TOHU Organized March Break Toboganning & Kicksledding, March 1 to 7, 2010
February 24, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Outdoors
TOBOGGANNING
At the St-Michel Environmental Complex (SMEC) – For all
February weekends and from March 1st to 7
From 1 pm to 5 pm Bring your own sled (tubes not permitted)
MINI TOBOGGANING
On the Public Square For all
February weekends and from March 1st to 7
From 1 pm to 5 pm Bring your own sled (tubes not permitted)
KICKSLEDDING
On the Public Square – For all
February weekends and from March 1st to 7
From 1 pm to 5 pm
For information:
2345, Jarry Street East (corner of Iberville)
Montreal (Quebec) H1Z 4P3
Ticket Office : 514 376-TOHU (8648)
Free : 1 888 376-TOHU (8648)
Administrative office : 514 374-3522
Fax : 514 729-9964
info @ tohu.ca
www.tohu.ca
TOHU Free March Break Activities, 2010
February 24, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Outdoors
March break is almost upon us and if you are trying to find things to do with your children, here is one suggestion courtesy of TOHU. They have a full slate of activities for you and your family – and the best part is that they’re free!
You can go to the TOHU website for the information.
Mont St Bruno Ski & Snowboard deals, 2010
February 4, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under A Tank of Gas..., Outdoors, Physical exercise
This information is courtesy of MOTC reader, Esther. Thanks Esther!!
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
Montreal Highlights Festival 2010
It’s time for the annual Montreal Highlights Festival – a way to help Montrealers and those who love Montreal get out and enjoy the winter.
When: From February 18 to 28, 2010
Where: various venues in Montreal, depending on the activity. Check out their website for more details or stay tuned to Montreal on the Cheap.
What:
One look at the program will be enough to convince you that this year’s edition is especially zany, crazy and free-spirited, the perfectly magical kickoff for all other “Nuits Blanches” that follow, in cities the world over. This Saturday, February 27, High Lighters can discover the city by night, plunging into 180 activities—most of them free—spread indoors and outdoors over three quartiers and one pole (sector). Feel like dancing, clambering onstage, singing, swimming, laughing? Ready for stories, an artistically re-imagined Montreal underground and a night of endless surprises?
Fête des Neiges de Montréal: Jan. 23 – Feb. 7, 2010
January 9, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Festivals, Outdoors, Physical exercise
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.
New Year’s Eve at the Old Port, Montreal, Free event
December 26, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under Entertainment, Family Fun, Outdoors
Looking for something to do on December 31, 2009? If you like fireworks and being outside, the Old Port is dishing up fireworks to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
According to the Old Port website:
This festive event is the perfect way to start the New Year with a bang with family and friends. The fireworks are launched from Jacques-Cartier Quay, in the Quays of the Old-Port, and last about 15 minutes.
Date: December 31, 2009
Time: Midnight (12 a.m.)
Location: Jacques-Cartier Quay
Approximate length of the fireworks: 10 to 15 minute.
Free event
Ice Carving Demo: Dec. 12, 2009.
December 8, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under Last Minute Deals, Outdoors
Ice carvings can be breathtakingly beautiful. Have you ever wondered about how they are done and the work involved? Now’s your chance to check out an ice carver at work:
When: Saturday, December 12, 2009, at 1:30 p.m.
Where: St. Hubert Plaza area – Hector-Prudhomme Park (corner of Saint-Hubert and Bellechasse)
Skating Every Night in the Old Port, 2009/10 Schedule
November 27, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under Outdoors, Physical exercise
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
November 27, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Outdoors, Physical exercise
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
Christmas Candlelight Walk and Fireworks, Dec. 5, 2009
November 27, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Music, Outdoors
Looking for a unique way to start off your Christmas season in Montreal? How about an outdoors gathering of candles and fun.
The Mont Royal quartier has developed this lovely family and festive tradition, walking among flickering candles to Lafontaine Park. Singing and choruses add to the fun.
Where and When:
The walk begins at Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 pm at du Parc des Compagnons-de-Saint?Laurent (Mont?Royal/Cartier), arriving at 7:15 at the de la Roche entrance of the park.
The walk is followed by music and entertainment for the family. At 7:30, enjoy some fireworks that will light up the sky.
Cost: The walk is free but you can purchase a Christmas Candle.
