Sunday has arrived and if you need something to do, we’ve got you covered. From a cherry blossom bar to a giant fashion warehouse sale, you’ll be able to spice up the last day of your weekend with these events.
Braderie de Mode Québécoise
Get your shop on at one of the biggest designer warehouse sales in Quebec. Braderie de Mode Québécoise is back. This huge sale offers shoppers a broad range of designer brands including Mackage, Second Denim, Noujica, Shan, and Rudsak. Many goods will be 50 to 80% off and the great thing about this sale is it includes brands made by local designers.
Where: Bonsecours Market, 350 Saint-Paul East street
When: April 15, 2018
Time: Thursday and Friday: 10 am – 9 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
33rd annual rock, gem and fossil show
Club de minéralogie de Montréal is hosting the 33rd annual rock, gem, and fossil show. Over 230 exhibitors will have their collections on display.
Where: Centre Pierre-Charbonneau
When: April 15, 2018
Admission: $10
21 Swings
Montreal’s beloved 21 Swings (or 21 Balancoires) has returned to Promenade des Artistes! Is there any better sign that spring has arrived?
When: Until May 27, 2018
Where: Promenade des Artistes
Mac N’ Cheese Week 2018
If you’re a lover of Mac N’ Cheese, April is the month for you. The epic Mac N’ Cheese Week is taking place and will feature delectable one-of-a-kind mac and cheese creations.
When: April 15, 2018
Locations: Various locations
Bixi Bikes
Bixi season begins April 15 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: April 15
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 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
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 from 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
Visit a Sugar Shack
Although the bustling urban city of Montreal is not home to any sugar shacks, you won’t have to travel far to get an authentic Quebec experience. Whether you love the horse-drawn carriage rides or the plethora of maple treats, there are plenty of reasons to visit a sugar shack this winter. Open now to the end of April, some of the best (and closest) sugar shacks to Montreal include Sucrerie de la Montagne, Cabane à Sucre Au Pied Cochon, and Cabane à Sucre Bouvrette.
When: Now until end of April
Where: Various locations
Grab a drink at Montreal’s cherry blossom bar
While we wait for Montreal’s cherry blossoms to make an appearance this spring, there is one spot in the city where you can see a beautiful blooming tree indoors.
Japanese restaurant and bar Le Blossom is the place where you can take the prettiest springtime pictures and grab a drink at the same time.
Address: 1101 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Est.
Phone: 514-379-3699
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday- Wednesday: 5 pm to 12 am
Thursday -Saturday: 5 pm to 2 am
Sunday: 5 pm to 12 am
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