5 Fun things to do this weekend in Montréal! (Dec 12 - 14)
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Need a boost to get into the holiday spirit? With with cozy craft fairs, delightful carolling, and a storied Christmas tour, this is your weekend. Enjoy!
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. See what’s on the menu. 🍽️
The exhibition "On the Menu – Montreal: A Restaurant Story" has launched at the McCord Stewart Museum. Explore the changing face of the Montréal restaurant scene since the 1960s. From delis to fine dining, the exhibit reveals how the city’s identity has been shaped by the practice of eating out. A “must-see” for any foodie.
2. Discover Christmas secrets of Old Montréal. 🕯️
Wander through the historic streets of Old Montréal with professional guides from Guidatour. From the Royal Bank Tower on Saint‑Jacques Street to Bonsecours Market, you’ll discover the secrets of Christmases past. See the historic district in a new light and get wrapped up in the holiday spirit.
3. Visit an iconic craft fair. 🎁
Speaking of Christmas, the Salon des métiers d’art (SMAQ) is an opportunity to find one-of-a-kind items just in time for the holidays. The event is the place to meet proud and passionate artisans while discovering exceptional items, where originality goes hand-in-hand with quality. At Montréal’s convention centre.
4. Crack the case. 🔎
Combining history, literature, and investigation, the immersive exhibition “Sherlock Holmes: Cracking the Case” invites guests into the world of the legendary detective. Journey back to 19th-century London where you’ll follow the trail of the master of deduction amid life-size settings. Happening now at the Pointe-à-Callière museum.
5. Enjoy some carolling. 🎶
Nothing says “holiday season” like a concert of joyful carols. Each weekend in Old Montréal, various local choirs perform melodies from yesterday and today. Concerts take place in the afternoons at the historic and beautiful Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel. Pure holiday magic.
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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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