Inflation, return of the holiday season; What if we gave our wallet a break by planning low-cost cultural outings and activities? Here are 7 unearthed by The newspaper in Quebec and Montreal.
Musical skating at the Old Port of Montreal
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings are musical at the Old Port Skating Rink until March. Choose your evening according to your favorite musical theme (rock, disco, world music, film music, 80-90s, DJ evening on ice on Thursday).
Adult, $10, child $6.75, free for children under 6, family $27
Old Port Ice Rink
Photo provided by Vieux-Port-de-Montréal-Michel Legault
Free Saturday afternoons at Igloofest
Long live Saturday afternoons in January which allow you to enjoy the festive and musical atmosphere of the Igloofest festival for free. Between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., meet at Quai Jacques-Cartier for this friendly, family-friendly Igloofest. Pst: try the Sapporo slide which is nearby.
Jacques-Cartier Quay
screenshot Instagram Igloofest
Free entry to museums on the first Sunday of the month
It is better to put the date of February 4 on your calendar; because entry to some museums is free on the first Sunday of each month. This is particularly the case for the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art, McCord Stewart Museum, Museum of Civilization of Quebec and National Museum of Fine Arts of Quebec.
Photo Agency QMI, TOMA ICZKOVITS
Visit the Barbie exhibition
Why not continue riding the Barbie wave by visiting, completely free of charge, the exhibition dedicated to the famous Mattel doll in downtown Montreal? More than 1000 Barbies costumed by international designers representing famous brands or with clothes inspired by famous artists make up this haute couture exhibition, in miniature format.
At Cours Mont-Royal, varied hours
Archive photo
The activities of the Quebec Carnival which is celebrating its 70th anniversary
From January 25 to February 11, we (re)discover this festival which always attracts numerous travelers to Quebec City. The Quebec Carnival, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, offers a host of activities, including a visit to the Palais de Bonhomme and its exhibition recounting its 70th anniversary, shows in the dome, the Scotia Bank sculpture garden and the six musical evenings on the Loto-Québec Stage.
We’re hurrying to get his effigy for $20 before January 15! Free for children 12 and under.
Archive photo, Stevens LeBlanc
Participate in Multi Month
The International Festival of Multidisciplinary and Electronic Arts will be held from 1er until February 25 and offers an immersion in various artistic fields, including digital and electronic art, interactive shows, performances, installations and immersive environments.
Different packages, regular price $25 and inclusive ticketing for the Untamed evening (allowing everyone to participate in Mois Multi, regardless of their budget).
screenshot Instagram Month Multi
The art of Saint-Paul Street, Quebec
Walking in Old Quebec is always pleasant, but sometimes you have to go inside to warm up a little. Why not do it while admiring the works of art presented in the many galleries on Saint-Paul Street? Renowned artists, both local and international, exhibit their work there throughout the year, in styles that have something to please everyone.
photo taken from Instagram, @labellegalerie_art