12 Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend That'll Warm Your Soul — Even If It's Chilly Out

Grab Local Artisan Gifts At Souk Montreal

When: December 1 to 5 (Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

Address: 1 Place Ville Marie, Mezzanine South-East, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: If you want to start crossing items off your gift list and support local artists, too, come to this amazing event happening downtown.

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Sip Christmassy Cocktails At Miracle Bar

When: November 15 to December 26, 2021

Address: 351 Place d'Youville, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: It's the most wonderful time of the year! And that also applies to festive cocktails.

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Experience A Christmas Drag Brunch

Price: $25 for tickets; Menu is $15 to $25 with bottomless mimosas for $39

When: December 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Address: 351, Place d'Youville, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: If you thought drag brunch was 'extra,' just wait until you see a Christmas edition!

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Watch A Meteor Shower

When: December 4 to 26

Why You Need To Go: Even the stars are getting into the magic of December.

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Wander Through This Holiday Market

When: December 3 to 4

Where: Centre Culturel Georges-Vanier, 2450, rue Workman, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: Discover even more of your favourite local artists while stocking up on presents.

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Explore This Christmas Village In Laval

When: December 3 to 12 on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: 901, ave. du Parc, Laval, QC

Why You Need To Go: This Christmas village is only on for two weekends, so be sure to soak it all in before it's gone.

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Snap A Pic At Maison Pepin's Christmas Alley

When: Saturdays and Sundays from November 20 to December 19

Address: Maison Pepin, 350, rue Saint-Paul O., Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: Bring some holiday cheer to your feed but make sure you register in advance if you do!

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Light Up Your Life At Illumi

Address: 2805, boul. du Souvenir, Laval, Q

Why You Need To Go: What says December more than a "new dazzling world of lights," which is exactly how Illumi describes itself on its website.

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Admire Art At A Brand-New Gallery

When: Opened December 1

Address: Allégorie Galerie D'Art, 2301, rue Saint-Patrick, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: This new art gallery is all about showcasing local talent. In fact, the gallery doesn't even charge the artists fees to display their work.

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Go On A Christmas Market Crawl

Address: Throughout Montreal

Why You Need To Go: You can never go wrong with a Christmas market! Why not check out all three that the city has to offer?

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Visit The McCord For Free

Price: Free!

When: Until January 19, 2022

Address: McCord Museum, 690, rue Sherbrooke O., Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: There aren't many weeks left of the museum's 100-day celebration of its 100th birthday, so be sure to experience some of the city's best art and culture collections while they're still free.

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Try Out This Too-Good-To-Be True Nutella Pump 

Address: Forno West, 1235, ave. Greene, Westmount, QC

Why You Need To Go: This Nutella pump has the potential to be a serious weekend highlight. It may seem too good to be true, but you can test that theory by checking it out for yourself. Your tastebuds will thank you.

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