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Things to do in and around Montreal this weekend: Dec. 2-4

People shop at a Christmas market in Montreal, Saturday, November 28, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes People shop at a Christmas market in Montreal, Saturday, November 28, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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The snow may be sparse, but it's never too soon to get into the holiday spirit. Here are a few things to do in and around Montreal this weekend, with a festive twist:

HOLIDAY MARKETS

WHERE: Varies

PRICE: Varies

Montreal hosts a wide variety of Christmas markets during the holiday season, from traditional vendors to vegan and Japanese markets.

Find a comprehensive list of holiday markets to check out this weekend here.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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COOKIE DECORATING

WHERE: CF Marché des Promenades

PRICE: Free, but book ahead

Feeling crafty, but also peckish? Take part in a free cookie decorating event in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville on the South Shore. Elves will be on site to answer all your cookie-decorating queries.

PEOPLE'S GOSPEL CHOIR

WHERE: Westmount's Victoria Hall Community Centre

PRICE: $27.54 for adults, $11.62 for kids

After a pandemic pause, the People's Gospel Choir is back! On Saturday, the choir, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, will put on its first show in two-and-a-half years.

COCA-COLA HOLIDAY CARAVAN

WHERE: Old Port

PRICE: Free

The massive, Christmas-themed Coca-Cola truck will stop at the Old Port Saturday during its journey through North America. Check out the lights, grab some goodies and take a picture with Santa before it takes off for its next destination.

DOWNTOWN SKATE

WHERE: Quartier des spectacles

PRICE: Free (not including rentals)

Montreal's free, refrigerated, 1,500-square-metre ice rink is back in action at the Esplanade Tranquille. If you don't have the right equipment at home, skate rentals are available on-site.  

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