Nobody has to ask what to do in Montréal, there’s so much going on, it’s always obvious. But there are a few things you should never miss and here’s our top 10 of the best to add to that long what to do in Montréal list.
What to do in Montréal after dark
1. Experience the world’s best fireworks and their soundtrack
Montréal is home to a prestigious annual fireworks competition, with amazing pyro-musical spectacles from various competing nations. Grab a blanket and a viewing spot by the Old Port and watch in wide-eyed wonder as the night sky explodes overhead. Past musical themes range from a tribute to U2 to The Four Seasons.
Circus thrills: what to do in Montréal for big top lovers
2. Run away to Montréal and join the circus with your kids
Montréal is rightly proud of its reputation as the world’s premier circus destination, and its circus arts festival cements this with 12 days of wild acrobatics, awesome contortions, balancing acts and general clowning around. The annual festival attracts renowned circus troupes from across the globe, including the ubiquitous Cirque du Soleil, and outdoor shows are free. Various restaurants in the city hook up with the festival to offer fun, circus-themed menus for the kids.
What to do in Montréal for high flyers
3. Go higher than high with indoor Skydiving lessons
Defy the laws of gravity and experience the sensation of a free fall skydive in a secure environment at Skyventure Montreal. You’ll face a cheek-stretching, 109 miles per hour airstream inside the 45-foot tall vertical wind tunnel, but it actually feels more like floating than falling. Anyone aged four years or older can take part, with full training and the chance to ask lots of questions before you fly. Children can enjoy the thrill of flying solo or as part of a group skydive with family and friends.
What to do in Montréal during winter
4. Find a Winter Festival worth bundling your kids up cozy
Montréal en Lumière is one of the biggest winter festivals in the world, with most kid-friendly activities taking place in the Quartier des Spectacles entertainment district. One ride on the illuminated urban slide and giant ferris wheel and they’ll forget all about the sub-zero temperatures.
The world’s largest comedy festival, Montréal
5. What do do in Montréal when you need a good laugh
Although much of its acts are aimed squarely at adults, the largest comedy festival in the world – it hosts 1,700 artists from 19 countries around the world – has plenty to offer families, including street performers, mime artists and storytelling shows. But best of all is the super-cute Twins Parade, featuring hundreds of sets of costumed twins and triplets marching through the streets.
