With spring fast approaching in Montreal, you might already find yourself planning out all the fun activities you would be able to immerse yourself in while the good weather lasts. Sledding, ice skating, and all kinds of fun outdoor activities would make for memorable moments for everyone. On the other hand, indoor activities would also be a good idea to illuminate the local culture, history, and unique creativity that Montreal has to offer.
A brewery tour
Do you want to discover some of the best places to visit in Montreal? Are you also a beer lover? Then you should definitely try a brewery tour! This activity lets you discover some of the best breweries in town with your friends or family. The greatest part is that you don’t have to find the places or even to drive, since your group will be guided by a brewery specialist. This activity is a must-try if you want to discover multiple famous places in Montreal by drinking a good fresh beer with your relatives.
Outdoor parks
Montreal has been known to serve up different kinds of fun family activities throughout the early March Spring Break. Hence, you would be able to go snowshoeing or walking in the woods, sometimes even go sledding down the hills in Mount Royal Park and some of the other highly-rated parks such as Frederic-Back Park.
In addition, it would also seem like a good idea to go ice-skating as a family in Montreal, regardless of what skating skills each family member would possess. All you would have to do is rent ice skates, easily available at the Mount Royal Park and the refrigerated Beaver Lake rink. You would also be able to rent snowshoes, snow tubes, and sleds, as well as go for expert-led park tours and cross-country skis.
City sounds and lights
Located downtown, you would be able to go ice skating at the newly opened Esplanade Tranquille at the corner of Sainte-Catherine and Clarke. You have the option of either renting ice skates or bringing your own, hence skating to interactive lighting displays and some amazing music to complement it. The signature festival of culture and food that Montreal has to offer is known as Montreal En Lumiere.
Here, you would be able to find guest chefs hailing from the local restaurants, a sprawling outdoor site laden with kids activity area, live music, drinks, and food, along with an option for indoor entertainment as well. Furthermore, you would also be able to enjoy the luminous artworks that have been installed throughout the Quartier des spectacles.
Other than that, you would also get an opportunity to explore some of the hidden gems of Montreal, by getting into the private winter walking tours that are provided by several companies.
Day trips for the family
Lastly, whether you would consider yourself to be an outdoorsy and adventurous family or not, the major nature parks of Montreal would be considered to be a welcoming winter wonder. You could go and explore some of the regions around Montreal by skipping town and going for a day tour. Amongst some of the highly recommended places that you would be able to snowshoe, cross-country ski, snowboard, and ski, you should check out the Centre de villegiature Tremblant, along with some of the other mountains in the Eastern Townships or Laurentians.