The best holiday day trips and weekend getaways from Montreal: Quebec City, Mont-Tremblant, the Laurentians and the Eastern Townships.
Your guide to Christmas downtown: the Quartier des spectacles, Sainte-Catherine Street, the Golden Square Mile and the underground city.
Neighbourhood Christmas in the Plateau and Mile End: Noël dans le Parc, Mont-Royal Avenue, Parc La Fontaine and Mount Royal.
Christmas in Montreal’s Southwest: the Christmas Village at Atwater Market, the Lachine Canal, Verdun’s Wellington Street and more.
Christmas in Laval and the North Shore: the Laval Nature Centre, Christmas markets in L’Assomption and Mirabel, and tubing parks.
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Where to see Christmas lights in Montreal in 2026: LUMINO, Old Montreal, Festilumi at Marché Central and a downtown walking route.
The best outdoor skating rinks in Montreal: the Esplanade Tranquille, Beaver Lake on Mount Royal, Parc La Fontaine and more. The Old Port rink is closed.
Where to meet Santa Claus in Montreal in 2026: the Santa Claus Parade, Santa’s Kingdom at Complexe Desjardins, the Christmas markets and more.
The best things to do in Montreal at Christmas 2026: markets, the Santa Claus Parade, skating, lights, The Nutcracker, New Year’s Eve and more.
Every Montreal Christmas market worth visiting in 2026: the Great Christmas Market, the Christmas Village at Atwater Market, Noël dans le Parc and more, with dates, hours and tips.