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An 850-Metre Illuminated Ice Skating Trail Is Opening Just Outside Montreal This Winter

This winter, Récréoparc in Sainte-Catherine, just south of downtown Montreal along the Saint Lawrence River, is transforming into a magical winter playground with nine kilometres of hiking trails, weekend DJ sets and bar service, and an 850-metre-long illuminated ice skating path.

Seasonal activities at Récréoparc also include two ice rinks, a two-kilometre route for cross-country skiing, almost two kilometres of snowshoeing trails, and a two-kilometre path for winter walks.

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This Magical Quebec Ice Skating Path Takes You 1.3 km Through A Snow-Covered Forest

If you're dreaming of a weekend getaway to reconnect with nature, there's an ice skating trail that winds through a snowy forest in the Laurentian mountains.

The trail is located in the Lanaudière village of Saint-Donat. According to the municipal tourism website, visitors can skate on the dreamy 1.3-kilometre path through the Parc des Pionniers for free.

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Montreal's Massive Skating Rink Is Getting Huge Projections With Sea Creatures That Follow You

Brrr! Do you feel those chilly temperatures out there? The beginning of winter can be a real mood killer, so our city is offering a free experience in the Quartier des Spectacles to brighten your dreary days. From December 1 to March 5, 2023, Montrealers can celebrate the icy season with the return of the popular Luminothérapie installations. The centrepiece this year is an interactive experience on downtown's Esplanade Tranquille skating rink.

"More than ever, this year's installations for the 13th edition will highlight the unique personality of our metropolis: nordic, festive, cultural and creative. Luminothérapie participates brilliantly in creating a stimulating environment that will encourage many people to come downtown during the cold season," Mayor Valérie Plante said in a press release.

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Montreal's Giant Skating Rink Is Coming Back & It's Over 2x The Size Of Rockefeller Center's

Hoping to attract tourists this holiday season and beyond, officials have unveiled this year's winter programming for downtown Montreal. Plans include the 13th edition of the popular Luminothérapie installation, a "half-million light trail" through the city and the return of the Esplanade Tranquille skating rink. At 1,500 square metres, it's over twice the size of the famous rink in New York City's Rockefeller Centre (669 square metres).

There's no set opening date yet, just a promise to bring it back.

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A New Montreal Skating Rink Opens This Month & It's Twice The Size Of The Rockefeller Rink

Get your skates ready, folks! A new Montreal skating rink has arrived and it's almost time to start gliding on it.

The new skating rink on the Esplanade Tranquille in the Quartier des spectacles is opening in February and what better time to do so than during the month of love?

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9 Things To Do Around Montreal This Weekend That'll Force You To Leave Your Apartment

Montreal, you've almost made it through another doozy of a week. But don't fret because another week means another weekend. The weekend is an opportunity to do fun things that can cheer you up and make you feel better about the world, but in order to find them, you actually need to leave your apartment.

So get your butt off the couch. Might we recommend showering? And then try one of these activities! Whatever you're up to this weekend, here's hoping it brings some light back into your life.

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11 Free Things To Do In Montreal This January In Case You Already Blew Your 2022 Budget

Let's face it: the holidays can be damn expensive, and now that the new year has rolled around, most of us have already blown through the budget we planned for the next few months... or year.

But luckily, there are tons of things to do in Montreal this January that are all completely free. So you can leave your credit card at home!

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8 Winter Things Montrealers Are Actually Looking Forward To This Year

Winter is just around the corner and even if you're lamenting the loss of warm sunny days, you can't deny that Montreal knows how to do winter right. From our Christmas markets and extreme weather to our snowy slopes and outdoor rinks, winter in the city is truly magical.

But even though we're looking forward to winter, we really wanted to hear what you all think. So, we took to Instagram and asked "what are you looking forward to the most about winter?" And you folks didn't disappoint!

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