The winter blues are here, so MTL Blog decided to make a list of happy things to do in Montreal that will help revamp your spirits. Find out what things you can do in and around our city to help you forget the miserable weather below! Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. The most depressing day of the year is said to be January 20 or "Blue Monday." But for some of us, it seems to have started early this year. That Montreal winter slump has already set in. The onset of cold, the shorter days, heading to work when it's dark and then heading home when it's dark can all take its toll on the cheeriest of us. With that in mind, I wanted to take a look at some of the things to do in & around Montreal that might bring a little joy back into our lives over the winter months. While there are a ton of outdoor things to do like skating in the Old Port, sledding down Tremblant, I decided to leave them off the list for things that take less physical activity. Yeah, fresh air will do us all good - we've all heard it before - but these days I don't want to do much more than sit in the warmth of my house in PJs, or whatever is one very small step up from that. Here are eight things to do in and around Montreal that will hopefully help put a little smile back on our faces. Take A Walk In Van Gogh's Footsteps View this post on Instagram L'exposition immersive IMAGINE VAN GOGH The Immersive Exhibit 2019-12-05 #imaginevangogh #vangoghmtl #vangoghmontreal . #exposition #exhibit #art #montreal #mtl #canada #impressionnisme #impressionism #postimpressionism #postimpressionnisme #fauvisme #fauvism #expressionnisme #expressionism #culture #vangogh #vincentvangogh #mtlmoment #vangoghinspired #vangoghlover #vangoghalive #vangoghart #vangoghexperience #musee #fondationvincentvangogh #vangoghmuseum @arsenalcontemporary A post shared by Imagine Van Gogh Montreal (@vangogh_montreal) on Nov 6, 2019 at 7:52am PST WHERE: "Imagine Van Gogh" at Arsenal Art Contemporain, 2020 Rue William - from December 5, 2019, to February 2, 2020.COST: Tickets range between $16 to $36. Act fast - 3 days are already sold out! In this immersive exhibit, you'll be able to experience Van Gogh's work like never before. Psychologists say time and time again that art is good for one's soul, so this place is a perfect spot to help raise your spirit. Read more about it! Sip A Coffee While Haning Out With Cats Café Chat L'Heureux View this post on Instagram Nos deux cocos ont été adoptés ! Nous leur souhaitons tout le bonheur du monde dans leur nouvelle famille ❤️ #cafechatlheureux #chatlheureux #happycat #balou #bagheera #coco #cute #adoptdontshop #adoption #greycat #blackcat #family #onlesaimestellement A post shared by Café Chat l'Heureux (@cafechatlheureux) on Dec 8, 2018 at 9:59am PST Where: 172 Avenue Duluth E. Cost: Filtered coffee: $2.95 When the weather gets you down, head to one of Montreal's cat cafes where you can sip a coffee while surrounded by rescue cats. Find out more info! Have A Drink On A Indoor Terrasse View this post on Instagram Mais cet endroit. 💚 A post shared by Jessica St-Pierre (@jessylechat) on Sep 12, 2019 at 12:25pm PDT Where: Various locations around Montreal Surround yourself with nature from the comfort of the indoors. Montreal has tons of indoor spots where you can grab a drink and feel like you're relaxing in a garden. Check out the list of spots! Walk an Alpaca View this post on Instagram J’en ai fait des choses depuis que je suis au Canada, mais là! Me balader avec un alpaga, dans la neige, au milieu d’une forêt de sapin!🌲🇨🇦 C’était trop drôle... et cuuuute! 😍 . . . #quebec #cantonsdelest #vergerchampêtre #toutplein #alpaca #alpacasofinstagram #alpaga #gibou #neige #snow #winter #instawinter #canadawonderland #winterincanada #wintertime #pvtcanada #expat #quebecoriginal #enjoycanada #hellopanducci A post shared by ADELINE 👋🏼 (@hello_panducci) on Dec 3, 2018 at 5:46am PST Where: 2300 Rue Cowie, Granby Cost: $15 for 20 minutes Until December 31 you can rent an alpaca to take on a fifteen-minute stroll through the woods. It's about an hour and a half from Montreal, so you can get some time out of the city. Read more about where you can do this! READ ALSO: 7 Spectacular Boardwalk Trails In Quebec That Will Lead You To Magical Winter Views Try Indoor Surfing View this post on Instagram CE SOIR on surf le BARREL 🤙🏽 Viens surfer la droite tous les 1er lundis du mois dès 19H00! Prix: 59$ Sessions d'une durée de 60 min. Réserve ton spot 🦈⚠️ . #oasissurf #barrelnight #surf #indoorsurfing #quartierdix30 A post shared by O A S I S S U R F (@oasissurf) on Nov 4, 2019 at 10:50am PST Where: 9520 Leduc, Suite 01 Brossard, Quartier Dix30 Cost: 30-minute intro starts at $49 This is the only real indoor surf center in Canada. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or expert they have waves for every level - from two to six feet. Grab your shorts and pretend you've escaped to Hawaii for the day. Check out the site for more info! Spend The Evening At Noël Dans Le Parc View this post on Instagram C’est ce soir que nous lançons la 26e édition du Festival Noël dans le Parc! Merci au Gouvernement du Québec, notre fier partenaire! #Qcfierpartenaire A post shared by 🦌 Festival Noël dans le Parc (@festivalnoeldansleparc) on Nov 30, 2019 at 8:48am PST Where: Place Émilie-Gamelin; Parc Des CompagnonsDe Saint-Laurent; Parc Lahaie Cost: Free It may be outside, but you don't have to do much other than bundle up and get ready to have your holiday spirit explode. There are vendors, live music, fire pits, and enough Christmas decorations to help lighten your mood. Read more about the events! Drink a Unicorn Latte View this post on Instagram I blame my Leo ascendant for my extra-ness. ✨ A post shared by Amethyst Babe 🌙 (@joan.pxd) on Feb 20, 2019 at 10:43am PST Cost: $7.50 plus tax Where: Petit Lapin: 1051 Ave. Bernard They are cute, they're delicious, there's a chance it could make you feel worse about yourself. Everything in Pâtisserie Petit Lapin is like happiness come to life, from the pretty pink decor to the brightly colored drinks. Find out more! Spend The Day Playing Games At The Arcade 2000 Posted by Amusement 2000 Plus on Monday, December 2, 2019 Where: 1381 Saint-Catherine St W Cost: Depends on how much you want to play Head over to Laval and spend the day playing over 80 games like pinball, air table hockey, dance battles. It's like an instant time travel back to your childhood. The official opening is December 5. Check out the Facebook page! Hopefully at least one of these will help ease that winter slump. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: We Found The Biggest Fried Chicken In Montreal (VIDEO)
