An enchanted holiday-themed alley that's right out of Candyland? A magical Christmas window display? Santa Claus?
It’s no wonder rue Wellington was ranked one of the coolest streets in the world.
Experience all of the holiday magic and so much in Verdun this year. Chock full of boutiques, restaurants, bars and numerous local businesses, Promenade Wellington is an epic Montreal holiday destination for the whole family.
Where is Verdun's secret alleyway?
Check out this year's enchanted alley between Armée du Salut and Dollarama (4025 Wellington).
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What’s happening on Wellington Street?
Explore all the magical holiday events happening on rue Wellington:
November: The famous Enchanted Alley, completely redecorated this year as a festive world of gingerbread and candy
December 6: Gospel songs bringing sweet melodies to passersby
December 7: Pôle Well tales presented by the Verdun Libraries
December 12: The Soupis, luminous and poetic puppets inspired by winter tales, keeping the magic alive in our daily lives
December 13: A visit from Santa Claus who will set up shop at the Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs church to collect wishes from little ones
The Pôle Well Forest, a relaxation area near Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs Church, a photo booth-style space recreating a mini urban forest
The Pôle Well windows: more than 30 store windows will display illustrations by artist Hemma Lagadec
From November 22 to December 14: the traditional sale of natural Christmas trees to benefit Harmonie Richelieu
A miniature village inspired by the shops on Wellington Street, displayed in the window of Maçonnerie Gratton
The impressive 400-square-foot Christmas village featuring shops, cottages, a funfair, and characters, which will be set up in the Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs Church
Also not to be missed: the Pôle Well Advent Calendar: one prize to be won every day throughout December, you have the chance to win one of the wonderful prizes offered by the merchants of Promenade Wellington.
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