The Island of Montreal is a great place for urban entertainment, thanks to its many museums, historical sites and fun pop-up installations. Several parks provide wide-open spaces for winter sports right in the city. The Old Port is a must to explore year-round and offers many activities and great views. Whether you’re into shopping, fine dining at a restaurant, shows and entertainment or cultural discoveries, this cosmopolitan universe is the place for you.

Brave the cold on a restaurant and winter terrace tour in Montreal

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How about letting your taste buds guide you through Montreal’s diverse culinary scene? Winter in the city is the perfect time to warm your soul with dishes crafted by talented chefs and experience for yourself why the city is a culinary hotspot. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy the local food scene in a unique way: by visiting winter terraces, where the cold is welcomed with open arms. From the magical domes of Refuges du Bivouac, serving Nordic flavours with views of the Quartier des Spectacles, to the four-season pergola at Emmanuelle Lounge, where you can taste cocktails made from seasonal ingredients, and the Belvu Hors-Piste terrace at the Marriott Château Champlain, which recreates an après-ski vibe in the heart of downtown, Montreal’s winter is set to be cool… in every sense of the word!

Three must-visit festivals to experience winter in Montréal

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Why hibernate when you can enjoy some of the liveliest festivals of the year during winter? From January 16 to February 8, 2025, Igloofest invites you to dance under the starry sky to electronic beats that promise to warm both your body and soul. Then, from February 27 to March 9, 2025, the Quartier des Spectacles will bathe in a magical winter glow thanks to Montréal en Lumière and its unique lineup of art, music and family activities, plus incredible food! And from March 20 to 23, 2025, Cabane Panache will take over Wellington Street with its modern and festive take on the traditional sugar shack, featuring lively music, decadent culinary offerings, and free camp activities.

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