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  • Aquarium de Montréal

    Montreal

    aquariumdemontreal.com/en/

    Opening in 2024

  • Action 500 Karting, Paintball, Laser et jeu d'évasion

    Montréal

    action500.com/en/

    514 254-4244

    The largest indoor entertainment centres in Canada. Karting, Paintball, Laser Tag and escape games. Real fun awaits you at Action 500 in Montreal, Laval and Dorval.

  • Photo credit: Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal

    Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal

    Montréal

    basiliquenotredame.ca/en

    1 866 842-2925



    Built between 1824 and 1829, Notre-Dame Basilica is one of the jewels of Montreal's heritage, with its imposing sanctuary, its polychrome vault decorated with gold leaf and its organs.

  • Bateau-Mouche au Vieux-Port de Montréal

    Montréal

    bateaumouche.ca/en/

    514 849-9952

     

  • Photo credit: Marie-Reine Mattera

    Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau

    Montréal

    botabota.ca/en/

    1 855 284-0333

  • Photo credit: Loto-Québec

    Casino de Montréal

    Montréal

    casinos.lotoquebec.com/en/

    1 800 665-2274

    The Casino de Montréal, located on Île Notre-Dame, is the largest casino in Quebec and Canada. A wide variety of table games and slot machines, free shows, restaurants to satisfy all appetites, happening bars, a Cabaret ... everything is there to spend unforgettable moments.

  • Centre d’escalade Horizon Roc

    Montréal

    horizonroc.com

    514 899-5000

    Horizon Roc is an indoor climbing gym offering a complete roped and bouldering experience. The only centre offering all types of climbing walls and disciplines, plus an aerial acrobatic course with a zipline, specially designed areas for children and adapted activities.

  • Centre des sciences de Montréal

    Vieux-Port de Montréal

    montrealsciencecentre.com

    1 877 496-4724

  • Photo credit: Guy L'Heureux

    Château Dufresne, musée et lieu historique patrimonial

    Montréal

    chateaudufresne.com/en/

    514 259-9201

  • Château Ramezay – Musée et site historique de Montréal

    Montréal

    chateauramezay.qc.ca/en/

    514 861-3708

    Château Ramezay invites you to relive more than 500 years of history through its exhibitions, multimedia tour in six languages and New France garden.

  • Photo credit: Jean-François Gratton

    Cité Mémoire

    Montréal

    montrealenhistoires.com/en/

    514-666-1861



  • Photo credit: Mélanie Dusseault

    Espace pour la vie

    Montréal

    espacepourlavie.ca/en

    1 855 518-4506

    Includes the Biodôme, the Botanical Garden and the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. The largest natural science museum complex in Canada.

  • La Ronde

    Montréal

    laronde.com

    514 397-2000

    La Ronde, the largest amusement park in Quebec. With rides that are fun for kids and adults alike, you're sure to have an unforgettable day.

  • Photo credit: Pixup MTL

    Les Amis de la Montagne

    Montréal

    lemontroyal.qc.ca/en/

    514 843-8240



  • L'Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal

    Montréal

    saint-joseph.org/en/

    1 877 672-8647

     

    A place of nature, culture and spirituality, Saint Joseph's Oratory welcomes you to the heart of the city. This world-renowned site offers its Way of the Cross gardens, concerts, museum and exhibitions.

  • Maison Saint-Gabriel, musée et site historique

    Montréal

    maisonsaintgabriel.ca/en/

    514 935-8136

    The oldest example of rural architecture in Montreal, this house was once home to the Filles du Roy. Enjoy the talents of our guides in period costume and the authenticity of our historic site.

  • Photo credit: Elias Touil

    Musée McCord Stewart

    Montréal

    musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/

    514 861-6701

    Explore life in Montreal, past and present, and learn about its history, people and communities through stimulating exhibits and educational and cultural activities.

  • Parc Jean-Drapeau

    Montréal

    parcjeandrapeau.com/en/

    514 872-6120

  • Parc olympique

    Montréal

    parcolympique.qc.ca/en/

    1 877 997-0919

    Hosting memorable community moments, the Olympic Park offers activities and events at the Stadium and on the Esplanade every year.

  • Photo credit: Caroline Bergeron

    Pointe-à-Callière, cité d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal

    Montréal

    pacmusee.qc.ca/en/

    514 872-9150



    Montréal's birthplace and an authentic archaeological site, Pointe-à-Callière spans six centuries of history, from First Nations settlement to the present day.

  • Photo credit: JF Savaria

    Quartier des spectacles

    Montréal

    quartierdesspectacles.com/en/

    514 879-0009

  • SOS Labyrinthe

    Montréal

    soslabyrinthe.com/en/

    514 499-0099

  • Photo credit: Chantal Lévesque

    La TOHU

    Montréal

    tohu.ca/en

    1 888 376-8648

     

     

    North America's only specialized presenter of contemporary circus arts, this site presents a multitude of shows and activities in the heart of Montreal's Cité des arts du cirque.

  • Vieux-Port de Montréal

    Montréal

    oldportofmontreal.com

    1 800 971-7678

    The Old Port of Montreal is full of activities and great views. Whether you're visiting as a family, a couple or with friends, the Old Port is THE summer destination!

  • Voiles en voiles

    Montréal

    voilesenvoiles.com/en/

    514 473-1458

  • Photo credit: Zoo Ecomuseum

    Zoo Ecomuseum

    Ouest de l’île de Montréal

    zooecomuseum.ca/en/

    514 457-9449

    The only outdoor zoo on the island of Montreal, the Ecomuseum Zoo showcases Quebec's wildlife in a natural and enchanting setting. See the grey wolves, Canada lynx and more.

  • Photo credit: Gridspace

    December 1, 2022 to February 5, 2023

    Biennale internationale d'art numérique (BIAN)

    Montréal

    elektramontreal.ca/

  • December 21, 2022 to March 29, 2023

    La Pente à Neige

    Montréal

    en.penteaneige.ca

  • Photo credit: Myranda Plourde

    January 17 to 27, 2023

    Festival Plein(s) Écran(s)

    Montréal

    pleinsecrans.com

     

     

  • Photo credit: Les Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma

    February 22 to March 4, 2023

    Les Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma

    Montréal

    rendez-vous.quebeccinema.ca

  • Photo credit: Maryse Boyce

    March 14 to 26, 2023

    The International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA)

    Montréal

    lefifa.com/en

  • Photo credit: Caroline Perron

    March 23 to 26, 2023

    Cabane Panache

    Montréal

    promenadewellington.com/en

  • Photo credit: Lachérie

    March 30 to April 1, 2023

    Gala Dynastie

    Montréal

    galadynastie.com

  • March 31 and April 1st, 2023

    La Cuvée

    Montréal

    lacuvee.ca

  • Open year round

    Le Monastère - Cabaret de Cirque

    Montréal

    Website

    Under the century-old vault of St Jax Church in downtown Montreal, Le Monastère invites you to its circus cabaret and original creations, imagined by contemporary circus artists.

  • Year-round event

    XP_MTL

    Montréal

    xpmtl.com/en/

  • May 17 to 21, 2023

    MTL at the Night Summit

    Montréal 

    mtl2424.ca/en/

     

  • Photo credit: ExclamMTL

    May 17 to 20, 2023

    EXCLAM

    Montréal

    exclam.com

  • Photo credit: Ash KG - subtletherapy.com

    May 21 to October 1, 2023

    Piknic Électronik Montréal

    Montréal

    piknicelectronik.com/en

    Piknic Électronik is a friendly gathering place where you can enjoy both a breathtaking view of Montreal and top-quality electronic music.

  • May 26 to 28, 2023

    Festival Eurêka!

    Montréal

    festivaleureka.ca/en/

  • June 8 to 11, 2023

    YATAI MTL - La Semaine Japon

    Montreal

    yataimtl.com

  • Photo credit: Myriam Frenette

    June 13 to 29, 2023

    Festival Zoofest

    Montréal

    zoofest.com/en

     

  • June 15 to 18, 2023

    Festival Montréal Baroque

    Montréal

    montrealbaroque.com/en

  • Photo credit: André Olivier Lyra

    June 29 to August 10, 2023

    L'International des Feux Loto-Québec

    Montréal

    Website

  • July 6 to 13, 2023

    Montréal Complètement Cirque

    Montréal

    montrealcompletementcirque.com/en/

    North America's first international circus arts festival brings together talented representatives of the circus world for performances throughout Montreal.

  • July 11 to 23, 2023

    Festival international Nuits d'Afrique

    Montréal

    festivalnuitsdafrique.com/en/



    Discover the cultures of Africa, the West Indies and Latin America at concerts presented at several venues and on the free outdoor site at the Parterre du Quartier des spectacles.

  • Photo credit: Eric Myre

    July 14 to 29, 2023

    Just For Laughs MONTRÉAL

    Montréal

    montreal.hahaha.com/en

    As the largest comedy festival in the world, this event is the largest gathering of laughter of the year and thrills Montreal with its shows, street arts and theatre.

  • Photo credit: Victor Fishy

    August 24 to 27, 2023

    Festival M.A.D.

    Montréal

    madfestival.ca/en/

  • Photo credit: Alison Slattery

    August 3 to 13, 2023

    Fierté Montréal

    Montréal

    fiertemtl.com/en/

    Following the initiative of Montreal's 2SLGBTQI+ communities, the Montreal Pride Festival promotes their rights and celebrates their rich cultural and social progress.

  • Photo credit: Kala Curcio

    August 4 to 13, 2023

    ItalfestMTL

    Montréal

    italfestmtl.ca

    The festival honours the beauty and diversity of Italy, and shares its music, arts, food and folk culture with the rest of the world.

  • August 11 to 13, 2023

    Otakuthon

    Montréal

    otakuthon.com

  • August 17 to 19, 2023

    LASSO Montréal

    Montréal

    lassomontreal.com

    August 2022 saw the inaugural edition of the metropolis' only country music festival, with a high-caliber program featuring a diversity of local and international artists.

  • August 17 to 20, 2023

    Festival Afro-Monde

    Montréal

    afromonde.ca/en

  • August 28 to September 10, 2023

    Festival des arts de ruelle

    Montréal

    festivalfar.com


  • Photo credit: Jean-Michael Semi

    September 7 to October 22, 2023

    MOMENTA Biennale de l'image

    Montréal

    momentabiennale.com/en

  • Photo credit: Ash Subtle Therapy

    September 7 to 10, 2023

    Festival Meg Montréal

    Montreal

    megmontreal.com

  • September 16, 2023

    Yulrumfest - Montreal International Rum Festival

    Montréal 

    yulrumfest.com

  • Photo credit: Yasuko Tadokoro

    September 27 to October 1, 2023

    MAPP MTL

    Montréal 

    Website

  • October 4 to 15, 2023

    Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal

    Montréal

    nouveaucinema.ca/en

  • Photo credit: Jean-Pierre Dube

    October 5 to 14, 2023

    The Montreal OFF JAZZ Festival

    Montréal

    lofffestivaldejazz.com/en

  • October 16 to 18, 2023

    Hub Montréal

    Montréal 

    hubmontreal.com/en

  • October 28 to November 11, 2024

    Festival du Monde Arabe de Montréal

    Montréal

    festivalarabe.com/en/

    The only one of its kind in North America, this multidisciplinary event is dedicated to the meeting of Arab and Western cultures through shows, creations, conferences and cinema.

  • Photo credit: Alexandre Guay

    November 2 to 12, 2023

    Coup de coeur francophone

    Montréal

    coupdecoeur.ca

  • November 14 to 17, 2023

    Mundial Montréal

    Montréal 

    mundialmontreal.com/en/

  • Novembre 15 to 26, 2023

    Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM)

    Montréal

    ridm.ca/en

  • November 30 to December 24, 2023

    Village de Noël de Montréal

    Montréal

    noelmontreal.ca/en/

  • Dates to be announced

    Christmas at the Village of Rivière-des-Prairies

    Montréal

    montreal.ca/evenements/noel-au-village-de-riviere-des-prairies

  • December 8 to 31, 2023

    Le Festival Noël dans le Parc

    Montréal

    noeldansleparc.com/en

  • December 14 to 31, 2023

    Merry Montreal

    Montréal 

    montrealenfetes.com/en/

  • Photo credit: byrabz

    January 18 to February 10, 2024

    Igloofest

    Montréal

    igloofest.ca/en

  • Photo credit: Frédérique Ménard-Aubin

    February 22 to March 3, 2024

    Montréal en Lumière

    Montréal

    montrealenlumiere.com

    Celebrate winter with Montréal en Lumière! Discover a new musical and aerial skating trail, an exclusive show, a trail of light installations and giant cinematic projections.

  • March 2 to 10, 2024

    Montréal International Children’s Film Festival

    Montréal

    fifem.com/en/

  • Photo credit: Maryse Boyce

    March 11 to May 13, 2024

    Les Francouvertes

    Montréal

    francouvertes.com

  • Photo credit: Juliette Billault

    May 24 to 26, 2024

    Montreal Comic Arts Festival

    Montréal

    fbdm-mcaf.ca/en/

  • May 24 to 26, 2024

    Mondial de la bière

    Montréal

    festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca/en/

    The Mondial de la bière de Montréal is the biggest beer festival in North America. Representing more than 400 products, it has everything to satisfy epicureans, with its many tasting and discovery activities.

  • May 26 to June 2, 2024

    Go Bike Montréal Festival

    Montréal

    velo.qc.ca/en/

    At the Go Bike Montréal Festival, everyone can pedal at their own pace, thanks to several cycling routes and activities: the Tour de l'Île de Montréal, the Tour la Nuit, the Bike to Work Day and the Metropolitan Challenge.

  • Photo credit: Frédérique Ménard-Aubin

    June 14 to 22, 2024

    Francos de Montréal

    Montréal

    francosmontreal.com/en

    Celebrating French-language song in all its forms, the Francos showcase its diversity through hip-hop, rock, pop, folk, electro and slam

  • Photo credit: Paul Ducharme

    June 24, 2024

    Grand spectacle et Défilé de la Fête nationale du Québec à Montréal

    Montréal

    fetenationale-montreal.qc.ca

  • Photo credit: Frédérique Ménard-Aubin

    June 27 to July 6, 2024

    Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

    Montréal

    montrealjazzfest.com/en

    The festival is renowned for its rich indoor and outdoor program, featuring traditional jazz, Latin and African music, pop, blues, blues rock, Cajun and reggae.

  • Dates 2024 to be announced

    Terra Karnaval

    Montréal

    montrealkarnaval.com

    *Cancelled in 2023

  • August 2 to 4, 2024

    Festival Musique et Arts OSHEAGA

    Montréal

    osheaga.com/en

    Montreal comes alive with a musical celebration on Île Sainte-Hélène. It's a unique opportunity for fans to enjoy outdoor concerts by a wide range of Canadian and local festival favourites.

  • August 3 to 12, 2024

    National Bank Open presented by Rogers

    Montréal

    omniumbanquenationale.com/en/

  • August 9 to 11, 2024

    ÎleSoniq

    Montréal

    ilesoniq.com/en

    Follow the beat of Quebec's energetic club culture. A memorable experience awaits you with hip-hop, rap, house, reggaeton, dubstep and glitch-hop performances.

  • Photo credit: Sean Vadaru

    August 20 to 25, 2024

    MUTEK

    Montréal

    montreal.mutek.org

     

  • Photo credit: Tobrook

    September 15, 2024

    Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal

    Montréal 

    gpcqm.ca/en/

  • Photo credit: Gophrette

    September 21 to 22, 2024

    Montreal Beneva Marathon

    Montréal 

    mtlmarathon.com/en/

    Canada's first major international marathon and Quebec's largest running event.

  • Photo credit: Vivien Gaumand

    September 25 to 29, 2024

    POP Montréal

    Montréal

    popmontreal.com