Cultural activity
December 26th, 2025 — January 3rd, 2026
Holidays on the Pointe
Enjoy family-friendly activities for the holiday season!
Pointe-à-Callière transforms into a magical place during the holidays, immersing visitors of all ages in the warm atmosphere of the Victorian era. Inspired by the Sherlock Holmes, Cracking the Case exhibition , this year’s theme invites families to marvel, create, and have fun through activities set in the world of the legendary detective… with an added dose of holiday magic!
December 26, 2025 to January 3, 2026
Indoors and outdoors at the Museum
350 Place Royale, Old Montréal
Show / Christmas Around the World
Our Who is the Real Santa Claus? show has a new name: Christmas Around the World! Same format, same magic!
Take a fascinating journey during which you’ll meet holiday figures from around the world. Each of them will share the story of Christmas from their homeland, along with unique traditions and enchanting tales. Meet Santa Claus, Saint Lucy, Melchior, and Rico (new!). Hear a story by Haitian author Marie-Denise Douyon and learn about Rico, the king’s craftsman, who is busy preparing for a big Christmas celebration by making countless lanterns!
A joyful world tour of Christmas traditions to thrill the entire family!
December 26 to 30, 2025
From noon to 4 pm
Four 45-minute performances per day (Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm)
Free
Go to the reception counter in the Éperon building to register and make your way to the show.
Creative Workshop
Take part in a creative workshop that the whole family can enjoy, relating to the exhibition Sherlock Holmes, Cracking the Case.
Elementary!
With Elaine Fafard-Marconi
Create a work of art inspired by the world of Sherlock Holmes by exploring the technique of collage! Using templates depicting the famous detective and copies of 19th century newspaper clippings and postcards, create a collaborative piece or your very own postcard-sized collage. An activity that involves art, history, and… mystery!
December 27 to 30, 2025 and January 2 and 3, 2026
From 1 pm to 4 pm
Mariners’ House Lobby
20 minutes
Free upon presentation of your Pointe-à-Callière admission ticket
A Magical Setting
Experience the magic of the holidays as you stroll among our enchanting Victorian-inspired decorations in Place Royale, in the heart of Old Montréal, from November 10, 2025 to January 5, 2026! Glistening Christmas trees, cheerful wooden cabins, and cozy benches will put you in the holiday spirit. A big thank you to Chantal Royer!
Holidays on the Pointe programming is made possible through the support of:
