7 amazing winter activities to enjoy in Montreal

When winter comes, the weather becomes cold, nights are darker, and the sun is hidden; we have the impression there is nothing to do outside. We prefer to chill at home, to watch movies or to play video games.

There is nothing bad about spending the day in our warm and cozy thrown blankets. But you should now that you are not obliged to!!

Even in Winter, you can still enjoy external activities and Montreal events. Here are 10 activities to do in Montreal in winter with your partner, friends, or family:

1. Explore Mount Royal Park on snowshoes

“Les amis de la montagne” is offering you Every Friday and Saturday from January 8 to March 5 at 18h00, an hour and a half to stretch your legs and to enjoy the lights and the view of the city in a quite different a stunning way.

2. Visit Parc Jean-Drapeau for a snow party

Parc Jean-Drapeau organizes the Festival “Fête Des Neiges” this winter and the excitement is at its peak. Every weekend from January 18 to February 9, 2019, 10h00 to 18h00, you can enjoy funny outdoor activities with your family, friends, or your partner.

3. Experience the 10 TH edition of LUMINOTHÉRAPIE

From November 28 to January 26, in Place des Festivals and for Free!! You can enjoy music, dance, and having fun with five interactive creatures POPO, POPUP, POPLI, POPETTE, and POPOTIN. The creative design of the installation will delight you and bring joy and warmth to the cold and dark nights of winter.

4. Enjoy holidays traditions in the “Illumi” way

You might hear of the Illumi event on the Cavalia site, which is a magical outdoor adventure of eight fantastic worlds. More than 10 million lights create the largest multimedia journey in the world. From 8 November to 5 January 2019, in Laval, celebrate the holiday season with your family or friends in a unique and dazzling way.

5. Enjoy winter sports without leaving the city

The Pente à Neige at Parc Agnace Bourget is a great urban site accessible by public transportations. Until March 29 and At only 5 min from Angrignon metro! You can try a large choice of winter activities: learning ski, snowboarding, and exploring exciting sliding sensations…

6. Try ice skating in the Old Port of Montreal

Sliding on an outdoor ice rink is a great activity especially with a panoramic view of the city center. At the same time, you can also enjoy other activities in the Old port, like snow tubing, practicing target archery in Voiles en Voiles, or observing the city from La Grande Roue de Montréal.

7. Visit The Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan

One of my favorite spots in Montreal, where you can watch shows projected on an amazing 360° dome. Shows that will take you from earth to the largest structures in the universe, and explain its most mysterious phenomenon.
P.S If you visit the Planetarium on Thursday, you will pay just 8$ for the ticket ( including 2 films).