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winter activities near montreal

You can slide down 80-metre drops at the world's largest tubing park near Montreal

If you're still looking for a way to make Quebec's winter a little more bearable, this massive snow tubing park less than an hour from Montreal might do the trick.

Les Glissades du Domaine des Pays d'en Haut in Piedmont is the world's largest snowsliding centre with 61 slopes, 80-metre vertical drops and five different types of sleds. The spot has been around since 1964 and uses state-of-the-art snow guns to cover the slopes early in the season.

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Museum of Illusions Montreal is open Dec 25, Jan 1 & you can get 15% off with this code

If the holidays leave you hunting for something to do between meals, visits and winter walks, the Museum of Illusions Montreal is an easy indoor escape in Old Montreal. It’s a playful break from the usual routines, and a solid option when the weather isn't cooperating.

Inside, there are more than 70 interactive exhibits that challenge how you see the world. You'll move through optical illusions, holograms, stereograms and hands-on installations that twist balance, depth and size in surprising ways.

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You can sip endless Moët & Chandon at this elegant NYE party in Old Montreal

If you're drawn to old-school glamour, rich velvet, and sparkling ambiance that matches the delicate fizz in your champagne coupe, then this New Year celebration in Old Montreal is for you.

From the location to the evening program, the Bulles & Velours New Year’s Eve Celebration is an indulgent last hurrah where your ticket covers every delight — including bottomless Moët & Chandon champagne. Here’s what else the night has in store.

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christmas markets near montreal

This German Christmas market in Quebec is like wandering along the snowy streets of Berlin

If you've always wanted to visit a European Christmas market complete with wooden kiosks, holiday lights and cozy traditions, you don't need to leave the country (or even the province) to do it.

This winter, you can visit a German Christmas market that'll make you feel like you're wandering the snowy streets of Berlin, no plane ticket required.

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Montreal's illuminated skating rink is open & it's 2x as big as the one at Rockefeller Center

If you're downtown and wondering how to glide into winter (without tripping on an icy sidewalk), the Esplanade Tranquille rink is ready for the season. Located in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles, the city-run refrigerated outdoor rink spans roughly 1,500 m² and accommodates up to 400 skaters at once.

To put that size in context: the iconic rink at New York’s Rockefeller Center covers just around 669 m², which means the Esplanade Tranquille surface is more than double the size.

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The Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan is rolling into Montreal this week & it's free to check out

If the first snowfall didn't already put you in holiday mode, the Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan should do the trick. The iconic, glowing red truck is touring across Canada again this year, with several Montreal-area stops scheduled over the next few weeks.

Just like the CPKC holiday train rolling through town this month, the festive caravan is hard to miss. It includes lights, music, colourful displays, a full holiday photo setup, and free drinks. Meanwhile, Santa Claus himself — the Coca-Cola version — is also making appearances throughout the tour.

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This Montreal bar hosts nude karaoke nights and it's exactly what it sounds like

If regular karaoke gives you stage fright, Montreal has a version that cranks the vulnerability level up to 11… on purpose.

Upstairs at Café Cleopatra on Saint-Laurent, a late-night event called Bareoke turns classic karaoke into a strip-friendly, clothing-optional party. Twice a month, the historic red-light cabaret fills up with people who sing, strip, or just cheer from the crowd, while others do both.

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This festive Christmas village is opening near Montreal and it includes free hot chocolate

If you're looking for an easy holiday outing just outside Montreal, the annual Marché de Noël de Laval is returning this December with lights, wooden cottages, local artisans and plenty of free activities.

For two weekends, the Centre de la nature de Laval turns into a full Christmas village with cozy cabins, roaming performers and warm drinks. There’s also free hot chocolate all day, which helps make the cold a little more bearable.

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Cineplex is offering free movies and $3 popcorn across Quebec this weekend

Movie tickets, popcorn, and a drink can easily run you close to $30 these days, but this weekend you can catch a film without spending much at all.

Cineplex is bringing back its annual Community Day on Saturday, November 15, with free movies starting at 9 a.m. and $3 popcorn, candy, and soft drinks at participating theatres across Canada, including most in Quebec.

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A holiday train is rolling into Montreal this month with festive lights and free concerts

One of the most charming holiday traditions in North America is rolling back into Quebec this month, bringing free concerts, thousands of twinkling lights, and plenty of Christmas spirit along for the ride.

The CPKC Holiday Train is returning for its 27th annual tour, travelling across Canada and the United States from November 19 to December 21. The festive train brings live music and a full light show to more than 100 towns and cities, all to support local food banks during one of the busiest times of the year.

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5 things to do for free in Montreal to embrace your fall aesthetic with no driving required

Montreal in the fall has serious main character energy. The air's crisp, the leaves are fiery, the outfits are on point, and the city feels alive.

It's the perfect season to get outside and explore, especially now that the heat of summer has backed off. And, now that Lyft has arrived in Montreal and the Greater Quebec Area, you can do it all without stressing over finding parking or navigating traffic.

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The magical CPKC Holiday Train is rolling through Montreal & other Quebec spots next month

CPKC's beloved Holiday Train is officially back for another year, and it's kicking off the season with a bang (and a little bit of "All Star").

The enchanting cross-country holiday tradition returns for its 27th annual tour from November 19 to December 21, lighting up more than 100 communities across Canada and the U.S. with music, twinkling lights, and festive cheer in support of local food banks.

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