Montreal during the Winter (habfanman from skyscrpaerpage.com) |
Experience a winter, summer, fall and spring in Montreal and discover the best seasonal activities in Montreal. Montreal is a city that adapts, seemingly overnight, to the changes in the seasons and the weather as the calendar pages turn. During each season, a different feature of the city shines. In the spring, it’s the parks and gardens, like the impressive Mount Royal, as the plentiful flowers bloom and the trees bud. In the summer, the pedestrian areas such as the Quartier des Spectacles teem with excitement and life. During Fall, it’s outside activities that dominate the scene, framed by the season’s bright colors characteristic of the Montreal fall foliage. In winter, it’s the cobblestone pathways and romantic lamplit streets of Old Montreal.
And of course, the holiday season in Montreal is filled with joy and celebration. The shopping can’t be topped and the festivals and celebrations are abundant. Here are some of the best seasonal activities in Montreal.
 | BIXI & Bicycles in Montreal BIXI is the name of Montreal's new public self-service bicycle sharing program. BIXI is a combination of the words "bicycle" and "taxi". Montreal’s BIXI was modelled on bike sharing programs in Europe, particularly the Vélib network in Paris. |
 | Christmas Holidays in Montreal Montreal is a beautiful city to visit at any time of the year, but nothing compares to spending Christmas holidays in Montreal. Montreal turns into a magical city during the Christmas and New-Years Holidays. Various events take place throughout the city and the streets, stores and other venues of Montreal take on the colours of the holiday season. Almost every building in Montreal's downtown core is decorated and illuminated during the holiday season. |
 | Horse-drawn Carriages in Old Montreal Regardless of the time of year, you can always find horse-drawn carriages around Old Montreal and Montreal’s Old Port. These horse-drawn carriages, known as calèches are fantastic and fun way to explore Old Montreal. Many of these horse-drawn carriages leave from Place d’Armes and travel all over Old Montreal |
 | Summer in Montreal Although Montreal has plenty to offer during Winter and the other months, nothing compares to Summer in Montreal. There is no better time to visit Montreal than in the Summer time. Visitors often come to Montreal during the summer months because Montreal is abuzz with festivals and events and there are plenty of activities for tourists to do. There are various outdoor activities and attractions for the whole family to take part in. |
