You dealt with some wild weather this week, so it’s time to relax.
That’s not to say that the climate is getting any better, but at least you can sleep through most of it.
Whenever you’re ready to tackle the city, here are 11 things worth checking out today.
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Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs

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The Canadiens had a busy week: they beat the Anaheim Ducks at home on Monday, thrashed the high-octane Winnipeg Jets on Thursday and tonight, they welcome their bitter rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs — how perfect.
They’ll welcome the newly extended Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs to a sure-to-be buzzing Bell Centre.
When: Saturday, February 9
Time: 7 pm
Where: Bell Centre, 1909 avenue des Canadiens de Montreal
Price: Varies per date and seat selection, available online
Sarah Brightman Concert
Sarah Brightman is an English classical crossover soprano, singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and musician. Brightman has sung in many languages including English, Spanish, French, Latin, German, Turkish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Catalan.
She’ll be gracing Place Bell with her presence on Saturday.
When: Saturday, February 9
Time: 8 pm
Where: Place Bell, 1950 rue Claude-Gagné, Laval
Price: $98 – $505, available online
Honesca Ice Bike Race

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The third annual race combines two well known Montreal activities: biking and trying not to skid on ice.
The one-day event will host three ice bike contests (fork, studded and fat tire bikes), bike limbo (roll under a bar on your bike), a pick-up challenge and the “slowest race without falling over” contest.
There will also be a DJ on site, demonstrations, time trials, local merchants selling winter gear and accessories and of course, food trucks.
It costs moolah to register but attending the event is free.
When: Saturday, February 9
Time: 10 am – 6 pm
Where: Parc Maisonneuve, 4581 rue Sherbrooke Est
Price: Free to attend, registration online
Forum Sports Bar
Start the weekend off with some bowling.
The Forum Sports Bar hosts 16 lanes of 10-pin bowling, a giant square bar, arcade games, billiards and TV screens.
You strike that one off the list.
When: Saturday, February 9
Time: 11 am – 1 am
Where: 2313 rue Ste. Catherine
Price: $8 per game, shoe rental included
La Grande Roue de Montréal

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As Saturday calls for some sun, hit up Canada’s largest observational wheel and take in some absolutely breathtaking views of the city, covered in snow.
Not to mention, some primetime photo ops that’ll make your Instagram crowd jealous.
When: Saturday, February 9
Time: 10 am – 11 pm
Where: 362 rue de Commune Est
Price: $14.79 – $25
POP Yoga Neige
Downward dog-sled, anyone?
Montreal-based fitness company POP Spirit is hosting a series of outdoor snow yoga sessions this winter.
Aptly titled POP Yoga Neige, classes will take place every Saturday and Sunday from now until March 24 at Parc La Fontaine and Parcours Gouin, respectively.
All classes are free to the public and boast top-notch, professional instructors. All you have to do is bring your own mat and dress warmly (and we mean, really warm).
When: February 9 and 10
Time: 1 pm on Saturdays, 10:30 am on Sundays
Where: Parc La Fontaine and Parcours Gouin
Price: Free
Fête des neiges

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The 36th edition of the Fête des neiges festival rolls into its fourth weekend.
Outdoor activities include snow tubing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snow archery, an icy pirate ship, ice skating, ice sculptures, ziplining, a Ferris wheel, Tour de Lévis, axe throwing, a penguin village, a Polar Circus, snow scooters, an inflatable bouncy castle, and a mini igloo play area.
That’ll show winter who’s boss.
When: From now until February 10
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Parc Jean-Drapeau
Tickets: $8 – $25, available online
Parc-Nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques

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The City of Montreal wants you to see more of this gorgeous province this winter by checking out the city’s biggest national park – for free.
So, pack a lunch, hop on a shuttle bus and spend the day in the great Canadian outdoors!
Parc-Nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques is offering free shuttle services from downtown Montreal this weekend (and six days afterwards).
With 330 hectares of land, the Parc-Nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques is the largest park in Montreal. It’s bordered by Lac des Deux Montagnes and the Rivière des Prairies, offering magnificent views of icy, snowy, land.
The park is also boarded by ecological farms that include cows, goats, sheep, donkeys, rabbits, ponies and pigs as well as a rustic sugar shack where guest can enjoy locally produced maple syrup.
When: Saturday, February 9
Time: 9 am – 4:15 pm
Where: Shuttle pick up Dorchester Square
Price: Free
LanETS
The LanETS is a club from ETS (Ecole de technologie supérieure) that organizes what they call “the biggest Lan party of the east coast.”
2000 gamers compete for prizes ($40,000 worth of prizes) and there’s a plethora of cosplay, scavenger hunts, and exhibitors too.
When: February 8 – 10
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm (Friday), 9 am – 9 pm (Saturday), 9 am – 3 pm (Sunday)
Where: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Price: $20 – $85, available online
Winter Games – Parc Olympique

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Olympic Park is hosting a variety of winter games on Saturday and Sunday, fun for the whole family.
Activities include ice skating, a snowskate park, ice slides, snowshoeing and a heated cafe to keep you warm.
When: February 9 and 10
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: 4549 avenue Pierre-de-Courebtin
Price: Free
Jeff Caldwell Stand-Up Show
Six-time Letterman veteran Jeff Caldwell will be in town for his last show of three shows in Montreal.
The comedian is known to audiences through a clean, clever and observational approach to the art.
Apart from The Late Show with David Letterman, the American comedian has performed all over North America as well as The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Conan.
When: Saturday, February 9
Time: 8 pm
Where: The Comedy Nest, 2313 rue Ste.Catherine
Price: $12 – $15, available online