Ah, September in Montreal when the city's mood swings between "I need one more ice cream" and "Is it too early for pumpkin spice." You’ll need somewhere to go once you’ve got that latté in hand, and there is a lot packed into back-to-school season. From hip-hop, country, and deep trance festivals to tattoo shows, scavenger hunts and kite-flying classes, this list will help you find the last few events this year where you can comfortably wear shorts.
Autumn in Montreal is a love story waiting to happen. The dropping temperatures are a perfect excuse to draw closer to a loved one, and the city, with its canvas of fall colours, provides the perfect backdrop for heart-fluttering encounters. It's all about finding cozy indoor corners to cuddle and taking full advantage of the outdoors before the frost sets in. While the trees transition to shades of amber and gold, parks take on a new life, and the city's quieter corners become the go-to spots for those in the know.
Montreal is a melting pot of stories waiting to be told and experienced. In this city, a UNESCO-endorsed historic château stands alongside a space dedicated entirely to the captivating world of insects. There's a museum that explores Canada's Indigenous roots and others still that transport you to the avant-garde edge of contemporary art. Here are eight standout Montreal museums that show the city is a cultural powerhouse.
It's Victo erm. National Patriots' Day weekend in Quebec! The unofficial kick-off to a season of barbecues and picnics in the park. Unlike on other statutory holidays, many institutions will continue to welcome the public on Monday, May 22. Here's what's open and closed in Montreal on National Patriots' Day.
Montrealers have a rare opportunity to lunch in the manicured Japanese section of the Montreal Botanical Garden. On Sunday, May 21, the site is hosting a picnic to celebrate its crab apple tree blossoms. The event is meant to mimic the Japanese custom of o-hanami, contemplation of the flowers, and the country's famed cherry tree blossom season. Picnicking isn't usually allowed in the Japanese Garden, but administrators make an exception for the annual event organized by the Fondation du Jardin et du Pavillon Japonais de Montréal. Prospective picnickers must preregister for the event