Need a break from studying? Looking for some support? There's plenty of activities and resources available on and off campus this holiday season!
Holiday Resources
- The Holiday Cheap Sheet is a list of fun and budget-friendly activities and places to eat over the holidays, courtesy of Scholarships & Student Aid.
- For physical and mental health care during the holidays, you have access to telehealth options including Maple, Dialogue, and GuardMe, as well as in-person care options off-campus. Get details on telehealth options and community resources on the Student Wellness Hub's website.
- Reach out to SSMU's Walksafe and Drivesafe programs if you're on campus at night and don't feel safe getting home alone.
- Check out the McGill Library's list of virtual health and wellness resources, games, and more.
- Cultivate your spiritual well-being during the break by exploring the resources available online and in the community from the McGill Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. Discover upcoming religious celebrations on their site as well.
Activities
| What's Happening | When & Where | Info & Registration |
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| Art Hive: Open Studio | Wednesdays & Fridays, December 6-20, drop by anytime between10:30am-1:00pm. Brown Student Services Building, 3rd floor, room 3100. |
A space dedicated to making art and community - no background or skills in art required! |
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McGill Recreation's Exam Stress Busters. Enjoy fitness classes like boxing, cardio kickboxing, Essentrics, HIIT, Pilates, spin, and yoga. |
December 9-19.
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No need to register. |
| VR Experience: Virtual Reality to boost your well-being | December 12, 10:45am-2pm. Brown Student Services Building, 3600 McTavish. 3rd floor, room 3100. |
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| Winter Break Club: Gingerbread House Contest for International Students |
Friday, December 13, from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. |
RSVP for the Winter Break Club |
| Lessons & Carols for Christmas at Christ Church Cathedral (My Neighbour's Faith series) |
Sunday, December 15, from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Christ Church Cathedral, 635 Saint Catherine Street West. |
My Neighbour's Faith is a series dedicated to offering immersive, interactive experiences in diverse local religious communities. Sign up to attend Lessons & Carols at Christ Church Cathedral |
| Animal Therapy |
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| Free Family Care Packages |
December 9-20.
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A free gift for students who are parents or who are caring for a loved one! |
| Home Alone for the Holidays | Monday, December 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Brown Student Services Building, 3rd floor, room 3100. |
RSVP to attend Home Alone for the Holidays |
| Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating | Various arenas & rinks around Montreal. | Where to go ice skating in Montreal |
| Winter Festivals and Markets | Various locations around Montreal. | Montreal's winter festivals & markets |
McGill University is on land which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabeg nations. We acknowledge and thank the diverse Indigenous peoples whose presence marks this territory on which peoples of the world now gather. Visit the Office of Indigenous Initiatives website to learn more about the Land and Peoples of Tiohtià:ke/ Montreal.