If you have never experienced Montreal Winter before, you will definitely need tips to survive it. If you’re new in Montreal, winter feels longer and colder than normal, but the interesting thing is, the locals won’t agree to this.

The following tips will help you get through the Montreal winter.

Avoid complaining about it. Do not act like you are feeling the cold more than anyone else because it’s…for a lack of a better word…boring. Concentrate on the positives of winter and you will have an interesting time.

Get out and have fun. There are many activities you can do in Montreal during the winter to turn it around. You can go skiing, ride a horse-drawn sleigh, skate a lake or build a snowman. You will find plenty of skaters so why not join them?

Wrap up. When planning a visit to Montreal during the colder months, carry as many leggings, warm coats, and boots as you can.

Hibernate. Give yourself some days to curl up under a warm blanket and don’t forget to light a fire. Some days can experience temperatures of -30C – such days are perfect for staying in, guilt-free.

Get out of the city. Take a trip to the countryside to enjoy the white stuff. Montreal in winter looks so natural, so go out there and experience it.

Go to Florida. If the Montreal winter becomes too much, escape to Florida, Arizona, Mexico or Cuba like most Montrealers.

Eat lots of comfort foods. Winter in Montreal is the best time to try your best recipes. Make as many pies, huge stews, and rice puddings as you can.

Get together with friends. Instead of fighting the cold all by yourself, invite some friends over and we guarantee that you will feel a lot warmer.

Find something that keeps you busy. Find an activity that you enjoy doing and keep doing it to stay busy.

Experience the culture. Winter in Montreal is never dull. There are concerts, ballet, and operas to attend.