Summer is maybe the BEST time of year in Montreal. The city cleans up nicely and puts on festival after festival. Here are a few of the best of the best.
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Jazz Festival
There's is a huge range of AMAZING groups featured in this festival, and most of the events are FREE!
International Jazz Festival of Montreal |
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Just for Laughs Comedy Festival
Again, many activities are FREE. And while some of the acts are more amazing then funny, it's a huge hit every summer.
Just for Laughs |
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Beach
The beach is a summer classic. And swimming at this clean beach is one of summer's little pleasures.
Parc Jean-Drapeau |
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Roller Blading and Biking the Lachine Canal
Rent some roller blades at a nearby park and enjoy one of Montreal's trails. Or bike the Canal. Go for ice cream after.
You can rent roller blades at: Rene Levesque |
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International Fireworks Competition at LaRonde
LaRonde has incredible fireworks!!! Best free place to watch is along the river south of Papineau metro. Follow the people.
International Fireworks and LaRonde |
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Theatre in the Parks
Bring a blanket or fold up chair and curl up to a wonderful performance on a warm summer night.
Theatre in the Parks |
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Paddleboating
At Beaver Lake, Jean Drapeau, or the Old Port, paddle boating is a gentle way to spend an afternoon.
Mont Royal |
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Kayaking and Canoeing
If you can't get out of the city for this, try Jean Drapeau or kayak on the Lachine Canal.
Kayak Lachine Canal or Jean Drapeau |
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St. Sauveur Waterpark (Out of Town)
A local secret - a phenominal waterpark with adult (thrilling) rides in a village PACKED with AMAZING restaurants.
St. Sauveur
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Wind Sports: Windsurfing or Sailing
One of my very favorites... In the city, it is easiest to rent equipment and try it out at Jean Drapeau.
Parc Jean-Drapeau |
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Camping at La Mauricie National Park (Out of Town)
Get outside! A beautiful park for canoeing. Have a bay to yourself for a swim, listen to loons, or watch a sunset.
Review of La Mauricie National Park |
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Pow-Wow
For a taste of music, dance, and culture, head out to a local pow-wow. Details in newspapers during summer. |
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Visit Jean Talon Market
Glorious local foods in beautiful abundance. If you love food, you will think you're in heaven.
7070 Henri-Julien St, Metro Jean-Talon |
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Carifiesta
A gorgeous parade with incredible costumes followed by a festival with food and drink...
Carifiesta Parade |
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Grand Prix Formula 1 Racing
At the races and at the Crescent Street parties, everyone is car-crazy during Formula 1.
Formula 1 Races and Crescent Street Party |
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Fete National or St. Jean Baptist Day
With a parade, performances and festivities, this is a great day to celebrate Quebec's culture.
Fete National |
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Visiting the Old Port
Performances, patios, flowers, boats, bikes and beauty... find out what the tourists are talking about.
Quays of the Old Port |
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Berry Picking
It's tasty, healthy, and fun. (Well, healthy until you buy some baked treats...)
Strawberry Picking Farm |
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Tamtams on Mount Royal
A Sunday afternoon spent drumming, dancing, and visiting the hippy market.... and it's all FREE!
Our Review and Photos of Montreal Tam Tams |
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Watch the Medieval Foam Fighters
The most bizarre event in Montreal. Jaw-droppingly weird.
Our Review and Photos of Medieval Foam Fighters |
