It’s snowing and raining and hailing again, but there’s a hint of warmth in the air, and in Montreal, it’s spring. The flowers will bloom, the last patches of snow will melt, and our social life will thaw along with them.
Here, spring is pretty short—technically, it runs from March 20 to June 21, but in reality, it’s really just April and May. It’s a liminal space, a damp yet slightly sunny in-between where potholes form and buds appear on the trees.
To ease ourselves out of hibernation, we’ve put together a bucket list of 10 things to do in Montreal this spring.
Spring Cleaning
Since it’s spring, we recommend throwing open the windows and giving away or tossing whatever no longer matters. This applies to your mind, too, but we can’t exactly recommend a good sweep for that… To do a big spring clean, we recommend:
- donating clothes we no longer wear to a store that will use the proceeds from sales to make a difference in the world, like Les Petits Frères
- donating clothes or volunteering time to an organization that helps the most vulnerable, such as Résilience Montréal
- bringing the books gathering dust at the back of our closets to our local library
- throwing out all our old lotions and buying new tubes of sunscreen for the warm season
- hanging dish towels to dry on the windowsill
- repainting, repairing, and restoring what was damaged this winter
One of our favorite florists, Prune, is offering a flower arranging class at Royalmount as part of the Royalmount Fleuri workshop series.
The owner and artistic director of Prune les Fleurs, Nadine Jazouli, left her 13-year career in advertising to work with flowers. Since then, Prune’s bouquets have been the prettiest in town. This spring, we’re feeling a bit like we want to be just as sophisticated…
To book, click here! Bookings open on April 13, 2026.
A walk in the forest – Parc des Chutes Dorwin (Rawdon)
Because our ankles are weak and sore from walking in wet snow and on icy pavement, we’re craving a firm grip on the ground now that it’s slowly thawing. And we want to see all that snow, turned into water, flowing away.
For the scent of leaves, the fresh water of the lakes, the damp earth, and nature waking up, we have three walks to take this spring. Don’t forget your water bottle, a rain poncho, a spare pair of socks, and a camera to prove to everyone that you found the first flower of the season.
For more info, click here!An olive oil brunch – Mediterranean brunch at Bloomfield
It’s the most spring-like decor in the city, and it’s perfect for the first days of the warm season. Their Mediterranean brunch is served dailyfrom Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,and we can’t wait to try the Bloomfield octopus and the Palestinian-style eggs…
An exhibition – Spring/Summer 2026 Exhibitions at PHI
PHI presents two major exhibitions that explore our relationship with the world and its truth.
PHI, our favorite space in Montreal for contemporary art, is presenting two major exhibitions for the spring/summer 2026 season, exploring freedom, imagination, and ecology. The opening is on April 22, 2026.
For more info, click here!The first ice cream of the season— Free Cone Day—Ben & Jerry’s (April 14)
April 14 is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s—free ice cream!
Ben & Jerry’s Annual Free Scoop Day on April 14—free ice cream at all participating stores.
A Montreal summer romantic comedy – Mile End Kicks
Mile End Kicks brings the Mile End of 2011 to the screen with a summery, nostalgic soundtrack.
Mile End Kicks, directed by Chandler Levack, follows Grace Pine in Montreal in 2011 and pays tribute to the Mile End music scene. The film will be released in Quebec theaters on April 17, 2026.
A Nostalgic Workshop – Creative Workshops to Try This Spring
Get your hands in the clay or beads and create something new before spring arrives.
Craft workshops (clay, jewelry, beading, etc.) to spark creativity and rekindle that spring energy, often held indoors if the weather is unpredictable.
A trip to the spa— the floating spa in the Old Port
Relaxing on the water with a view of the Old Port.
The iconic floating spa offers a roughly three-hour hot-and-cold circuit, hot baths with a waterfront view, and a restaurant-bar; a second barge was added this winter.
A road trip to dip our toes in the water— Kamouraska—walks along the water’s edge
Kamouraska is all about the salty air, the reeds, and walks along the water’s edge.
Kamouraska, about four hours from Montreal on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, is a municipality made up of several villages where you can stroll along the river and explore the typical coastal landscapes.
