Here are some free things to do in Montreal this spring break

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It’s spring break, and that means children all over the province risk sitting at home, twiddling their thumbs.

Here are a few free things to do in and around Montreal for families on a budget:

Les Glissades Gamelin

Head to the Quartier Latin for a full day of winter fun, including sliding down slopes on a sled, snowskates, a snow scooter or a snowboard.

Pair the day with some ice skating at the Esplanade Tranquille rink or a cozy drink at the nearby Café Tranquille counter.

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Maple tasting at Bois-de-Liesse

Try different kinds of maple syrup and discover the secrets of how to produce the sugary goodness at the Parc-Nature du Bois-de-Liesse.

You can also do some bird watching or rent equipment to try a winter sport - a campfire will warm you up after.

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Join the circus

Head to the Complexe Desjardins for some circus fun - kids can try their hands at an obstacle course, hula hoops, aerial hoops and aerial spheres.

Families can also stick around to watch some professionals in action, or ride in a mini train ($3 per passenger).

More details can be found here.

Lantern making

Learn how to make a Chinese lantern as part of a project between LUMINO and the Centre des mémoires montréalaises.

The finished lanterns will be displayed in windows along Sainte-Catherine Street for all to see.

Find out more here.

Exploring Inuit culture

Learn about Inuit culture at the McCord Stewart Museum, La Guilde and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

Take part in a variety of free exhibitions and creative activities along a one-kilometre stretch of Sherbrooke Street West.

Children (8 to 14) can also take part in a traditional lace-making workshop, a skill dating back to the 15th Century.

Find out more here.

For more local activities and ideas, head to your city, town or borough website.