Montreal, Quebec’s largest city and home to an incredible diversity, is offering you activities that showcase different facets of its personality this winter! Whether you’re looking for the full winter experience or a place to hide out from the frigid temperatures, Montreal has what it takes to seduce you! Read on to find out what to do in Montreal this winter!
Outside in Montreal!
Overflowing with green spaces in summer, Montreal seems to show its true colors in winter. Parc La Fontaine, Parc du Mont-Royal, Parc Maisonneuve and Parc Jarry offer enchanting white landscapes where you can enjoy a wide range of winter sports. Use the cross-country ski trails in Parc Maisonneuve, snowshoe in Parc La Fontaine, skate in Parc Jarry and slide in Parc Mont-Royal, a true sports paradise in the city. You’ll meet tons of families and groups of friends in each of these parks.
For an enhanced park experience, the Jardin Botanique offers the best winter views, while the Sentier des Neiges, in Cote-des-Neiges, is decorated with light installations, enchanted trees and even local merchants ready to help you discover the best winter confections around! Finally, rue Sainte-Catherine also comes alive in winter thanks to Luminothérapie. Skate on the Espanade while discovering artistic installations that are sure to rekindle a little flame in you despite the outside temperatures.
What’s more, until March 5, RécréoParc’s polar rendezvous create a real ice paradise. A variety of winter sports, including fatbikes, a skating trail almost a kilometer long, and festive entertainment are organized by the municipality and free of charge for Sainte-Catherine residents. For others, it’s an affordable activity that’s definitely worth the price!
Montreal in the warmth!
And finally, if the Canadian cold isn’t your cup of tea, BougeBouge offers the perfect solution to keep you active… and warm! On February 12, come and run a 5km in the Montreal underground at the BougeBouge Montreal Souterrain 5km! This original, festive race is always a hit with hundreds of participants! Don’t miss your chance and register here.
All in all, Montreal is a city brimming with sports enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts, and this is reflected in the vast selection of activities on offer. Join a motivated and passionate community this winter in the health of Quebec’s metropolis!