5 Fun things to do this weekend in Montréal! (Nov 21 - 23)
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This weekend in Montréal you can watch incredible cinema, celebrate the holiday season, find a new favourite book, and more. Enjoy your weekend!
To enjoy the best the city has to offer during your stay, please don't think of yourself as a tourist, but as one of us. Whether you're here for a few days, a few weeks or a few years, we're counting on you to enjoy Montréal in a spirit of respect, responsibility and celebration!
1. Watch incredible documentaries. 🎥
One of North America’s leading documentary festivals, the Montréal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) showcases around 100 Canadian and international films each November. Held in iconic cultural venues across Montréal. Until November 30.
2. See incredible queer cinema. 🌈
The Image+Nation film festival encourages connection and reflection between LGBTQ+ peoples and queer storytellers, both regionally and internationally. This is Canada’s first and oldest LGBTQ+ film festival. Until November 30.
3. Welcome Santa. 🎁
Young and old alike are invited to gather to experience one of the most popular Christmas events in Québec: the Santa Claus Parade. A long-standing tradition, this wonderful annual celebration is an enchanting, musical launch of the beginning of the holiday season in Montréal. November 22.
(Bonus: Want less Santa, more shopping? Head to The Main’s Holiday Market.)
4. Celebrate local literature. 📚
Showcasing literature from Québec and around the world, the Salon du livre de Montréal presents the largest collection of French-language books in North America. Book lovers, avid readers, and book browsers gather at one of the most popular events of the year. Until November 23.
5. Wander in the woods. 🌲
In "The Man Who Planted Trees,” a solitary shepherd transforms an arid valley into a flourishing forest. This immersive experience invites us to discover the world of trees, in a scenography inspired by Canadian forests. Until January 4.
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Daniel Baylis
Daniel Baylis is a writer, poet, and musician. Several years ago he moved to Montréal to chase silly bohemian dreams. And he’s still at it.
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