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5 events not to miss in February for Montreal's 375th anniversary

Did you know that the city of Montreal, located on the St-Lawrence river, is celebrating its 375th anniversary this year? It is the perfect occasion to pay the city a visit.

Ridesharing.com brings you five events not to miss for the beginning of the year.

But de hockey sur glace

La Classique montréalaise
January 28-29 – Park Jean-Drapeau

What better way to enjoy the winter season than to attend an outdoor ice hockey tournament! The participants will defend the colors of their borough to win an hour of ice at the home of the Montreal Canadiens, the Bell Center. The players who should be more than 500 will perform on the Olympic Basin, divided into fifteen rinks for the occasion.

More details here.

 

Motoneige Mtl Xtrem
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Motoneige Mtl Xtrem
February 4-5 – Square Philips

Are you looking for something a little more extreme? Head out in the heart of Montreal’s downtown to witness the skills of the world's best snowmobile drivers who will demonstrate their talent in aerial acrobatics. Entry to the site is free!

More details here.

 

Défi canot à glace Montréal
http://deficanotaglace.ca/

Montreal ice canoe challenge
February 11-12 – Old port

Visit the old port on the weekend of February 11 and 12 to see in action a race of canoes on ice. Activities also include a skill competition on Saturday. As if that was not enough, the adventurer and navigator Mylène Paquette will lead one of the canoes. Mylène Paquette navigated in a solo expedition the North Atlantic Ocean in a rowboat in 2013.

Visit the official website for all the details.

 

Vélo dans la neige

Snow moon by bike
February 11 – Downtown Montreal

Cycling is taking more and more place in the life of Montrealers and this event demonstrates it well. On this day, bicycle enthusiasts will have the joy to ride on routes of different lengths. The festivities then continue overnight at the arrival site, Old Montreal.

See all details here here.

 

Marathon hivernal
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Montreal Hypothermic Half Marathon
February 12 - Park Jean-Drapeau

In addition to the half marathon, the event also offers several shorter circuits that can satisfy all levels of runners. It is even possible to complete the run by taking turns in duo. At the end of their race, participants are invited to the official brunch.

To register or for more details, visit the official website.

 

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