Christmas and Winter Activities for Kids and Useful Information for Parents

Christmas Activities in Montreal (French Page - Use translator for understanding not for translating)

Santa Claus Parade

2003 : Three Christmas Shows at the Montreal Planetarium

Operation Red Nose
Started in 1984, this is a unique volunteer program dedicated to the fight against impaired driving. The service begins every year on weekends in early December, then usually runs non-stop until December 31.

Fete des Neiges
A celebration of winter in Montreal on St. Helen's Island.

Ice Skating in Old-Montreal
Every year, Santa and his elves show up at the official opening of the Bonsecours Basin Ice Skating rink

Movie : Santa Claus is coming tonight
The National Film Board of Canada in Montreal has Christmas movie celebrating traditional Santa Claus story. A combination of live-action footage and animation. Can be seen at their St-Denis and de Maisonneuve Cinerobotheque. Available in both English and French.

Hotel Reservations

Santa's Village (Village du Père Noël)
History, map, etc. from the Village du Père Noël in Val David in the Laurentians.

Skiing and Snowboarding in and around Montreal
A feature article about where to go in Montreal, suburbs and day trips to the Laurentians and Monteregie.

Salon des metiers d'art du Quebec
Yearly pre-Christmas shopping for art and craft made by Artisans. Free entrance.

Noel Eternel Boutique
It's Christmas year-round in this Old-Montreal boutique. Online shopping.

Traditions in France and Canada
Family celebrations, religious ceremonies, municipal or French communal festivities, history since the Middle-Ages.


Christmas.com Portal
A registered user portal with radio, wishlist, etc.

Crafts from Felt and Foam
Follow the patterns and instructions to make a Foam & Pompom Christmas Tree, a Lip Gloss Holder, or any other craft from the list.

Santa Claus Parade
History of the Santa Claus Parade in Montreal and the traditional Eaton's showroom. This year, the showroom in Montreal was made in The Bay's windows. Ogilvy's also has a nice seasonal showroom.

Santa Land
Chat, email, arts, crafts, stories, music, recipes, traditions, etc.

Christmas Trees
Facts, traditions, tree types, tree care, etc.

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