As the holiday season twinkles into view, Montreal transforms into a winter wonderland, dotted with enchanting Christmas markets that add extra shine to festivities. You can stroll through magical illuminated villages and find unique gifts and items in time for the holidays, all while supporting local.
November nips at your nose in Montreal, but who needs a warm blanket when you’ve got a sizzling roster of things to tick off your bucket list. From the twinkle of holiday markets to the diva herself, Mariah Carey, gracing us with her iconic vocals, the city calendar has more layers than your winter wardrobe. So turn over your calendar and keep some days free for the eleventh month’s biggest shows.
Montreal's Olympic Stadium will soon resemble Santa's workshop that is, if all the elves had booths and were selling the gifts they'd handmade (and the workshop were an imposing concrete cavern). Salon Metiers d'Art, the largest arts and crafts fair in the province, is setting up shop this month. From December 8 to 18, around 190 Quebec artists and artisans will showcase their wares, turning the city's most iconic landmark into more of a landmarket.
Don't decorate that Christmas tree of yours just yet! Health Canada has recalled multi-colour lights due to an electric shock hazard and the affected item was sold in Montreal.