Starting next week, the mercury will rise above zero and the snow will melt and flow from the top of Mount Royal to the St. Lawrence River, flooding our ankles and turning Montreal’s streets into streams. Birds that live in organized flocks in the bushes will produce thousands of chicks to spend the summer with their families.
It’s time to get out our rain boots and fall in love again if we spent the winter hibernating in our apartments. For couples who spent the winter under the covers, it’s also time to thaw out the romance and get outside.
March is a transitional month, not quite spring but with the arrival of spring in the air. To thaw our hearts—and those of our crushes—before the return of sunny days, we have plans for a first (or hundredth) date in Montreal.
February 27-March 13: Hall of Mirrors — Village
Go window shopping, but better. Do it at the end of the day to see the storefronts light up.
Exhibition in the windows of Montreal’s Village featuring works by an intergenerational group of queer Montreal artists: projections, sculptures, photography, and performances visible from the street.
From CA$15.75
For movie lovers and those who want to snuggle up with 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 the Cinéma du Parc.
March 21-22: OrchidExpo at Ahuntsic College
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Hot and humid—for a date with a tropical vibe, we recommend heading to the OrchidExpo.
The OrchidExpo, organized by the Orchidophiles de Montréal, brings together orchid growers and companies from Asia, South America, and North America, with sales, exhibitions, and artwork. The event takes place on the weekend of March 21 and 22, 2026, at Collège Ahuntsic.
From CA$76
For those who want to have a drink, microbrewery fans waiting for the terraces to reopen, and those who aren’t afraid of smelling like hops.
New beer spa in the city center offering hop-infused baths, hop saunas, beer tastings, and a thermal circuit lasting about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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For photographer crushes, artists, and because beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
An exhibition featuring a hundred iconic portraits by Richard Avedon at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, announced for February 12, 2026.