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Outdoor Line Dancing, Weekends and Wednesdays, summer 2010

MarijkeD — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:01:12 +0000

Like line dancing? Want to learn line dancing? Here’s your chance if you head on over to Parc Jean-Drapeau this summer on some weekends and just about every Wednesday this summer:

Line dancing will be held opposite the Jean-Drapeau metro station.

Localisation

Station de métro Jean-Drapeau

Event calendar

June 16^th, 2010 : 7 pm to 10 pm

June 19^th and 20^th, 2010 : 6:30 pm to 10 pm

June 23^rd, 2010 : 7 pm to 10 pm

June 26^th and 27^th, 2010 : 6:30 pm to 10 pm

June 30^th, 2010 : 7 pm to 10 pm

From July 3^rd to April 4^th, 2010 : 6:30 pm to 10 pm

July 7^th, 2010 : 7 pm to 10 pm

July 14^th, 2010 : 7 pm to 10 pm

July 21^st, 2010 : 7 pm to 10 pm

July 28^th, 2010 : 7 pm to 10 pm

August 4^th, 2010 : 7 pm to 10 pm

August 7^th and 8^th, 2010 : 6:30 pm to 10 pm

August 18^th, 2010 : 7 pm to 10 pm

August 21^st and 22^nd, 2010 : 6:30 pm to 10 pm

Yoga “on the cheap”

MarijkeD — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:50:57 +0000

Here are some places where you can enjoy yoga at a very reasonable cost and copied with permission from sweetspot.ca.

Moksha Yoga
Monday to Friday, Moksha Yoga offers a $5 hot yoga class while the NDG location offers the same Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Moksha Yoga; locations listed online; www.mokshayoga.ca

Ambaa Yoga
This community yoga class is taught by a new teacher on Friday nights ($5 donation suggested).
Ambaa Yoga; 4660 Notre Dame W.; 514-996-3620; www.ambaayoga.com

Yoga on the Park
Sundays, they host a community meditation practice with a formal, recorded dharma talk ($5 donation suggested).
Yoga on the Park; 5582 Sherbrooke St. W.; 514-712-9642; www.yogaonthepark.ca

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And don’t forget, Luluman yoga on Sundays: Free yoga classes at Lululemon stores

When I first wrote the post, classes were other days as well, so it’s best to call the local stores to find out what they offer and when. The phone numbers are in the linked post.

Passport to Prana – Yoga Card, 2010

MarijkeD — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:58:44 +0000

I received an email about this program and it looks quite interesting if you’re interested in yoga and you would like to try out different classes.

You buy a card for 30.00 and this card entitles you to one free class at each of the yoga studios in the group. Of course, the purpose of the card is for you to find a class you like and hopefully you’ll stick with it – but it is a good and inexpensive way to try out which ones you may like. I think it would also be good for someone who is only staying in Montreal for a few weeks or a few months. There are 31 participating places.

Locations are all over the Montreal area and in Laval, with a few on the South Shore and the West Island.

Here’s the info:

The passport offers students a real taste of the yoga community and encourages them to find the studio and style that best suits them. Students are supported by our website which tracks their attendance and presents useful information about each studio including maps, and links to up-to-date schedules and announcements.

Click on Passport to Prana to see how it works. Please be sure to read all the details, including information on activating the card.

Skating Show, Feb. 27, March 6 & 13, 2010

MarijkeD — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:19:48 +0000

Another thanks to MOTC reader, Esther:

http://lepatinlibre.com/
Premiere of Ceci n’est pas un patin
Sat. February 27th 2010, 22h30
Camillien-Houde Arena-theatre
1696 Montcalm, Montreal
(Beaudry Metro)
Sat. March 6th 2010, 20h30
Sat. March 13th 2010, 20h30
“There will also be a skating party after the show. Tickets are 7$ each & it’s very different than typical figure skating.”

You can watch a video of the troupe on their website.

Indoor Skating Late Night, Feb. 27, 2010

MarijkeD — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:25:28 +0000

Skate indoors in downtown – late into the night:

Celebrate summer… because the weather’s always perfect on the skating rink in Atrium Le 1000! Wear your Bermuda shorts and t-shirts and skate to the rhythm of summer hits. Join the summer party on a February winter’s night.

Cost:

$5
When:

February 27, 2010

5 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Where:
Atrium Le 1000 de La Gauchetière
1000 de La Gauchetière Street West

514 395-0555

Mont St Bruno Ski & Snowboard deals, 2010

MarijkeD — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:28:35 +0000

This information is courtesy of MOTC reader, Esther. Thanks Esther!!

“Mont Saint Bruno (30 minutes from Montreal) has a special on Sunday nights starting after 5 pm: 10$ for lift tickets and 17$ to rent snowboard or skis. It’s incredibly cheap & a pretty good mountain to go to with a great snowparc.”

The information is on their website, but is in French only.

Their email is
info @montsaintbruno.com

Phone: 450.653.3441

Autoroute 30 (exit 121)
Autoroute 20 (exit 102)

address:

550 Rang des Vingt-cinq
Saint-Bruno

Fête des Neiges de Montréal: Jan. 23 – Feb. 7, 2010

MarijkeD — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:53:19 +0000

Time to embrace winter and enjoy what it throws at us, after all, it’s not like we have much of a choice if we’re stuck here.

Join Montreal’s La fête des Neiges de Montréal and see what we can do with winter!

When: January 23 through to February 7, 2010 – weekeends only. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Parc Jean-Drapeau (Île-Sainte-Hélène et Notre-Dame, Station de métro Jean-Drapeau)

What: Tubing, skating, outdoor games, mini scientific camp, trampoline, and much more. This section (in French only) describes more about the activities, in detail.

Skating Every Night in the Old Port, 2009/10 Schedule

MarijkeD — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:10:06 +0000

Ok, it’s not quite cold enough for outdoor skating yet, due to our unusually mild November, but it is coming. And when it does, skating is a great way to get outside and have some fun at the same time. Here is the weekly schedule for the skating rink at the Old Port from Dec. 5, 2009 to March 7, 2010

Classical Mondays: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
MMM Tuesdays (multicultural Montreal, music of the world): 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Alternative Rock Wednesdays: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Rock n’ Roll Thursdays: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Retro Fridays (80s-90s): 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Saturdays: D.J. on the ice
Sundays: Matinee for kids, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Francophone Sundays: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

Taxes included • Skate rental not included
Daily admission
>Adult (18+): $6
>Senior (60+): $6
>Teen (13 – 17): $6
>Child (6 – 12): $4
>Family*: $15
>Child (under 6): free

Season Pass

> Individual: $25

> Family*: $50

> Additional child: $10

Groups of 15 people or more: $3/person

>Reservations required at 514 496-2281.

Rates and schedule subject to change without notice.

QUAYS SKATING RINK

Skate rental not included • taxes included

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Telus Fire on Ice, Saturdays in December, 2009

MarijkeD — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:03:06 +0000

Part of enjoying life in Montreal is adapting to the weather and still enjoying yourself. The Telus Fire on Ice series is a great way to do this.

According to their website:

From Saturday, December 5 at 8:00pm, and every Saturday of the month thereafter, the Telus Fire on Ice musical fireworks will project you into a universe of shapes and colors, created and put to music by internationally-recognized fireworks experts, known worldwide for their expertise and originality. This series of ‘pyro-musical’ shows not only kicks off the winter season, but puts you right at the heart of holiday magic! Only the best pyrotechnic firms in Quebec were selected to ignite the skies over the Quays:

The schedule:

December 5 – Ampleman Pyrotechnie

December 12 – BEM Pyrotechnie

December 19 – Royal Pyrotechnie

December 26 – FAE Pyrotechnie

If you don’t want to skate, you can always watch the show from l’Ile Bonsecours or the Promenade, both of which offer excellent views as well.

Where: The Old Port

Don’t Forget Apple Picking Season

MarijkeD — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:24:27 +0000

We’re right in the middle of apple picking season so don’t forget to take advantage of this special time of year. And don’t worry if you don’t have a car; we’ve got something for you:

The Apple Train – Sept/Oct 2009

Apple Orchards in Montreal Area