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A period from April to September is the best time to visit Montreal. A little bit chilly spring starts with its famous Montreal Nuit Blanche; the temperatures rise and the room rates drop. The tourist season kicks off in warm June and runs till August. Summer is packed with unforgettable festivals like Montreal Cirque Festival, Osheaga Music Festival and, of course, famous Montreal Pride. The air gets chillier after dark, so pack a warm sweater just in case. September usually holds summer temperature, and you are at odds to find nice rooms during autumn. December–February is a rather cold and snowy time in the city, but keep in mind the Underground City beneath the downtown Montreal.

39 things to do in Montreal

Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

June 27–July 6, 2024 Event

Visit the world's largest jazz festival listed in the Guinness Book of World Records

Dîner en Blanc Montréal

September 6, 2024 Event

When thousands of people have a chic dinner all together

Montreal Nuit Blanche

March 2, 2024 Event

Among other beautiful nights in Montreal, there is one that will definitely be remembered

Just for Laughs Comedy Festival

July 12–28, 2024 Event

Meet your favorite comedians and sitcom stars around Montreal during the summer

Montreal Cirque Festival

July 4–14, 2024 Event

The best circus performers from all around the globe perform right in streets of this city

River Surfing in Montréal

June–August Activity

Montréal is famous for its perpetual waves on the St. Lawrence River

Ice Fishing

January–February Activity

Pêche blanche—this tradition that comes from the indigenous people is an unusual winter activity

Nordic Spa

December 1–February 28 Activity

When you think of Quebec, does spa come to mind? Try local Nordic baths with breathtaking landscapes all around

St. Jean Baptiste Day

June 23–June 24 Event

Quebec's national holiday celebrates the longest day of the year

Dog Sledding

December–March Activity

As soon as winter begins in Quebec, dog sledding is practiced in every corner of the region

Snow Geese Fall Migration

late September–late October Nature

Hundreds of thousands of snow geese cover the skies in Quebec, and you should see this phenomenon at least once in a lifetime

Pow Wow

May–August Event

See the unique annual celebration of the First Nations dedicated to the awakening of nature

Snow Geese Spring Migration

late March–mid-May Nature

This show is perfectly suitable for amateur birdwatchers, as it will let you see birds in their natural habitat and in a very convenient way

Snow Crab

April–August Food

With a beginning of the snow crab season, the seafood restaurants of Quebec become very popular

Grands Prix Cyclistes

September 13, 2024 | September 15, 2024 Event

Since 2010 this race in Montréal and Québec City has become one of the major sports events in the region

Igloofest

January 16-February 8, 2025 Event

The festival that brings best DJs together to warm up cold Montreal winter

Osheaga Music Festival

August 2–4, 2024 Event

The world's seventh top-grossing festival draws over 130,000 devoted fans from all over North America and Europe every summer

Montréal Pride (Fierté Montréal)

August 1-11, 2024 Event

Join this stylish, sexy and hot summer event

Piknic Électronik Montréal

May 19–October 6, 2024 Event

Summertime open-air music and dancing in the park

Tour de l’Île de Montréal

June 2, 2024 Event

The most important cycling event of the city

Fête des Neiges de Montréal

the event is over Event

Experience a winter wonderland on two islands in the middle of the city

Je t'Aime en Chocolat

November 2024 Event

Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Montréal chocolate fair

Christmas Parade, Markets & Events in Montreal

late November–late December Event

Noël is a special and magical time in the largest city of Québec

St. Patrick's Parade

March 17, 2024 Event

One of the oldest and most popular spring events in Montréal

Canadian Grand Prix Montreal

June 7–9, 2024 Event

Have yourself an excellent trackside experience!

Christmas Markets in Montreal

late November–late December Event

Explore charming holiday fairs reflecting rich European Christmas traditions

Rogers Cup (Canadian Open)

August 4-12, 2024 Event

The third-oldest tennis tournament in the world

Montréal en Lumière

February 29–March 10, 2024 Event

One of the largest and most beautiful winter festivals in the world

Cherry Blossom

early to late May Nature

Spring blooms dress Montreal in stunning pink

Halloween in Montreal

late September–October Event

All the spooky, scary, and terrifying things to do in October

Northern Lights in Montreal

October–March Nature

The hunt for elusive aurora borealis starts north of Montreal

New Year's Eve

December 31 Event

Celebrate the night away in the largest city of Canada's Québec province!

Chinese New Year

February 3, 2024 Event

Lion dances and traditional food to ring in the Lunar New Year in Montreal Chinatown

Carifiesta Montreal

earlyJuly 2024 Event

Become a part of the Caribbean festival in the heart of Montreal

Montréal Comic Con

July 5-7, 2024 Event

A paradise for the fans of comics, costuming, gaming, and modern pop culture overall

Fall Foliage

mid-September–late October Nature

See gorgeous fall vibes in Montreal, which is the last to change colors in the province of Quebec

Canada & New England Cruises

May–October Activity

Discover the amazing North Atlantic Coast with its history, national parks, and natural wonders

Illumi Laval

October 1–31, 2023 Event

Marvel at 25 million lights and thousands of larger-than-life light structures

Fantasia Film Festival

July 18-August 4, 2025 Event

The most outstanding and largest genre film festival in North America

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