Your search for free things to do in Montreal this winter ends here! MTL Blog has made a list of some of the wintry coolest things you can do around the city that won't cost you a dime. Take a peek at the list below! Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. Fingers crossed (if you're not a winter person), that there are only two more real winter months before spring slowly rears its slushy head. If you haven't had a chance, or yearning, to take advantage of the snowy days you still have some time to pack in all those wintry things in the coming weeks. With the holidays finally over and bank accounts often still suffering, we took a look at things to do in Montreal this winter that won't cost you a dime. Wintry can have different meanings, some people automatically think of pink-cheeked, outdoor activities, while others like the excuse to stay warm and cozy indoors. Don't worry, there is something free in Montreal for everyone. From axe throwing in Laval and snow yoga on the West Island, to free access to indoor pools and art galleries, this is the list you need when you don't know how to spend your day but want to do a little more than hide under the covers in front of the TV. So whether you're an adventurous sort who needs to be outside or more of an indoor cat, here are 18 free wintry things to do in Montreal. Musical Evenings Skating At Beaver Lake View this post on Instagram ⛸Plaisir hivernale / Winter's fun⛸ ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ . . #mtlmoments #mtlregram #somontreal #livemontreal #mtlblog #montreal_gallery #anousmtl #dailyhivemtl #montrealtimes #villages #travelmontreal #1minutequebec #1minutemontreal #514shots #insidemtl #montrealworld #cbcmtl #salutmtl #_made_IN_mtl_ #mtlbeast #yelpMTL #mtlnouvelles #boquebec #dwimcity #rhinoquebec #lacauxcastors #beaverlake #montroyal A post shared by Louise (@loubalad_mtl) on Dec 21, 2019 at 9:15pm PST When: Every Thursday to Sunday in January and February; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Where: 2000 Chemin Remembrance; Beaver Lake Why skate during the day when you can skate at night to the soundtrack of opera tunes or 70s and 80s music? From Thursday to Sunday, the rink at Lac-aux-Castors will have different music themes to keep you company as you skate under the stars. Learn more! Go To Laval En Blanc View this post on Instagram 1/3 Bigger kids had fun too at Laval en blanc! Ax throwing! #lelancerdelahache #axthrowing #lavalenblanc2019 #laval_quebec #laval #villedelaval #villedelavalqc #jouerdanslaneige #jeuxdhiver #city_features #tourismelaval #winterfun #playinginthesnow #winterkids A post shared by Carole (Montreal) (@elorac62) on Jan 30, 2019 at 4:13am PST When: Now through to March Where: Varies on activity Head over to Laval to take part in an abundance of free activities like axe throwing, snow sculpting, dog sledding, and fishing. Or just take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the entertainment and live show. Check out the full lineup! Go Skiing & Snowshoeing At Frédéric-Back Park Tohu When: From now until March 8 Where: 2345 rue Jarry E Not only can you borrow equipment free of charge (cross-country skis, snowshoes and even kites) but every Saturday and Sunday there are also free introductory cross-country skiing sessions, and guided snowshoe hikes. Make sure to register to save your place. Take a look at the site for more information! Try Out Snow Yoga View this post on Instagram #snowgamtl 🤗 de beaux guerriers au dans la neige 🙌🏼 @popspirit.ca #trouvetonéquilibre #snowga #yoganeige #guerrier3 #neige #tranquilité #montréal A post shared by MelCiamp (@melciamp) on Mar 4, 2018 at 10:32am PST When: Sundays, January 12 - March 22; 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m Where: 10905 rue Basile-Routhier; Parcours Gouin Why not give #yoganeige a try this year? Make sure you dress in warm layers and get ready to stretch in the cold outdoors. Check out the Facebook page! Take Yourself On An Outside Only Art Tour View this post on Instagram "Dis, on reste sous la couette aujourd'hui ?" . Le banc du secret, Léa Vivot, 1989. . . . #lebancdusecret #leavivot #sculpture #publicart #artpublicmtl #publicsculpture #lovers #mtllove #loveisintheair #lesamoureux #thesecretbenchofknowledge #canadianart #bronzesculpture #montreal #mtlstreets #exploremontreal #montrealjetaime #streetsofmontreal #snowday #montrealwinter #snowstorm A post shared by Tête De Plume (@ludi.tetedeplume) on Jan 1, 2020 at 8:09am PST When: Anytime Where: Check out the routes below Montreal prides itself on its huge art scene - both indoors and out. Not only is it completely free but it's a great way to check out the city and to get a different perspective than the summer months. Get detailed tour routes here! Go For A Swim View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yousef A (@yousefamtl) on Jan 14, 2018 at 11:19am PST When: Specific days/times during the week Where: Multiple locations If you want to get a little feeling of summer on a cold day, check out the YMCA open swim times which is free for all residents of Montreal. Check out the schedules and locations here! Check Out Some Dinosaurs View this post on Instagram 🦖🦕 . . . . #redpathmuseum #museum #montrealmuseum #montrealcanada #montrealphotography #montreal #montréal #montrealtravelblog #montrealpics #montrealart #montrealstyle #montrealjetaime #montrealfashion #montrealphotographer #montreal_gallery #montrealmoments #montrealstreetart #montrealevent #montrealcity #montreality #narcitymontreal #montrealworld #montrealblogger #montrealfun #artmontreal #mtlbloggers A post shared by Anna Naumov (@anna_naumov1) on Dec 12, 2019 at 12:25pm PST When: Anytime Where: 859 rue Sherbrooke O Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. You've done the outdoor thing, maybe you need some time indoors with heat. Check out the Redpath museum, because, dinosaurs. Admission is by donation, suggested donation for adults is $10 but if you're a student, no donation is expected. Check it out here! Winter Hike Through Mount Royal View this post on Instagram Don’t look back... just keep walking 🇨🇦❤️🙋🏻♂️ #canada🇨🇦 #montreal #montroyal #nature #snow #coldoutside A post shared by Arturo (@arturoa2201) on Jan 8, 2020 at 11:41am PST Where: Mount Royal When: Anytime Mount Royal is just sitting in the middle of the city begging to be hiked, skied, or snowshoed. Bundle up, grab a friend and a thermos and spend a few hours walking the paths of Montreal's most famous mountain. Take a look at the website! READ ALSO: 9 Magical Spots You Need To Visit In Quebec Before The Snow Melts Away Visit Les Jardineries View this post on Instagram 🖤 A post shared by Sarah (@w0ndergirl) on Sep 29, 2018 at 4:34pm PDT When: January 18 to March 8; 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Where: 4141 ave Pierre-de Coubertin; Olympic Park Get ready to head over to the Olympic Park, which has a ton of free activities from January 18 well into March. Sip a cup of hot chocolate in a chalet, be a kid again and enjoy the mini-slides or just take in all of the action. Check out the Facebook event page! Take Part In The Most Fashionable Hockey Game Ever With WRG View this post on Instagram D'autres petites photos coup de coeur de l'événement #wrgclassic 🏒 le tournois de hockey vintage présenté par @lululemonmtl X @wrgmag . 🖤Toutes le reste des 100 quelques photos de l'événement sont sur le site de @tonbarbier 🏒 . . . . . . . . . . . . . #mtl #lifestylephotography #eventplanner #eventdecor #mtlphotographer #lululemonmtl #lululemon #fashionvintage #fashionblogger #styleblogger A post shared by Pamela Lajeunesse (@pamela.lajeunesse) on Feb 22, 2018 at 10:14am PST When: January 24 - 26 Where: 509 rue Charlevoix Dress up in your finest 20s era clothing and get ready for a weekend of hockey (make sure to register if you want to play), live music, food trucks, craft cocktails, skating, and more. Take a look at all of the details! Workout With Cardio Raquette Posted by Arrondissement de Verdun on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 When: January 26; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Where: 550 Place de la Fontaine, Verdun Why not take your workout outdoors? Enjoy a free 60-minute interval training combining muscular and cardiovascular exercises at Parc de la Fontaine. Bring your own snowshoes or there are loans on site. Click for more info! Take In Some Local Art At The Belgo Building View this post on Instagram Bro and sis. @jacohop2 A post shared by Anna Hopkins (@annabanana_hops) on Jun 20, 2015 at 10:34am PDT When: Check the site for more details Where: 372 rue Sainte-Catherine O The Belgo is home to over 30 galleries and artist lofts, you could spend the entire day here and not have a chance to visit all of the artists. And if you happen to be there during a gallery opening, which is usually Thursday and Friday nights, you may be able to enjoy a free glass of wine. Check out the artists! Enjoy The Last Night of Luminothérapie - Pop! View this post on Instagram Danse comme si personne ne te regardait 🤣😜 . . . #luminothérapie #luminotherapie #Music #Pop #Vibes #Sound #Night #Dance #Mtl #Montreal #Downtown #UQAM #Danse #Fun #musique #nightout #nightphotography #514 #mtlmoments #mtlphotography #mtllife #mtlcity #Canada @quartierdesspectacles_mtl A post shared by ˗ˏˋ Gina ˊˎ˗ (@gnaderd) on Jan 4, 2020 at 10:49pm PST When: Now until January 26 Where: Les Rues Jeanne-Mance & Balmoral; Place des Festivals The art playground at Quartiers des Spectacles is coming to an end before we know it! This is your last chance to call, talk or sing to the five monoliths in order to release a creature who's ready to put on a show for you. For more information on how it works! Soak Up The Views at Belvédère Kondiaronk View this post on Instagram 🇨🇦 MONTRÉAL ⠀ La vue sur Montréal depuis le Mont Royal y est tout simplement incroyable. Cependant, ce qu’il y a de plus beaux dans cette ville ce sont les habitants. Ils sont d’une gentillesse tout simplement incroyable, toujours très souriants quand on leur demande de l’aide et même ils viennent vers toi pour te demander si tu as besoin d’aide. Ahlalala les canadiens et les québécois vous êtes mon modèle de gentillesse 🤩 et merci car ça m’a fait chaud au cœur et comme il faisait « légèrement » froid et bein ça fait du bien 😂 ⠀ Bon par contre l’accent québécois je ne m’y fais pas et je ne le comprends toujours pas ⠀ 🤔 Tabarnak. ⠀ ⠀ 🇺🇸 MONTREAL ⠀ From the Mont Royal, the view of Montreal is amazing but the most beautiful thing in this city is people. I never met nicer people than them. Always smiling when you ask them some help and they even come to you to ask you if you need help, just amazing 👍👍👍 You are my kindness model and thank you because like it was a bit freezing it warms my heart. ⠀ There is something that I still don’t understand is their accent and their expression. Like you maybe don’t know but in Montreal they speak French but with a « strong » accent and really different expression. ⠀ Tabarnak ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #montreal #montrealcity #montréal #québec #quebec #canada #canada🇨🇦 #canadatrip #canadatravel #montrealtrip2019 #montroyal #montroyalview #belvédère #francaiseamontreal #memories2019 #flashback2019 #winter2019 A post shared by 🌏 Chacha - French Traveller 🌎 (@charlotteneel97) on Jan 13, 2020 at 8:53am PST When: Anytime Where: 1196 Voie Camillien-Houde Take a quiet moment to look out over the city while it's still covered in snow. The view is one of the best for the Montreal skyline but on weekends you may be fighting others for an unobstructed view. For more info! Take A Winter Road Trip View this post on Instagram 🥌working on my curling 🥌 A post shared by Galya ✖️ Bravo (@bravogalya) on Dec 28, 2018 at 8:34am PST When: Anytime Where: Anywhere Why not jump in a car, turn on the music, and just drive. The length is up to you - thirty minutes up to a couple of hours. You get to enjoy the winter scenery but from the comfort of a warm car. Check out perfect road trip spots! Watch Groundhog Day In French View this post on Instagram “Groundhog Day” (1993) REVIEW: My Score: 88% Brilliant film with a simple, yet effective plot line! Gotta love the dry humor of Murray, as this film is funny for all ages! A classic film that everyone should see at some point! #groundhogday #billmurray #amazingmovie #classicmovie #goodmovie #goodmovies #comedy #groundhogdaymovie A post shared by @ fryguyfilms on May 28, 2019 at 4:36am PDT When: January 31; 7p.m. - 9 p.m. Where: 475 blvd De Maisonneuve E.; BAnQ Grande Bibliothèque Movies at a library - why not? What's more wintry than watching the cult favourite "Groundhog Day"? No reservations are required but get there early for your chance for one of the only 25 seats. Check it out here! What's your favourite way to spend a winter day? NOW TRENDING: 10 Super Fun Things To Do In Montreal This Winter
