Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features.

User AvatarBuild your avatar
Please select your date of birth for special perks on your birthday. Your username will be your unique profile link and will be publicly used in comments.
MTL Blog Pro

This is a Pro feature.

Time to level up your local game with MTL Blog Pro.

Pro

$5/month

$40/year

  • Everything in the Free plan
  • Ad-free reading and browsing
  • Unlimited access to all content including AI summaries
  • Directly support our local and national reporting and become a Patron
  • Cancel anytime.

best things to do in montreal

montreal things to do

Montreal is getting a new outdoor mini putt course with killer views of the city

Montrealers will soon have a brand-new reason to hit the Old Port — and this time, it's for mini putt with a view.

Launching April 24, Mini Putt Montréal is a new outdoor course set up on the Quai des Convoyeurs, offering panoramic views of Old Montreal, the downtown skyline, and the St. Lawrence River. The project was created by local entrepreneur Samuel Cadotte-Holler, who's been involved in several other initiatives in the Old Port.

Keep readingShow less
best things to do in montreal

11 of the best things to do in and around Montreal this fall

Fall in Montreal isn't just a season; it's a lifestyle. Did you even truly experience autumn if you didn't pick your own apples, sip on a Pumpkin Spice Latte, or hike up a mountain with stunning views of the foliage?

And that's only the beginning. As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, and the smell of cinnamon wafts through the air, the city comes alive with endless activities that celebrate the beauty of the season.

Keep readingShow less
things to do in montreal

9 things to do in Montreal during the Labour Day long weekend

Labour Day weekend is fast approaching, which comes as good news for some Montrealers. It means the start of autumn (sort of), back-to-school season, and a much-needed long weekend to rest and recharge after a chaotic summer in the city.

But for other people, Labour Day weekend sucks. It means the end of summer fun and the return of class schedules, short days, and boots. So, why not make the most of the weekend and end the summer on a high note?

Keep readingShow less
best things to do in montreal

14 of the best things to do in and around Montreal before the summer's over

The construction holiday has come and gone, our Osheaga passes are sitting in the trash (or at least they would be if they weren't digital) and we're knee-deep in Pride Month festivities. Add it all together and it can only mean one thing: summer in Montreal is almost over.

If you're a 'glass half empty' kind of person, you might be tempted to curl up in a ball until the Autumn equinox. But there is an alternative — and it's a heck of a lot more fun. The 'glass half full' route involves squeezing every possible morsel of fun out of the rest of August and September.

Keep readingShow less
best things to do in montreal

11 of the best things to do in Montreal this spring

It's officially springtime in Montreal! While spring can sometimes feel like the city's forgotten middle child of a season — wedged between our typically gruelling winters and festival-packed summers — late March, April, May and the beginning of June are actually full of opportunities to have fun in quintessential Montréalais fashion... and that's especially true this year.

The snow is melting, the flowers are in bloom and the potholes are in peak form, so check out our list of the best things to do in Montreal this spring.

Keep readingShow less

Canada's Biggest Food Truck Festival Is Coming Back To Montreal This Summer — Bigger Than Ever

Food trucks will once again take over Montreal's Olympic Stadium Esplanade on the first Friday of every month this summer. Les Premiers Vendredis represent "the largest gathering of food trucks in Canada," organizers say. This year, it will have more to offer than ever.

In addition to dozens of food trucks and cuisines, the event will feature a new, central "Rue Culturelle" with new programming every month designed to showcase "the diverse traditions of the cultural communities that make up the richness of Montreal."

Keep readingShow less

Montreal's Lachine Canal Will Host Free Film Noir Movie Screenings Again This Summer

Film Noir au Canal, a celebration of cult-hit, hard-boiled crime movies, is coming back to the southern bank of Montreal's Lachine Canal this summer. The event draws thousands of film noir enthusiasts — and others just looking for a fun summer evening activity — every year.

The festival's seventh edition will return to Square Saint-Patrick at the corner of rues Wellington and Saint-Patrick every Sunday between July 16 and August 20, 2023. Screenings begin at dusk. Rained-out screenings will take place a day later, on Monday.

Keep readingShow less

I've Lived & Strolled In Montreal For 8 Years — These Are The City's 9 Best Walks

Walks are the best way to get a peek at a city's soul: an intimate look at the neighbourhoods, parks, buildings and customs that compose an urban landscape. In Montreal, walkable human-scale streets and the accessibility of recreation infrastructure are core community values.

It's a fact you can hear as you move through the city, in the melodious pitter-patter of heels hitting the pavement during a run to the local dépanneur and in the laughter of friends enjoying a boozy park picnic.

Keep readingShow less

My Favourite Montreal Spots & Things To Do After 6 Months Of Living Here

I won't pretend like I've been everywhere in Montreal, but since I moved here, I've made it a mission to seek out the activities, dining experiences and attractions that give the city its electric allure.

From the food scene to the booming nightlife and the nature spots, I feel lucky I get to learn more about the metropolis every day.

Keep readingShow less
free things to do in montreal

11 Free Things To Do In Montreal This August

With all these big festivals coming to town, summertime in Montreal isn't always easy on the wallet. Luckily, the city has plenty of free activities to offer.

From outdoor cinemas to craft and food markets — there's plenty to do in August while living on a budget. Here's a list of 11 free activities so you, too, can get out this month and enjoy the hot weather — while it lasts.

Keep readingShow less
what to do in montreal this weekend

Where You Can Go Sledding For FREE In Montreal This Winter

Even though Christmas is over, winter definitely isn't. To be fair, winter has barely begun and there's plenty of time to enjoy the snowy season. And winter in Montreal means one thing: sledding!

Already, several Montreal parks are opening up their slopes for sledding, tubing and tobogganing — depending on weather conditions, of course. The beauty of it is that many of the city's premier sledding locations are absolutely free to enjoy.

Keep readingShow less