Tonight Montrealers get the rare opportunity to catch the infamous light show Aurora Borealis

Aurora Borealis the Northern Lights. Photo: Vashishtha Jogi / Unsplash

The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) is an incredible light show that occurs in the northern hemisphere. The infamous light show occurs when electrically charged particles released from the sun collide with gaseous particles in the Earth’s atmosphere.

The best time to catch the light show from Montreal is tonight…

Montreal’s Top Employers’ 2019 list released today

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The annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, recognizes the employers in Greater Montréal that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

The Selection Process

Employers are evaluated using the same eight criteria as the national competition:

1 Physical Workplace

2 Work Atmosphere and Social

3 Health,…

After a 79-year-old woman was killed by a truck, activists want Montreal to apply London’s ban on trucks with poor visibility

Montreal’s first pedestrian death of 2019 occurred just three weeks into the new year when a 79-year-old woman was struck and killed Tuesday by a turning garbage truck.

The victim wasn’t jaywalking or even crossing the road. She was on Parc Avenue’s sidewalk near St-Joseph Boulevard.

Activists want Montreal to follow London’s, (England) example, where trucks will be rated based on the…

Montreal’s biggest winter family event returns this weekend and its free

Montreal’s winter festival (Fête des neiges de Montréal), returns this Saturday, for the events second weekend, after being canceled this past Sunday due to the weather.

The outdoor family event is in its 36th edition, and that takes place over 4 weekends with the aim of discovering and celebrating the joys of winter.

Organized by the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau, this popular…

Morning And Night Snowshoeing Excursions On Beautiful Mount Royal

Snowshoe ExcursionsUnder The Stars

Every Friday and Saturday evening until March 9, Les amis de la montagne offer 90-minute nightime guided snowshoe excursions. You’ll get the opportunity to explore Mount Royal’s summit and trails. Visit amazing vantage points to take in the spectacular views of Montreal’s city lights.

To recharge your energy you’ll be treated to a cup of hot chocolate…

Observe over 20 species of birds on the free Mount Royal Winter Bird Feeder Circuit

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Did you know that over 20 species of birds can be observed at the Mount Royal Winter Bird Feeder Circuit.

One way to get your daily dose of nature is to spend a few hours, outside in the fresh air, strolling through beautiful Mount-Royal observing the feeders located along Olmsted Path between Smith House and Mount Royal Chalet and on the summit loop.

The…

Montreal’s STM metro cars will run all night on December 31

Photo: Pitoutepitoute / Pixabay The Montreal Métro will be open all night, December 31

To facilitate transportation for your New Years Eve celebrations, the métro will run all night on December 31 (current fares apply). To avoid lines, the STM recommends you purchase your transit fare in advance.

If you plan on making several trips, the Unlimited Evening pass would be a good idea. The…

Ring in the New Years at Montreal’s huge free New Year’s Eve celebration, with performances, dancing and fireworks

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Haven’t decided where and how to spend New Year’s Eve?

Why not head down with your friends, with the family, or with your loved one, to Quai Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal.

Join the thousands of participants who will attend Montreal’s annual free New Year’s Eve celebration. The party takes place at the beautiful setting of the Old Port of Montreal, on…