{"id":200686,"date":"2014-03-21T16:00:45","date_gmt":"2014-03-21T20:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happy-mendel.198-27-67-102.plesk.page\/montreal\/top-ten-fun-things-to-do-in-montreal-this-spring\/"},"modified":"2023-10-23T20:59:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T00:59:06","slug":"top-ten-fun-things-to-do-in-montreal-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localfoodtours.com\/montreal\/top-ten-fun-things-to-do-in-montreal-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Fun Things to do in Montreal this Spring & Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
W<\/span>hen springtime arrives in Montreal the city collectively breathes a sigh of relief. Finally, the relentless winter has subsided! The city\u2019s colour tone changes from a lifeless grey to a hopeful green overnight. This year there are plenty of exciting activities and events happening around Montreal. Here’s a list of spring and summer delights you\u00a0must <\/em>take advantage of while you can!<\/p>\n 1. Drinks on a Terrace <\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s been too long since you\u2019ve felt the sun! Economize your precious time and enjoy the sunshine while having drinks with friends. Cafe Olympico has some of the best coffee in Montreal and a huge welcoming patio. We also recommend Alexander Platz<\/a> for some sunny drinks on a terrace. They are only open in the spring\/summer season so get it while it\u2019s hot!<\/p>\n Our\u00a0Honorable Terrace Mention – Hotel Nelligan<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n 2. Ride a BIXI Bike! <\/strong><\/p>\n What happens when you mix a bike and taxi? You get a Bixi! Bixi<\/a> is Montreal\u2019s expansive local bike system. Bixi bikes are located all over the bike friendly island of Montreal. They have over 400 stations and 50 000 bikes. Here’s a link to the BIXI station map<\/a>, complete with real-time bike availability information for each station. Bixi\u2019s are a great alternative to taking public transit or a taxi. They\u2019re also a fun and interesting way to get around Montreal. A pass to use the Bixi for 48 hours is roughly fifteen dollars. You’re going to need a credit card to do the booking but don’t worry it\u2019s fairly simple. <\/a><\/p>\n 3. Festivals – Montreal 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you’re a Montreal native or just stopping by, you’ve got to admit: we know\u00a0<\/i>how to do\u00a0festivals! For beer nerds, check out the \u201cMondial De la Biere.<\/a>\u201d As always this festival promises to be a great celebration of beer from all around the world. This year the \u201cMondial De La Biere” is running from June 10 to 14. Check out the Montreal Fringe Fest<\/a> for a taste of local theatre, comedy, and everything in between! Located in the heart of the Plateau, these fresh, quirky, and original acts are an affordable riot. It’s also a great way to support our local artists, as 100% of proceeds go back to the them! Check it out from June 1 to 21. Nuits d’Afrique<\/a> is a fun way to get your groove on, and learn about different cultures. July 7 to 19 2015. <\/a><\/p>\n 4. Chill in a Park<\/strong><\/p>\n One of hallmark pastimes of Montrealers is simply chillin\u2019 in the park. Gather your friends, grab a bottle of wine and bask in the beautiful sunshine. The Triple Crown Dinette is one step ahead of the curve and will pack your picnic lunch for you. We\u2019re such a big fan of their southern-love-cooking\u2019 we wrote an article about them,<\/a> give it a glance! Some great parks with maximum chillage are Parc La Fontaine, Parc Mont Royal, and Parc Sir Wilfred Laurier. FYI: Consuming alcohol in a Montreal park is legal under the condition that it is accompanying a snack or meal. All the more reason to pack a tasty baguette and brie!<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 5. Visit a Museum or Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n Okay, maybe this is a bit of an obvious choice. Maybe it’s\u00a0so\u00a0<\/em>obvious that in fact, you need to be reminded of how much fun museums can be. Whether it’s for conversation starters on your third date, a break from the city buzz during a stressful time, or for the mandatory refill of culture for the artsy soul, galleries and museums visits are time well spent. Until August 2015, the\u00a0MMFA will be showcasing a range of exhibits<\/a>, such as Parisian sculptor Rodin, a special “Je Suis Charlie” exhibit, as well as British painter Marion Wagschal’s work. Station 16<\/a> always has fresh urban art on display. You can also buy prints and originals at this gallery. A mysteriously less buzzy (and busy!) spot, is the Canadian Centre for Architecture<\/a>.\u00a0It’s centrally located, breathtaking, and comes equipped with its own little mini park! Bring your date here and you’re sure to gain bonus points.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 6. August 21st\u00a0is Restaurant Day!<\/strong><\/p>\n Restaurant Day<\/a> is a worldwide food carnival! The next restaurant day is on August 21st, so get your pots and pans ready! The movement surrounding restaurant day has been growing steadily since 2011. It is a single day when anyone, anywhere is encourage to open a pop-up restaurant. On a street corner, at a community centre, or even at your office! The movement encourages people to enjoy their community, new foods, and think critically about the food systems present in first world countries. Read about Restaurants day\u2019s history and mandate here<\/a>. Enjoy some food, open up your own shop, or do both!<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 7. Go for Stroll & Bier & Show at Place Emilie-Gamelin<\/strong><\/p>\n This new addition to the Quartier des Spectacles, Place Emilie-Gamelin, is Montreal’s second temporary arrangement. Set in one of the city’s most central outdoor spaces, the temporary culture hub features a biergarten, a terrace, gardens, shipping container restaurants (!), alternating art installations by locals… You know, all that amazing artsy stuff that makes Montreal so special. What’s more is that there’s a stage where performances take place<\/a>. Featuring everything from electronic music to acrobatic acts, you’ve got to catch this temporary paradise while you can. Grab a beer, a seat, a flower… I mean… there’s no shortage of options here.<\/p>\nFun with Trendy Beverages<\/em><\/h5>\n
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