Montréal ideas for Mother’s Day
Every year brings a new batch of ways to celebrate, because if life offers one constant, it’s this: moms are awesome! Here are some great ideas to make the moms in our lives feel extra special this Mother’s Day.
Take her out to brunch or afternoon tea
Many Montréal restaurants have created special Mother’s Day menus so you can treat your favourite lady to a fabulous feast. Have a look at these brunch and fine dining options for the full spectrum, but here are some ideas: try the mouth-watering Mother’s Day menus and specials at Maggie Oakes, Jacopo, Gaspar, Pincette, Vieux-Port Steakhouse, Annette, bar à vin for a perfect boozy brunch, Brasserie 701, le Fou Fou, Stanley, and La Part des Anges, who are offering a special Mother’s Day table d’hôte for $65.
Treat mom to brunch with a panoramic view: Croisières AML offers brunch cruises on a boat! Hop aboard the AML Cavalier Maxim for a bistronomic meal (and mimosas) prepared with fresh and local products.
For a good cup of tea and delectable bites in a warm atmosphere, bring Mom to one of these charming tea houses or one of these spots for a lavish afternoon tea.
Make her home a little prettier
Add a little Montréal colour to her walls with a poster or print from a local artist or designer.
Offer her a bouquet of fresh flowers, or dried ones (which she can enjoy for longer). Here are a few local businesses who can make the perfect arrangement for your mom.
Binette & filles, 7070 Henri-Julien Avenue (at Jean-Talon Market)
Le Marché aux Fleurs, 459 Sainte-Catherine Street West (downtown)
Le Jardin de Mathilde, 2619 Masson Street (Rosemont – La Petite-Patrie)
Prune les Fleurs, 186 Peel Street (Griffintown)
Lavigne, Fleuriste de quartier, 3747 Ontario Street East (Hochelaga)
Florilège Jardinerie Urbaine, 4382 Notre-Dame Street West (Saint-Henri)
Need more suggestions? Here are some other great florists around Montréal.
Make it with your own hands
Book some time to create together. Les Affutés offers workshops in everything from woodworking to sewing and is also a makerspace for collaborative projects of all kinds.
For pottery classes, Les Faiseurs is a great place for one-day or more workshops, just two doors down from Les Affutés.
Art Chaos is the perfect spot to have enormous creative fun as you make an artwork from scratch.
And at Les Forges de Montréal, learn the ancient art of forging hands-on by making your mom a hook, or even a knife — workshops range from beginner all the way to pro.
Help Mom up the level of her home garden with great tips and ideas from the experts at the Jardin botanique, Montréal’s Botanical Garden.
And for the foodies, there are so many cooking, baking and tasting classes available, you’ll have trouble choosing!
Make her feel special with a made-in-Montréal gift
Head to the Montréal Art Center and Museum on May 10 and 11, 2025, to find artisan treasures at the Mother’s Day Artisan Market, a two-day celebration of local creativity.
Browse beautiful, ethical and responsible gift ideas from cards to housewares, all made by local artisans, at arloca, Maison Pépin, Tah-dah!, Belle et Rebelle and the handmade cosmetics brand Savonnerie M'Nonga.
Choose a lovely blown glass piece by a Québec glass artisan at the Espace Verre shop, gallery and workshop.
If Mom’s an avid reader, head into one of these fantastic local bookstores for a book or two by Montréal authors… and beyond.
Make her world sparkle
When it comes to bling, Montréal has an impressive variety of jewelry options, from classic to cutting-edge. Here are some of our local favourites.
Ecksand offers exquisite creations handmade in Canada with high-end materials and 100% ethical stones.
Founded by Myriam Elie, MYEL offers unique and contemporary designs to fit any woman’s personal style.
Roland Dubuc’s jewelry pieces are sculpted from one sheet of gold or silver, folded, twisted, knotted and refolded again in a technique that can be likened to origami. His bold modern designs are truly unique.
At Camillette Jewelry, there’s a whole collection dedicated to Mother’s Day, plus so many cute, minimalist pieces of wearable art you can gift any time of year.
For a whole gallery experience, take your mom for a gaze at the stunning wearable sculptures at Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h — it’s one of Montréal’s best kept secrets.
Make her feel pampered
A getaway to a spa will be the perfect way to melt away the tensions of daily life. Offer her a gift card at Scandinave Spa, Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau, Strøm Nordic Spa or the beautiful Rainspa.
To recreate a spa experience at home, made-in-Québec personal care products from BKIND are sure to make your mom feel great from head to toe.
Take her out on the town
Support local artists and cultural organizations while setting aside some quality time with your mom with an outing to a show or a cultural event. Offer her a gift certificate to the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, a membership to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts or find a show or a happening on La Vitrine. If you’re both live music lovers, you’ve got so many venues to choose from!
Isa Tousignant
Isa Tousignant is an editor and storyteller with a curiosity that runs deeper than most. She has chatted life philosophies with celebrity chefs, gemologists, arena rockers and furries. (All were transformative.) Her favourite things include discovering new flavours and celebrating the creativity that defines her hometown, Montréal.