Inflation, return of the holiday season; What if we gave our wallets a break by planning inexpensive cultural trips and activities? Here are 7 unearthed by The newspaper in Quebec and Montreal.
Musical skating in Montreal's Old Port
There is music at the Old Port Skating Rink on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings through March. Choose your evening based on your favorite musical theme (rock, disco, world music, film music, 80s-90s, DJ evening on ice on Thursday).
Adult $10, child $6.75, free for children under 6, family $27
Old ice rink in the harbor
Photo provided by Vieux-Port-de-Montréal-Michel Legault
Free Saturday afternoons at the Igloo Festival
Long live the Saturday afternoon in January, when you can enjoy the festive and musical atmosphere of the Iglufest festival for free. Meet at Quai Jacques-Cartier between 1pm and 6pm for this friendly, family-friendly igloo festival. PST: Try the Sapporo Slide 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 February 4th in your calendar; Because in some museums admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. This is particularly true of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art, the McCord Stewart Museum, the Museum of Civilization of Quebec and the National Museum of Fine Arts of Quebec.
Photo agency QMI, TOMA ICZKOVITS
Visit the Barbie exhibition
Why not continue riding the Barbie wave and visit the exhibition dedicated to the famous Mattel doll in downtown Montreal, completely free of charge? More than 1,000 Barbies, costumed by international designers from famous brands or with clothes inspired by famous artists, make up this miniature haute couture exhibition.
The Cours Mont-Royal has varied opening times
Archive photo
The activities of the Quebec Carnival, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary
From January 25th to February 11th we (rediscover) this festival that attracts more and more travelers to Quebec City. The Quebec Carnival, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, offers numerous activities, including a visit to the Palais de Bonhomme and its 70th anniversary exhibition, shows in the Dome, the Scotia Bank Sculpture Garden and the six musical evenings on the Loto Quebec stage.
We're rushing to get his likeness before January 15th for $20! Free for children up to 12 years.
Archive photo, Stevens LeBlanc
Join Multi Month
The International Festival of Multidisciplinary and Electronic Arts takes place from February 1st to 25th and offers immersion in various artistic fields, including digital and electronic art, interactive shows, performances, installations and immersive environments.
Various packages, regular price $25 and includes tickets to the Untamed Evening (so everyone can participate in the Multi Month regardless of their budget).
Screenshot Instagram Month Multi
The art of Saint-Paul Street, Quebec
A walk through Old Quebec is always pleasant, but sometimes you need to go inside to warm up a bit. While you're at it, why not admire the works of art presented in the many galleries on Saint-Paul Street? Renowned artists from home and abroad exhibit their works there all year round in styles that have something to offer for everyone.
Photo from Instagram, @labellegalerie_art