The best places to take a first date in Montreal this winter
Montreal has a reputation for being one of the most difficult cities todate in—in the world, or in Canada, depending on who you ask. Between remote work, all the people…
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Escapes
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This ski resort, 1h20 from Montreal, has the best slopes in the region – and some of the best views of the Eastern Townships.
Winter is long and the sidewalks are disgusting in Montreal in January. The slush, icy patches and patchy weather can be winter-weary for city dwellers – and we’ve still got… -
The most beautiful walk in Charlevoix—and a section of the Trans Canada Trail less than 4 hours from Montreal
For winter sports and mountain lovers, and for those who want a change of scenery this winter, we obviously recommend traveling a little further than Montreal and taking the 3.5-hour… -
This spa, an hour from Montreal, has the most beautiful view in the region—and an old-fashioned sauna in the forest.
Our lives asbusy city girlsmove fast, fast, fast, and the chaos of work, kids, traffic on Papineau, and whirlwind weekends often prevent us from truly slowing down. It takes a… -
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Things To Do
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This interactive journey combining art and nature is coming to Montreal in less than a month—and you can already reserve your tickets.
feverup · May 27, 2024 Nature is revealed from a new angle this winter thanks to Panorama Experience! Nestled in the heart of Montreal’s… -
From Pompey’s Curia to the Circus Maximus: this experience about Julius Caesar opens its doors in Montreal for the first time.
feverup · May 27, 2024 ROME, in the footsteps of Caesar… -
This weekend in Montreal: January 24 and 25
feverup · May 27, 2024 This weekend, after a polar vortex and a beautiful snowfall, Montreal is getting in tune with winter with classes to… -
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Top News
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Weather forecast for February 2026 in Montreal
Every winter,Montrealers discover a passion for the weather. Here, talking about the rain and the sunshine isn’t just a way to pass the time in the elevator with neighbors you… -
FREEZING temperatures this weekend in Montreal—the mercury drops to -40°C
It will be 32 years since it has been this cold in Montreal… Of course, winters are cold in the city, the wind is strong, and snow accumulates on cars—much… -
Return of light in Montreal—the first sunset after 5 p.m. is on February 1, 2026
February 1 is a holy and sacred day in many cultures and religions. This year, it will also be the… -
Snow Moon – the moon will be full above Montreal on February 1.
The moon will be full above Montreal on February 1, 2026, and it will be at its peak around 5:09 p.m. For your information, sunset on that day will be…
Secret Guides
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The most romantic hotels in Montreal
Everyone is very busy and the snow never stops falling in Montreal, but the potential for an incredibly romantic moment is around every corner. Montreal isn’t often talked about as… -
Our favorite romantic restaurants—to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Montreal
Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday night in 2026, and under the thick, relentless layer of snow that has been falling on Montreal for two months, lovers deserve a real… -
Our favorite florists in Montreal—to visit for Valentine’s Day
In Montreal, love is in the air, especially when you’re wandering the streets looking for the perfect bouquet for your sweetheart before Valentine’s Day. Of course, you can also order… -
Falling in love this winter? This season’s events for singles in Montreal
Winter is long and cold without someone to keep us warm (and pay half the hydro) even though we’re incredibly independent and don’t need anyone – obviously. For single go-getters…
Food & Drink
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Winter cocktail terraces in snowy Montreal
Winter in Montreal lasts about 6 months – from November to April. That’s six months of the year when any outdoor stroll around town feels like one of Indiana Jones’… -
Where to buy your galette des rois in Montreal?
Oh, the holiday season and all its cakes are over (or in crumbs at the bottom of the fridge), but Epiphany is at the beginning of January. Which means that… -
Christmas takeaway: ready-to-eat holiday meals to take home for the festive season
In Montreal, not everyone has an oven big enough for a turkey – and that’s no big deal. We’re lucky to have plenty of options for making (or treating family… -
8 restaurants to try on Montreal’s iconic Plateau
When we talk about Montreal to those who haven’t yet visited, or when we look for videos of the city and its many influencers (now called content creators), one neighborhood…
Wellness & Nature
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Green light for the Quebec ski season – dates for the 2025-2026 season
The first flurry of snow has already fallen in Montreal, and downhill ski resorts are starting to open across the region,… -
The Holiday and handmade ceramics – the perfect seasonal workshop
It’s winter and the home stretch to the holiday season, and we’re absolutely swamped in Montreal-because we want to knit our scarves,… -
3 hours or less from Montreal – the region’s most beautiful places to visit this holiday season
During the holiday season, it would be a shame to stay in the city every weekend – even though Montreal will be transformed into a fairy-tale setting with… -
Forget Europe! 3 exotic places to visit in Quebec
Quebec is a region whose size we sometimes forget… And after the summer, if we miss Europe, we’ve got little bits of it back home! Whether it’s the special…
Culture
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Trames Composites – 20 major textile works will be at this exhibit this winter in Montreal
Lately, we’ve started to think seriously about Montreal’s fashion scene and community. In addition to Montreal style, celebrated and copied (the highest compliment) in punk fashion magazines, the city’s designers… -
The atmosphere of New Orleans takes over the heart of Montreal: discover the unique experience that sets the city ablaze.
Jazz and Montreal have a long-standing love affair. Between the 1920s and 1950s, the city was even a jazz hub in North America, while the United States was going through… -
Rentrée artistique 2026 – Montreal galleries holding free openings on January 15, 2026
New year, new art. In 2026, we thought we’d become nausea-inducingly cultured – and that’s why we’re going to see as much art as we can. In addition to… -
In Montreal, this enchanting concert is like something out of a dream: the perfect place to declare your love for Valentine’s Day.
In Montreal, when February 14th rolls around, words sometimes fail to express how we really feel. This Valentine’s Day, let the music do it for you with…
