We're all slowly beginning to feel the dread of winter, which is why MTL Blog decided to make a list of happy things to do in Montreal during the snowy season. Check the list out below! Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. Montreal winters have a dreary habit of never-ending. And for many of us, with Montreal winters come the inevitable winter blues. Between the relentless cold, rain, snow, ice, short and dark days, and lack of social interaction, it can be difficult to drum up any cheer. The next eight weeks are usually tough ones to be in the city. But hallelujah, there many things to do in Montreal that will hopefully bring a little dopamine and serotonin boost to your day. The good news is, they are all indoors. Yes, the old adage of "getting some fresh air" is probably true. And there are a ton of fresh-faced, winter activities you can take part in but for those of us who think just getting to the metro is enough outdoorsy, cold air fun, then the following list is for you. If you're in need of some cozy, some weird or just need to change your scenery for a few hours, check out the list below. From getting some outdoor tropical feels (but thankfully, all from inside) to testing out whether laughter is really the best medicine, these 8 places around Montreal are sure to help make this winter a little less bleak. Enjoy A Touch Of The Tropics At The Botanical Garden Greenhouses View this post on Instagram . . Living in a cold country + not having a studio = during the winter, try to find an inspiring place inside to create 📷😉 . . . Modèle+style @jade.gobeille . . . @guccibeauty @vogueitalia #vogueitalia #guccibeauty #artsagerebelle #theguccibeautyglitch #flanellemagazine #fatedmagazine #hylasmag #artoninstagramm #artistoninstagram #fineartphotography #artist #art #theatre #vogueitalia #photovogueitalia #smpleworld #smplecommunity #mydaidia #jardinbotaniquedemontreal A post shared by Montréal photographie art (@artsagerebelle) on Dec 13, 2019 at 11:41am PST Where: 4101 rue Sherbrooke E. What: January 6 to April 30; Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Cost: Access to the outdoor gardens and a guided tour of the greenhouses: Quebec Resident: $16.25 Non Resident: $21 For more info! Sip A Coffee Or Organic Wine At This All Pink Cafe View this post on Instagram We will be open tomorrow May 20. Regular monday hours from 8am to 8pm. Here is pictured the lovely world traveler @lisahomsy . The crew from Espace café @th3rdwave will also be there! This week we will be showcasing: @nektarcoffeeroasters ☕️👏🏼 Nous serons ouvert demain lundi le 20 mai, de 8h à 20h. L’équipe de @th3rdwave sera également dans l’Espace café! Cette semaine le torréfacteur mise en vedette est: @nektarcoffeeroasters !! ☕️👏🏼 A post shared by Pastel Rita (@pastelrita) on May 19, 2019 at 5:34pm PDT Where: 5761 blvd Saint Laurent Cost: Coffees start at $3 Check out the full menu! Have A Good Laugh At The Comedy Nest View this post on Instagram Politest comedy show I’ve ever been to. Just kidding! #vacation #montrealcomedy #thecomedynest A post shared by Malie Raef Bingham (@subarnyc) on Aug 30, 2019 at 6:37pm PDT Where: 2313 rue Sainte-Catherine 3rd Floor Cost: Depends on the night, tickets can start as low as $5 See the full line-up! Play All Your Favorite Board Games At The Cozy Randolph Pub View this post on Instagram L’osti d’jeu, passé au stade de classique des jeux de party Québecois. Fous rires garantis! C’est quoi ta meilleure combinaison de cartes à vie? . . . . #lostidjeu #ostidjeu #odj #j2s #jeux #jeuxdeparty #jeudambiance #partygame #randolph #bgg #boardgames A post shared by Randolph Pub Ludique (@randolphmontreal) on Dec 11, 2019 at 7:54am PST Where: 2041 Saint-Denis Cost: $7 to enter Take a look at all the games! READ ALSO: 8 Montreal Bars Where You'll Feel Like You're Living Out A Scene From "Mad Men" In The '60s Indulge In Art Therapy Paint Nights (With Drinks!) View this post on Instagram !!! 🤪🤪 #paintnite fun @lordwilliampub !!! >>> www.yaymaker.com . . . #makeyayallday #paintnight #sipandpaint #drinkcreatively #mtl #montreal #514 #montrealcity #montrealmoments #montreallife #montrealjetaime #datenight #dateideas #ladiesnightout #ladiesnight #experience #igersmtl #igersmontreal #momsofinstagram #craft #crafts #wineandpaint #wine #winelover #beer #griffintown #lesquartiersducanal #quartiersducanal A post shared by Yaymaker Montreal (@yaymakermontrealqc) on Feb 26, 2019 at 2:58pm PST Where: Locations around Montreal When: Check out the website for dates Cost: $40 To find out the full listing of dates, visit the website! Enjoy A Proper Tea Serving At Old-Timey Cardinal Salon View this post on Instagram A post shared by @beansorlikewhat on Dec 28, 2019 at 11:12am PST Where: 5326 blvd Saint Laurent Cost: Starting at $45 for a tea service for two Click to see the full menu! Get Weird And Learn How To Be A Mermaid For A Day View this post on Instagram Even though she looks serene, it's kind of a fierce pose like a scorpion ready to sting. Some darker mers even have a stinger on the fluke ready to attack!⠀ ⠀ She is sculling with her arms to remain balanced and hold this position with neutral buoyancy. Have you ever done a pose like this? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #howtobeamermaid #mermaid #mermaids #aquamermaid #aquamermaidschool #instamermaid #mermaidsofinstagram #beamermaid #mermaiding #mermaidtail #mermaidtails #mermaidlife #mermaidschool #mermaidclass #aquasirene #siren #sirene #letsbemermaids #synchro #synchronized #synchronizedswimming #synchronizedsunday #synchronizedswimmer #synchronizedmermaids #happymermaid A post shared by AquaMermaid | Become A Mermaid (@aquamermaidschool) on Dec 28, 2019 at 12:17pm PST Where: 3799A rue Queen Mary Cost: $60 an hour Sign up for a class here! Soothe The Savage Beast With Free Concerts Every Sunday At St Joseph's Oratory View this post on Instagram Church bound #oratory #montreal #church #stjosephoratory #lccphotoclub A post shared by Gerry Vincent (@nikondude1) on Jan 5, 2020 at 1:34pm PST Where: 3800 Chemin Queen-Mary, L'Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal When: January 12 to March 22 Every Sunday at 3:30 p.m Cost: Free Check out the full concert program here! Have a surefire way to beat the winter blues? I think we all need to hear it right about now.
