Spring has officially sprung in Montreal and that means a little life, colour and vibrancy is set to make its way back to Montreal. With so many things to do in and around the Montreal area, there's no better time to take advantage of the warmer weather than fixing up that bucket list of yours. Whether you're craving a little bit of adventure back into your daily routine, or need an escape from reality, here are some must-try activities that you just gotta add to your springtime bucket list.
After years of construction, the Montreal Insectarium is set to reopen in a spacious new building on April 13, 2022. The Espace pour la vie museum features a butterfly garden where visitors can walk among the fluttering bugs and, below, a sprawling labyrinth that resembles the tunnel networks of burrowing insects.
When it comes to Montreal, there are endless things to do in the downtown core. However, sometimes the hustle and bustle of the city can be a bit too much to handle. Sometimes, you just want to explore the corners of Montreal without the added chaos of trekking downtown, and these are the best spots to do just that.
Non-essential businesses will be closed across the province from Dec. 25 through Jan. 11, Premier François Legault announced in a Tuesday press conference, in a deeper, short-term type of circuit-breaker aimed at breaking the second wave. Businesses allowed to stay open will include grocery stores, pharmacies, garages and pet stores. The lockdown, which Legault dubbed a pause and “the holiday break,” will also see the province s elementary schools have their holiday break extended to Jan. 11. Previously, elementary schools were supposed to re-open on Jan. 4. High schools will have an extended holiday break between Dec. 17 to Jan. 11. Legault warned school-age children that their extended break could include some remote learning and homework.