- Montreal Festivals: February 1 to February 5, 2012
- Montreal Festivals: February 6 to February 12, 2012
- Montreal Festivals: February 13 to February 19, 2012
- Montreal Festivals: February 20 to February 26, 2012
- Montreal Festivals: February 27 to February 29, 2012
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
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.
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 14, 2011
Valentine's Day Ideas
From tame to saucy.
February 15 to February 26, 2012
Les Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois
A celebration of film made in Quebec. Working knowledge of French is essential for many screenings as films are generally not subtitled. Admission $9 per screening. At various venues.
February 16 to February 19, 2012
Cottage & Country Home Show
Information on buying, leasing, decorating and renovating a country house. Admission $14, $12 seniors and students, $6 ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and under. At the Olympic Stadium (map).
February 16 to February 26, 2012
Montreal High Lights Festival
The Montreal High Lights Festival is essentially ten days -- 11 in 2012 -- of culinary events, live music, performance art, exhibits, light shows and free activities. Admission varies by event. Various venues.
February 16 to 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.
February 17 to February 19, 2012
Red Weekend
The Gay Village heats up with several all-night parties. Admission varies by event. Various venues.
February 17 to February 19, 2012
Montreal Bicycle Show
"The Montreal Bicycle Show is the yearly event of choice for all the cyclists who want to discover every new product, trend and destination available on two wheels ... the largest consumer show in Canada that is dedicated exclusively to the wonderful world of bicycles and cycling tourism." Admission $11, $8 seniors and students, $5 ages 6 to 12 or free on Sunday, free ages 5 and under, $25 family rate (2 adults, 2 kids ages 12 and under). At Place Bonaventure (map).
February 17 to February 19, 2012
Hockey Expo
"The mission of the Hockey Expo is to provide hockey players of all ages with all of the resources and answers they need for their development. With information about on-ice and off-ice training, mental preparation, coaching, relationships with parents and players, equipment, the latest technologies, and nutrition, the Hockey Expo is the main event for players, parents, trainers, hockey volunteers and hockey lovers." Admission $12, $7.50 ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and under, $32 family rate (2 adults, 2 kids). At Place Bonaventure (map).
February 18, 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).
February 19, 2012
Beats Rhymes & Life Featuring Phife Dawg
“The Canadian premiere of this award winning documentary following the highs and lows of the most celebrated 90's Hip-Hop group, A Tribe Called Quest.” Followed by an “exclusive live show by the original Tribesman, Phife Dawg, featuring A Tribe Called Quest classics from People's Instinctive Travels, Midnight Marauders, Low End Theory, Beat, Rhymes and Life as well as new material.” Admission $25 plus service charge. At Club Soda (map).
Through February 19, 2012
Festival feu et glace
A piece of kid heaven is offered at the Festival Feu et Glace and most activities are free. Snowshoeing, ice castle labyrinths, fireworks, kite demos ... events and activities that aren't free are really affordable. A family must! Free admission. On weekends. In Repentigny (map).
Through February 19, 2012
I, Claudia
“This one-woman show maps the raw, but beautiful interior life of a misfit adolescent. Claudia, age twelve-and-three-quarters, finds herself suffering from the triple afflictions of puberty, unpopularity, and her parents’ divorce.” Admission $18, seniors and students $16, ages 14 and under $14.50. Recommended for ages 11 and up. At Centaur Theatre (map).
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- Montreal Festivals: February 1 to February 5, 2012
- Montreal Festivals: February 6 to February 12, 2012
- Montreal Festivals: February 13 to February 19, 2012
- Montreal Festivals: February 20 to February 26, 2012
- Montreal Festivals: February 27 to February 29, 2012
