Browsing: Old Montreal

Christmas Eve mass, holiday concerts, AURA and the giant stars of Place d’Armes at Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica.

Quebec’s biggest fine crafts fair celebrates its 70th edition at the Grand Quai of the Port of Montréal, December 15 to 20, 2026.

The best neighbourhoods to stay in for a Christmas trip to Montreal: downtown, Old Montreal, the Plateau and Saint-Henri, with booking tips.

Montreal’s festive pop-up bars: Miracle, Vive le vent at Le 9e, the Taverne de Noël, Secrets and mulled wine at the Christmas markets.

The best museums and indoor activities in Montreal over the holidays, from the McCord Stewart Museum to the Biodôme and AURA.

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.

Where to see Christmas lights in Montreal in 2026: LUMINO, Old Montreal, Festilumi at Marché Central and a downtown walking route.

How to spend Christmas in Old Montreal: Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, Saint-Paul Street, the Old Port, museums and Cité Mémoire.