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As the weather begins to cool, harvest season begins and the leaves turn into a kaleidoscope of reds, yellows and orange, Montréal basks in a relaxed autumnal glow. While the summer festival season comes to a close and the fall calendar kicks off, there’s still unforgettable #mtlmoments around every corner, whether it’s a three day getaway or long weekend, free fun for the whole family or a solo break. There’s no fall like in Montréal!
Fall has arrived!
School’s back in session, but that doesn’t keep Montréal from a night on the town. Here’s just a few of the season’s most exciting events and experiences all throughout the autumn.
- Montréal Bungee is the highest urban bungee jump in North America, with nighttime jumps coming in 2026. Just follow the happy screaming in the Old Port!
- The breathtaking Gardens of Light returns to the Botanical Garden until October 31, 2025, with glimmering lights and lanterns galore.
- The MTLàTABLE returns for its 13th edition, with fixed-price menus and special brunch offerings at some of the city’s best restaurants from October 30 to November 16, 2025.
- Indie music lovers won’t want to miss M for Montréal’s 20th edition November 19 to 22, 2025, with a packed programme of your next favourite bands.
- The 20th edition of Souk MTL brings the best of Montréal’s design scene to an artisanal market perfect for some early holiday shopping.
Keep tabs on the rest of Montréal’s autumn festival calendar here.
World-class exhibitions and other indoor adventures
Montréal’s top-tier arts spaces present an exciting list of unmissable exhibitions and cutting-edge artistic premieres all autumn long.
- Your social media is about to go OFF once you post your pics from La Fabuleuse FAB Expo’s 20 immersive worlds at Eaton Centre.
- Titanic: An Immersive Voyage takes visitors through archival materials, immersive settings and virtual reality retellings of the fateful voyage.
- Art of the Brick brings Lego to life in mind-blowing recreations of artworks, buildings and even dinosaurs.
- The annual World Press Photo exhibition returns to the Bonsecours Market August 27 to October 13, 2025.
- The McCord-Stewart Museum presents On the Menu—Montréal: A Restaurant Story, looking at the city’s dining establishments and their role in shaping the city.
- The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA for short) hosts the epic Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors exhibition September 27, 2025 to March 8, 2026 and From the Functional to the Fabulous: 600 Years of Decorative Arts and Design from September 13, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
- Explore an immersive wander through Montréal’s back alleys at Alley-Oop—An Interactive Adventure at Pointe-à-Callière Museum until January 11, 2026.
Find more exhibitions and special events here.
THERE’S NO FALL LIKE IN MONTRÉAL!
A culinary destination
Montréal has long been a gourmet’s paradise, filled with local favourites and restaurants feted by those in the know. And this year, the world-leading Michelin Guide has also joined the action with its first stars and bibs in the city.
The Devour! Food Film Fest is bringing the tastes of Montréal to Wolfville, Nova Scotia October 20-26, 2025. Featuring some of the city’s top chefs, pop-up dining experiences and special events including a Montréal Night Market, the Poutine Smackdown competition and the maple-infused sugar-shack inspired Golden Tines Award Brunch, it’s sure to be the dining experience of a lifetime—almost as good as a Montréal visit!
New restaurants join Montréal’s dining scene every season, and this autumn is no different—just in time for the harvest! Newcomers of note include 3 Pierres 1 Feu specializing in traditional Haitian fare and cooking methods and Rodman, the little bar brother to Bonheur d’Occasion. See our list here.
The latest news from Montréal’s world-class hotel scene
Ranging from #FOMO comfort to #YOLO luxury, Montréal’s hotel scene is a constant grower with glow-up renovations and new additions from trusted brands to boutique treasures.
- Housed in the historic National Trust Company building, the stylish SonoLux art hotel opens its doors in October 2025, alongside their kick-off group exhibition Seeds of R/Evolution.
- The 15-room Maison Grinder in Griffintown is designed as a contemporary multi-storey home, guaranteeing an unforgettable boutique experience.
For more talk of the town, click here for the latest hotel updates!
Iconic Montréal must-sees
No first visit to Montréal is complete without a visit to some of the city’s most beloved and recognizable sites and sights. From the top of Mount Royal to the underground RÉSO city network, our list of 10 unmissable MTL experiences awaits!