Things to Do in and Around Montreal
By Evelyn Reid, About.com Guide to Montreal
Montreal is a bustling, live wire of a city. From its annual events, attractions, festivals, holidays and celebrations to the more and lesser known of shopping destinations, museums and overall nightlife options, including restaurants, poutine joints, sports bars and more, discover all this town has to offer!
- Attractions & Events Calendar
- Festivals & Annual Events
- Everybody Dance Now
- Parks, Green Space & the Urban Outdoors
Attractions & Events Calendar
A guide to Montreal's many attractions, events and activities, including live music, theatre, dance, family and community activities.
- Montreal Events Calendar by Month
- Free Things to Do in Montreal
- Winter Skating
- Spring Syrup Cabane à Sucre Style
- Summer Swimming à la Urban Beach
- Autumn Apple Picking
- Visit Chinatown
- Party in the Gay Village
- Discover Little Italy
- Bike the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
- Try Out the Montreal Casino
- Tour the Floralies Gardens
- Shop at the Jean-Talon Market
- Linger on the Lachine Canal
- Trek Through Griffintown
Festivals & Annual Events
A guide to Montreal's many festivals and annual events.
- International Fireworks Competition
- FrancoFolies: The Biggest French Music Fest in the World
- Montreal Fashion & Design Festival
- Montreal Chamber Music Festival
- Montreal Jazz Festival
- Beer Festival Mondial de la Bière
- Montreal Wine & Spirits Show
- Montreal Outdoor Festival
- Blue Metropolis Literary Festival
- Festival TransAmériques
- Montreal Museums Day
- In Town, Without My Car!
Everybody Dance Now
A guide to some Montreal dance events, clubs and hot spots.
- Dance Under the Sun and Stars for $10 or Less
- Piknic Electronik: The Ultimate Nature Rave
- Outdoor Ballroom Dancing
- Tam Tams: A Tribal Tradition
- Gay Village Dance Clubs
Parks, Green Space & the Urban Outdoors
A guide to Montreal parks, public spaces, outdoor activities and green attractions.
- Montreal Botanical Gardens: a Park, a Museum, a Must-See!
- Montreal's Best Outdoor Skating Rinks
- Summit Park
- Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
- Sun Yat-Sen Square in Chinatown
Montreal Museums
A guide to Montreal Museums, from the arts and history to science and architecture.
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- Montreal Planetarium
- McCord Museum
- Pointe-à-Callière Museum of Archeology and History
- Redpath Museum of Science & Natural History
- Montreal Biosphere
- Canadian Centre for Architecture
- Centre d'Histoire de Montréal
Restaurants, Cafés, Tea Rooms & Bars
A guide to Montreal's fantastic food & nightlife scene, from restaurants and poutine joints to cafes, tea rooms and bars.
- Best Poutine in Montreal
- Restaurant Le Club Sandwich
- Top Poutine at La Banquise
- Vegan Restaurant Aux Vivres
- Cha Guan Tea House
- Montreal Tea Rooms
- Best Brunch in Montreal
- Shaika Cafe & Gallery V
- Caffe Italia
- Patati Patata
- Gay Village Restaurants
- Montreal Sports Bars
- Romantic Restaurants in Town
Shopping & Services
A guide to shopping in Montreal with a focus on local businesses and shops that give a personal touch and/or offer something a little different from the norm, from clothing to facials, knick knacks and more.
- Montreal's Major Shopping Malls
- Shopping in the Gay Village
- Plaza St. Hubert
- Farmer's Markets
- Marché Jean-Talon
Holidays & Celebrations
A guide to different holidays and celebrations including some unique to the province of Quebec.
