du cœur de l'île. Downtown, the Esplanade Tranquille proves itself to be much more than a typical skating rink: expect lighting displays, live music, performances, storytelling and sports activities, along with ice skating for all ages and levels (rent skates or bring your own, learn a few moves from instructors, andgo “dancing” on DJ nights!). ![]() ![]() Winter shines bright in Montréal throughout the month and across the city.
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