Browsing: Christmas 2026

What’s open and closed in Montreal on December 24, 25 and 26, 2026: Quebec store hours, the markets, Christmas Eve mass and the réveillon.

Montreal weather in December: average temperatures, snow, wind chill and sunset times, plus exactly what to pack for a Christmas trip.

A 3-day Christmas itinerary for Montreal: downtown and the Christmas markets, Old Montreal, and skating on Mount Royal, with tips.

How to ring in 2027 in Montreal: Grand Minuit, the free New Year’s Eve party at the Old Port, plus skating, dinners and practical tips.

Montreal’s Santa Claus Parade (Défilé du père Noël) 2026: date, route on René-Lévesque Boulevard, metro stations and tips for the best spot.

Les Grands Ballets’ Nutcracker returns to Place des Arts from December 5 to 30, 2026. Dates, ticket prices and booking tips.

Christmas concerts in Montreal 2026: the OSM, Handel’s Messiah, choirs at Notre-Dame Basilica, A Charlie Brown Christmas and more.

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.