What to do this winter: Indoor and outdoor activities for every taste

Last updated November 26, 2021
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This winter will be very different. Looking for indoor and outdoor activities to keep you in high spirits and in good shape? Here are some suggestions for fun, morale-boosting activities offered in your neighbourhood, in urban nature or online.

Outdoor activities

Want to get out and enjoy the fresh air? There are countless ways to make the most of winter in Montreal, no matter what Mother Nature has in store. Access to activities is free, and some places even offer or rent equipment.

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Indoor activities

The thrill of Montréal’s arts centre

Theatre, film, concerts, exhibitions and shows for the whole family. Montréal’s arts centres offer you a free program of exciting events that are sure to delight you.

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Books, magazines, newspapers, talks, games, workshops for children and adults… There’s a whole world just for you!  Learn more

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Discover living museums

There’s so much to discover at Montréal’s Space for Life museums. The Planetarium Rio Tinto Alcan welcomes you aboard the most remarkable space mission in the history of humanity with the film “Voyager.” Would you rather stay on Earth. Visit the Biosphere’s Écolab de la Biosphère, where up and coming scientists look for solutions to save the environment. At the Biodôme, head backstage to the biomachine, where you take control of ecosystems to ensure that water, air and light are in optimal conditions.

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