Looking for something to do with the family over the winter break? we have some great ideas on where you can go. Keep checking back as the list will continue to grow with lots of ideas!
Refrigerated Skating Oval in the Pointe Claire village
Grab your skates and head down to the corner of Cartier and lakeshore where the the beautiful skating oval is set up in a beautiful holiday setting. Grab a hot cocoa or ice cream next door at wild willys. Great fun for the whole family.
Where: Corner Cartier and lakeshore blvd in Pointe Claire
More info: https://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/external-rinks/
Refrigerated Covered Rink in Dorval
The facility hosts a plethora of leisure and family activities year-round. Thanks to its refrigerated surface, a programming for ice sports is offered during the winter, while the rink converts into a multiuse ground for the other three seasons.
Opening hours : Monday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Holiday Schedule
December 21 to 23: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
December 24: 9 a.m. 12pm
December 25: CLOSED
December 26: CLOSED
December 31: 9 a.m to. 12pm
January 1: CLOSED
January 2: CLOSED
Where: 1440 Dawson, Dorval
Royalmount Outdoor Skating Rink
OPENING DATE TO COME SOON!!!
Discover the magic of winter at ROYALMOUNT’s skating rink, located in the Urban Park.
Access to the skating rink is free. The rink is open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, unless the weather does not allow it or it is reserved for a private event. From December 23 to January 1st, the rink will follow ROYALMOUNT’s holiday schedule.
If temperature affects the condition of the ice, the rink will be temporarily closed. To inquire about ice conditions prior to your arrival, contact our concierge team at 514 300-5401 during ROYALMOUNT operating hours.
Where: Royalmount Urban Park- 5050 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse,
Mont-Royal, QC H4P 0C9 Canada
More info: https://www.royalmount.com/en/guest-experiences/patinoire
Winter at the Ecomuseum
Winter Settles in at the Ecomuseum Zoo
With the arrival of colder temperatures and the first snowfalls, some of the species in our care are beginning their hibernation or winter dormancy! Turtles and some birds have already settled into their winter quarters, while Genie, the famous Black Bear, finally entered her torpor on November 26.
To celebrate this magical season, the Ecomuseum Zoo has been offering reduced winter rates since November 17, with admission rates being about 20% lower than regular rates. A perfect opportunity to enjoy the wonders of winter nature… at a reduced price!
Come experience the magic of winter at the Ecomuseum Zoo and be amazed by all the surprises awaiting you!
A Holiday Tale: Pompon in search of the Arctic Fox!
From December 6 to February 27, take part in our brand-new enchanted game! Pompon, the zoo’s famous mischievous elf, is back for a new adventure and needs visitors’ help to complete his mission… becoming Pompon Claus!
Two versions are available, one for families and one for seasoned explorers. Come help Pompon on his quest by assisting him in identifying the animals he meets or answer his questions about the mysterious creatures of the North!
Once a month for the duration of the game, a gift basket from our Zootique valued at $75 will be drawn among participants. A treasure worthy of the holidays!
A Winter Tale: The White Keeper of the Tundra
Come closer… Listen to the voices of storytellers, guardians of the Great North’s legends. A new educational presentation about Arctic Foxes, those small creatures that brave the cold, awaits you. Don’t miss this magical encounter!
Presentations are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from December 6 to February 8, and daily from December 20 to January 4.
Schedule: 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Experience+ “Holiday Feast” and “Breakfast for the animals”!
Dive into the holiday spirit with our special activity “Holiday Feast: Paw-fectly Wrapped!” or join us for a “Breakfast for the Animals”! Give in to temptation and lend a helping paw as you prepare meals and enrichment for River Otters, Foxes, Canada Lynx, Gray Wolves… or even some surprise species!
Holiday Feast: Saturday December 20th, Sunday December 21st, Friday December 26th, Saturday December 27th, Sunday December 28th, and Friday January 2nd.
Breakfast for the Wolves: Sunday, December 6
Breakfast for the Otters: Sunday, December 13, and Saturday, January 17
Breakfast for the Lynx: Sunday, January 11
Breakfast for the Foxes: Sunday, January 2
Pompon the Elf Returns!
For the past few years, those who follow the Ecomuseum Zoo on social media have enjoyed Pompon’s holiday adventures. Get ready… because starting December 1st, Pompon will be back on your screens with his famous 2025 Advent Calendar!
But this time around, our mischievous elf has traded jokes for a touch of poetry… instead of pranks, he’ll share the wonderful stories about the animals in our care! Don’t miss these enchanting tales every Wednesday and Saturday from December 1 to 25.
New Aviaries Under Construction
For the past few weeks, visitors may have noticed construction work on the birds of prey path. Our team is currently preparing two new aviaries to welcome raptors. Which species will inhabit these new living spaces? Stay tuned to find out…
Where: 21 125, chemin Sainte-Marie, Sainte Anne de Bellevue
Time: Opens at 9am to 5pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: Different pricing options
Additional Info: https://zooecomuseum.ca/en/activities/2025-12-20/holidayactivities/
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience (Montreal)
Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in a Jurassic-themed immersive space. Walk among the giants that once ruled our planet millions of years ago!
Highlights
Travel back to the Jurassic era and explore a themed park filled with realistic dinosaurs in their natural habitat
Marvel at more than 80 life-size animated specimens, including the T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Velociraptor, and many more
Dive into the depths with a one-of-a-kind virtual aquarium and come face-to-face with the marine giants of the Jurassic
Discover the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods in a fun and educational way
Enjoy an immersive virtual reality experience and step into the world of dinosaurs like never before
Kids will love the “Budding Experts” interactive area, where they can become paleontologists and get hands-on with iconic dinosaurs
Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience here
Where: Place Bonaventure (Great Hall, level 4) – 800 rue De La Gauchetière Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H5A 1K6
Time: 10:00am to 9pm- Duration: 45 to 75 minutes
Cost: Various price options- BOOK IN ADVANCE
Ages: 4 and up
Additional Info: Dinos Alive Exhibit Montreal: An Immersive Experience
Festilumi (Montreal)
Dive into the magical world of Festilumi, a 1.5 km light trail that transports you through 13 spectacular themed worlds. From fantastic creatures to breathtaking visual effects and seasonal atmospheres, experience an immersive journey for the whole family, from Halloween to the Holiday Season — a Quebec tradition finally arriving in Montreal.
Highlights
13 fascinating themed worlds, perfect for kids and adults alike
Surprising creatures and characters that come to life before your eyes
A unique immersive event, ideal for a family outing or with friends
Where: Marché Central – 315, rue du Marché-Central, Montreal (QC) H4N 3K1
Time: 6pm
Cost: Various pricing options
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://festilumi.com/montreal/en/
1865 Trans canada
Dorval
A/Maze –
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 Blvd Hymus
Dorval
950 Boul St. jean
Pointe Claire
3200 Rue Viau
Montreal, Qc
Clawmee West Island
987 Boul. St Jean,
Pointe Claire
21125 Chemin Ste-Marie
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
2929 Boul St. Martin
Laval
2064 Rte Transcanadienne
Dorval
4777, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Montreal
110 Saint Pierre Street
Saint Constant
2700, av. du Cosmodome
Laval
3220 Jean Yves
Kirkland
6245 Boulevard Métropolitain Est ( porte 12)
Montreal
15763 Boulevard Pierrefonds,
Montreal
690 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal
Sources Mega Center
48c Brunswick Blvd
Pointe Claire
3805 Boul Cure Labelle
Laval
2 Rue de la Commune Ouest
Montreal
Old Port Of Montreal Skating Rink
Old Port of Montreal
Bonsecours Basin
At the foot of La Grande Roue
399, Route 323 Nord,
Montebello, QC, Canada, Quebec
950, Boul. Cure-Poirier Est
Longueuil
Farm Tours
1450 Montee Wilson
Ile Bizard
3500 Boul de la Cote Vertu,
Saint Laurent
77 blvd Brunswick
DDO
Royalmount Shopping mall
Montreal
Outdoor Skating Rinks
Most outdoor rinks in our local cities are NOT OPEN YET! Visit your cities websites for more info on which ones offer free skate or just Hockey. Pointe Claire has refrigerated outdoor rinks available.