What's On in Montreal: Drag, Markets & Holiday Events
Explore Montreal's vibrant holiday scene with drag shows, Christmas markets, and festive events. Discover what's happening in the city during the season of celebration.
Explore Montreal's vibrant holiday scene with drag shows, Christmas markets, and festive events. Discover what's happening in the city during the season of celebration.
Montreal woke up to a snowy Christmas morning, but the snow is giving way to sun, cloud, and plunging temperatures with a wind chill of -25 C expected overnight.
Festive light displays across Winnipeg and Westman are bringing holiday cheer to Manitobans. Discover the captivating scenes, including vintage tractors aglow, that define the season's spirit.
Plan your holidays in Toronto with our guide to attractions, transit, and store hours for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Find out what's open and closed.
Canada's competition watchdog calls for federal action to limit a U.S. company's control over key tourist sites in Banff and Jasper National Parks. Learn about the concerns and potential impacts.
Montreal's forecast for Dec. 20, 2025, calls for sunny skies turning cloudy, with a high of -3°C and wind chill near -14. Periods of snow expected overnight. Plan your day.
Edmonton councillor proposes study on implementing parking fees at city-owned attractions like the zoo and science centre to recover costs and reduce property tax pressure. Could this be a new reality for a growing city?
Drivers in Montreal face traffic disruptions this weekend due to planned road closures. Plan your route with our detailed list of affected areas and construction zones.
Montreal has opened 100 new emergency shelter spaces to address homelessness, with more beds to be added over the next two weeks. Read about the city's response.
Old Montreal transforms into a winter wonderland with the Parcours Lumineux light installations and cozy fire pits, aiming to attract visitors during the cold season. Discover the magic.
Montreal police are investigating two early-morning bar fires in the city's east end as suspected arsons. No injuries were reported. Surveillance footage is being reviewed.
Montreal's housing market saw an 8% sales drop in November 2025, but rising listings are rebalancing conditions. Median plex prices surged 11% to $855,000. Explore the latest data and what it means for buyers and sellers.
The mayors of Montreal, Laval, and Longueuil pledge collaborative action on housing, transit, and homelessness. Discover their unified plan for Greater Montreal.
Montreal police are asking for the public's assistance in locating 27-year-old Pamela Dufresne, last seen in the city's west end on November 27. She may be in a white 2013 Kia Rio.
Two people were injured following a physical altercation in Montreal's Villeray-Parc-Extension borough. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on December 1, 2025.
Montreal police are investigating a homicide after a man died from injuries sustained in an October 9 shooting. The case was reclassified following his death in late November.
Montreal's REM light rail service experienced a significant interruption, with a train halted on the tracks. Details on the incident and its impact on commuter travel in the city.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a major expansion of Montreal's warming shelter network, adding 500 new spaces before Christmas to protect vulnerable residents from the cold.
A 35-year-old man shot on Oct. 9 has died, becoming Montreal's 31st homicide victim in 2025. Police seek information as the case moves to major crimes.
Montreal housing groups are calling for more abandoned buildings to be converted into social housing, highlighting a former restaurant left empty for 13 years. Learn about the push for solutions to the city's housing crisis.
Montreal firefighters battled two separate apartment fires Sunday morning in Rosemont and Côte-des-Neiges. No injuries were reported, but one family was temporarily displaced. Learn more about the response.
The Bright Lights festival officially opened at Jackson Park in Windsor on November 28, 2025, creating a spectacular winter attraction for local families and visitors to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
Montreal's iconic Wing Noodles factory closes after nearly 80 years, ending its reign as Canada's first fortune cookie maker. Discover the legacy of this Chinatown institution.
Edmonton's Expo Centre prepares to unveil the 2025 Glow indoor holiday light show featuring winter and animal scenes. Discover this magical seasonal attraction.
Calgary's newest Christmas spectacle, Holiday Wonder, features millions of dazzling lights inside the BMO Centre. Discover this magical winter attraction transforming Calgary's holiday scene.
Discover Montreal's top weekend activities including cozy holiday markets and exciting sports events. Your complete guide to making the most of your weekend in the city.
Ottawa's ByWard Market unveils a spectacular 48-foot Christmas tree for the 2025 holiday season, creating a new festive landmark in the capital. Discover the details!
A magical Christmas village is coming to the Canadian Museum of History in December 2026. Santa Claus announced the festive attraction during a special ceremony in Gatineau.
A new Montreal initiative is purchasing condominiums to provide housing for the homeless. The project is now actively seeking local donors to help scale its impact and address the city's housing crisis.
Projet Montréal's interim leader Ericka Alneus reveals the official opposition's shadow cabinet. All 25 elected members will hold portfolios to scrutinize Montreal's municipal government.