With the last official day of summer quickly approaching, you might want to start getting into the spirit of fall so those impending 6 pm Montreal sunsets aren’t such a big shock.
Montreal is absolutely stunning in the summer, there’s no denying it. But, there’s something charming about the city in the autumn as well.
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Consider the gorgeous fall foliage across the island, sweater weather, pumpkin spice everything, apple picking, and great autumn events.
Keep your head up, Montreal. There are a bunch of reasons to be excited about fall in the city. We’ve broken up all of those reasons into events that happen seasonally in Montreal and things to do that are specific to Autumn 2022.
The classics
Gardens of Light
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Gardens of Light is returning to Montreal as usual, sitting all three cultural gardens of the Botanical Garden with light and magic for the ultimate fall spectacle.
The Chinese Garden will be displaying its iconic lanterns, the First Nations Garden will feature a multimedia experience highlighting the Sacred Tree, and the Japanese Garden will have a breathtaking illuminated path.
If it’s fall in Montreal, this is an absolute must-see.
When: September 2 to October 31
Where: Botanical Garden
Price: $17 to $21
AURA
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The timeless Notre-Dame Basilica will host another wave of its breathtaking immersive light show, AURA, a sight you really don’t want to miss out on.
It’s seriously breathtaking.
When: September to November
Where: Notre-Dame Basilica — 110 Notre-Dame Street Ouest
Price: Ranges from $21 to $32, available online
Mont Royal
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The city’s beloved mountain from which it gets its name is an undisputed spot to soak up the island’s array of colours. Whether it’s the Belvédère Kondiaronk lookout, Beaver Lake, the cemetery, or the cross, you really can’t go wrong.
When: Every day
Price: Free
La Grande Roue
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When the weather cools, enjoy an amazing panorama view, 60 metres high atop the largest observation wheel in Canada.
When: Every day this fall
Where: La Grande Roue, Old Montreal
Price: $22 to $28, available online
Quinn Farm
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If the constant buzz of the big city is a bit draining, trade in your slacks and button-up shirt for a straw hat and overalls.
Take a quick drive out to Île-Perrot and enjoy a variety of farmyard activities at Quinn Farm, including apple, pumpkin, and corn picking, tractor and wagon rides, a petting zoo, corn mazes, and more.
When: September to early November
Where: 2495 Perrot Boulevard Sud, Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot
Price: $7 admission
Tonga Lumina
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The historic Mont-Tremblant has once again been transformed into a searching ground for giants.
The renowned ski mountain is hosting an enchanted, illuminated hiking trail where participants can embark on a quest to find the last sleeping giant on earth.
The adventure is produced by Moment Factory, the company known for its illuminations of the Jacques-Cartier bridge and the aforementioned AURA.
The hunt, known as Tonga Lumina, is a 1.5 km night walk and sensory experience that takes place on a stone-dusted, illuminated pathway in the heart of nature.
When: Until October 15
Where: 1000 Chemin des Voyageurs, Mont-Tremblant
Price: $13 to $29, available online and on-site
Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre
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Does anything really signify the beginning of fall and winter like the Habs hitting the ice at the Bell Centre?
They’re in a transitional period and they’re not expected to have Carey Price, sure. But, they have a young core of really exciting players and the Bell Centre is always electric.
When: As of September 26
Where: Bell Centre
Price: Varies, available online
New this fall
The Killers
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Kick off the first official Saturday of fall with The Killers and their “Imploding the Mirage” tour at the Bell Centre.
When: Saturday, September 24
Where: Bell Centre
Price: Starts at $57.25, available online
Mosaïcultures Québec 2022
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If there’s one excursion to add to this fall’s must-do list, Quebec City’s animal kingdom garden might be the king of the jungle.
Until mid-October, the Mosaïcultures Québec 2022 at Parc Bois-de-Coulonge in Quebec City is showcasing a dazzling display of more than six million plants and flowers that pay tribute to the “life that vibrates on our planet.”
The exhibit is marketed as a “hymn to the Earth,” and features works that are “a pleasure for the eyes but also a reminder of the fragility of life.”
When: From now until October 10
Where: Parc Bois-de-Coulonge – 1215 Grande Allée O
Price: $12.50 to $60, available online
Gorillaz
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“Feel good, sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good.”
Gorillaz will be rockin’ out at the Bell Centre in October as part of their North American tour.
When: Saturday, October 8
Where: Bell Centre
Price: $81, available online
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