Sometimes, we’d love to have the best of both worlds: living downtown, but with a big backyard to grow lettuce, raise a few chickens, lie down in the warm grass in the summer after the rain, and go on Easter egg hunts with the kids and family.
During the long Easter weekend, most Montrealers—and we’re no exception—prefer to sip coffee on their concrete balconies (which gets nice and warm in the sun—we’re not complaining too much) and water the herbs in large stoneware pots, soaking up the sun’s rays at an angle—and it’s great, but it’s a bit tricky when it comes to hiding and/or hunting for eggs.
Fortunately, the Easter Bunny has been all over Montreal.
On the farm… the egg hunt at Ferme Sainte-Élie
It’s a 1 hour and 45 minute drive from Montreal, but it’s definitely worth itto spend a day in the countryside, and if the weather’s nice, it’ll turn the long weekend into a mini-vacation.
There will be two hunts—one for thelittle chicks under4 yearsoldand one for thebig bunnies 4and older. You must also reserve a spothere!
At the library…
Children ages 0 to 12 can go on an egg hunt with Carlos the Capybara (a cousin of the Easter Bunny). In addition to chicken eggs, the kids will be able to recognize and identify the eggs of other egg-laying animals—and eat chocolate at the end.
For more information, click here!At the hotel… at the Ritz-Carlton
The Easter Bunny will be dropping by to hand out chocolate eggs among the cream-colored walls of the Oval Lounge at the grand Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Montreal. It’s the perfect opportunity to put a bow tie on our kids and enjoy cocktail shrimp, pancakes, and vol-au-vents with mini chocolate éclairs for dessert.
The egg hunt for the kids will be at noon and 3:30 p.m.
Brunch is $169 for adults and $99 for children. To make a reservation, click here!
At the park… at Beaubien Park in Outremont
In Outremont, on Sunday, April 5, Beaubien Parkwill host abig Easter egg hunt, withage-specific sections and games for the whole family. You can register children ages 0–12here.
