Holidays on the Pointe

Enjoy free, family-friendly activities for the holiday season!

For the holidays, Pointe-à-Callière is being transformed into an enchanting and mystical place where kids can have fun, create, and nurture their sense of wonder. Inspired by the exhibition Witches: Out of the Shadows, the activities are an invitation for young and old alike to delve into a world where holiday magic intertwines with the mysterious realm of witches.

A magical setting

Slow the frenzied pace of the holiday season by visiting our enchanting setting on Place Royale, in the heart of Old Montréal! Gleaming trees, welcoming wooden huts, and welcoming benches will fill you with the spirit of the season.

Who is the real Santa Claus?

Creative Workshops

Take part in creative workshops the whole family can enjoy, relating to the Witches: Out of the Shadows exhibition.

Oracle Cards – December 28, 29, and 30, 2024
With Elaine Fafard-Marconi
An oracle card is a divination tool used to obtain advice, insights, or inspirational messages. In anticipation of the new year, create your own oracle card inspired by your wishes, desires, and vision for 2025!

Watercolour Herbarium – January 2 and 3, 2025
With Eliane Berdat
Explore herbalism through watercolour. Take inspiration from the variety of plants and mushrooms used in Quebec herbalism and witchcraft! Create your own grimoire page with an illustration of the plant of your choice. Get your brushes ready!

A Magical Setting

Experience the magic of the holidays amid our enchanting decorations on Place Royale, in the heart of Old Montréal, from November 11, 2024 to January 6, 2025! Glittering fir trees, bright wooden cabins, and cozy benches will stir the holiday spirit within you. Many thanks to Chantal Royer!