You may know this, but Montreal is one of our favorite cities and we love exploring its neighborhoods and rediscovering it all year long. Through its excellents restaurants and must-see cultural events, you’ll definitely find your next date night idea among our suggestions. Here are 10 activities ideas for your next romantic winter getaway in Montreal!
1. Dinner under the stars at the Terrasse William Gray
Since November, Terrasse William Gray has been in winter mode to offer you an exceptional gastronomic experience in a geodesic dome. Housed on the 8th floor of the Hotel William Gray, you can enjoy an evening under the stars, a sublime view of Old Montreal and discover their delicious 5-course menu. The different dishes are prepared from ingredients from local producers and will evolve according to different monthly themes until April.
Accommodating 4 to 8 people, the heated domes are also available for brunch, with a 3-course menu, on weekends, allowing you to enjoy the winter terrace under the sun! If you’d like to go for a romantic date, you can reserve a dome for 2 people on Sunday through Wednesday evenings, offering an even more intimate setting to enjoy the spectacular view of Old Montreal. Whether for dinner or brunch, it’s truly a magical experience to try this winter for an unforgettable moment!
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2. Admire the most beautiful view of Montreal’s Old Port
To enjoy a complete view of Montreal’s city and Old Port, we highly recommend taking a ride on the famous Montreal Ferris Wheel! Open year-round, Canada’s tallest observation wheel offers breathtaking 360-degree views of Montreal. Aboard one of the heated gondolas, with a delicious hot chocolate in hand, let yourself be amazed by the city during a ride of approximately 20 minutes.
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3. Winter walk in the most beautiful parks of Montreal
Montreal has no shortage of natural spaces that allow you to take a pause from the frenzy of life for a nice walk. Maisonneuve Park is our favourite for its quiet trails and cross-country skiing, but each of the city’s neighborhoods offers great options for a winter stroll. Be sure to stop by Jarry Park in Villeray or Lahaie Park and Lafontaine Park in the Plateau-Mont-Royal for some fresh air this winter.
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4. Attend an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts
Whether it’s for the free first Sundays of the month at Quebec museums or for Wednesday evenings at $15.50, any occasion is a good one to explore the various galleries of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. This winter, several exhibitions will be presented, including Kent Monkman: History is Painted by Victors, showcasing iconic works by this world-renowned Canadian artist, a member of the Fisher River Cree Nation.
The Museum’s exterior is also featured, thanks to EVER MORE by artist Kurt Hentschläger, presented as part of the Digital Canvas and designed specifically for the MMFA’s outdoor space. In addition to the temporary exhibitions, you can also visit the various local and international art collections during your visit. And if you’d like to experience the Museum of Fine Arts differently, keep readin, you won’t be disappointed.
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5. Try a restaurant that makes you travel
Montreal is the perfect city for exploring cuisine from around the world, and a romantic getaway isn’t complete without stopping at one of its many restaurants that offer an iconic experience. For an exceptionally romantic dinner, we recommend the magnificent Miracolo restaurant and its absolutely delicious menu for a perfect Italian evening.
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Want to explore more around Griffintown? Head to India Rosa to enjoy the best of Indian cuisine. If you’re passing through Mile End, head to Pamika to get transported to the heart of Bangkok and discover Thailand’s specialties. And if you’re looking for more ideas, check out our article listing more than 20 gastronomic addresses that will make you travel around the world during your next romantic evening in Montreal.
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With our freezing winters, you’ll definitely need a little warm and comforting break during your romantic getaway to Montreal. One of our guilty pleasures will always be the famous gnocchi from Drogheria Fine in Mile-End. At only $5, it’s the perfect snack on the go to warm you up on a cold day and feel like you’re in a small Italian town on the Mediterranean for a moment. With their soft gnocchi and homemade sauce, you can’t go wrong.
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6. Relax in urban spas
To pamper your skin after facing the cold outside, there’s nothing better than a day of relaxation in the best urban spas in Montreal. For high-end treatments, the William Gray Spa, located inside the hotel of the same name, offers luxurious facilities including a halotherapy room filled with Himalayan salt, a warm quartz massage bed and a Spa Wave sound therapy system. Not to mention their Finnish sauna, steam room and herbal sauna.
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For a spectacular view of the metropolis, head to Bota Bota, an overwater spa that is a dream come true with its exceptional location, but also with its superb relaxation stations and varied treatments.
7. Touring the best cafes in Montreal
Montreal is full of cafés, each one prettier than the last, and winter is the perfect season to tour them all and warm up with their gourmet creations.
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- Crédit photo: The Storytellers MTL
Here are some of our favorite addresses throughout the city:
- Old Montreal: Crew Collective for the feeling of drinking coffee at Gringotts, Tommy Café for their excellent lattes, Olive & Gourmando for their Cubano sandwich
- Griffintown: Le Petit Dep for its inspiring atmosphere and its pastries
- Villeray: Pastel Rita for their idyllic setting
- Hochelaga-Maisonneuve: Hélico for its perfect chai lattes and its unbeatable breakfast sandwich, the Supernat for its beautiful working space and its delicious natural wines to discover
- Mile-End: Café Alphabet for its Freddo cappuccino, perfectly creamy that will transport you straight to Greece. Also take the opportunity to visit Bernie Beigne just across the street, it’s worth the detour if you have a sweet tooth!
- Pointe-Claire: Pigeon Club Cafe for their ideal space for a remote work session or a delicious brunch. Special mention also goes to their delicious cortado, made with their own coffee beans.
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- Crédit photo: The Storytellers MTL
More coffees recommendations:
- Rosemont: Pista, Station W
- Plateau-Mont-Royal: Darling, Myriade
- Downtown: Café Parvis, Pikolo Espresso Bar
- Petite-Bourgogne: September Café
- Mile-End: Café Olimpico
8. Create your own personalized candle at Café Moonday
For a truly unique activity, we recommend booking a workshop at Café Moonday to create your own personalized candle. In a warm and inviting atmosphere, you can choose from around forty different fragrances, including a beautiful selection that changes with the seasons, to create a candle that reflects your personality and take home a lovely souvenir.
While your candle cools, you can also warm up with a delicious coffee and pastries. Café Moonday is the perfect DIY experience for creative types and those who love a cozy atmosphere all winter long!
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- Crédit photo: The Storytellers MTL
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- Crédit photo: The Storytellers MTL
9. Enjoy the city at night at Montréal en Lumière
A true classic of Montreal winter evenings, the Montréal en Lumière festival returns for its 27th edition from February 27th to March 7th, 2026. Whether inside for a show, on the Place des Festivals or for the gastronomic experience of the event, you’ll find what you are looking for to spend a most complete romantic evening. If you want to try the ultimate Montreal en Lumière experience, it’s on February 28, 2026 with the classic Nuit Blanche!
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10. Attend a candlelight concert with Fever
For the most romantic winter evening in Montreal, Candlelight concerts by Fever are definitely among our favorite activities. Whether you’re a fan of film scores, classical music, or iconic bands like Queen, Coldplay, or Pink Floyd, you’re sure to find a concert you’ll love and enjoy an evening by candlelight in some of the city’s most emblematic venues.
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We have a soft spot for the Rialto Theatre’s grand setting (inspired by the Paris Opera), but after seeing more than three different shows, we can confirm that each venue and performance promises a magical experience from beginning to end! Truly a superb outing idea to spoil music lovers of all genres!
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- Crédit photo: The Storytellers MTL
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- Crédit photo: The Storytellers MTL
We hope our recommendations will help you have an unforgettable stay for your next romantic weekend in Montreal!
Have a wonderful time!
*Some activities have an affiliate link that allows us to have a small percentage discount if you make a purchase, but rest assured that everything you will find in our list of activities has obviously been tested on our side! In short, only our favorites!
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