5 Fun things to do this weekend in Montréal! (June 6 - 8)
Festivals and events Leisure activities, nature and relaxation The city
With public art, amazing food, and live music, it’s the perfect moment to explore Montréal. Here are just a few of our suggestions for the weekend!
To enjoy the best the city has to offer during your stay, please don't think of yourself as a tourist, but as one of us. Whether you're here for a few days, a few weeks or a few years, we're counting on you to enjoy Montréal in a spirit of respect, responsibility and celebration!
1. Watch a mural being born.
Celebrating creativity and democratizing urban art, MURAL Festival transforms the city into a real open-air museum. Local and international artists unite their talents in the most creative manners. Art, live music, street food, and more!
2. Wander through a massive Japanese street market.
Enjoy Japanese culture — and its street food — at YATAI MTL. “Yatai” is the name of the itinerant stand in Japan, a tradition that dates back to the Edo period in the 1630s. Locally, the event has three components: a street food zone, an exhibitor zone, and a cultural zone. The action happens beside the Lachine Canal.
3. Dance beside the river.
Offering exceptional views of the St. Lawrence River, the Village au Pied-du-Courant is a summer installation for Montrealers to gather for live music and DJ sets. The space includes a traditional boardwalk lined with pavilions, a space for food trucks, a beer garden, an artisan market on Sundays, and a beach. The fun starts this weekend!
4. Sample street food.
Celebrate your inner glutton at Canada's largest annual street food gathering: First Fridays. Enjoy live music under the iconic Olympic Tower, as well as cuisine options to please all tastes. This weekend, the action happens on both Friday and Saturday. Entrance is free.
5. Marvel at the night sky.
AstroFest has become the annual rendezvous for stargazers. During the day, there are scientific activities for the whole family, and on Saturday evening, cosmic buffs are invited to a night of marshmallows, telescopes, lectures, DJs, and cocktails. Head to the Planétarium.
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Daniel Baylis
Daniel Baylis is a writer, poet, and musician. Several years ago he moved to Montréal to chase silly bohemian dreams. And he’s still at it.
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