Montreal in spring is generally mild and sunny, but you’re still likely to see snow hanging around during early spring. Between March and June, the temperature varies significantly and this can affect when you want to be traveling.

If you’re happy with cooler temperatures and the odd chance of a snowstorm, head there in March. If you want to experience Montreal’s warmer weather before everyone starts piling in for the summer, you may want to travel in May.

Here are some ideas of things to do in Montreal in spring.

Take a street art tour

Street art is big in Montreal. Really big. Aside from literally giant murals, Montreal takes street art seriously. Artists from all over Canada and the rest of the world flock to Montreal to add to its already impressive open-air display of urban art, turning Montreal into a living museum of graffiti and murals free for all to experience.

And naturally, this experience is best done during the warmer months. The most popular areas to find urban art are Saint-Laurent Boulevard, Saint-Catherine Street, and The Plateau. Walking tours are available to give you the best experience, where you’ll be taken around the best murals and graffiti displays by a local and professional guide who you can ask all about Montreal’s history of street art.

For those wanting to hunt for the best art on their own, graffiti bloggers at Wall2Wall have created a map of the suggested walking tour route.

Go boating on the Lachine Canal

The Lachine Canal is a National Historic Site of Canada, running from the Old Port of Montreal to Lake Saint-Louis. Now that spring has come and the ice is beginning to melt, visitors can once more participate in some water sports while basking in the emerging greenery of the surrounding parks.

Starting from mid-May, visitors can rent electric boats, pedal boats, and kayaks for up to two hours at a time. These can be rented at the Lachine Canal Nautical Center, a few minutes’ walks from the Old Port.


Visit Mont-Royal

There are always plenty of reasons to visit Mont-Royal, no matter the time of year. Mont-Royal is the perfect spot for runners, cyclists, or even just for a nice walk during spring, with various trails designed for each purpose. With no shortage of green spaces to sit down and relax, there’s no reason not to bring a picnic with you as you enjoy the views of the city!

And for nature lovers, spring is undoubtedly the best time to scale the peak and catch a glimpse of Montreal’s wildlife. Alongside the abundant greenery and blooming flowers, mountain wildlife is starting to emerge with the likes of raccoons, squirrels, and various types of birds.

In fact, Mont-Royal is a popular spot for amateur and professional bird watchers alike, particularly during spring when many birds are returning to the mountain for mating season. https://montrealtravelblog.com/