Exciting March Break Activities for Families in Montreal and the West Island!
March Break is just around the corner, and if you’re searching for fun activities to keep the kids entertained, look no further! We’ve compiled a fantastic list of events and activities happening throughout the West Island and Montreal. From exciting indoor attractions to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone.
Most of these places offer the convenience of purchasing tickets online in advance, so you can plan ahead and avoid the rush. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to create unforgettable memories with your family this March Break!
On Wednesday February 26th, Laura Casella and I discussed Spring Break Activities on the Global News Morning Show. If you missed the show here is the segment:
https://globalnews.ca/video/11049776/spring-break-fun-with-the-kids
Disney On Ice- Let’s Dance– Seen on Global
Get ready for an exciting show featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy as they remix Disney tunes into colorful stories!
Location:
Bell Centre
1909 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montreal
Showtimes:
March 6th- 7pm- English
March 7th- 3pm and 7pm- All French
March 8th- 11am- French
3pm- French
7pm- French
March 9th-11am- French
3pm- english
7pm- French
Tickets Click Here
Jardins Dorval Spring Break Activities- Seen on Global
Challenge Week at Jardins Dorval – March 3-6, 2025
During Spring Break, children are invited to take on sports, games, arts, and science challenges at Jardins Dorval!
Schedule:
Monday, March 3 – Sports Challenges: Obstacle courses, agility contests, and balance games.
Tuesday, March 4 – Games Challenges: Giant board games, speed stacking, and a photo rally.
Wednesday, March 5 – Arts Challenges: Circus arts initiation and a collective mural.
Thursday, March 6 – Science Challenges: Interactive experiments and observation challenges.
Bilingual activities | Free participation | Surprises and prizes to win!
Join us for a week of fun and challenges!
Location: 352 av Dorval, Dorval
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Centre D’Amusement Willy’s – Seen on Global
Location: 950 Boul St. Jean, Pointe Claire
Zoo Ecomuseum
Winter is a magical season at the zoo. Come watch the birds of prey, foxes, and lynx play in the snow while enjoying the stunning seasonal scenery! Don’t forget to visit the indoor section featuring reptiles, amphibians, and fish!
Lots of fun activities!
Website: https://zooecomuseum.ca/en/activities/2025-03-01/spring-break-at-the-zoo/
Complexe Desjardins- As seen on Global
From March 2 to 9, come celebrate March Break at Complexe Desjardins with circus-themed activities for the young and young at heart.
Participatory workshops
- Aerial silk (free)
- Trapeze (free)
- Tightrope (free)
- Stilts (free)
- Rolas bolas (free)
- Aerial sphere on the scene (free) : this activity is for the 5 years and older
- Face painting for kids (free)
- Mini train ride ($3)
Shows
- Shows (free) : aerial circus, acrobatic juggling and stilt walkers will be part of the shows
- Magician scene (free) : a magician will share his magic tricks through demonstrations. He will also teach a few easy tricks so that everyone can become a magician’s apprentice
Schedule
- March 2 : 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- March 3 to 7 : 10 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m.
- March 8 : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- March 9 : 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Come to Complexe Desjardins for a week full of laughs and unforgettable circus experiences.
Discover the calendar below for the full schedule. The waiting line can close up to 45 minutes before closing time.
Where: 150 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montreal
Time:
March 2 : 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
March 3 to 7 : 10 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m.
March 8 : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 9 : 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free entrance- some activities require a cost
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://complexedesjardins.com/en/March-break-program/?
ESPLANADE TRANQUILLE SKATING RINK- Seen on Global
At the Esplanade Tranquille skating rink, the city’s largest refrigerated rink, skaters enjoy top-quality ice and a festive, magical atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to embrace our Northern identity! The 1500 m2 rink can accommodate up to 400 people at a time. In the evening, an interactive video projection system illuminates the huge sliding surface, adding a touch of digital art to the friendly sporting atmosphere. Dance nights, musical breaks and other cultural events also punctuate the skating season.
Learning aids are available to help toddlers learn to skate in a fun and safe way. Limited quantities are available for rental at the Patin Patin counter.
March Break Schedule
February 27th to March 8th- 9am to 11pm
March 1- 9am to 1am
Location: 1442 RUE CLARK, QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES, VILLE-MARIE, MONTRÉAL
Cost: Free to skate- Fee for rentals
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/en/place/esplanade-tranquille-skating-rink
Indigo
Join us in store all week. Monday to Sunday at 1pm. Lots of fun to be had everyday.
Monday- Lego Mashup Mission
Tuesday-Tonies Superstar Party & Hungry Caterpillar Crafts
Wednesday-MagnaTiles Fun
Thursday- Crafts for Bluey Fans & DIY PLay-Doh
Friday- Ready, set- Race!
Saturday-Build to the Max & world of Dr. Suess
Sunday: Welcome to the Mini Market
Where: Various Indigo Stores
Time: 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/events/kids-spring-break/
City Activities
Check with your local city as many will be hosting many Activities. Click on each city for more info:
- Beaconsfield borough
- Kirkland borough
- Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough
- Dollard-des-Ormeaux borough
- Dorval borough
- Pointe-Claire borough
- Vaudreuil-Dorion borough
- Ile Perrot
- Pincourt
- Hudson
- Saint Lazare
- Sainte Anne de Bellevue
City of Kirkland
The city has lots of free activities planned for March Break. Head over to their website for more details on how and where to attend.
Website: https://www.ville.kirkland.qc.ca/culture-and-recreation/programming-of-activities/spring-break-2025
Sainte Anne de Bellevue
Sainte Anne de Bellevue will be hosting fun activities everyday during spring break. Head over to their website to see the themes each day.
Website : https://www.ville.sainte-anne-de-bellevue.qc.ca/loisirs-et-culture/activites/semaine-de-relache
Beaconsfield
Lots of fun activities are being offered with the city of Beaconsfield. Head over to their website for more details.
Website: https://www.beaconsfield.ca/en/events/march-break
Ile Bizard
Lots of fun activities for families.
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/carnaval-de-la-relache-lhiver-/1550236892344051/
SKating and Swimming
Many of the local cities such as DDO, Pointe Claire, Dorval will be allowing swimming and free skate. The link to each city is above. Be sure to check before going if you need to reserve your spot.
Fun Activities
Here is a large variety of fun activities that are indoors and outdoors in the West Island and Montreal area.
1865 Trans canada
Dorval
Fairview Pointe Claire
Other locations available as well.
1411 Rue Lapierre
Lasalle
1000 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest
Montreal
Les Cours Mont Royal
1455, Peel street
Montreal
2180 Hymus
Dorval
100-434 Avenue St. Charles
Vaudreuil- Dorion
1000 des Voyageurs Ch
Mont-Tremblant
Fun activities available each day. Must sign up to attend.
180 rue Joseph-Carrier Suite 130
Vaudreuil
20099 boul Gouin
Pierrefonds
950 Boul St. Jean
Pointe Claire
3200 Rue Viau
Montreal, Qc
Ceramic Cafe Dollard des Ormeaux
3591 Boul St. Jean
Dollard des Ormeaux
2929 Blvd St. Martin ouest
Laval
1180, rang St-Félix
Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Qc G0X 3J0
21125 Chemin Ste-Marie
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
2064 Rte Transcanadienne
Dorval
4777, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Montreal
110 Saint Pierre Street
Saint Constant
1050 Boulevard David Bouchard Nord
Granby
Old Port of Montreal
362 rue de la Commune
Montreal
Les Forestiers de Saint Lazare
2800, chemin Lotbinière
Saint Lazare
1423 Chemin St. Louis
Saint Lazare
6245 Boulevard Métropolitain Est ( porte 12)
Montreal
690 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal
1069 Boulevard Jean-Baptiste-Rolland Ouest
Saint-Jérôme
Sources Mega Center
48c Brunswick Blvd
Pointe Claire
2 Rue de la Commune Ouest
Mont Avila Tubing– Versant Avila
500, Chemin Avila
Piedmont
Musee Pour Enfants
3805 Boul Cure Labelle
Laval
Oasis Immersion
A new immersive experience at the Palais des congrès de Montréal
Palais des Congres
301 rue Saint Antoine O
Montreal
Omega Parc
399, Route 323 Nord
Montebello
Tons of outdoor activities
1, circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Montreal
Local Farm where you can visit with the animals
31 Jean-Yves
Ile Bizard
2495 Boul Perrot
NDIP
77 Brunswick
DDO
45 Ch Du Sous-Bois,
Mont-Saint-Grégoire QC
980 ave St. Charles
Cabane a Sucre
Sugar shack season has arrived!!! We have so many amazing places to choose from. Check out our list of places around the West Island and Montreal area.
Website: https://westislandmommies.com/local-cabane-a-sucre-2025/
Ottawa
Ottawa is a great place to visit for a day or more. So much to see including museums, landmarks and more.
**PLEASE FOLLOW THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE as the canal is day to day depending on the weather.
Ottawa is home to the worlds largest skating rink- The Rideau Canal. If you have not experienced this yet- you MUST. Makes for a great day trip. Follow them on Facebook as the ice can be closed from time to time due to weather.
More info on what to visit in Ottawa click HERE.
Indoor Activities
If staying home is what you will be doing, here are some fun activites you can do with the kids.
Sugaring Off
We have received tons of beautiful white snow lately. It’s a great time to do some at home sugaring off with some Taffy or Tire in the snow.
-Grab a plastic container- a large rectangular one is best
-Boil maple syrup. It needs to be boiled on high for a good 20mins.
-Pack your container with fresh white snow. Leave it outside to stay frozen
-Test your syrup on the snow by using a laddle and pouring a line. If it’s too thin, boil it longer.
-Grab a bunch of popsicle sticks and if you have none you can use a spoon
-Once the syrup is at the perfect consistency, you can start pouring a bunch of lines to eat and enjoy
To get the full experience, order the full meal from one of our amazing sugar shacks by checking out Ma Cabane for all the options.
Indoor Picnic
There is nothing more fun than having a lunch or supper picnic! Surprise the kids with something totally fun by setting up in your living room or basement a full out Picnic.
- Whip up a kid friendly meal with low mess factor
- set up a blanket to sit on
- you can use pillows to sit on or lean on for support
- You can even add a dress code to spice it up- fancy, beach wear etc.
- You can make it a theme with your set up and food choices
- Lay out your food. You can do it individually or make it a buffet style
- The best part- HAVE FUN.
Build a fort
There is nothing more fun than building a living room fort as a child. Grabbing all the blankets and sheets around the house . Kids are so creative and have the best time making it the biggest one of all time. This activity can keep them busy for a hour or 2. It allows creativity and the hope that siblings will work together to build the best fort ever.
