***Please be advised: We work hard to collect all the information listed. You should always call ahead to make sure the times and locations are correct before attending any event. Times and locations can change once we have published our list***
Friday, November 29
Visit the Zoo (Sainte anne de Bellevue)
The Ecomuseum Zoo is the one and only outdoor zoo on the island of Montréal.
Here, you will discover species from Québec exclusively: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish from our region anxiously await your visit in an institution devoted to their well-being.
The animals that reside at the Ecomuseum Zoo each have a unique story. You will meet, throughout your visit, residents that were orphaned, rehabilitated or born under professional human care. Each living space is a faithful replication of the animal’s natural environment to ensure their comfort and well-being. Take the time to search for them and observe their behavior: you will be nothing less than fascinated!
The Ecomuseum Zoo is a non-profit organization whose mission rests on three guiding pillars: environmental education, wildlife conservation and animal well-being. The zoo is accredited by CAZA-AZAC (Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums), an organization that ensures excellence in animal care, management, education, research and conservation within all Canada’s accredited zoological institutions.
Where: Ecomuseum, 21125 ch Sainte Marie, Sainte anne de Bellevue
Time: 9am to 5pm
Cost: Various price options
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://zooecomuseum.ca
Musee Pour Enfants (Laval)
Take a tour of all the amazing jobs in our world. Your child is able to try out each one. Jobs range from Firetruck, grocery stores, garage, Doctors and so much more. A place of discovery and amusement for the whole family.
No reservation required.
Where: 3805 Boulevard Cure Labelle, Laval
Time: 9am to 6pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: $25 per child, $10 per adult, babies less than 17mths with paying adult free.
Additional Info: https://www.museepourenfants.com/
Montreal Science Center (Old Port, Montreal)
Come explore activities and experiments that pull your entire body into the fun! Explore the ingenuity of simple machines like pulleys, gears and levers all in a life-size format. Step inside Mini Mondo, a fascinating, interactive world where children adventure out and explore their environment.
Visit many exhibitions and also an option is to see a movie at the IMAX theatre. Lots to do with the family. Must purchase tickets online.
Where: 2 rue de la commune ouest, Montreal
Time: 9am to 4pm
Cost: Entrance fees vary depending on the activity. Visit the website
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.montrealsciencecentre.com/
Project Pace Farm Tours (Ile Bizard)
Enjoy a slice of a farmer’s life: join us at Project PACE for a guided, interactive and immersive farm visit!
We move from one animal enclosure to the next as a group. In each station, you will get the chance to pet, feed, and sometimes even hold our animals. Food is provided.
During the visit, you will meet our ducks, chickens, rabbits, goats, sheep, alpacas, miniature horses, miniature cow and pig. Please don’t forget to give our lovely farm dogs, Ava and Jasper, a hug before you leave!
Your group should be comfortable with free-range animals. We stick together as a group for the entire visit so it’s important to arrive on time. Registration is mandatory.
When does the activity take place?
- The interactive and immersive petting zoo farm tours take place from mid-May to mid-October, weather-dependent.
- The tour lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour. We have a small picnic area where you can spend some time after the tour.
- Starting Saturday, May 18: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as Monday, May 20th (long weekend), at 9:30 AM and 11 AM.
- For daycares, schools, and large groups, we can offer on-demand tours during the week. Please contact us at info@projectpace.ca to arrange this.
Where: 1450 Montée Wilson, Ile-Bizard, QC, H9E 1K3.
Time: Tours start at 9:30am and 11am
Ages: All ages
Cost: $14 per person
Additional Info: https://www.projectpace.ca/farm-tours
Omega Park (Montebello)
Omega Park and its animals welcome you with open arms to show you the wildlife of Quebec, all at only a short drive from Montreal! Are you planning a day out at Omega Park as a family, group or couple? Below you willl find the details of our prices and opening hours depending on the season.
Where: 399 Route 323 Nord, Montebello
Time: 9:30am to 5pm
Cost: Adults 16+ $30.44 each,
6 to 15 yrs- $21.74, 2 to 5yrs old- $12.18
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: www.parcomega.ca
Museum of Illusions (Montreal)
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
Where: 54 rue Saint Antoine Ouest Unit A, Montreal
Time: 10am- various times available
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: Various prices available
Additional Info: https://moimontreal.com/
La Grande Roue de Montreal (Montreal)
Enjoy a panorama view of Montreal 60 meters high. All covid protocol is put into place and each pod is cleaned after each group. Book your tickets in advance.
Where: Old Port of Montreal, Bonsecours Basin
Time: 10am to 11pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: The cost varies depending on your choice of package. Check the website
Additional Info: https://www.lagranderouedemontreal.com/
Exporail( Saint Constant)
Exporail delights visitors of all ages by operating a railway museum which is fun to experience, and educates and informs at multiple levels in both official languages. As the leading railway museum in Canada, it strives to be among the best in the world.
** MUST purchase your tickets in advance.
Where: 110, Saint-Pierre Street, Saint-Constant
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Adults $21.20, students (13-17) $12.75, children (3-12) $10.60
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.exporail.org/en/plan-your-visit/visit/
Mira Amusement West Island ( Pointe Claire)
Family Entertainment Arcade Center
Where: Sources mega Center, 48c Brunswick Blvd, Pointe Claire
Time: 11am to 1am
Cost: Free entrance- Cost to play games
Ages: 5 and up
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/miraamusementwestisland
Atrium 1000 (Montreal)
This unique indoor skating rink invites you to lace up your skates and glide to the lively beat of music year-round. With the sun rays shining through the immense glass dome above, the Atrium Le 1000 stands out; it is located on the main floor of Montreal’s and the province of Quebec’s tallest building!
Where: Atrium 1000, 1000 rue de la Gauchetiere, Montreal
Time: 11:30am to 6pm
Cost: $9.00 per person. Skate rentals are available as well at a cost
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: Schedule and Rates | Atrium Le 1000
Dorval Holiday Market (Dorval)
Discover our local businesses and enjoy the roaming entertainment while getting some holiday shopping done. An unforgettable experience awaits you at the Dorval Holiday Market!
Inspired by European markets, the outdoor site will showcase local artisans and products, as well as tasty discoveries, all in an enchanting atmosphere enhanced by beautiful lighting, background music, and small wooden cabins serving as booths for merchants.
The Dorval Holiday Market, displayed in the parking lot located at the intersection of Tulip and Dawson avenues, will be open during three weekends starting at the end of November.
Opening hours
– Friday: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Saturday: Noon to 7 p.m.
– Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
This year, take advantage of an extended Santa Claus schedule (taking photos is totally free!), a mailbox for letters to Santa, numerous raffles, and many new features onsite!
Saturday, November 30
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Aneth Lépine, Director of the Magic Department
Sunday, December 1
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Casse-noisette en échasses
Saturday, December 7
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Le duo Balle de neige
Sunday, December 8
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Ski Tandem
Saturday, December 14
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Candy Cane Drummers
Sunday, December 15
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus and the elf
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Lakeshore Concert Band
Where: Intersection of Tulip and Dawson avenues- Dorval
Times: 4pm to 8pm
Cost: Free Entrance
Ages:All ages
Additional Info: https://www.ville.dorval.qc.ca/en/events/event/dorval-holiday-market-2024?f
Tree Lighting Ceremony (Dorval)
To celebrate the holiday season and mark the official opening of the Dorval Holiday Market, the City of Dorval is holding its traditional giant tree lighting ceremony! Join us for a festive evening with Santa Claus, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, the Grinch, Buzz Lightyear, nutcrackers, and Jet, Dorval’s official mascot!
Detailed Schedule:
– 4 p.m.: Opening of the Dorval Holiday Market
– 5:45 p.m.: Dance demonstration by Studio de danse Pure Motion
– 6 p.m.: Dorval Elementary School Choir
– 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Santa’s arrival and tree lighting
– 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Singer Serge Lachapelle with holiday hits
– 8:30 p.m.: End of the event
Join us for a magical evening to celebrate the holiday season!
Where: Intersection of Tulip and Dawson avenues- Dorval
Time: 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/8866468183391382/?
Kirkland Lights up for Christmas
Join us as we usher in the most magical of all seasons! A family event you will not want to miss!
6:30 p.m. : Entertainment & sleigh rides
6:45 p.m. : Lighting of the Christmas decorations
Where: 17200 Boulevard Hymus, Kirkland
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/3694308934199951?
Saturday , November 30
Visit the Zoo (Sainte anne de Bellevue)
Visit the Zoo (Sainte anne de Bellevue)
The Ecomuseum Zoo is the one and only outdoor zoo on the island of Montréal.
Here, you will discover species from Québec exclusively: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish from our region anxiously await your visit in an institution devoted to their well-being.
The animals that reside at the Ecomuseum Zoo each have a unique story. You will meet, throughout your visit, residents that were orphaned, rehabilitated or born under professional human care. Each living space is a faithful replication of the animal’s natural environment to ensure their comfort and well-being. Take the time to search for them and observe their behavior: you will be nothing less than fascinated!
The Ecomuseum Zoo is a non-profit organization whose mission rests on three guiding pillars: environmental education, wildlife conservation and animal well-being. The zoo is accredited by CAZA-AZAC (Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums), an organization that ensures excellence in animal care, management, education, research and conservation within all Canada’s accredited zoological institutions.
Where: Ecomuseum, 21125 ch Sainte Marie, Sainte anne de Bellevue
Time: 9am to 5pm
Cost: Various price options
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://zooecomuseum.ca
Meet Santa at Chocolats Favoris! (Vaudreuil)
Santa will be at the chocolate shop for about an hour. He will read a Christmas story to the little ones. Afterwards, parents can take photos with their cameras. Psst: you can even bring your gift list and give it to him directly during the activity. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event.
Date: Saturday Nov.30th
Time: 9am to 10am
Where: 22700 chemin Dumberry, suite #2, Vaudreuil-Dorion
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.chocolatsfavoris.com/en/blog/santas-chocolats-favoris-tour
Musee Pour Enfants (Laval)
Take a tour of all the amazing jobs in our world. Your child is able to try out each one. Jobs range from Firetruck, grocery stores, garage, Doctors and so much more. A place of discovery and amusement for the whole family.
No reservation required.
Where: 3805 Boulevard Cure Labelle, Laval
Time: 9am to 6pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: $25 per child, $10 per adult, babies less than 17mths with paying adult free.
Additional Info: https://www.museepourenfants.com/
Omega Park (Montebello)
Omega Park and its animals welcome you with open arms to show you the wildlife of Quebec, all at only a short drive from Montreal! Are you planning a day out at Omega Park as a family, group or couple? Below you willl find the details of our prices and opening hours depending on the season.
Where: 399 Route 323 Nord, Montebello
Time: 9:00am to 6pm
Cost: Adults 16+ $30.44 each,
6 to 15 yrs- $21.74, 2 to 5yrs old- $12.18
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: www.parcomega.ca
Project Pace Farm Tours (Ile Bizard)
Enjoy a slice of a farmer’s life: join us at Project PACE for a guided, interactive and immersive farm visit!
We move from one animal enclosure to the next as a group. In each station, you will get the chance to pet, feed, and sometimes even hold our animals. Food is provided.
During the visit, you will meet our ducks, chickens, rabbits, goats, sheep, alpacas, miniature horses, miniature cow and pig. Please don’t forget to give our lovely farm dogs, Ava and Jasper, a hug before you leave!
Your group should be comfortable with free-range animals. We stick together as a group for the entire visit so it’s important to arrive on time. Registration is mandatory.
When does the activity take place?
- The interactive and immersive petting zoo farm tours take place from mid-May to mid-October, weather-dependent.
- The tour lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour. We have a small picnic area where you can spend some time after the tour.
- Starting Saturday, May 18: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as Monday, May 20th (long weekend), at 9:30 AM and 11 AM.
- For daycares, schools, and large groups, we can offer on-demand tours during the week. Please contact us at info@projectpace.ca to arrange this.
Where: 1450 Montée Wilson, Ile-Bizard, QC, H9E 1K3.
Time: Tours start at 9:30am and 11am
Ages: All ages
Cost: $14 per person
Additional Info: https://www.projectpace.ca/farm-tours
Marche Ste. Anne (Ste. Anne de Bellevue)
Come dressed up in costume for some Halloween fun!
Head over to their website to see what vendor will be present on which weekend. It’s a must visit.
Where: 23 Perrault St. St-George’s Anglican Church, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Time: 10am to 1pm
Cost: Free entrance
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: http://marchesainteanne.ca/
3rd Annual Festive Gamercon & Craft fair (Pointe Claire)
This is our 3RD ANNUAL Festive Mini GamerCon & Craft Fair being held at Plaza Pointe-Claire.
Saturday November 30th 2023
10am to 3pm
With over 25 vendors on site, we will be in the East Wing/New Side of the Plaza.
Baked goods, ornaments, holiday home decor and more.
As this is ALSO a mini gamercon there will vendors selling some fun fantasy, comic book, sci-fi and gamer themed items.
Everything being sold make terrific gifts and stocking stuffers.
So be sure to save the date.
Saturday November 30th 2024
10am to 3pm
Plaza Pointe-Claire in the East Wing (faceing autoroute 20).
Where: 269 Boul St, Jean, Pointe Claire
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: free entrance
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/525179426887412/
Marche de Noel St. Lazare
La Ville de Saint-Lazare vous invite à son incontournable Marché de Noël qui se déroulera au Centre communautaire les Samedi 30 novembre et 1 décembre.
Venez découvrir des produits uniques et originaux, parfaits pour gâter vos proches. Profitez également des nombreuses activités offertes tout au long de la fin de semaine telles que :
75 kiosques d’artisans (intérieurs et extérieurs)
Tours de carriole
Maquillage pour enfants
Visite du père Noël
Contes pour enfants
Chorale de rue
Where: 1301 rue du Boise, St. Lazare
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: Free Entrance
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/878578484415792/?
CLearpoint Elementary’s Annual Holiday Fair (Pointe Claire)
Shop Local Artisans
Dominos Pizza
Raffle Prizes
Kids Only Room
Game Room
Where: 17 cedar avenue, Pointe Claire
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: Free entrance
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1194011408369112/
Hudson Holiday Market (Hudson)
LET THE HOLIDAY MADNESS BEGIN ! Join us for a great cause! FREE ENTRY.
Now 6 dates: Less lineups, more fun!
– Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24
– Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1
– Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8
Alibi Barn: 422 Rue Main, Hudson Qc
10am to 4pm
This year’s event will be collecting monetary donations for NOVA Hudson. The schedule of activities will be announced soon.
Here’s what you can expect:
A beautiful winterized tent to warm up, have a bite and enjoy activities. Courtesy of Sperry Tents Canada!
Local vendors (over 30 vendors, with different vendors to discover each day)
Live music with local favourites:
Morgan Weinmeister: Nov 30, Dec 1 & Dec 7 at 1 PM
Alyssa Mirarchi: Nov 24 & Dec 7 at 12 PM
Holiday Choir: Nov 23, 24 & Dec 8 at 1PM
Food, coffee, hot chocolate and adult beverages
Delicious bites from Furley
Festive drinks from Alibi Lounge
Local brews by Cardinal Beer
Get cozy by the fire pit and enjoy local artists singing your favourite songs
Bring the kids for a fire truck tour hosted by the Hudson Fire Department (December 1st from 11am to 1pm)
Santa visits
December 1 at 1 PM
December 8 at 11 AM
Get some professional holiday shots of your family in our Christmas photo booth (all 6 days!)
Face painting on December 1st
Participate in our charity initiatives featuring some awesome local prizes!
Share this with your friends! We can’t wait to see you there, supporting an awesome cause.
This event is on rain, snow or shine!
Where: 422 rue Main, Hudson
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: Free entrance
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1097264135254976/?
Museum of Illusions (Montreal)
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
Where: 54 rue Saint Antoine Ouest Unit A, Montreal
Time: 10am- various times available
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: Various prices available
Additional Info: https://moimontreal.com/
La Grande Roue de Montreal (Montreal)
Enjoy a panorama view of Montreal 60 meters high. All covid protocol is put into place and each pod is cleaned after each group. Book your tickets in advance.
Where: Old Port of Montreal, Bonsecours Basin
Time: 10am to 11pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: The cost varies depending on your choice of package. Check the website
Additional Info: https://www.lagranderouedemontreal.com/
Mira Amusement West Island ( Pointe Claire)
Family Entertainment Arcade Center
Where: Sources mega Center, 48c Brunswick Blvd, Pointe Claire
Time: 10am to 2am
Cost: Free entrance- Cost to play games
Ages: 5 and up
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/miraamusementwestisl
Exporail( Saint Constant)
Exporail delights visitors of all ages by operating a railway museum which is fun to experience, and educates and informs at multiple levels in both official languages. As the leading railway museum in Canada, it strives to be among the best in the world.
** MUST purchase your tickets in advance.
Where: 110, Saint-Pierre Street, Saint-Constant
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Adults $21.20, students (13-17) $12.75, children (3-12) $10.60
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://exporail.org/en/activities/railway-ghosts-some-halloween-fun/
Montreal Science Center (Old Port, Montreal)
Come explore activities and experiments that pull your entire body into the fun! Explore the ingenuity of simple machines like pulleys, gears and levers all in a life-size format. Step inside Mini Mondo, a fascinating, interactive world where children adventure out and explore their environment.
Visit many exhibitions and also an option is to see a movie at the IMAX theatre. Lots to do with the family. Must purchase tickets online.
Where: 2 rue de la commune ouest, Montreal
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Entrance fees vary depending on the activity. Visit the website
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.montrealsciencecentre.com/
Meet Santa at Chocolats Favoris! (Kirkland)
Santa will be at the chocolate shop for about an hour. He will read a Christmas story to the little ones. Afterwards, parents can take photos with their cameras. Psst: you can even bring your gift list and give it to him directly during the activity. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event.
Date: Saturday Nov.30th
Time: 11am to 12pm
Where: 16956 Autoroute Transcanadienne, suite #1, Kirkland
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.chocolatsfavoris.com/en/blog/santas-chocolats-favoris-tour
Atrium 1000 (Montreal)
This unique indoor skating rink invites you to lace up your skates and glide to the lively beat of music year-round. With the sun rays shining through the immense glass dome above, the Atrium Le 1000 stands out; it is located on the main floor of Montreal’s and the province of Quebec’s tallest building!
Where: Atrium 1000, 1000 rue de la Gauchetiere, Montreal
Time: 11:30am to 9pm
Cost: $9.00 per person. Skate rentals are available as well at a cost
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: Schedule and Rates | Atrium Le 1000
Dorval Holiday Market (Dorval)
Discover our local businesses and enjoy the roaming entertainment while getting some holiday shopping done. An unforgettable experience awaits you at the Dorval Holiday Market!
Inspired by European markets, the outdoor site will showcase local artisans and products, as well as tasty discoveries, all in an enchanting atmosphere enhanced by beautiful lighting, background music, and small wooden cabins serving as booths for merchants.
The Dorval Holiday Market, displayed in the parking lot located at the intersection of Tulip and Dawson avenues, will be open during three weekends starting at the end of November.
Opening hours
– Friday: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Saturday: Noon to 7 p.m.
– Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
This year, take advantage of an extended Santa Claus schedule (taking photos is totally free!), a mailbox for letters to Santa, numerous raffles, and many new features onsite!
Saturday, November 30
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Aneth Lépine, Director of the Magic Department
Sunday, December 1
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Casse-noisette en échasses
Saturday, December 7
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Le duo Balle de neige
Sunday, December 8
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Ski Tandem
Saturday, December 14
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Candy Cane Drummers
Sunday, December 15
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus and the elf
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Lakeshore Concert Band
Where: Intersection of Tulip and Dawson avenues- Dorval
Times: 12pm to 7pm
Cost: Free Entrance
Ages:All ages
Additional Info: https://www.ville.dorval.qc.ca/en/events/event/dorval-holiday-market-2024?f
Sunday, December 1
Visit the Zoo (Sainte anne de Bellevue)
Visit the Zoo (Sainte anne de Bellevue)
The Ecomuseum Zoo is the one and only outdoor zoo on the island of Montréal.
Here, you will discover species from Québec exclusively: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish from our region anxiously await your visit in an institution devoted to their well-being.
The animals that reside at the Ecomuseum Zoo each have a unique story. You will meet, throughout your visit, residents that were orphaned, rehabilitated or born under professional human care. Each living space is a faithful replication of the animal’s natural environment to ensure their comfort and well-being. Take the time to search for them and observe their behavior: you will be nothing less than fascinated!
The Ecomuseum Zoo is a non-profit organization whose mission rests on three guiding pillars: environmental education, wildlife conservation and animal well-being. The zoo is accredited by CAZA-AZAC (Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums), an organization that ensures excellence in animal care, management, education, research and conservation within all Canada’s accredited zoological institutions.
Where: Ecomuseum, 21125 ch Sainte Marie, Sainte anne de Bellevue
Time: 9am to 5pm
Cost: Various price options
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://zooecomuseum.ca
Omega Park (Montebello)
Omega Park and its animals welcome you with open arms to show you the wildlife of Quebec, all at only a short drive from Montreal! Are you planning a day out at Omega Park as a family, group or couple? Below you willl find the details of our prices and opening hours depending on the season.
Where: 399 Route 323 Nord, Montebello
Time: 9:00am to 5pm
Cost: Adults 16+ $30.44 each,
6 to 15 yrs- $21.74, 2 to 5yrs old- $12.18
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: www.parcomega.ca
Project Pace Farm Tours (Ile Bizard)
Enjoy a slice of a farmer’s life: join us at Project PACE for a guided, interactive and immersive farm visit!
We move from one animal enclosure to the next as a group. In each station, you will get the chance to pet, feed, and sometimes even hold our animals. Food is provided.
During the visit, you will meet our ducks, chickens, rabbits, goats, sheep, alpacas, miniature horses, miniature cow and pig. Please don’t forget to give our lovely farm dogs, Ava and Jasper, a hug before you leave!
Your group should be comfortable with free-range animals. We stick together as a group for the entire visit so it’s important to arrive on time. Registration is mandatory.
When does the activity take place?
- The interactive and immersive petting zoo farm tours take place from mid-May to mid-October, weather-dependent.
- The tour lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour. We have a small picnic area where you can spend some time after the tour.
- Starting Saturday, May 18: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as Monday, May 20th (long weekend), at 9:30 AM and 11 AM.
- For daycares, schools, and large groups, we can offer on-demand tours during the week. Please contact us at info@projectpace.ca to arrange this.
Where: 1450 Montée Wilson, Ile-Bizard, QC, H9E 1K3.
Time: Tours start at 9:30am and 11am
Ages: All ages
Cost: $14 per person
Additional Info: https://www.projectpace.ca/farm-tours
Holiday Magic at the Civic Center (DDO)
The Civic Centre is getting ready to transform into an enchanted place to celebrate the start of the holiday season! Come discover this new event that will soon become a must for your family.
Sunday, December 1
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Civic Centre
Activities for all ages await you in every corner of the Civic Centre!
Photo with Santa: Capture a precious moment with Santa in the library’s outdoor garden. Photos will be taken on a self-service basis, without reservation, using your mobile phone or camera.
Public skating, Santa letter writing workshop
Meet Elsa and Olaf
Cookie Decorating
We encourage you to be generous and help families in need this holiday season.
To help you make the most of this magical day, consult the detailed schedule and map showing the location of each activity.
Where: 12,001 Boul de Salaberry, DDO
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/916658577040026?a
Marche de Noel St. Lazare
La Ville de Saint-Lazare vous invite à son incontournable Marché de Noël qui se déroulera au Centre communautaire les Samedi 30 novembre et 1 décembre.
Venez découvrir des produits uniques et originaux, parfaits pour gâter vos proches. Profitez également des nombreuses activités offertes tout au long de la fin de semaine telles que :
75 kiosques d’artisans (intérieurs et extérieurs)
Tours de carriole
Maquillage pour enfants
Visite du père Noël
Contes pour enfants
Chorale de rue
Where: 1301 rue du Boise, St. Lazare
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: Free Entrance
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/878578484415792/?
Hudson Holiday Market (Hudson)
LET THE HOLIDAY MADNESS BEGIN ! Join us for a great cause! FREE ENTRY.
Now 6 dates: Less lineups, more fun!
– Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24
– Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1
– Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8
Alibi Barn: 422 Rue Main, Hudson Qc
10am to 4pm
This year’s event will be collecting monetary donations for NOVA Hudson. The schedule of activities will be announced soon.
Here’s what you can expect:
A beautiful winterized tent to warm up, have a bite and enjoy activities. Courtesy of Sperry Tents Canada!
Local vendors (over 30 vendors, with different vendors to discover each day)
Live music with local favourites:
Morgan Weinmeister: Nov 30, Dec 1 & Dec 7 at 1 PM
Alyssa Mirarchi: Nov 24 & Dec 7 at 12 PM
Holiday Choir: Nov 23, 24 & Dec 8 at 1PM
Food, coffee, hot chocolate and adult beverages
Delicious bites from Furley
Festive drinks from Alibi Lounge
Local brews by Cardinal Beer
Get cozy by the fire pit and enjoy local artists singing your favourite songs
Bring the kids for a fire truck tour hosted by the Hudson Fire Department (December 1st from 11am to 1pm)
Santa visits
December 1 at 1 PM
December 8 at 11 AM
Get some professional holiday shots of your family in our Christmas photo booth (all 6 days!)
Face painting on December 1st
Participate in our charity initiatives featuring some awesome local prizes!
Share this with your friends! We can’t wait to see you there, supporting an awesome cause.
This event is on rain, snow or shine!
Where: 422 rue Main, Hudson
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: Free entrance
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1097264135254976/?
Museum of Illusions (Montreal)
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
Where: 54 rue Saint Antoine Ouest Unit A, Montreal
Time: 10am- various times available
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: Various prices available
Additional Info: https://moimontreal.com/
Mira Amusement West Island ( Pointe Claire)
Family Entertainment Arcade Center
Where: Sources mega Center, 48c Brunswick Blvd, Pointe Claire
Time: 10am to 2am
Cost: Free entrance- Cost to play games
Ages: 5 and up
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/miraamusementwestisl
Montreal Science Center (Old Port, Montreal)
Come explore activities and experiments that pull your entire body into the fun! Explore the ingenuity of simple machines like pulleys, gears and levers all in a life-size format. Step inside Mini Mondo, a fascinating, interactive world where children adventure out and explore their environment.
Visit many exhibitions and also an option is to see a movie at the IMAX theatre. Lots to do with the family. Must purchase tickets online.
Where: 2 rue de la commune ouest, Montreal
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Entrance fees vary depending on the activity. Visit the website
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.montrealsciencecentre.com/
La Grande Roue de Montreal (Montreal)
Enjoy a panorama view of Montreal 60 meters high. All covid protocol is put into place and each pod is cleaned after each group. Book your tickets in advance.
Where: Old Port of Montreal, Bonsecours Basin
Time: 10am to 11pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: The cost varies depending on your choice of package. Check the website
Additional Info: https://www.lagranderouedemontreal.com/
Exporail( Saint Constant)
Exporail delights visitors of all ages by operating a railway museum which is fun to experience, and educates and informs at multiple levels in both official languages. As the leading railway museum in Canada, it strives to be among the best in the world.
** MUST purchase your tickets in advance.
Where: 110, Saint-Pierre Street, Saint-Constant
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Adults $21.20, students (13-17) $12.75, children (3-12) $10.60
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://exporail.org/
Atrium 1000 (Montreal)
This unique indoor skating rink invites you to lace up your skates and glide to the lively beat of music year-round. With the sun rays shining through the immense glass dome above, the Atrium Le 1000 stands out; it is located on the main floor of Montreal’s and the province of Quebec’s tallest building!
Where: Atrium 1000, 1000 rue de la Gauchetiere, Montreal
Time: 11:30am to 6pm
Cost: $9.00 per person. Skate rentals are available as well at a cost
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: Schedule and Rates | Atrium Le 1000
Dorval Holiday Market (Dorval)
Discover our local businesses and enjoy the roaming entertainment while getting some holiday shopping done. An unforgettable experience awaits you at the Dorval Holiday Market!
Inspired by European markets, the outdoor site will showcase local artisans and products, as well as tasty discoveries, all in an enchanting atmosphere enhanced by beautiful lighting, background music, and small wooden cabins serving as booths for merchants.
The Dorval Holiday Market, displayed in the parking lot located at the intersection of Tulip and Dawson avenues, will be open during three weekends starting at the end of November.
Opening hours
– Friday: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Saturday: Noon to 7 p.m.
– Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
This year, take advantage of an extended Santa Claus schedule (taking photos is totally free!), a mailbox for letters to Santa, numerous raffles, and many new features onsite!
Saturday, November 30
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Aneth Lépine, Director of the Magic Department
Sunday, December 1
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Casse-noisette en échasses
Saturday, December 7
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Le duo Balle de neige
Sunday, December 8
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Ski Tandem
Saturday, December 14
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus, the elf, and Dorval’s mascot, Jet
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Candy Cane Drummers
Sunday, December 15
– Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Visit from Santa Claus and the elf
– Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Roaming entertainment → Lakeshore Concert Band
Where: Intersection of Tulip and Dawson avenues- Dorval
Times: 12pm to 5pm
Cost: Free Entrance
Ages:All ages
Additional Info: https://www.ville.dorval.qc.ca/en/events/event/dorval-holiday-market-2024?f
La Magie des Temps des Fetes (Saint Laurent-Bois Franc)
Come meet Santa and his elves! special surprises for the kids!
Date: Sunday December 1
Where: 2310 Rue Wilfrid-Reid, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 0K2
Time: 12pm to 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Baie D’Urfe Tree Lighting
Third annual tree lighting ceremony presented by the BDCA & Baie-d’Urfé Rescue Squad
Baie-D’Urfé’s “Lighting up the Town!”
Come join us for some hot chocolate and festive music at Fritz Farm!
Where: Fritz Farm, 20477 Lakeshore road, Baie D’Urfe
Time: 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1085440723164221?