Experience Fall & Winter In Montréal With 50% Off Hotel Deals

North America’s best-kept secret invites you to enjoy food, festivals and 50% off hotel deals

Montréal’s mouthwatering cuisine, charming joie de vivre and spectacular fall and winter seasons make it a must for any traveler looking for a dash of difference on their next getaway. Whether travelling with family, deciding spur-of-the-moment with your sweetheart or taking a friends-only vacation, our city offers an amazing array of must-dos and must-sees.

Make the most of your Thanksgiving weekend or plan a pre-or-post Christmas visit and discover the cache of treasures in the city’s many vibrant neighbourhoods. From dining to shopping to partying to relaxing, Montréal welcomes you to share its wealth of secrets!
Museum exhibitions – a feast for the eyes and mind

Impressionism to Expressionism 1900-1914 at the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts runs until January 25, 2015. Behold over 100 paintings as well as drawings and prints by French and German masters of the time, including Cézanne to Picasso, Heckel to Nolde and many more.

La Biennale de Montréal (BNLMTL) takes place from October 22, 2014 to January 4, 2015, at the Musée d’art contemporain. With the theme L’avenir (looking forward), this international contemporary art exhibition invites visitors to ponder the present and probe the future of the visual arts world.

The Greeks – Agamemnon to Alexander the Great will be at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum from December 12, 2014, to April 26, 2015. Wander this world premiere exhibition, the largest and most comprehensive ever presented in North America, and time travel through 5,000 years of Greek history and culture. Drawn from the collections of an astounding 22 Greek museums!

Luxurious spa treatments

Soothe out kinks and knots out during a serene spa visit and get ready to take on those Christmas parties completely rejuvenated! Montréal has many chic temples of wellbeing that will leave you feeling like a new person. Add all this well-deserved R&R to your Sweet Deal Package and save while surrendering to the gentle touch of spa professionals.

One-of-a-kind Christmas shopping

In Montréal, it’s easy to find that unique gift for that unique someone. Start your shopping spree by browsing over 2,000 shops tucked below in Montréal’s “Underground City”, then work your way up to street level and explore the bounty of boutiques along bustling Sainte-Catherine Street. From objects for the home to fashion to accessories, get a peek at what talented designers from here and afar are creating.

Let’s take winter fun outdoors

Fluffy snowflakes, sparkling lights and rosy cheeks – Montréal winters are always so pretty! Don’t miss Merry Montréal from December 14, 2014, to January 5, 2015, your chance to sample gourmet food, steal kisses under the mistletoe, listen to street choirs sing or sip hot chocolate on cobblestone streets and let your holiday spirit soar. Ring in the New Year at our giant outdoor party at Place Jacques-Cartier, replete with live music, fireworks and plenty of holiday revelry.

Proving beyond a doubt that winter is infinitely cool and sexy, Igloofest invites music lovers to bundle up and shake their winter booties as DJs spin everything from house to trance to techno. From January 16 to February 8, 2015, join the crowds as they defy the chilly temperatures and hit the snowy dance floor. Eat your heart out, Old Man Winter—we’re grooving at the Quays of the Old Port!

Don’t miss these winter musts

Lights, art, food! This tantalizing trio never ceases to thrill, especially when MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE wheels out its outstanding line-up of gourmet eats, lucent beauty and performing arts. The MEL serves a seriously good nightcap too: Nuit Blanche, an unparalleled all-nighter of almost all free activities gets everyone sampling the city’s fabulous cultural scene from dusk to dawn. February 19 to March 1, 2015.

Send those pit-of-winter doldrums packing with Luminothérapie and bathe in the high-tech public art exhibitions that illuminate the Quartier des spectacles downtown. Come see how local designers, artists and architects shine the light on creativity, and immerse yourself in the fun. December 10, 2014, to February 1, 2015.

Last, but not least, Art Souterrain, is an excellent way to unearth Montréal’s thriving contemporary arts scene. Its goal is to make art more accessible to the public and it delivers in spades in a bright, weathertight location: our 33-km-long Underground City! February 28 to March 15, 2015.

Reserve a Sweet Deal package

Book a Sweet Deal package and get 50% off your second night, plus a coupon booklet worth $450 when you check in to your hotel. Sweet—just like our Montréal winters!

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Travelore Tips: Montreal Is Offering Special "Sweet Deal Packages" This Summer Starting At $108 Per Night

Make your summer one to remember with a trip to Montreal. Montreal is now offering Sweet Deal packages that features discounts on some of the area’s top hotels and sites. Guests who visit between May 1st and October 31st will receive 50% off on their third night stay in addition to a coupon book valued at $450 that offers discounts on Montreal’s top attractions and activities.

Some of hotels featuring the Sweet Deal packages include:

Auberge Du Carre St-Louis: Located in the heart of Montreal’s Latin Quarter, this hotel has been shaped by the city’s rich cultural and artistic history. Each of the comfortably quaint rooms draws inspiration from one of the artists that lived within the vicinity of Saint-Louis Square.  Room rates start at $108 per night.

Auberge de la Fountaine: This quaint bed and breakfast is located on the Plateau Mont-Royal , in front of La Fontaine Park, and within walking distance of the city center of Montreal. For over 20 years Auberge de la Fountaine has boasted 21 cozy rooms just steps from local museums, theaters, restaurants and more. Room rates start at $137 per night.

Hotel Chez Swan: This 23-room boutique hotel is more than just a hotel, it is an artistic experience with a spark of spontaneity found in theater, on stage or an artist’s studio. The furnishings that adorn each room have been carefully cultivated by local artists to create a hotel that doubles as a living work of art with a truly unique and personal ambiance. Room rates start at $170 per night.

The Ritz Carlton Montreal:  For those who like the finer things in life, this five diamond hotel seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of old Montreal architecture with sleek, modern amenities. Located just steps from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, this luxurious hotel offers guests a unique and fresh dining experience featuring acclaimed Chef Daniel Boulud. Room rates start at $505 per night.

To learn more about all of the hotels participating in the Sweet Deal package, please visit: www.tourisme-montreal.org/Offers/summer

In addition to the 50% off the third night stay guests will also receive a coupon book offering great deals on the best attractions and events in the area including:

• 25% discount on the regular $20 admission fee at The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts;
• 2 for 1 on admission tickets at the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal;
• 25% discount on private Old Montréal walking tour with Guidatour;
• 2 for 1 on admission tickets to access the Tower Observatory at Olympic Park’s Tower;
• 2 for 1 on admissions tickets at Ecomuseum Zoo.

For more deals included in the coupon book, please visit: http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/Offers/summer#events

During your stay in Montreal be sure not to miss the area’s major festivals and events suitable for all ages including:

Grand Prix du Canada: From June 6th to June 8th, the most celebrated formula one teams will gather in Montreal  as fans from across the globe cheer on the greatest drivers in the world. Witness who will be crowned champion of  this stunning 70-lap competition covering 4361 meters of the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Festival International de Jazz de Montreal: For over 30 years the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal has transformed the city into a gathering place for jazz lovers from all over the world. Taking place from June 6th to July 26th this festival will feature 800 concerts at a mixture of indoor and outdoor venues featuring shows in a variety of jazz styles.

Montreal Beer Festival: June 11th to the 15th will mark the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Beer Festival.  This five day event has become the most important international beer festival in America. Beer lovers and connoisseurs can attend meetings with the brewers, conferences,  classes at the MBeer school of beerology or workshops on beer and food pairings, while amateurs will find the required tools to quench their thirst of discoveries.

For more information on Montreal’s festivals and events, please visit: http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/Offers/summer#events.