14 Things to Do in Montreal in the Winter

PRACTICAL WANDERLUST

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Softly falling snow. Hot mulled wine. Sticky maple taffy. Montreal, Canada is a winter wonderland, and one of the best places to visit for winter cheer!

EXPLORE OLD MONTREAL

Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal) is considered one of the best-preserved old town centers in North America, with buildings dating back to the 1600s.

VISIT THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Mulled wine, sugar pie, and Christmas Cheer: there’s nothing like visiting a Christmas Market during the holiday season!

EXPLORE RUE SAINT-PAUL

Montreal goes ALL OUT with Christmas decor, and the best of it was on Rue Saint-Paul! This is La Petit Dep, a charming little cafe.

VISIT THE MARKETS

Montreal has several wonderful European-style food markets, full of fromageries and patisseries and whatever the French word for “shop full of Maple things” would be (érable-erie?). 

STUFF YOUR FACE WITH MONTREAL SPECIALTIES

Montreal is a foodie city. Don’t hold back! Leave your tight-fitting clothes at home!

SOAK IN A NORDIC SPA

Dipping yourself into hot-water pools helps you adjust to Montreals frigid air. It's relaxing, healthy, & not too pricey! Montreal has 3 Nordic Spas.

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