Visit Montreal on Your Next Vacation

Winter season got you down? Don’t have anywhere to go? Maybe it’s time for you to expand your horizons and visit Montreal. The beautiful city of Montreal is overflowing with sights to see, things to do, and places to explore, and while this may come with a relatively high cost, there is no need to fret. Luckily for you, if you prefer not to indulge in spending too much money this Winter season, Montreal’s got all kinds of free activities for you to do. You are sure to find semblances of beauty and feel the holiday cheer when you take a simple walk through the streets and take the time to appreciate the pretty lights that decorate the buildings and houses around you. There are skating rinks and parks which have free admission too. Here are some of the other things that you’ll find yourself doing in an inexpensive but meaningful trip to Montreal.

Fête des Neiges

Bring your friends and your family over to Parc Jean-Drapeau on weekends during the months of January and February where tourists and locals alike are given a free pass to enjoy a fun and free event called Fête des Neiges. Some of the shows include live ice sculpting demonstrations where you’ll see how artists create wonderful life-like renditions of animals and objects in ice, traditional folk group performances, quiz shows, musical presentations, and even Disney musical adventures. For the kids, or the kids-at-heart, you can go zip-lining, tubing, skating or play foosball. There are food trucks that offer great food at great prices such as the classic pizza and potato donuts. We suggest that you check the schedule on their website before going there so that you’ll know when to go where. The Fête des Neiges is surely an experience that you’ll never forget, so make sure to bring your family and kids along to this event.

Walk Around

With the Winter season comes the holiday season, and during holiday season, Montreal becomes a Christmas wonderland unlike any other. It is truly magical to be in such a place where the lights and decorations make you feel warm and cozy despite the freezing temperatures. Some prime locations to visit on your walk are the Parc La Fountaine with its shimmering skating pond, Lahale Park where there are musicians, puppeteers and storytellers who make sure you’ll have a good time, and the department store Maison Ogilvy. Take a walk to downtown Montreal and visit McGill College Avenue and see trees covered in dozens of sparkling lights which lead to a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Everywhere you go and everywhere you look, the lights will perk you right up and fill your heart with warmness.

The Mysterious Underground City

For something a little bit different, go underground and find yourself in a different world. Montreal is home to the biggest underground city known to man. To give you an idea of just how large this place is, there are museums, metro stations, banks, and even a shopping mall. The unique complexes interconnected by various tunnels provide a place to explore where you’ll get lost with all the stores that line the area. Don’t forget to grab a map when visiting this area, and be on the lookout for the Christchurch Cathedral, a sinking church in the middle of the underground city. Truly a remarkable place, the underground city will leave you awe struck.

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