Montreal, when is a good time to go?
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Montreal, when is a good time to go?
Hello. We have been to Montreal 5 years ago. We stayed for 4 days, it was New Years Weekend. We LOVED the city, unfortunately it was snowing so heavy, and oh so cold! (although I should be used to it..I live in NJ)
So, between now and the end of Dec. is there any special times we should go, or is there any festivals? I believe we missed the Jazz festival
Thanks for all your help!!
So, between now and the end of Dec. is there any special times we should go, or is there any festivals? I believe we missed the Jazz festival
Thanks for all your help!!
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Although Montreal is always fun, I do enjoy it more when you can comfortably stroll around, and dine outside. Winters are brutally cold (makes NJ feel like Florida!), but we still have fun scooting from one place to another in the howling wind. Of course the underground 'city' is always an option if the weather is bone chillingly cold. Sometime in mid winter is the festival of lights, which can be fun. There is also a winter carnival out on the island with ice sculptures, and lots of activites for kids. I've never been, but I suppose the Christmas season would be great in Montreal. However, if you really want to enjoy the city go within the next few weeks, or wait until spring.
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I would say that till mid november, it's possible to walk around suitably protected from the elements; it rarely snows abundantly before that, if it does it melts.
Winter activities/carnavals are usually in february.
The old port/old montreal has winter activities, sleigh rides, etc... around the holidays but it's always dependent on the winter, we never know how bad/good it will be.
Last winter was a mild one; if I recall, too mild for the Snow Festival, the ice sculptures melted.
Winter activities/carnavals are usually in february.
The old port/old montreal has winter activities, sleigh rides, etc... around the holidays but it's always dependent on the winter, we never know how bad/good it will be.
Last winter was a mild one; if I recall, too mild for the Snow Festival, the ice sculptures melted.