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Montreal Festivals: February 2012

Montreal Festivals: February 1 to February 5, 2012

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Through February 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 February 2012
Montreal Snow Village
North America’s brand new, one and only snow village is fully operational.

Through February 2012
Winter Sports
Featuring Montreal’s top skating rinks, snowshoe-friendly parks, cross country ski trails, lone dog sled destination and more.

Through February 2012
Go Downhill Skiing
If you're looking for the cheapest and closest ski options from Montreal, try night skiing. If convenience, proximity and price aren't as important as the runs themselves, then consider your options with this list of Quebec ski resorts.

Through February 2012
Montreal Concerts in February
From indie to big ticket, get the scoop, complete with clips.

Through February 2012
Montreal Museums, Arts & Science Presentations
Featuring top picks across the city.

Through February 2012
Ongoing Family Activities
Just a few ideas suitable for the whole clan.

Through February 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 February 2012
Black History Month
From roundtable discussions to art exhibits to food tastings and more. Most activities are free. At various venues.

Through February 2012
Reader-Submitted Events
A few additional events due for discovery. Submit an event here.

February 2, 2012
Groundhog Day
Please. This is Canada. Like we need a rodent to tell us if winter runs through March.

February 2 to February 5, 2012
The City and Suburb Home Show
Features "over 350 exhibitors targeted including eighty manufacturers, more than 150 building projects and 15 000 residential units for sale." Admission $14, $12 seniors and students, $6 ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and under. At the Olympic Stadium (map).

February 3 and February 4, 2012
Carnaval: A Chinese New Year Celebration
“Presented by the China National Art Troupe ... 65 top-level artists will stun audiences with dazzling acrobatic displays, dances, magic and music.” Admission $44 to $74 plus taxes and service charge. At Place des Arts (Théâtre Maisonneuve) (map).

February 3 to February 9, 2012
The New Mexican Film Week
Featuring the latest in Mexican cinema, including critically acclaimed Miss Bala. Admission $11.50, $40 for 5 films. At Cinéma du Parc (map).

February 4, 2012
Campfire Tales and Stargazing
Marking Montreal’s founder, Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve, and his 400th birthday anniversary “with free evenings featuring stories and legends celebrating the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood and our Montréal heritage. These urban tales are combined with stargazing sessions hosted by experts from the Planetarium. Hot drinks will be served.” Event is in French. Free admission. From 7 to 9 p.m. Outdoors by a campfire, just outside the Montreal Biodome (map).

Through February 4, 2012
McCord Museum Clearance Sale
Sale on toys, jewelry, books, home décor items, and more at 70% off. Free admission to the boutique. Access to exhibits is extra. At McCord Museum (map).

February 5, 2012
Select Your Sports Bar
Two words: Super Bowl. And don’t miss half-time. This year’s features some Montreal flavor.

Through February 5, 2012
Fête des Neiges de Montréal
Jean-Drapeau Park morphs into a winter wonderland of igloo mazes, furry mascot people and mostly free activities. Great fun for families as well as adults, skating, kicksledding and tube sliding are on the agenda. Details here.

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