With some of the world’s best mountain areas at Mont Tremblant just an hour away, Montréal, Canada, is a favorite winter destination. Then, when springtime arrives, the city blossoms with all varieties of welcome events.

How to get there: Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is just a 20-minute bus or taxi ride to the city. In addition to Air Canada, the large, modern airport is served daily by most of the world’s major airlines. St. Albans, New York, the nearest U.S. city, is 77 miles southeast. Montréal Sightseeing: Shopping is always a pleasure, with luxury stores offering popular brands from all over the world. There are beautiful museums and parks in Montréal, as well as historic sites to explore. Among them are the Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Montréal, Chalet du Mont-Royal and the imposing architecture of McGill University. www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/english

Festival Musique De Chambre Montréal: 5325 Crowley, Montreal, QC H4A 2C6, Canada. From June 6 to June 21, the annual music celebration is an attractive variety of performances on each of the days.

Events include symphony orchestra, classics, gypsy themes, Israeli klezmer, jazz, instrumental and vocal. On stage, there are also dramas, comedy, musicals and much more. bonjourquebec.com