5 Fun things to do this weekend in Montréal! (Nov 28 - 30)
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Montréal is getting into the winter spirit. This weekend you can see light installations, go skating, pick up holiday gifts, and more. Enjoy!
To enjoy the best the city has to offer during your stay, please don't think of yourself as a tourist, but as one of us. Whether you're here for a few days, a few weeks or a few years, we're counting on you to enjoy Montréal in a spirit of respect, responsibility and celebration!
1. Walk toward the light.
Montréal’s must-see winter event, LUMINO, has returned for a vibrant 16th edition. This celebration illuminates downtown and the Quartier des Spectacles, transforming cold nights into a spectacle of dazzling light and artistry. Interactive, contemplative, and luminous creations to explore, ranging from video projections and installations to diverse artistic performances indoors and out.
2. Celebrate local design.
The 20th edition of SOUK celebrates two decades of bold creativity, inspiring talent, and unforgettable encounters. Discover the very best of Montréal design, showcasing the vibrancy of the local creative scene. Perfect holiday shopping. Until November 30.
Plus Montréal has several other holiday markets…
3. Glide on ice.
The Esplanade Tranquille refrigerated skating rink is an outdoor public space in the heart of downtown Montréal that’s free of charge and ready to welcome skating enthusiasts. At nightfall, the ice surface is transformed into a digital canvas through an interactive projection. Skate, helmet and padlock rentals are available.
4. See subversive art.
A much-celebrated exhibition is happening at the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA). Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors revisits history through large-scale paintings to challenge colonial narratives and offer new perspectives on the past and our present. It’s the largest solo exhibition of Monkman to date.
5. Giggle with the animal kingdom.
The Montréal Science Centre is presenting an all-new edition of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, an exhibition entitled FUNNY CREATURES. Admire 60 photos of animals caught on film in hilarious, adorable, or downright astounding poses, that also take you on a journey across the planet's great ecosystems. Good family fun.
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Daniel Baylis
Daniel Baylis is a writer, poet, and musician. Several years ago he moved to Montréal to chase silly bohemian dreams. And he’s still at it.
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