Not-to-be-missed winter activities in Montreal

This winter’s must-see event. The Quartier des spectacles will host the 25th edition of Montreal High Lights for ten days.

As always, there’s no shortage of downtown activities, including a wide range of culinary experiences, a Luminothérapie art trail, a variety of indoor shows, a skating trail on the Tranquille esplanade, a Ferris wheel and electrifying evenings like Nuit Blanche.

On the gourmet side, the festival will feature international chefs and artisans. As part of the Bonnes Tables Air Franceprogram, some twenty chefs will be hosted in several Montreal restaurants, including Emmanuel Pilon, Julien Royer, Glenn Viel and Caterina Ceraudo.

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The Quartier Gourmand, located in the Maison du Festival, will offer culinary demonstrations, tastings, round tables and 5 à 7s.

Several special events will also be on the program, including the Air France 90th Anniversary Dinner on February 23 and 24 at the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ).

Get out your best ski suit: the Igloofest Montreal electronic music festival – the coldest in the world – is back. Diplo, The Blaze, REZZ, Eric Prydz, Armin van Buuren, Eric Prydz, Marc Rebillet, Partiboi69 and many other artists will be taking part in this 16th edition. The Old Port will host four weekends of electro music from January 18, 2024.

Some twenty après-ski evenings will also be on the menu in Old Montreal, from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Artists include Fabrikate, Coco & Breezy, Luke Alessi, lNVŌKER and Surf Gang.

The first 2022-2023 season of the esplanade Tranquille skating rink was a real success! Located in the heart of downtown, this 1,500 m2 facility welcomed more than 250,000 skaters, according to the Ville de Montréal.

Haven’t had the chance to experience it yet? Put on your skates and enjoy: the rink is open Sunday to Wednesday, 9 am to 10 pm, and Thursday to Saturday, 9 am to 11 pm.

The Festival International du Film sur l’Art (FIFA) is a great opportunity to discover the work of artists working in the fields of film, video and the visual arts.

This ^42nd edition, featuring the latest productions of films about art and art films from some forty countries, will take place theatrically and online (from March 22 to 31, 2024) on the ARTS.FILM streaming platform.

The immersive experience of Dreaming Asia should meet the expectations of those who love the cultural heritage of China and Japan.

The world ofOASIS immersion, a 2,000 m2 multimedia space, invites you to discover several sets, including China’s most famous painting, Quingming’s Party by the River.

This exhibition could give you ideas for a trip to Asia. Here are a few suggestions to inspire you:

La Poutine Week is back for its 12th edition. As part of the event, special poutines will be created by participating restaurants. You can vote for the best on the official website.

And there’s something for everyone, as there is every year, with braised beef, fried chicken, duck confit, chorizo, shrimp, Tex-Mex, Texan or vegan.

The Salon du vélo de Montréal and the Salon du triathlon are the two big events for bike fanatics, who flock there every year to discover the latest innovations and trends. A test track will be available for you to try out the bike of your dreams.

String, rod and girdle puppets come to life alongside masks, robotic forms and other creative objects at the 19th edition of the Casteliers Festival.

As every year, this event dedicated to the performing arts will present shows for children and adults in several theaters.

It would be a shame to miss out! Nature parks offer rental equipment so you can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and (re)discover Montreal’s trails.

Rentals will be free of charge for children aged 17 and under residing in the Greater Montreal area (limited-time offer).

This immersive exhibition has already conquered many cities, including Toronto, Las Vegas and Tokyo. Lighthouse Immersive Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios offer you the opportunity to travel in images and music through the world of Walt Disney animated films.

This exhibition should make you want to book a trip to Walt Disney World Resort.

Here are our suggestions for preparing your trip and earning points:

Montréal en lumière is a popular winter event, taking place from February 29 to March 10, 2024. Fancy a few nights away from the ordinary to discover the various activities? Humaniti Montréal – a Marriott Bonvoy hotel – is one of the festival’s hotel partners.

If you choose this establishment, you’ll earn Marriott Bonvoy points when you book.

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