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Teaching your child to be a good sport

7 apps that can help families get organized

Teaching kids to spot concussion symptoms
Parents warned about the dangers of sports drinks
Parkour teaches kids the art of being careful
Can team sports make your child a better student?
Teaching your child to be a good sport
7 apps that can help families get organized

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Ski resorts adding family-friendly perks

With several upgraded facilities geared to young kids, families have more reasons to hit the slopes this winter

Give a child the gift of sports participation

KidSport's annual campaign asks Canadians to donate money for kids whose families can’t afford sporting activities

West Island Music Academy opens in Beaconsfield

Parents who want their kids to learn a musical instrument, will have plenty of options at this new location

New movement studio opens in T.M.R.

Studio Trybe is a centre that offers fitness classes for the whole family

Entrepreneur aims to create a video-game community

Jeux Flyby video game lounge in St. Lazare aims to offer gamers an easy and affordable way to try new games for Xbox, Playstation, Sega and Wii

Urban winter park adds new attractions

Located near Angrignon metro, the park will have the longest tubing hill on the island with a magic carpet lift and new intermediate ski runs

Introducing kids to downhill skiing

Find out what is a good age to let kids try out this sport and learn more about a place in Montreal that is offering ski and snowboard lessons

Snow pass allows kids to ski for free

Approximately 125 hills offer this deal to youngsters in the hopes they will develop a love of skiing and snowboarding from a young age

Concordia offers new after-school sports programs

Kids interested in flag football and basketball can sign up for extracurricular classes at the Loyola campus

Sun, Feb 23, 2020
8:00 AM Winter Activities at Laval Nature Centre
The Laval Nature Centre is a large urban park of 50 hectares, unique to Laval. Summer and winter, the park comes to life. Its 4 seasons programming is as much for families as for nature lovers. Tubing Children can slide down 5 well-groomed slopes. Tube rentals available. Sledding There are 3 walled sledding corridors to be used. Sled rentals are available. Skating on the Lake Enjoy skating on a well-groomed large lake…
Cost: FREE admission to the park. Small cost for some activities and rentals
Where
Laval Nature Centre View map

901 du Park Ave.,
Laval, H7E 2T7, QC, CA
09:00 AM Skating Rink at Beaver Lake
Skate to your heart's content on the refrigerated 2,500 m2 ice skating rink next to the Beaver Lake Pavillon. Pavillon opening hours (weather permitting): Sunday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 24 & 25, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 31 & Jan 1, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Skate rentals: Available at $10 for 2 hours. *Note: Rink maintenance…
Cost: FREE admission
Where
Beaver Lake Pavillion View map

2000 ch. Remembrance,
Montreal, H3H 1A2, QC, CA
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Outdoor Skating at Centropolis (Laval)
Families are invited to enjoy the outdoor skating rink daily throughout the winter months (please check website for possible closures due to weather). Bring your own skates or rent some onsite for only $3. On Sundays at 2 p.m., enjoy a delicious hot chocolate for free. All proceeds for these activities will be donated to Opération Enfant Soleil.
Cost: FREE
Where
Centropolis View map

1799 Pierre Peladeau Ave.,
Laval, H7T 2Y5, QC, CA
09:00 AM - 08:00 PM Photograph Exhibit at the Planetarium: Origins
Origins is an exhibition of extraordinary original photographs illustrating evolution and life on our planet. Shown in 2018 on the fence around the Luxembourg Gardens, Origins is the work of photographer Olivier Grunewald and journalist Bernadette Gilbertas. The large-format images immerse viewers in the contemplationof the beauty of our planet and the discovery of our origins.
Cost: FREE
Where
Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan View map

4801 Pierre-de-Coubertin Ave., Pierre-de-coubertin
Montreal, H1V 3V4, QC, CA
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Winter Entertainment in the Park (Lachine)
Come to the park on weekends during the winter months for fun in the snow. There are wooden chalets, warming areas, tobogganing and picnic tables. There will also be hot drinks and snacks on-site. In addition to sliding on the hill, sports and play activities will be organized (check the program for full schedule details). Please note: closed on Feb. 8 & 15 for the Winter Carnivals
Cost: FREE
Where
Grovehill Park View map

St. Antoine St. @ 36th Ave.,
Lachine, H8T 3G6, QC, CA
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM Kids Cooking: Sunday Brunch (Mercier)
Children will have fun learning to make sweet potato & zucchini strata bake, parmesan baked hash browns, blueberry muffins, and Greek yogurt parfaits. 24-hour advance registration required. Please be advised that the cooking school is not an allergy free zone.
Cost: $15 per person. 24-hour advance registration required
Where
Provigo Montreal Sherbrooke View map

7600 Sherbrooke St. E.,
Montreal, H1N 3W1, QC, CA
10:00 AM Old Port Skating Rink
The Old Port's skating rink, with its artificial surface, guaranteed impeccable ice conditions no matter what the temperature Visitors young and old are sure to enjoy Montreal's biggest outdoor skating rink, including a ring of natural ice and spectacular views of historic Old Montreal. It's open every day. Schedule: Mondays to Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays to Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Holidays - everyday from…
Cost: Family $20, adults, teens & seniors $7.83, children 6-12 $5.22, under 6 free
Where
The Old Port Clock Tower View map

333 rue de la Commune W.,
Montreal, H2Y 2E2, QC, CA
10:00 AM Toys Exhibition: It’s Your Move at McCord Museum
The McCord Museum’s 10th annual traditional family exhibition will be showcasing board games, which are more popular than ever at the moment with both young and old. In three colourful, vibrant worlds, let yourself get caught up in the spirit of the game and take part in a fantastic adventure fraught with obstacles. Games of chance, along with strategy and challenge games, are the focus of this fun-filled, interactive exhibition featuring items from…
Cost: Adults $19, FREE for children ages 12 & under
Where
McCord Museum View map

690 Sherbrooke St. W.,
Montreal, H3A 1E9, QC, CA
10:00 AM Snow Tubing at Mount Royal Park
Discover the exhilaration of snow tubing down reserved lanes next to the toboggan hill overlooking Beaver Lake. Daily passes are available at the equipment rental counter of Les amis de la montagne located on the ground level of the Beaver Lake Pavilion or in one of the leaning houses at the foot of the snow-tubing corridors. Snow-Tubing Schedule (weather permitting): Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday from 10…
Cost: $6 per day (4-11 years) and $10 per day (12 years & up)
Where
Mount Royal Park - Beaver Lake Pavilion View map

2000 ch Remembrance,
Montreal, H3H 1X2, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wibit Sundays at Olympic Park
The Olympic Park Sports Centre invites you to discover the Wibit Sundays—located in the newly renovated installations and one of North America’s most stunning aquatic centres. Every Sunday, an aquatic playground full of challenges, daring feats and fun takes over the 50m pool—site of the 1976 Olympic Games swimming events. Young and old alike will enjoy the perfect place to hang out with friends and family in one of Montreal’s…
Cost: Adults $11.40, children $9.35 for a 70-minute period
Where
Olympic Park Sports Centre View map

3200 Viau St.,
Montreal, H1V 3J3, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sunday Morning Reading Circle (Westmount)
Are you looking for something fun to do on Sunday mornings? Offered by Frontier College at Centre Greene, Reading Circle is a great way to start your day! This activity is ideally suited for children between the ages of 2-7 years old, but all are welcome. Join us for some story time, fun literary based games and arts and crafts.
Cost: FREE
Where
Centre Greene View map

1090 Greene Ave.,
Westmount, H3Z 1Z9, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Winter Farm Tours for Toddlers & Kids (Ile Bizard)
Reconnect with nature via an interactive farm visit. Feed the ducks, bunnies, chickens, sheep and goats, interact with a farm dog and learn about beehives. Please bring some raw veggies & fruit (celery, carrots, cabbage, lettuce and apples) for feeding the bunnies, goats and sheep. There is a tour that is suitable for children aged 5 & up and one geared to children ages 2-5. Strollers are not permitted on…
Cost: $10 per family. Registration is mandatory
Where
Project PACE farm View map

1450 Montee Wilson,
Ile-Bizard, H9E 1K3, QC, CA
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Children’s Theatre: Voix de la Jungle (La Petite Patrie)
Franck Sylvestre's stories, as funny and poetic as they are educational, will take parents and children to music in sunny regions. Welcome to the jungle of stories!
Cost: FREE for library members. Registration required
Where
La Petite-Patrie Library View map

6707 de Lormier Ave.,
Montreal, H2G 2P8, QC, CA
10:30 AM - 01:00 PM Family Discovery Workshop: Eyes
A multi-sensory exploration of natural history and cultural themes. Today's workshop is on Eyes and includes a hands-on craft. Two times: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (English) and 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (French) ONLINE registration only. IMAGE: Eye of Gray wolf specimen at the Museum. By Gordon Campey, 2014.
Cost: $10 per child (one parent per child free). Online registration required
Where
Redpath Museum View map

859 Sherbrooke St. W.,
Montreal, H3A 0C4, QC, CA
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Tiny Tots on Ice at the Atrium
At Tiny Tots on Ice, children can ease into skating with training aids and draw and play on the ice. Skate rentals, food court and parking on the spot. Check website for detailed schedule.
Cost: Adults $8.26, children 12 & under $6.09, families (2 adults, 2 children) $24.35
Where
Atrium Le 1000 View map

1000 de la Gauchetière St. W.,
Montreal, H3B 4W5, QC, CA
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Expo for Kids: The Art of Hockey Masks (Pointe-Claire)
Discover the fascinating collection of hockey masks. You will find fiberglass replicas of goalie masks worn by hockey legends. Daily from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (open until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays) Please call to confirm opening hours.
Cost: FREE
Where
Stewart Hall View map

176 Lakeshore Rd.,
Pointe-Claire, H9S 4L7, QC, CA
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Fete d’hiver (Ahuntsic-Cartierville)
The borough and various partner organizations offer families a variety of fun winter activities including sliding, skating, fort building, and hot chocolate.
Cost: FREE
Where
de Mesy Park View map

12120 Grenet St.,
Montreal, H4J 2P4, QC, CA
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM Young Explorers: Spaceships (Dorval)
Discover the forces that propel space shuttles and participate in the challenge of building a power rocket.
Cost: FREE for library members, $3 for non-members. Registration required
Where
Dorval Library View map

1401 Lakeshore Dr.,
Dorval, H9S 2E5, QC, CA
01:30 PM - 04:00 PM Movie Surprise (Nun’s Island)
Come to the library in the afternoon to watch a surprise film. The perfect opportunity to discover and rediscover the classics of family cinema and to participate in crafts and thematic activities. Snacks and pajamas are welcome!
Cost: FREE for library members. Registration required
Where
Nun's Island Library View map

260 Elgar St.,
Nun's Island, H3E 1C9, QC, CA
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Science Lab Workshop (Kirkland)
This amazing program of laboratory techniques will allow children to become true budding scientists. Learn to manipulate a variety of lab materials using hands-on activities. Registration is done online only and is open to library members only. For more information about the online registration procedure, call 514-630-2719.
Cost: FREE for library members. Online registration required
Where
Kirkland Library View map

17100 Hymus Blvd.,
Kirkland, H9J 2W2, QC, CA
2:00 PM Science is Great! (Montreal North)
Older children will take part in hands-on experiments to learn more about science. Library membership and registration required.
Cost: FREE for library members. Registration required
Where
Belleville Library View map

10400 de Belleville Ave.,
Montreal, H1H 4Z7, QC, CA
02:00 PM Sticker Making Workshop (Ville Emard)
Imagine, draw and create your own stickers while learning how to use a vinyl cutter.
Cost: FREE for library members. Registration required
Where
Marie-Uguay Library View map

6052 Monk Blvd.,
Montreal, H4E 3H6, QC, CA
02:00 PM Giant Atlantis Adventure (Lachine)
Come play this survival game and try to escape the disaster of Atlantis. The life-size game will be hosted by Jean-François Bibeau. No need to know the original board game.
Cost: FREE for library members. Registration required
Where
Saul-Bellow Library View map

3100 St. Antoine St.,
Lachine, H8S 4B8, QC, CA
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Sensory Storytime (CSL)
This accessible storytime will engage the senses to build literacy skills in a small group setting. Children who are on the autism spectrum or who have a hard time sitting still will feel welcome.
Cost: FREE. Registration required
Where
Côte Saint-Luc Public Library View map

5851 Cavendish Blvd.,
Cote St. Luc, H4W 2X8, QC, CA

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