Spring is in the air! With the month of March quickly approaching, we're starting to get over the winter blues and ready to begin   Check out to Bal en Blanc Ready to ring in the spring with an awesome party? Then grab your favorite white festival attire and head to New City Gas' Bal en Blanc this March.   Try a Sugar Shack In true Canadian-fashion, check out one of the many sugar shacks surrounding the city. What better way to enjoy the mild end-of-winter weather than with a tasty treat?   Spring Skiing Get some friends together and head out to Mont Tremblant for a spring skiing trip. With the snow quickly melting, this will be your last chance to hit the slopes until next winter.   Enjoy the St. Patricks Day Parade Montreal's annual St. Patrick's Day parade is lit! On Saturday March 17th, Saint Catherine street will turn into a celebration of all things Irish. Between the bagpipes and the floats, this is the perfect daytime event to get you into the St. Patrick's Day spirit!   Take a Road Trip Now that the icy roads have finally melted seize this opportunity to take a road trip to one of Canada's great cities. Looking for something close? Check out the nation's capital city, Ottawa,  and all the fun that comes with it. If you're ready for a longer drive, Toronto is calling your name!   What will you be doing during the month of March in Montreal? Let us know in the comment section below or by tagging @stcathys on social media.

Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is around the corner (literally, it's tomorrow)! Did it sneak up on you? Don't worry, if you haven't quite gotten around to planning something mind-blowing for your special someone, it's not too late - check out our list of 5 exciting things to do in Montreal this Valentine's Day. Carriage Ride Take your date on a romantic excursion in Old Montreal! The city has horse-drawn carriage rides every 60 minutes that take you on a scenic tour of Old Port for two!   Doggy/Cat Cafe Dating an animal lover? Take your s/o to either Le Doggy Cafe or the Cat Cafe based on their animal preferences (of course).   Le Blossom Not only will your s/o absolutely love the ambiance and giant pink blossom tree inside the restaurant setting the perfect scene for romance, but Le Blossom's sushi and sake are absolute to die for!   Bota Bota If you really want to spice it up and surprise your s/o, try booking a romantic spa day or evening for two at Bota Bota. From the view to the service, the Old Port staple will surely blow you and your date away!   Keməstrē Bar Gourmet Feel like indulging in some drinks and delicious food? Keməstrē is your place to be! Try their excellent mixology drinks created by luxury vodka brand Grey Goose and the delectable bites from a menu curated by one of North America's top Chef; Joe Mercuri. Oh, not to mention it's right next door!   What will you and your Valentine do on this special day in Montreal? Share your experience with us in the comment section below or by tagging @stcathys on social media.

It's time for an unforgettable experience. As Thursday rolls around, you're likely starting to think about the weekend. Do you have plans already? Well, cancel them. - because this weekend is the last weekend of Montreal's famous winter music festival Igloofest. Attracting some of the world's best DJs and music producers, Igloofest is a highlight of any young Montrealers winter. Check out our schedule below to find out when (and why) you need to be at this festival this weekend in Montreal! Thursday The fun starts tonight! Kannibalen Records - the label behind Snails, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Apashe, and many more, shows the city what home-made talent really is with some of their biggest names performing this evening. From DJ ESCO and Vnce Carter Dabin on one stage to Apashe and Black Tiger Sex Machine, tonight will surely set the tone for Igloofest's final weekend. Get tickets here. Friday Day 2 of Igloofest's final weekend promises to be just as entertaining, especially for those like deeper styles of electronic music. Tone Depth, Sasha & John Digweed, and Pulses, promise to deliver the ambiance and funk (and vibe) you're looking for on a Friday night. Don't forget to check out the awesome winter ice slides! Get tickets here.  Saturday What better way to end the day after the St Cathy's Olympics games by heading to Old Port for an unmatched dance music show. Finish up your weekend and Igloofest at the festival's final event. Sure to have many surprises in store, Igloofest's closing night will feature shows from 14 artists, including renowned producers Worakls and Mike Laz. This will surely be an unforgettable show - and definitely something you won't want to wait another year to experience. Don't miss out; get your tickets here. Are you ready for the best winter weekend of the year? Share your Igloofest experience with us by tagging @stcathys on social media. We can't wait to see how you braved a Montreal winter for the love of music!