Winter is here! As the snow falls over Montreal, take your date on an adventure with some of these unique date ideas that go far beyond a hot chocolate or museum visit. Let’s dive into some of the best Montreal winter dates for 2022/2023.

Bota Bota Floating Spa

The Bota Bota spa is a boat anchored on the St. Lawrence river! A step up from your normal spa experience, enjoy some relaxing pampering on the water with your date and show that you know the best places to go in the Montreal area.
https://www.mtl.org/en/what-to-do/activities/bota-bota-spa-sur-l-eau

Enjoy a Speakeasy

Want to seem like you’ve really put some thought into your date? Take them to a speakeasy! Restaurant Le Speakeasy is located behind a fridge door. This is sure to make for an exciting talking point for the evening, and is a great stop after a classic dinner and drinks date.
https://www.mtl.org/en/what-to-do/nightlife/restaurant-le-speakeasy-montreal

Igloofest

If your date is a music fan, you’ve got to check out Igloofest throughout January and February. This outdoor music festival hosts all genres of music, and takes place in a well designed winter wonderland. Make sure to wear your snow pants and a warm jacket!
https://www.mtl.org/en/what-to-do/festivals-and-events/igloofest

During the Holidays

Check out the Great Christmas Market of Montreal at the Quartier des spectacles! This market takes place until December 18th, and features over 25 shacks with artists, treats, and meals.
https://www.noelmontreal.ca/grandmarchedenoel/en/

Check Out the Circus

Interested in a great show? Tohu is a long-running acrobatic and circus venue with shows running throughout the year! Check out their website to see what’s on around the time you’d like to plan your date and be amazed with some amazing feats of human strength and flexibility!
https://tohu.ca/en

Montreal is an amazing city with plenty of unique experiences – so say goodbye to the regular dinner and a movie and, instead, impress your date with any one of these unique experiences.