We all know certain places in Montreal are magical all year round. But come holiday times, the city takes it to a whole other level. It's world-class, like other amazing Christmas cities like London.
London is the setting for many of your favourite holiday movies, such as Love Actually.
But here in Montreal, we've got the perfect spots to write your own stories this holiday season.
Just because we can't really travel this holiday season, doesn't mean you can't have a totally wonderful experience that whisks you away.
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La Grande Roue de Montréal
Address: 362 rue de la Commune E., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Just like the iconic London Eye, you can see the whole city from above, lights and all.
Hudson's Bay
Address: 585, rue Sainte-Catherine O., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Londoners love to visit department stores at Christmas and here in Montreal we have our own iconic spot that knows how to make Christmas magical.
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Ice Rinks
Address: Throughout Montreal
Why You Need To Go: It gets cold in London, too, but just like Montrealers, it doesn't stop them from enjoying the winter season. Just remember to check with public health guidelines!
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Marché Bonsecours
Address: 350, rue Saint-Paul E., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Montreal's famous Marché Bonsecours looks incredibly similar to London's Saint Paul's Cathedral... coincidence?
Christmas Markets
Village de Noël de Montréal | FacebookAddress: Throughout Montreal
Why You Need To Go: What's one thing that Montrealers and Londoners have in common? We both love a good Christmas market.
"The High Street"
Address: Throughout Montreal
Why You Need To Go: Londoners call streets with lots of shops and boutiques to look at all of the decorations and finish off your gift list "high streets." In Montreal, ours are rue Sainte-Catherine, boul. Saint Laurent, rue Saint Paul, etc.