5 things to do in Montreal today: Tuesday, January 30

Jan 30 2018, 1:13 pm

Are you ready for your Tuesday, Montreal? Get the week going with these events happening around the city. We promise you won’t be bored!

Fête des Neiges

Your favourite winter festival is back. Parc Jean Drapeau’s annual Fête des neiges returns for three spectacular weeks this winter. Taking place between January 20 and February 11, the park will host a myriad of snow-themed events and activities.

Where: Parc Jean Drapeau
When: January 20 to February 11, 2018
Tickets: Available online

Celebrate winter at Espace pour la vie

Montreal’s Espace pour la vie is ready for January and they’ve got an amazing line-up of events to keep you merry all winter long.

Where: Espace pour la vie, 4101 Sherbrooke St E
When: Various dates and times check website for details
Tickets: Available online

Cardio on the ice with ex-Montreal Canadiens

Montreal’s beautiful Old Port skating rink is set to open this weekend and you can take the ice with some former Montreal Canadiens players. Get on your jerseys and skate amongst pros as they will help you learn basic techniques and perfect your skating, stick handling, puck control, and more.

Where: Old Port skating rink
When: January 16, 23, 30/ February 6, 13, 20, 27/ March 6)
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Cost: Adult: $6.95. Skate rentals available onsite. Please note that skate sharpening is not available on theme nights.

Check out the winter village at Olympic Park 

The traditional winter village at Montreal’s Olympic Park has officially returned for 2017 and 2018.

From now until March 25, 2018, you can enjoy outdoor skating on a brand new frozen trail, browse the pop-up shops and discover artisanal products, and take part in plenty of other fun winter activities.

Where: Olympic Park, 4545 Pierre-de Coubertin Ave
When: Until March 25, 2018
Time: Thursday and Friday: 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
There are also special hours during the holidays. Check website for details.

Check out Montreal’s ‘Virtual Reality Garden’

If you’re looking for the ultimate virtual reality experience head down to the Phi Centre. From January 23 to February 12, the Phi Centre will be hosting a special edition of its ‘Virtual Reality Garden.’ You’ll be able to view screenings of the five productions nominated in the Best immersive production category at the Canadian Screen Awards.

Where: The Phi Centre, 407 Saint-Pierre Street, Montreal
When: January 23 to February 12
Tickets: Available online, $9.30

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