Montreal, Quebec
Montreal's unforgettable experiences that you don't want to miss!
(1) Montreal en Lumiere
One of the best winter festivals in the entire world, it brightens up the night during this 11-day spectacle showcasing all things art, cuisine, and music. The Place de Festivals and Place de Arts have a lighted Ferris wheel as well as an outdoor space overflowing with exciting, free activities and festive entertainment. The Nuit Blanche, a gigantic citywide celebration with hundreds of free events unfolding together on the 2nd Saturday of the month, is pretty much the snowy version of Fat Tuesday in New Orleans.
(2) International Fireworks Festival
A stunning summer extravaganza that's been wowing viewers for decades. Highly qualified teams put on pyro-musical displays for the audience, while a panel of judges decides the winner, based on their visual perceptions (to take home the trophy).
(3) Juste Pour Rire
From the second to the third weeks of July, Montréal's world-famous comedy festival brings global comics, including both French and English. There are numerous performances to see, ranging from large music halls to tiny taverns. During the festival, stroll around the Quartier des Spectacles, giggling your way from one outdoor show to the next. The twins' procession really shouldn't be missed.
(4) Fringe Festival
The Fringe Festival, which takes place during the first three weeks of June and is open to playwrights, acting troupes, dancers, comedy, and musicians, uses a lottery system to choose which acts go on stage.
The opportunities to enjoy yourself, and really be a part of these amazing community get together is rare, if you get the chance to witness any of Montreal's amazing entertainment, take it!
Overview:
Entry: Canadian law mandates all travelers to maintain proof of citizenship and identification. For U.S. citizens, a valid passport, passport card, or NEXUS card meets these requirements. Children under the age of 16 just require proof of US citizenship.
Population: 1.78 million
Currency: Canadian Dollar
Lanaguage: English
Climate: Humid, Continental
Best Time to Travel: March-May, September-November
Montreal is known for: Montreal is by far the most popular international event destination in North America. Montreal is home to the world-famous Cirque du Soleil and hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics. Montreal also sponsored Expo 67, largely acknowledged as the greatest successful world's fair of the 20th century.
Top Montreal Tours and excursions this year:
Hop on-Hop off, City Tour * This escorted, hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tour showcases tourists the highlights of Montreal. Many of Montreal's prominent sites, such as Notre-Dame Basilica, Chinatown, Mount Royal Park, Crescent Street, Old Port, and Old Montreal, are worth visiting. With this two-day pass, you may join at any of the ten stations and personalize your tour of Quebec's largest city, with live onboard commentary from a multilingual professional tour conductor. Montreal hop-on hop-off bus tour- Set your own pace and schedule. Notre Dame Basilica, Chinatown, Crescent Street, and many more are among the stops. A fantastic method for first-time tourists to become acquainted with the city.
Helicopter tour above Montreal
Montreal Rafting- Unique experience on the Lachine Rapids
4 day Quebec City Tour and Cruise * See the best of Quebec City in just one day on this full-day guided tour from Montreal. Start at Montmorency Falls then explore Old Quebec's historic landmarks including the Chateau Frontenac, Place Royale, and Petit Champlain. The tour includes a cruise on the St. Lawrence River so that you can see the city from multiple perspectives.