5 Fun Things to Do Indoors on a Winter Day in Montreal

Posted on May 26, 2021  •  4 minutes  • 718 words

Anyone who has ever been to Canada knows how jaw-droppingly gorgeous its natural landscapes are. Especially in Quebec’s largest city of Montreal where its two beautiful freshwater rivers, Rivière des Prairies and St. Lawrence River, surround both locals and tourists.

Additionally, the city is home to an impressive rock hill, Mount Royal, which makes for a visually stunning, highly popular hike that many people enjoy. Although Montreal contains a wide variety of outdoor wonders to be explored, in the winter when temperatures fall to far below zero, it isn’t uncommon for people to opt for indoor activities instead.

Good thing it’s easy to find fun things to do in Montreal’s closed areas away from the frigid temperatures. Whether you prefer shopping or gaming, museum strolling or trampoline jumping, this city truly has something for everyone.

Check out the Exhibitions at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art

Montreal’s arts and culture scene is undoubtedly one of its most defining aspects that makes it an irresistible destination for travellers. And out of all those artistic settings to enjoy, the Montreal Museum of Fine Art is one of the city’s most famous.

Aside from being Canada’s largest art museum by square metres of gallery space (a whopping 53,095), the MMFA gives visitors the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of interesting exhibits that display the museum’s different modern art collections. Not to mention the fact that it was founded over 160 years ago which makes it an important, historic Montreal landmark.

Beautiful Montreal

The downtown Montreal skyline boasts an impressive array of tall buildings and is where the city’s Museum of Fine Art is located

Play a Diverse Selection of Games at the Montreal Casino

After you’re done appreciating contemporary art at the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, why not head out of downtown to enjoy a different type of indoor entertainment at Canada’s biggest casino facility, the Montreal Casino.

Situated right over the St. Lawrence River on the artificial Notre Dame Island, the casino’s gaming floor is nearly 50,000 square metres and houses over 115 tables and 3,200 fruit machines. Although this may seem like a massive amount of slot equipment, these electronic games are typically some of the most popular amongst casino goers and the biggest revenue-creators for modern casino establishments. In this case, the complex’s many gaming options make it one of the world’s best and most diverse in terms of selection. At night, visitors will notice its exterior light up like a jewel, its three interconnected buildings shining bright for all to marvel at.

Walk Through Five Ecosystems at the Montreal Biodome

One of the city’s most beloved attractions, the Montreal Biodome is the ideal indoor weekend experience for groups of friends or loved ones. Here, visitors can walk through five ecosystem imitations which replicate The Tropical Forest, St. Lawrence Marine, Labrador Coast, Laurentian Maple Forest, and Sub-Antarctic Islands.

Since you’ll be walking through the home of penguins in the Sub-Antarctic section, it’s probably smart to pack a jacket, but either way you’ll have some relief from the cold in the hot and dry climate of the Tropical Forest. Fun for everyone involved, the Montreal Biodome is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

_At Montreal’s Underground City, a variety of big and small stores are open for visitors to shop ‘till they drop  _

Explore the Famous Underground City

As it is climate controlled, strolling through Montreal’s famous Underground City is one of the best ways to avoid bad weather and a common activity for many locals in the harsh winter. This well-known site connects people to an array of activities from shopping to attending a concert, watching a movie or even skating, all indoors.  

Equipped with an intricate public transportation system, the Underground City is easy to navigate and even more exciting to explore. Best of all - you can do so without your body feeling numb from the negative zero temperatures looming outdoors.

Exert Some Energy at a Trampoline World

If after all these activities you’re still desperately looking for a way to stay warm while enjoying Montreal for all it has to offer, getting your jump on at one of the city’s many indoor trampoline worlds is a great option. One of the best jumping parks is iSaute which has several locations placed throughout Montreal.