- Montreal Festivals & Highlights: March 1 to March 4, 2012
- Montreal Festivals & Highlights: March 5 to March 11, 2012
- Montreal Festivals & Highlights: March 12 to March 18, 2012
- Montreal Festivals & Highlights: March 19 to March 25, 2012
- Montreal Festivals & Highlights: March 26 to March 31, 2012
Winter Fun in the City
From the season's top festivals to Montreal's leading winter attractions, find an activity that suits your budget and lifestyle.
Through March 2012
Montreal Snow Village
North America’s brand new, one and only snow village is fully operational. Last call is March 31. Special March break rates from March 1 to March 2 and March 5 to March 9: $10 per parent accompanied by at least one child, free for ages 11 and under, $5 for access after 9 p.m. from March 1 through March 11, 2012.
Through March 2012
Winter Sports
Featuring Montreal’s top skating rinks, snowshoe-friendly parks, cross country ski trails, lone dog sled destination and more.
Through March 2012
Ongoing Family Activities
Just a few ideas suitable for the whole clan.
Through March 2012
Go Downhill Skiing
A great month to downhill ski, at least in my opinion. With temperatures about to gently heat up, snow gets heavier and wetter, which allows skis a more solid grip, meaning beginners can try some harder, more advanced runs, and intermediate skiers can (fairly) safely attempt more challenging expert trails.
Through March 2012
Montreal Concerts in March
From indie to big ticket, get the scoop, complete with clips.
Through March 2012
Buy Jazz Fest Tickets
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Through March 2012
Montreal Museums, Arts & Science Presentations
Featuring top picks across the city.
Through March 2012
Montreal Forest Treks Under the Stars
By foot, snowshoe, or on cross country skis, Montreal forest treks are an affordable activity for families, solo nature enthusiasts or even couples looking for a dose of outdoor romance.
Through March 2012
Reader-Submitted Events
A few additional events due for discovery. Submit an event here.
March 13 to March 18, 2012
Shrek: The Musical
“...the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre, the unlikely hero who fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love aren’t only found in fairy tales. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film.” Tickets $51.50 (2 for 1). At Place des Arts' Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier (map).
March 14 to March 18, 2012
Under the Snow
A five-day indie music fest. Admission varies by event. At various venues.
March 15, 2012
Tales From the Street
“Since the first broadcast on December 9, 1960, Coronation Street has been one of the most successful programs in the history of commercial television… it is now the world’s longest running TV drama series, currently in production. Four cast members of the legendary Coronation Street will be touring Canada: Charles Lawson (Jim McDonald), Steven Arnold (Ashley Peacock), Julia Haworth (Claire Peacock) and Nicholas Cochrane (Andy McDonald). The audience will witness these actors spilling the secrets and gossip about their characters, the behind-the-scene antics, as well as their lives on and off the small screen. As a special feature, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions about the residents of England's most famous street.” Tickets $50.56 plus taxes and service charge. At Place des Arts' Théâtre Maisonneuve (map).
March 15 to March 25, 2012
International Festival of Films on Art
Examining art from every field and format. Film screening admission $12, $10 seniors, $9 youth 25 and under, $5 ages 12 and under, $20 VIP. At various venues.
March 15 to March 31, 2012
Edgy Women Festival
"Edgy Women explores the complexity of contemporary feminism, through fun, experimental, and community-building artistic events." Admission varies by event. At various venues.
Through March 16, 2012
Arts Matters
Every year since 2000, Concordia University showcases its undergrads' artistic works, from spoken word to animation to visual arts and more.
March 16, 2012
Road to Wrestlemania Tour
Admission $35.50 to $92.25 plus service charge. At the Bell Centre (map).
March 16 to March 18, 2012
Eat Well and Living Green Expo
Find out how to eat better with cooking demonstrations, conferences and other activities. Admission $12, $10 seniors/students, free for youth 16 and under. At the Palais des congrès (map).
March 16 to March 18, 2012
St. Patrick's Day Pub Breakfasts
Montreal's Irish pubs celebrate St. Patrick's Day like the best of them.
March 16 to March 25, 2012
The National Home Show
“Ten days to see new products, to discover the latest trends, and to get advice from more than 500 companies specializing in renovation, construction, exterior design, furniture, and home decor.” Admission $15, seniors $12, ages 6 to 12 $6, ages 5 and under free. At Place Bonaventure (map).
Through March 17, 2012
Opéra de Montréal Presents Rossini and his Muses
“Gioacchino Rossini, one of the most highly celebrated composers of his day, finds in women his musical inspiration. He will call them Rosina, Isabella, Angelina, the heroins of his operas. Created especially for the Atelier lyrique, the evening proposes the finest excerpts of the Barber of Seville, the Italian Girl in Algiers and Cinderella.” Tickets $34.96 to $43.74 plus taxes and service charge. At Monument National (map).
March 18, 2012
St. Patrick's Day Parade
The oldest St. Patrick's Day parade in Canada, the Montreal St. Patrick's Day Parade has been held every single year since 1824, and no circumstance, from snowstorms to wartime to economic depression, has stopped the parade from marching on.
Through April 1, 2012
Sugaring Off at the Treehouse
“Bring the family and enjoy some fun maple-theme activities and sample some tasty treats.
Weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., maple products and maple taffy.” Tastings cost extra, in addition to regular Botanical Garden admission fees to access the grounds. Admission and venue details here.
Through April 29, 2012
Butterflies Go Free
Hundreds of butterflies are set free in the Montreal Botanical Garden's climate-controlled greenhouses. Admission and venue details here.
Through May 24, 2012
You’re Gonna Rire
Montreal comedian Sugar Sammy presents his latest show, performed in Frenglish. Admission $35.24 to $55.42 plus service charge. At l’Olympia (map).
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