Starting next week, temperatures will rise above freezing and the snow will melt and flow from the top of Mount Royal down to the St. Lawrence River, flooding our ankles and turning the streets of Montreal into streams. The birds that live in organized flocks in the bushes will hatch thousands of chicks to spend the summer with their families.
It’s time to dig out our rain boots and fall in love all over again if we spent the winter hibernating in our apartment. For couples who spent the winter under the covers, it’s also time to thaw out the romance and head outside.
March, which is quite transitional and not quite spring yet, but where you can feel the arrival of spring in the air. To thaw our hearts—and those of our crushes—before the return of sunny days, we’ve got plans for a first (or hundredth) date in Montreal.
February 27–March 13: Galerie des Glaces — Village
To go window shopping—but better. Best done at the end of the day to watch the storefronts light up.
An exhibition in the storefront windows of Montreal’s Village featuring works by an intergenerational group of queer Montreal artists: projections, sculptures, photography, and performances visible from the street.
For movie lovers and those who want to snuggle up to their crush in the dark…
Screening of George A. Romero’s horror classic *Night of the Living Dead* (1968) as part of the *Minuit au Parc* anniversary series at Cinéma du Parc.
March 21–22: OrchidExpo at Ahuntsic College
Hot and humid—for a date with a tropical vibe, we recommend stopping by OrchidExpo.
The OrchidExpo, organized by the Orchidophiles de Montréal, brings together orchid growers and companies from Asia, South America, and North America, featuring sales, exhibitions, and artwork. The event takes place on the weekend of March 21 and 22, 2026, at Collège Ahuntsic.
For those who want to grab a drink, craft beer fans waiting for the patios to reopen, and for those who aren’t afraid to smell the hops.
New downtown beer spa offering a hop-infused bath, hop sauna, beer tasting, and a thermal circuit lasting about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
For photographer crushes, artists, and because beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
An exhibition featuring around a hundred iconic portraits by Richard Avedon at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, announced for February 12, 2026.