11 things to do in Montreal today: Sunday, January 19 | Listed – Daily Hive

There are plenty of outdoor options worth checking out in Montreal today, January 19, as you cap off your weekend in style.

Quartier des Spectacles

Place des Festivals is lit.

The Quartier des Spectacles public square is hosting the 10th edition of Luminothrapie through Pop!, a celebration of five fantastical creatures that aim to light up the city during the dark days of winter.

Because if anything can lighten up our bleak winter, its Luminothrapie, Quebecs largest temporary public art installation.

When:From now until January 26Time:12 to 11 pmWhere:Place des FestivalsPrice:Free

Fte des neiges

Youre best off standing up to the snow and the cold instead of shying away from it this weekend. Luckily, Parc Jean Drapeaus four-weekend-long winter festival is a perfect opportunity to make the most of the wintery season.

The 37th edition of the Fte des neiges takes place every weekend between January 18 and February 8, and it starts this weekend.

Outdoor activities includesnow tubing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snow archery, an icy pirate ship, ice skating, ice sculptures, ziplining, a Ferris wheel, Tour de Lvis, axe throwing, a penguin village, a Polar Circus, snow scooters, an inflatable bouncy castle, a snow castle competition, and a mini igloo play area.

When:Weekends until February 9Time:10 am to 6 pmWhere:Espace 67, Parc Jean-DrapeauTickets: $8 $38,available online

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The Montreal Canadiens foundation has six outdoor, refrigerated rinks around the island. The professional-level rinks provide the opportunity for hockey players to develop their skating skills on exceptional quality ice.

The program is divided into six sessions of approximately 45 minutes each.

The rink is free to use but has rather strict schedules so the shinny hockey players dont hit the ice at the same time as the little skaters.

Rinks can be found at the following spots around Montreal:

When:Sunday, January 19Time:Varies per rinkWhere:Various locations around Montreal

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Montreal has been coated with an exhibition of the works of Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch post-impressionist painter who is among the most famous figures in the history of the art world.

The exhibition, Imagine Van Gogh, which opened last week, takes guests through the world of colours and emotions of Van Goghs works through gigantic murals and an immersive soundtrack.

When:Sunday, January 19Time: 10 am to 6 pmWhere:Arsenal Contemporary Art ContemporainPrice: $26 $36, available online

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If the weather is too cold today for outdoor skating, check out an indoor option. Atrium Le 1000, an indoor ice rink located inside Montreals tallest building, has aglass ceiling, perfect to be part of the weather without actually being part of it.

Plus, the skating rink plays music so you can glide to some tunes.

You can bring your own skates or rent equipment on site.

When:Sunday, January 19Time:11:30 am to 9 pmWhere:1000 Rue de la Gauchetire OuestPrice:$8.26

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Take advantage of the pride of Montreal by snow tubing down it.

Discover the exhilaration of snow tubing down reserved lanes next to the toboggan hill overlooking Beaver Lake.

When:Sunday, January 19Time:10 am 4 pm (until 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays)Where: Mont Royal ParkPrice: $6 for 4 to 11 year olds, $10 for 12 years old and up

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Celebrate Sunday mass at Montreals most viewed structure at 11 am and hear a 25-person choir accompanied by the organ. Or, take a walking tour of the basilica which is an absolutely gorgeous spectacle. It is filled with hundreds of wooden carvings, several religious statues, and gigantic stained glass windows.

When:Sunday, January 19Time:12:30 to 4 pm on Sundays (mass starts at 11 am)Where:110 Rue Notre Dame OuestPrice:Free

Rage Axe Throwing

If you feel the need to get some adrenaline pumping post-holidays, head inside to Rage Axe Throwing and toss some axes.

The competition is based on accuracy points but throwing hatches, axes, andTomahawks is fun enough without needing to tally the scores.

When:Sunday, January 19Time:Fridays and Sundays, 12 pm to 10 pm; Saturdays, 10 am to 11:30 pmWhere:1436 Rue AmherstPrice: $45 $55, available online

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If you want to cap off your weekend with some improv comedy, Le Ptit Impro might be your spot on Sunday.

The shows players take audience suggestions and turn them into hilarious skits, right on the spot.

When:Sunday, January 19Time: 8 to 9 pmWhere:Le Ptit Impro 3713 blvd St-Laurent #20Price:$6

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No offence Mont Tremblant, but we might hit the slopes a bit closer to home this weekend as LaPente Neigehas constructed a man-made ski hill at Parc Ignace-Bourget.

The third edition of the urban hill is big enough for up to 250 people along with a mini slope that can accommodate up to 50 mini-skiers.

The hill welcomes skiers, snowboarders, tubers, and sledders of any age and features a cozy heated yurt, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and music. Guests can bring their own equipment or it can be rented on site.

The slope is 300 metres long and has professionals on site to teach people proper skiing/snowboarding/falling down techniques.

When:Sunday, January 19Time:10 am to 6 pmWhere:Parc Ignace-Bourget 6101 Avenue de MontmagnyPrice:Various pricing, details available online

Happening Gourmand

Nine gourmet restaurants in the Old Port are taking part in the 13th edition ofHappening Gourmand, a food festival where foodies can knock back some delicious brunch and dinner meals for under $40.

Whether youre into pizza, steak, eggs- benedict, or burgers, Happening Gourmand offers gourmet meals and a vibrant atmosphere for every food lover. Plus, the meals wont set you back too much (were dreading the post-holiday credit card statements too).

Check out a full list of participating restaurantsonline.

When:From now untilFebruary 9Time:Varying times per restaurantWhere:Nine participating Old Port locationsPrice:$17 brunch, $25-$35 dinner

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