An annual tradition at the Old Port, every Saturday night sky in December lights up with TELUS Fire on Ice. Dubbed "pyro-musical" shows, spectators can look forward to fireworks -- or feux d'artifice in French -- choreographed to sound. The show usually starts at 8 p.m. (with the exception of the New Year's Eve edition, which starts at midnight) and last about 15 to 30 minutes. At the Bonsecours Basin (map).
Montreal Christmas Fireworks 2012-2013 Schedule COMING SOON
TELUS Fire on Ice is usually every Saturday in December and, like last year's edition, the 2011-2012 season extends into January 2012.
- December 3, 2011
8 p.m.
Theme: Snow White - December 10, 2011
8 p.m.
Theme: Sleeping Beauty - December 17, 2011
8 p.m.
Theme: Puss’n Boots - December 24, 2011
8 p.m.
Theme: Alice in Wonderland - December 31, 2011
midnight
Theme: Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve’s 400th birthday - January 7, 2012
8 p.m.
Theme: The Little Mermaid
New Feature in 2011-2012: Fire Dancing
On select evenings, "fire dancing" shows precede the fireworks. Just show up on location at 7:10 or 7:40 p.m. on December 3, December 17, or January 7 for a glimpse.
Montreal Christmas Fireworks Meet Skating Rink
Skate and gawk at the same time. The Old Port's outdoor skating rink, the Bonsecours Basin, remains open during fireworks and is a great spot, if not the best spot to catch the show. Ice skate rentals available on site. Skating admission and rental details here.
