Montreal in the winter
Wonder what winter is like in Montreal? It’s long, cold, miserable, but sometimes beautiful as well.
Some photos…
Above: the campus of McGill University
Now if only winter didn’t last 6 months…
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Beautiful. I’m debating booking a trip to Montreal around late December/early January. Do you think this timing is a good idea if I’m not interested in outdoor winter activities? I would be interested in seeing the tourist sites, NYE celebrations, food culture, day trip to Quebec city and attending a Habs game. I used to live in Canada as a student so I’m not afraid of the cold but I don’t want to skate or ski (I suck so bad that the experience isn’t enjoyable lol).
Dec-Jan might be very cold, although we can sometimes be surprised by mild, sunny days. You never know, but you definitely have to bring a warm jacket and warm sweaters. But even on bad days there are many options: Biodome and Tower at Olympic Stadium, indoor Botanical gardens, and most of downtown is connected by the underground city. Some good museums. I think, if you’re prepared for cold, it can actually be quite a nice time to visit.
Frank