Ideas for a low-key bachelorette party in Montreal
July 21, 2016 8:28 PM   Subscribe

What fun and non-touristy activities could I help plan for one of my dearest friend's bachelorette party in Montreal? I know she'd like something more on the relaxing end of the spectrum than a typical party, but I'm doing this from California and not able to check things out in person.

One of my other friends who is local to Montreal has also been enlisted to help, but I'd really love to be able to contribute some neat ideas. (This friend is in the middle of a pregnancy and I don't want to dump the entire thing on her.)

The guest list has about 15 people, and ideally we could have a plan that allows folks to jump in and out as they like (no prepaid activities would be great). We have a few vegans and vegetarians in the group, too, in consideration for dinner ideas.

We're thinking of doing this on a Sunday evening, but beyond "dinner somewhere and then we hang out" we're completely stuck. This is clearly not our strong point.

I'd really love some help!
posted by erratic meatsack to Grab Bag (9 answers total)
 
List of vegetarian and vegan restaurants.

The new all-veggie L’Gros Luxe is said to be good, although the website says they only take reservations for a dozen or fewer.
posted by zadcat at 10:14 PM on July 21, 2016 [1 favorite]


Could everyone invited bring an item related to a funny, exciting or meaningful story that happened with them & the bride-to-be, and stick it in a box? She'll then pull these thingies out one by one and try to figure out what item belongs to that specific story (sorry for the terrible explanation) – my friend reported that a lot of laughter an

Around here we usually have a tradition to "send the exes off" at bachelor/ette parties, it can be anything from running around a sauna naked screaming their names into the night sky (might not be doable there) to whacking golf balls with their names on em into a lake? Popping balloons with darts or something? (these are quite light hearted suggestions..i'm not sure if the whole crowd would like these?)

At a lot of these things they also make something for the couple, like a silly quiz about their husband/how they met etc. (they coordinate their questions with the other bachelor party) and might read the answers out at the wedding – or give them to them later, i don't know if any of this stuff gets done at Canadian weddings?

Does Montreal have any park yoga classes?

Could you hire a fortune teller or tarot card reader (i have no idea what to call them in English)? Could be something out of the ordinary?

Could there be a small garden party type thing? If the evenings are warm? Quiches, wine and fruit and tons of chocolate and just some cute lights and good music?
posted by speakeasy at 1:21 AM on July 22, 2016 [1 favorite]


My friends in Toronto just did a low key afternoon at a hotel pool where they could hang out and drink a little (outdoors, might not work if it's in the fall obviously), then made their way to dinner where more people joined as their schedules allowed, then we went dancing.

If the bride-to-be likes mani/pedis that could be the first activity (or a relaxing spa treatment), then somewhere for dinner, then a show, comedy show, music show, etc.

I'd search for events once the date is set, maybe some sort of entertainment/show before dinner instead of vice versa given it's a Sunday evening.

Here's a list of vegetarian restaurants in Montreal: http://localmontrealtours.com/vegetarian-restaurants-montreal-vegan-places-to-eat/
posted by lafemma at 4:14 AM on July 22, 2016


Ive been seeing People hire a fiber artist to do a macrame or weaving workshop with Bachelorette groups. Looks low key and fun to do either aafter a brunch or before a dinner
posted by WeekendJen at 6:07 AM on July 22, 2016


Do you guys guys have a hotel yet?

We've really enjoyed the LHotel. It's right downtown and close to the Metro (subway). It's a boutique hotel built for the sole purpose of displaying the owner's modern/pop art collection. It's like staying in a gallery. It's also got a nice, informal bar area that would be a great gathering point/chill out area for a group of that size. It's not Motel 6 pricing, but it doesn't break the bank either.
posted by bonehead at 6:44 AM on July 22, 2016


Try checking out the Montreal Blog.

There is a fair bit of Buzzfeed type dreck to wade through but they often have some very good listings of fun things to do in the city. And since it seems to be aimed at the student crowd the things are often free or cheap.
posted by csmithrim at 7:40 AM on July 22, 2016


There's a couple of Nordic spas in the city that could be fun.
posted by platypus of the universe at 8:49 AM on July 22, 2016


Is biking in anyone's interest? I was in Montreal once while riding their bike share around. We ran into a bachelorette party getting bikes and riding around..
posted by sandmanwv at 10:05 AM on July 22, 2016


Juliette et Chocolat is a nice place to drink fancy hot chocolate or eat crepes & other delicious chocolate things. They're open pretty late and I like to go there after dinner. They have a bunch of locations and might take reservations.
posted by oranger at 10:49 AM on July 23, 2016


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