It's almost the weekend again, and you know what that means — we're already thinking of all of the amazing things we can do in Montreal on our days off.
If it feels like the year is already going by so fast (hard to believe with everything that's happening or should we say not happening), so you can just imagine how fast the weekend will go. Don't let it pass you by!
Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.
Editor's Choice: It's Official, Montreal's Curfew Is Going Back To 8 PM
OASIS Immersion
Price: $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors and children
When:
10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Thursday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday (last visits start at 5:40 p.m.)
Address: Palais des Congrès, 301, rue Saint-Antoine O., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Check It Out: This totally immersive experience is something you need to see to believe.
Go On Your First BIXI Ride Of 2021
Price:
$89 for a season pass (until April 15)
$19 for a monthly pass
$0.50 plus $0.10/minute for a single ride on a regular bike
$0.50 plus $0.25/minute for a single ride on an electric bike
When: As of Friday, April 9, 2021
Address: BIXI stations throughout the city! BIXI encourages users to check the app to find nearby bikes.
Why You Need To Go: To finally enjoy the nice weather and explore parts of the city you haven't been able to reach since the fall!
Knock Off Those Items On Your Spring Bucket List
Where: Throughout Montreal
Why You Need To Go: Spring in Montreal is so beautiful but goes so fast! Be sure to get to everything on your list before it's done for another year.
Explore The Parc René-Lévesque Scultpure Garden
Price: Free
When: Park opens at 6 a.m.
Address: 398, chemin du Canal, Lachine, QC
Why You Need To Go: One of our top destinations for a spontaneous summer getaway with your favourite person, Parc René-Lévesque, a sprawling peninsula at the western end of the Lachine Canal, is a great place for a picnic, bike ride or stroll among its wacky, towering sculptures.
Act Fast & Book A Spot To See The McCord's Christian Dior Exhibition
Price: $19 for adults, $14 for students
When: Online reservation mandatory. At the time of writing, there are still dozens of visit time slots available between April 9 and 11.
Address: 690, rue Sherbrooke O., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: The McCord presents a survey of Dior's dresses from the late '40s and '50s.
Embark On An Unexpected Date
Where: Throughout Montreal
Why You Need To Check It Out: Montreal isn't Canada's #1 romantic metropolis (at least, in our opinion) for nothing.
Grab Some Easter Waffles... Even After The Long Weekend
Where: Gaufres et Glaces; See website for multiple locations
Why You Need To Check It Out: The best part of Easter is the chocolate eggs, and the best way to eat chocolate eggs is in a decadent ice cream waffle.
Get Naughty Waffles
Price: $7
When: As of April 9
Address: 400, rue Notre-Dame E., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: For yet another but totally different waffle experience. These... interestingly shaped waffles come in both savoury and sweet flavours.
Go Flower Budd Hopping
Where: Throughout Montreal
Why You Need To Check It Out: Spring is here! So go see some budding flowers — in places other than the Botanical Garden.
Have The First Of Many Picnics
Where: Throughout Montreal
Why You Need To Check It Out: There are so many great parks around Montreal to hang out and lots of great spots near them to make for epic picnics.
Add Some Colour To Your Life
Where: Throughout Montreal
Why You Need To Go: Now that the weather's nice and it feels like the city has its colour back, check out all of the colourful places around Montreal that are sure to bring some cheer back to your soul.
