Montreal's Winter Traditions
Embrace the chills, thrills, and frills of winter in Quebec during this seven-day tour of Old and modern Montreal featuring pop-up ice rinks, famous festivals, and cultural hallmarks.
Canada
7 days / 6 nights
$1,595 /person
$1,595 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Snowshoeing or ice skating across the sprawling, scenic, and snow-blanketed hills of Mount Royal
Riding Canada’s tallest Ferris wheel in a cozy, enclosed cart for magical city views
Experiencing beloved winter festivities, from Montréal en Lumière to Igloofest
Biting into a famous Montreal bagel for a denser and sweeter take on the classic carb
Keeping warm amid Quebec's dramatic mountains at a tranquil thermal spa
Bienvenue à Montréal!
Old Montreal and the Winter Waterfront
Snowshoeing at Mount Royal and Mile End Bagels and Boutiques
Art, Architecture, and Montreal’s Underground City
A Day of Wellness: Thermal Baths, Forest Walks, and Magog
Snowshoeing at Mount Royal and Mile End Bagels and Boutiques
Overview
Rise and shine for a day that’s full of play, as Montreal’s winter landscapes create the ideal outdoor playground. This morning, you’ll understand firsthand how Montrealers turn winter into a season of fun as you snowshoe or skate at Mount Royal Park. When you’re done exploring the crevices, hills, and viewpoints across this famous park, pause at Beaver Lake for classic city-park scenery. You can enjoy lunch nearby before wandering around the cool, artsy neighborhood of Mile End. Here, you’ll find a multitude of creative enclaves, the famous St-Viateur Bagel shop, vinyl stores, and vintage boutiques — the perfect formula for your afternoon of leisure. Come dinnertime, tap in to another form of Montreal culture by experiencing the city’s world-class culinary scene. Whether you’re up for a casual meal at a local poutinerie or a sit-down dinner of your favorite international fare, the choice is yours.
Highlights
Mount Royal Snowshoeing or Skating
Step off the busy streets of Montreal into nature’s embrace. As you visit Mount Royal today, you’ll take in the city from up above, with the chance to snowshoe or skate in this sprawling, hilly park. Not only will you have access to hundreds of acres of snow-blanketed land, but the park also displays the city in all of its glory, offering another jaw-dropping vantage point. Here, you can also visit Saint Joseph's Oratory: a stunning Catholic Church that imbues Mount Royal with a sense of spirituality.
Montreal Bagels
Bagels are as important to Montreal as they are to New York, but the Canadian city puts its own twist on this classic carb. Unlike the fluffy and large New York classic, Montreal bagels come smaller, denser, and slightly sweeter, baked in a wood-fired oven and flavored with just a tinge of honey. This afternoon, you’ll have the chance to compare Montreal’s bagels to those you’ll find elsewhere by visiting St.-Viateur Bagel: one of the city’s most famous shops.
Accommodations
Hôtel Place d’Armes (or similar)
In the heart of Old Montreal — directly across from the iconic Notre-Dame Basilica — Hôtel Place d’Armes combines historic charm with modern luxury across four 19th-century Neoclassical buildings. This elegant, urban retreat offers a serene spa, well-equipped gym, and rooftop terrace with breathtaking city views, as well as refined meeting spaces and acclaimed restaurants. These thoughtfully curated amenities and services ensure a relaxing and rejuvenating stay in Montreal’s most enchanting neighborhood.
Location:
55 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC H2Y 1K9
Phone:
+15148421887
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What's included
Included in the final price
- Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
- 24/7 on-the-ground support
- On-trip concierge service
- Personalized trip crafting
- Entry and exit information and assistance
- Accommodations for six nights in the heart of Montreal
- La Grande Roue de Montréal admission
- Day two spa admission
- Montreal Museum of Fine Art admission
- Three-hour Montreal private walking tour
- The AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
- All meals, activities, and entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Not included in the final price
- International arrival and departure flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything not included or listed as optional in the itinerary
- Ground transfers to and from the airport