Spring and summer © EVA BLUE

Festivals, heat

and fun © TOURISME MONTRÉAL - MADORE, DAPHNÉ CARON © AUBERGE SAINT-GABRIEL © SUSAN MOSS PHOTOGRAPHY

Montréal gradually steps out of the festive beauty of winter and into a true celebration of springtime: parasols pop up all over restaurant and bistro terrasses (outdoor patios), cyclists and in-line skaters flock to bike paths, and moves to the beat of the popular tam-tams. The city explodes into action, stirring up a non-stop, international-level joyride of live music, comedy, art, cultural activities, and fabulous food. The hot outdoors is the place to be in summertime, whether What’s dancing with a sea of festival-goers, gasping at acrobatic circus performers, happening? savouring gourmet fare from a food truck, or kicking back with a drink under the sun. Festival Osheaga, Music TransAmériques – and Arts Festival – Experiences that are very Montréal Innovative dance Outdoor concerts at and theatre festival Parc Jean-Drapeau ●●Indulging in a real Québécois tradition as winter ●●Sipping on a drink at one of the many rooftop (May and June) (August) turns to spring: a massive meal at a sugar shack patios with a view of the illuminated Jacques- Cartier Bridge or the Place des Festivals Piknic Électronik – MONTRÉAL CiRQUE ●●Joining a cheering crowd under the setting Dancy Sundays (from FESTIVAL – Circus sun at the Montréal International Jazz Festival ●●Picnicking to the rhythm of tam-tams on Mount May to September) on the street (July) downtown at Place des Festivals Royal or to electronic music at Parc Jean-Drapeau ●●Cruising on the St. Lawrence River ●●Sun soaking at the Clock Tower Beach Formula 1 Grand Prix MUTEK – Digital or the Village au Pied-du-Courant du Canada – Part of creativity and electronic ●●Hopping on bikes or scooters for a city tour the Formula One World music (August) ●●Strolling down the pedestrian-only section Championship (June) ●● Riding around town on a BIXI (public bike rental) of Sainte-Catherine Street during Aires Libres International des Feux Mural Fest – Public Loto-Québec – art festival (June) World-class fireworks competition (July) Spring and summer climate Festival International de Jazz de Montréal – Rogers Cup – Tennis Weather Indoor and free outdoor tournament on the ATP SPRING SUMMER shows (June and July) or WTA circuit (August) Avg. maximum 23°C/73°F 26°C/79°F Festival – Comedy Avg. and entertainment (July) minimum 1°C/34°F 9°C/48°F Fall and winter © BENOIT ROUSSEAU, EN LUMIÈRE

Food, culture © TOURISME MONTRÉAL - MADORE, MAUDE CHAUVIN MONTRÉAL TOURISME © and fun © CENTRE DE COMMERCE MONTRÉAL DE MONDIAL

Montréal stays true to its entertaining, energetic, and oh-so stylish nature even when temperatures drop. Walk through the sprawling natural beauty of the city parks as the leaves change colour, warm up at Montréal’s best restaurants, dance and play at jubilant winter festivals, sip a signature cocktail by the glow of a fireplace, explore Montréal’s famed Underground City for shopping and strolling, or simply get cozy in hotels all decked out for the holidays. What’s happening?

Experiences that are very Montréal Gardens of light – MONTRÉAL EN At the Montréal Botanical Winter ●●Strolling through a wide variety of museums ●●Shopping through the Underground City LUMIÈRE – Garden–Space for Life festival combining (art, history, science, and more) ●●Zipping on a snowsuit and sledding down (September and October) gastronomy, arts, ●●Seeing the city from above in a heated cabin at Mount Royal with locals and outdoor activities the Montréal Observation Wheel in the Old Port MTLàTABLE – Restaurant (February) ●●Watching fireworks while ice skating week (November) ●●Enjoying the around-the-clock nightlife in the Old Port Nuit Blanche – Loads of and entertainment during Igloofest and ●●Discovering the true meaning of comfort Merry Montreal – events and entertainment MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE Festivities of the food through Montréal’s local specialities all night (March) holiday season in Old ●●Cheering with local fans at a major professional (poutine, bagels, smoked meat sandwiches) Montréal (December) Outdoor sport event (hockey, American football, or soccer) Igloofest – dance parties with ●●Pampering at a Nordic spa on a boat: Bota Bota, Christmas Markets – electronic music and DJs spa-sur-l’eau All across town (January and February) (November and December) Art souterrain – Art exhibition in the Fall and winter climate Fête des neiges in underground city (March) Parc Jean-Drapeau – Weather Outdoor winter event FALL WINTER (January) Avg. maximum Luminothérapie at 12°C/54°F -2°C/28°F Place des Festivals – Avg. Outdoor light and music minimum -10°C/14°F -14°C/7°F play area (December and January)