5 Fun things to do this weekend in Montréal! (August 1 - 3)
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From food to music to art, Montréal is in fine form this weekend. Here are five suggestions. Can you do them all?
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. Celebrate LGBTQ Pride.
It’s the first weekend of Pride in Montréal! Hundreds of thousands of revellers are expected to attend the Fierté Montréal Festival, the largest LGBTQ+ Pride gathering in the Francophone world. Major free shows with more than 150 artists will entertain revellers at this summer’s 19th edition of the festival.
2. Attend a massive music festival.
One of North America’s biggest music festivals is happening this weekend! Osheaga is an open-air party and this year’s roster of artists includes The Killers, Shaboozey, Oliva Rodrigo, The Chainsmokers, Gracie Abrams, and many more superstars! Only a few tickets remaining.
3. Sample street food.
Canada’s biggest street-food event, First Fridays, goes for two days this weekend. On both Friday and Saturday evenings, food trucks will gather around the theme of “Fiesta Latina” at the foot of the iconic Olympic Stadium. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes.
4. Sample even more food.
One of the best ways to discover a city is through its culinary culture. Several companies offer Food Tours of Montréal, including the city’s markets or historical neighbourhoods. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, these tours are a perfect way to spend a few hours walking or biking around, tasting some delicious bites, and learning about Montréal’s culinary history.
5. Be a bad girl.
The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts is presenting the Bad Girls Only: Women and the Seven Deadly Sins exhibition which showcases some 20 rare Dutch and Flemish prints and drawings from the Museum’s collection. Visitors are encouraged to question historical associations between women and sin and their impact in the present. Exhibit ends August 10.
Bonus: See the world’s best tennis players.
The top women tennis players in the world will compete in Montréal at the 2025 National Bank Open presented by Rogers. Held at the IGA Stadium in Jarry Park, the event is widely-considered by the tennis world to be one of the best-run tournaments on the tour. Until August 7.
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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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