A Luminous Walk Through Downtown Montreal’s Winter Illuminations
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Jan. 23, 2026

A Luminous Walk Through Downtown Montreal’s Winter Illuminations

Les orignaux lumineux installés avenue McGill College, au centre-ville de Montréal

From November 22, 2025 to March 15, 2026, let yourself be carried by the magic of winter illuminations in the heart of downtown Montréal.

Strolling through downtown takes on a whole new feel. Lights reshape the streets, set a soft, intimate mood, and invite you to slow down. Whether it’s a walk for two, a night out with friends, or a quiet solo moment, the setting leaves room for both conversation and shared silence. A perfect pause after work or during a winter evening.


Dive into the magic: a glittering journey awaits

This year, the illuminations unfold along a self-guided route connecting a series of light installations across some of downtown’s most iconic areas.

Easy to explore at your own pace, each stop becomes an invitation – to pause, admire, snap a photo, or simply soak in the glowing, romantic atmosphere that wraps the city, day and night.

Le parcours des illuminations au centre-ville de Montréal


Montréal centre-ville would like to thank the City of Montréal as well as the borough of Ville-Marie for their financial support in the realization of the winter illuminations.

Un couple se tient la main devant deux orignaux géants illuminés au centre-ville de Montréal

The magical winter trail

Entrée du métro parisien au square Victoria au centre-ville de Montréal
Jeune femme qui sourit et qui se fait prendre en photo devant les illuminations du square Phillips au centre-ville de Montréal
Un groupe d'amis devant les illuminations hivernales du square Phillips au centre-ville de Montréal
Arches illuminées à la Cathédrale Christ Church
Ours géant illuminés à la Place du Canada au centre-ville de Montréal
Illuminations hivernales du centre ville avec orignal géant

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