When snow falls in Montréal this winter, it’ll be a trigger for commotion – the great, enjoyable, go-play-outdoors type. A serious occasion for Montréal’s 375th anniversary, Les Hivernales proves that this metropolis likes to celebration all yr spherical, it doesn't matter what the climate.
Montréal has held loads of winter occasions through the years, from the Montréal Snowshoe Membership’s 1882 carnival to far more current MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE and Fêtes des Neiges, however Les Hivernales takes winter traditions to new heights in an all-out celebration of Montréal’s 375th anniversary. From January 6 to March 11 in Previous Montréal, downtown’s Quartier des spectacles and Parc Jean-Drapeau, you’ll discover actions for all ages – from pond hockey to late-night outside events – that mix custom with high-tech artistry, excessive sports activities and the town’s distinctive city tradition.
In true Montréal fashion, Les Hivernales begins with a critical bang: the Barbegazi winter motion sports activities pageant transforms downtown’s l’îlot Clark right into a wild (and free) impediment course for 2 weekends, January 6-Eight and 13-15 – hike via a forest, stroll over a reproduction of the Jacques Cartier Bridge and extra. Then see the way you deal with snowskating (sure, skateboarding on ice), fatbiking, wooden chopping and Christmas-tree throwing whereas DJs, mild exhibits and meals vans spherical out the festivities. Following that from February 23 to March 11, MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE provides a brand new and distinctly Canadian occasion to its already packed program of cultural, fine-dining and family-friendly actions: Curling en lumière.
By some means, Les Hivernales actions make braving the chilly appear straightforward – and never only for the professionals. Positive, you'll be able to watch the astounding Montréal Ice Canoe Challenge from a protected distance or cheer on soap-box derby racers in Descente Saint-Denis and pond hockey gamers within the Classique Montréalaise event, however participation is on the coronary heart of most Les Hivernales occasions. For one, the snow tubing, ice slides, ice-sculpted pirate ship, ferris wheel, stay music and extra Fête des Neiges actions can’t be beat for households. And when night time falls, digital music pageant IGLOOFEST compels us to bop outside in ski gear and frolic in a “Nordik” Village.
For the winter sports activities fanatics, Les Hivernales has you coated: be a part of the ultimate leg of cross-country ski and snowshoe expedition Grande traversée du Saint-Laurent on January 28 on Mount Royal; bike by means of the town streets in illuminated biking parade Snow Moon on February 11; or tie up your trainers for the Hypothermic Half Marathon on February 12 and the 5km Polar Hero Race and impediment course on February 18, each by means of the winter wonderland of Parc Jean-Drapeau and past. It doesn't matter what you consider winter, Les Hivernales turns the so-called low season into an absolute-must season.
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