Because Faith, Fun, and Family Can Coexist
Explore these 10 Muslim-friendly summer activities in Montreal for a fun and fulfilling season.
Summer is here.
And for Muslim parents in Montreal, that often means one thing:
Kids. At home. All. Day. Long.
They’re bored.
They want entertainment.
And if we’re not careful, that means hours of screen time, snacks, and a glazed-over expression.
But here’s the truth:
You don’t need a packed schedule or Pinterest-perfect plans to have a meaningful summer.
You just need intention, simplicity, and a little faith-based creativity.
Here are 10 screen-free activities that bring fun and value to your child’s summer — right here in Montreal.
1. Go on a “Signs of Allah” Nature Walk at Mount Royal Park
Take a slow walk through Parc du Mont-Royal and challenge your child to find signs of Allah in creation:
🌿 The design of a maple leaf
🦆 Ducks by Beaver Lake
🌥️ The way clouds roll over the hilltop
🪵 A fallen tree still giving life
Let them look, wonder, and ask questions.
“Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding.”
— Surah Aal-Imran (3:190)
Nature becomes a quiet form of remembrance — a reminder that Allah’s signs are all around us.
2. Make a Gratitude Jar on Rainy Days
Montreal weather loves to surprise. Use cloudy days to create a family shukr jar.
Every day, write one thing you’re thankful for.
At the end of summer, read them all aloud.
It’s a quiet, screen-free way to build gratitude — and God-consciousness — one moment at a time.
3. Visit a Local Farm & Learn About Halal Animals
Plan a day trip to Ferme Guyon in Chambly or La Ferme Quinn.
Ask:
- “Which animals are halal?”
- “Which are not, and why?”
- “What’s the wisdom in how Allah guides us to eat?”
Let your child see animals up close and connect the rules of zabiha to everyday life.
4. Read One Storybook a Day — But Add Reflection
Make storytime intentional.
Choose books that weave in faith, morals, or science.
Ask questions like:
- “What lesson did this character learn?”
- “What does the Qur’an say about this?”
- “Would you have done the same?”
📚 Start with free Islamic stories:
You can:
👉 Read it for free
👉 Or get your own copy
5. Have a Weekly Sadaqah Challenge in Your Neighbourhood
Every Sunday, give your child a new mission:
📝 Write a card to an elderly neighbour
🍪 Bake cookies for a family going through hardship
🧸 Donate old toys at Renaissance
Label it clearly: “This is sadaqah — a gift for Allah.”
Not just kindness. Worship.
6. Visit Parc Jean-Drapeau for Water + Reflection
Spend a morning by the lake at Jean-Drapeau. Bring water balloons or just play by the fountains.
Then sit in the shade and talk about water as mercy:
- “Water can help or harm — like our actions.”
- “Allah gave us balance in everything.”
Let fun become reflection.
7. Build a Blanket Fort and Make It a Story Cave
Turn your living room into a cozy space filled with books, string lights, and pillows.
At night, turn it into a quiet retreat for reading stories, having deep conversations, or simply winding down together — a gentle way to nurture stillness and imagination.
8. Make DIY Islamic Crafts on Plateau Market Days
Pick up supplies from the Avenue Duluth Sunday Market and let your child create:
- A mini prayer mat from felt
- A tasbih with wooden beads
- Du’a cards to hang by their bed
Montreal’s creative vibe makes this an easy (and affordable) win.
9. Bake with Barakah
Whether it’s date bars or banana bread, turn baking into an act of worship.
Ask:
- “Who will we share this with?”
- “What du’a can we say while baking?”
- “How is this small act a source of barakah?”
Connect your kitchen to the heart.
10. Let Them Tell Their Own Stories — With a Moral
Give them a prompt and let them write or act out a tale.
Ideas:
- “A beaver who shares his dam”
- “A girl who forgives her friend”
- “A boy who learns to pray on his own…”
Their imagination is where values come to life.
Your Montreal Summer — Made Meaningful
The best summer days don’t need tickets, screens, or packed itineraries.
They just need attention, presence, and a sense of purpose.
Montreal already has the beauty.
You just bring the barakah.