14 Things You Can Do In Montreal For NYE 2017 If You Wanna Stay Sober
Not only is drinking and getting high a New Year's Eve tradition for most Montrealers, but it leaves some with zero memory of the beginning of 2017. Watching all the drunk fools out on New Year sure is funny, but those who like to remain sober want to enjoy the new year as well. So, I have composed a list of insane and unusual things you should do to celebrate 2017 this year while remaining sober.
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You can be completely sober on New Year’s Eve and still have a blast because Montreal is that amazing! In this list, you can expect to find activities for everyone. So, get your sober friends and make 2017 great without forgetting what you did the night before! And hey, just remember that people who drink their minds out might just be doing it because that's the only way they can have fun. While those who are sober just have amazing personalities and have fun without anything!
1. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go To Spa Le Finlandais
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Open Until 11pm
124 Boul Labelle, Rosemère, Laval
I strongly recommend checking out Spa Le Finlandais for a perfect Spa day while reminiscing on 2016. Theis water circuit is absolutely amazing! They have 6 different saunas including a Russian sauna and Hammam, they also have 4 baths including arctic and thermal, and even a bubble experience! This is a great way to relax and start 2017 off stress-free with zero alcohol.
2. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go To Mount Royal And Watch The Fireworks At Midnight
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Open All Night
This has to be the most romantic way you could celebrate the New Year. Take that special person to the top of Mont Royal and over look the city until the clock strikes 12 and fireworks light up all of Montreal for 2017.
3. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go To The Old Port For A Free Outdoor Party
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Open All Night
Not only is Montreal throwing a killer New Year’s Party, but they are also lighting up your night with fireworks! You can skate on the ice rink while magical winter coloured fireworks sparkle in the sky right above your head! While you watch the fireworks that will begin at midnight, you can continue to enjoy the music from the free outdoor concert and the winter wonderland atmosphere with the whole city of Montreal.
4. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go To Oasis Surf
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Open Until 10pm
Suite 01, 9520 Boulevard Leduc
Summer is never over! If you happen to be a Montrealer that just can’t get enough of summer, I suggest celebrating NYE at Oasis Surf! You can surf your way into 2017 minus the drinks.
5. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go To The Ceramic Cafe
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Open Until 10pm
4338 St Denis, Montréal, QC H2J 2K8
One of my personal favourite places is Le Céramic Café. Not only is it amazingly fun any day of the week, but it's an even better on NYE. This is a great place where you and your friends can reminisce on 2016 and talk about 2017. You can create art, relax, enjoy food, and overall have fun together!
6. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go To Allez Up For Rock Climbing
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Open Until 10pm
Head on down to Allez up for a rock climbing adventure this NYE! You can celebrate the new year right here since it’s open until 10pm! This is the perfect allternative for those athletic Montrealers who don’t like to drink but still want to enjoy the New Year in a different way.
7. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go To Mont-Tremblant Village
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Open All Night
How Far: 1 hour and a half
Mont-Tremblant is the absolute best place to go skiing on New Year's Eve! Slip and slide down your favourite mountains as the clock strikes 12 and it’s officially 2017! There’s no better way to start a new year than being literally on top of the world. You obviously know that it’s beautiful in the summer but it’s actually drop dead gorgeous in the winter!
Other Activities:
- Snowmobiling
- Sleigh Rides
- Snowshoeing
- Ice Climbing
- Horseback Riding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Ice Fishing
Not only is Mont-Tremblant village absolutely stunning for skiing, but there are a bunch of things you can do on New Years Eve if you don’t drink! I suggest heading to the Scandinave Spa in Mont-Tremblant (537 Montée Ryan, Mont-Tremblant, QC). It is about an hour and a half drive out of the city and is one seriously magical place. Afterwards, you can check out on of their fabulous restaurants or walk around and laugh at everyone who is drunk!
8. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go To Action 500 For Paintballing And Go-Carting
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Open 24 hours
5592 Hochelaga
Head down to Action 500 for a race to 2017! it is literally open 24 HOURS! Yes, you heard me! You can ride all night on New Year’s Eve straight int0 2017! You can even gather all your nondrinking friends and go paintballing! Here is a Groupon to save up to 67% off your next ride!
9. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go For Teppanyaki
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Open Until 10pm
Toyo is a classic example of a teppanyaki restaurant! Here, you and a few of your friends can grab a table with some other Montrealer’s and enjoy a wild dinner on NYE with some drinks. There may not be any dancing but there sure will be socialisation without any drinking involved!
10. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go To Pang Pang Karaoke
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Open Until 3am
1226 Mackay
You never have to be drunk to go to Karaoke you just need a good sense of humour! Karaoke in Montreal whether you are drunk or sober! I suggest Pang Pang Karaoke for a great 2017!
11. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go To The Movies
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Times Depend On Showings
Most movie theaters in Montreal will be open past midnight on New Year’s Eve, so celebrate by going to see the latest movie that will be coming out this month!
12. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go For A Helicopter Tour
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Times Depend On Reservations
Price: 20 min = $300//30 min = $430// 60 min = $865
Fly over downtown Montreal to admire your city in all its glory on New Year’s Eve! The Ville-Marie circuit will allow you to fly over La Ronde, Olympic Park, Botanical Garden and Mount Royal, and finish with a panoramic view of downtown! This is just the adventurous thing you need on for the New Year if you don’t drink!
13. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go Horseback Riding
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Open Until 9pm
1271 Chemin Saint Louis, Saint-Lazare
I suggest heading down to St. Lazare for a lovely way to watch the last sunset of 2016! It’s only 15 minutes away from Down Town Montreal and it’s perfect for a nice winter stroll! You can pick a horse, choose a path and enjoy the grand opening of 2017 without a drink in hand.
14. Stay Sober On NYE 2017 And Go To C'chocolat
Open Until 11pm
There really is no better way to celebrate 2017 on New Year’s Eve than with a cool AF dessert from C’chocolat! I suggest the famous chocolate bomb is 100% a desert that you must have before 2016 is over and if you don’t drink! Not only is it super amazing to watch like in the video above, but it is also crazy good!
