We work hard all week to enjoy the weekends, which is why they should not be spent locked in our apartments binge-watching Netflix — at least not during the summer. We suffer through the cold all winter long to enjoy the heat when it arrives and I know I'm not the only local who waits for the weekend so that I can enjoy a day or two of exploring this amazing city. And, as always, there are tons of cool things to do in Montreal this weekend. Between Friday and Sunday night, it's our time to wind down from the week and remind us why we love our city so dearly. Summer is when we are supposed to take advantage of all the fun and really let our hair down. Editor's Choice: 13 Spontaneous Day Trips That Are Less Than 2 Hours Away From Montreal From sipping on cocktails while basking in the stunning Montreal views and strolling around the markets to painting or working out for a good cause, this weekend is full of fun to be had. Get some rest during the week fellow Montrealers because this weekend is going to be a memorable one if you allow it that is! Spend Some Time At Markets View this post on Instagram Tu sens que le printemps est arrivé et que l’hiver est enfin terminé quand tu vois le Marché Jean Talon ouvrir son marché extérieur de fleurs 💐 • • • • #montréal #montreal #flowers #fleurs #bouquet #bouquetdefleurs #colors #colorful #marché #marchejeantalon #printemps #spring A post shared by Just (@justravel1) on Jul 3, 2020 at 1:52am PDT When: When you want to have a great shopping experience Where: Different markets throughout Montreal See where to go Enjoy A Picnic Basket Created By One Of These Eateries View this post on Instagram 🧺 PicnikAtwater.com 🧺 $30pp ✅ 1) 🍷 2) pita et trempettes 3)🐙 4) 🌯 ou🍗 + 🍟 **options 🥗🍃 5) ❤️🌞 RÉSERVEZ MAINTENANT 🧺 Merci @mtlblog pour votre article @katinagee A post shared by SudWest Gyros & Co (@gyrosbro) on Jul 7, 2020 at 9:19pm PDT When: During your picnic Where: Various restaurants throughout Montreal Find out where Check Out A Winery View this post on Instagram Wine is Life 🍷 A post shared by Trainerchristian (@trainerchristian) on May 21, 2020 at 3:06am PDT When: Whenever you're looking to get your drink on! Where: Various locations in Quebec Check out different wineries Nosh At One Of The Many Latino-owned Restaurants In The City View this post on Instagram Best way to Celebrate the #CanadaDay 🇨🇦 with delicious 😋 Tacos 🌮 and great weather ☀️@sarahp2105 A post shared by El Rey del Taco (@leroidutaco) on Jul 1, 2020 at 12:46pm PDT When: When you're craving those Latin flavours Where: Various spots in Montreal Learn more Enjoy The City Views While Sipping On A Cocktail View this post on Instagram | SUMMER DATE NIGHT J’aime tellement les terrasses en été autant avec mon chéri qu’entre amis ! C’est quoi ton restaurant/terrasse préféré en été ? 😁💕 A post shared by Ju (@justine.felicite) on Jul 4, 2020 at 10:29am PDT When: When you're craving the city views Where: Different spots throughout Montreal See which spots have good views Have A Flowery Photoshoot View this post on Instagram blossoms & cloudy days A post shared by ＹＡＲＡ ＨＡＭＭＡＤ | يارا حمّاد 🧿 (@yarahammadd) on May 28, 2020 at 1:00pm PDT When: When you want to connect with your inner flower child Where: Check out these spots Enjoy An Outdoor Workout For A Good Cause Posted by Royalmount Drive-in Event Theatre on Monday, July 6, 2020 When: Sunday, July 12 *The event has now been postponed until August 16. Where: Royal Mount Drive-In Theater Facebook event Take A Day Trip Somewhere Close To Montreal View this post on Instagram Thank you @shopify for three day weekends all summer long 🏖 ⠀ And thank you @monttremblant for the killer sunburn. It’s not a proper vacation until you’ve pulled out the aloe vera ☀️ ⠀ ⠀ A post shared by SIGUTE ZITIKYTE | Online Biz (@sigutezitikyte) on Jul 7, 2020 at 5:37pm PDT When: When you're in need of an escape Where: Discover cool locations less than two hours from Montreal See which to visit Go To The Beach At Parc Jean Drapeau View this post on Instagram Réouverture des installations aquatiques! 🌊☀️ En collaboration avec la Ville de Montréal, nous annonçons le début du processus d’ouverture de : la plage Jean-Doré, du Complexe aquatique et du Bassin olympique! Les employés du parc Jean-Drapeau s’activent pour tout mettre en place dans les prochaines semaines : restez à l’affût de nos médias sociaux pour suivre l’évolution de l’échéancier et les mesures mises en place pour que vous puissiez vous rafraîchir en toute sécurité au Parc cet été! . #parcjeandrapeau #plagejeandoré #complexeaquatique #bassinolympique A post shared by Parc Jean Drapeau (@parcjeandrapeau) on Jun 21, 2020 at 5:42am PDT When: As of July 11 Where: Parc Jean Drapeau Find out more Happy weekend, Montreal! * This article has been updated.
