Christmas in Montreal

There are many things to do in order to celebrate the Christmas holiday inside and outside of the apartments in montreal . It may be cold outside but there are festivities and festivals to take part in, many shows to see and many art exhibits to experience. While there are many to choose from, here is a short synopsis of some the tried and true favorites of many locals and visitors alike.What Christmas holiday would be complete without a trip to the Les Grands Ballet Canadians de Montreal and a night of “The Nutcracker”? This ballet is famous around the world, and has become a part of many family holiday traditions. Number two on the list is another spectacular holiday performance titled “Saltimbanco”, put on by non other than the Cirque du Soleil.

Choices three, four, five, six and seven are all events that take place inside. The various art museums offer quite a variety of activities such as a tour through the Biodome and a meeting with Caillou, the famous character from a number of children’s books. Number four is a walk through an exhibit of three hundred nativity scenes presented by the the Saint Joseph’s Oratory. There is an archaeological exhibit of Santa Claus throughout history at the museum of Pointe-  -Calli ¨re and at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts , the rooms will be filled with more than forty Christmas trees, all decorated differently by the various cultural groups of the city.

Number seven, is go to church. There are many churches located by the homes offered on http://rentstarlight.com/ . Each of them offer services with special performances by the choirs and the musicians of Montreal.Eight, nine and ten are all activities that take place out of doors, so bundle up but don’t miss these special holiday events. Every year the Botanical Garden and the Maisonneuve Park team up for a visual display of poinsettia made Christmas trees, music in the afternoons and sparkling lights. And for a traditional outdoor holiday activity, there are ice skating rinks located at Old Port and Mount Royal, each with affordable skate rentals offered. And finally, a romantic topper to the holiday season, a cal ¨che-or horse drawn carriage-ride through the old section of the city of Montreal. hichever way one chooses to spend the Christmas holiday in Montreal, either inside or out, the feelings and memories of each of these activities will last throughout the coming New Year. So put away the Jack-o-lanterns, and get ready for the winter holidays of Montreal.

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One Response to Christmas in Montreal

  1. Goal says:

    There are always so many fun activities around Christmas time, especially in a cultural hotspot like Montreal. This is the time of year to get out of the house, enjoy the festivities and spend some real quality time with family and friends.

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