Montreal started the festival with a novel idea: Sure, it’s cold this time of year, but if you dress right and embrace the winter, you can have a blast.

Montreal Bixi's winter pilot project, complete with studded tires and anti-slip pedals, is kicking off Thursday so cyclists can commute or just cruise around on the iconic bikes all season long.

Taking a trip to Montreal in winter might sound like an expensive way to get hypothermia, and truth be told the weather is almost unbearably frigid. And yet… after that initial shock of icy air ...

In order to up the ante in winter, the city sponsors Montréal en Lumière, or “Light up Montreal,” launched in 2000 and now in its third decade. The multi-week festival features everything ...

It would be a shame to visit Montreal without partaking in one of Canada's favorite winter pastimes: ice skating. The city has no shortage of rinks, but one of the best is at Esplanade Tranquille ...

Glide through Montreal’s most magical ice-skating spots, where twinkling lights, fresh snow, and festive energy create the perfect winter escape. Whether on scenic outdoor rinks or frozen ...

Most people think of daiquiris on the beach when envisioning winter escapes. But Montreal—with its outdoor festivals and cozy restaurant scene—makes a case for heading north instead.

Montreal is ready to show you how to embrace winter, not shun it. The weather is colder, the snow is deeper, and Montrealers are out on the town instead of running for bread and milk ...

Revelers at the Montréal en Lumière festival, which "transforms great swaths of the city into a savory, illuminated winter wonderland." (Benoît Rosseau/Montréal en Lumière) It’s 9:34 p.m ...

The winter presents specific risks, but services don't necessarily change based on the season, Hughes said, noting it is estimated that about 4,000 people are without a home in Montreal.

Winter is no joke in Montreal, where average January lows hit 10 degrees Fahrenheit. But travelers willing to brave the weather can explore a side of the city many outsiders never see, all without ...

While Montreal’s reputation for great food, a slamming night life and a vibrant art scene is well-known, lately, the ever-so-Instagrammable Nordic spas in the region are attracting attention ...