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Free activities in the Montreal region

Discover plenty of free things to do in the Montreal region! Festivals, museums, exhibitions, outdoor fun, events and family outings: easily find ideas to have fun without spending a dime. Explore the free activities offered in the Montreal region and the surrounding area and find new free outing ideas.

All free activities in Québec

Region: Montreal

70 results

Oct. 22 – 25, 2026

La Grande Braderie de Mode Québécoise (autumn) – Montréal

Around a hundred of Québec fashion designers sell their surplus stock and samples over four days.
Oct. 22 – 25, 2026
Free
Nov. 26 – Dec. 24, 2026

Village de Noël de Montréal

This authentic Christmas market brings four weekends of magic and discovery.
Nov. 26 – Dec. 24, 2026
Free
Jun. 8 – Nov. 1, 2026

50e anniversaire des Jeux olympiques au parc Jean-Drapeau

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Montréal Games, Jean‑Drapeau Park is rolling out a festive and unifying program of accessible activities that bring the legacy and spirit of the 1976 Games to life.
Jun. 8 – Nov. 1, 2026
Free

Verdun Beach

Located a stone's throw from the De L'Église metro station, behind the Verdun auditorium, this urban beach offers exclusive access to the St. Lawrence River and its shores.
Free

Le circuit Gilles-Villeneuve

The 4,361 km-long (2.5 miles) Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve not only hosts the Grand Prix du Canada, but also welcomes biking, inline skating, jogging and walking enthusiasts.
Free
Dec. 5 – 6, 2026

Comiccon de Montréal – Édition des Fêtes

The holiday rendezvous for fans of American superhero comics and video games!
Dec. 5 – 6, 2026
Free

The Church of the Gesù

Inaugurated by the Jesuits in 1865, the church is one of the oldest in Montréal.
Free

Olympic Park

Located just 15 minutes from downtown Montréal by metro, this complex hosts events and activities with a little something for everyone throughout the year.
Free

Maison du pressoir

This museum showcases Sault-au-Récollet, the historic heart of Ahuntsic-Cartierville and the cradle of the development of northern Montréal since the 17th century.
Free

Parc Jean-Drapeau

This urban park offers many outdoor activities.
Free

Lachine Canal National Historic Site

Built in 1825 to bypass the Lachine Rapids on the St. Lawrence River, this two-hundred-year-old waterway stretches for 14.5 km.
Free
Aug. 28 – 29, 2027

18th-Century Public Market

A not-to-be-missed event in Old Montréal !
Aug. 28 – 29, 2027
Free