Sunday has arrived Montreal. Need some plans? Look no further than our handy list. From a Polish bazaar to Blue Metropolis, your weekend will be jam-packed with fun.
Spring Polish Bazaar
Looking to satisfy your Pierogi craving?
You’ll be able to do just that at Montreal’s Spring Polish Bazaar taking place from April 21 to 22. At this cultural event, you’ll be able to try out delicious Polish foods and shop for goods such as jewellery and cosmetics.
Where: 5391 Snowdown Street
When: April 22, 2018
Time: Doors open at 10 am
Blue Metropolis
Blue Metropolis is one of the city’s best literary festivals. Taking place annually in April, this one-of-a-kind event dates back to 1999. The festival has activities both in English and French, and features all sorts of events including readings, on-stage interviews, panel discussions, and writing workshops.
Where: For a full list of locations, click here.
When: Until April 29, 2018
Tickets: Available online
21 Swings
Montreal’s beloved 21 Swings (or 21 Balancoires) is returning to Promenade des Artistes this spring! Is there any better sign that spring has arrived?
When: Until May 27, 2018
Where: Promenade des Artistes
Bixi Bikes
Bixi season is on now and we couldn’t be more excited. Given the chilly winter we’ve had, it’s about time our favourite bike sharing program is brought back to the streets of Montreal.
When: on now
Where: Various locations
Visit Montreal’s free museum
Montreal is filled with amazing museums but there is one you can visit for free anytime. The Redpath Museum is located in downtown Montreal on the McGill University campus and you can visit it anytime at no cost. The museum features exhibits focusing on natural history, biology, geology, and cultural heritage. Completed in 1882, Redpath Museum is the oldest building in Canada built as a museum.
Where: 859 Sherbrooke Street West
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturdays* and public holidays: CLOSED (But open for spring/ summer starting April 7)
Sunday (September through May): 11 am – 5 pm
Sunday (June, July, August): 1 – 5:00 pm
Particles of Existence
The Phi Centre is hosting an out-of-this-world exhibit that you definitely do not want to miss.
Particles of Existence explores new dimensions of how science and technology have brought us closer to understanding our universe and beyond.
Where: The Phi Centre, 407 Rue Saint-Pierre
When: Until August 12, 2018. Closed on Monday.
Time: Various time slots. Check website for details.
Tickets: Available online
Le Temps des Sucres
If you’re desperately in need of a maple fix head down to Montreal Olympic Stadium where a huge sugar shack festival will be happening.
Le Temps des Sucres will be featuring delicious fare created by some all-star chefs. These won’t be your ordinary sugar shack dishes. Instead, renowned Quebec chefs Martin Juneau, Marie-Fleur St-Pierre, Alexandre Gosselin, and Rémy Couture will be cooking up 4-course contemporary meals that will highlight the sweet taste of maple.
Where: Olympic Stadium’s Esplanade Financière Sun Life Source
When: April 22, 2018
Tickets: $35 to $65, available online
Montreal Botanical Garden Butterflies Go Free
The Montreal Botanical Garden’s annual “Butterflies Go Free” exhibit is back for another year. Taking over the Main Exhibition Greenhouse until April 29, visitors can step into a humid tropical oasis that will make you forget all about winter.
Where: Montreal Botanical Garden, 4101, rue Sherbrooke Est
When: Until April 29, 2018
Montreal Digital Spring
Quartier des Spectacles is hosting a unique digital art festival all season long. Throughout the months of March, April, May, and June, Quartier des Spectacles will see all sorts of events pertaining to the digital arts. These include a media lab, live musical performances, and sculptures. Be sure to check out what’s going on in Quartier des Spectacles every weekend in the spring.
Where: Quartier des Spectacles
When: From now to June 21, 2018
Check out Montreal’s new Cherry Blossom restaurant and bar
This new cherry blossom Japanese restaurant and bar could be the prettiest place to eat in Montreal. Le Blossom is the latest establishment led by Montreal restauranter Dan Pham and his partners. The eatery is located in Montreal’s “The Village” neighbourhood and specializes in traditional Japanese handrolls, private-imported sake, contemporary Japanese dishes, and more.
Address: 1101 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Est.
Phone: 514-379-3699
Walk up Mount Royal
The weather has finally turned so why not take advantage? Go for your first spring walk up Mount Royal! Explore the flora and fauna, wander a new trail, or even have a picnic at Beaver Lake. There is so much to explore at this Montreal landmark.
When: Anytime
Where: Mount Royal
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