Next season in Montréal
This summer, Montréal is all yours to star in. Whether you’re here for a quick 72‑hour getaway or a longer stay, the city sets the stage for something unforgettable. Its culture, food scene, and vibrant neighbourhoods make every moment feel unscripted, authentic, and unmistakably Montréal.
Next stop: marvelous Montréal
Summer promises to be memorable with our great fares and year-round non-stop flights to Montréal.
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Summer in Montréal is defined by festivals, music, art and culture filling the city day and night. Experience a season of vibrant energy, outdoor celebrations, and unforgettable moments across Montréal’s iconic summer events.
Mission: sample as many festivals as you can
- Liven up any lazy summer Sunday with some open-air dancing in Parc Jean-Drapeau at Piknic Électronik
- See international musical greatness in the flesh, sometimes for free, at the legendary Montréal Jazz Fest
- Chuckle in clubs or amaze at the street spectacle of the comedy fest Just for Laughs at Place des Festivals
- Get a week-long dose of multidisciplinary contemporary Indigenous culture at the International First Peoples’ Festival
- Enter the neon playground of EDM — complete with pyrotechnics! — at îLESONIQ Montréal
- Learn why Montréal is dubbed circus city at the acrobatically entertaining MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE
- Get digital at MUTEK, pushing immersive electronic music and audiovisual art boundaries since the year 2000
- Celebrate North African, Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures at Orientalys with outdoor festivities at the Clock Tower Beach
- Jump into Festival AfroMonde to soak up the diaspora with concerts, storytelling and some high-octane fashion
- Watch M.A.D. Festival turn downtown into an open air runway and pop-up design market
Culture
Summer in Montréal is a celebration of culture: museums, galleries, performances, and vibrant creative spaces filling the city with energy. Discover a season shaped by art, expression, and unforgettable cultural experiences.
Mission: experience a kaleidoscope of culture
- Get the most out of the city’s rich museum network with a self-guided tour
- Let an OASIS immersion show wash over you at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, just one of Montréal’s many mind-bending digital art experiences
- Leave your heels at home and gallery-hop along Old Montréal’s cobblestone streets
- Get a bird’s eye view of the city and the landscape beyond from La Grande Roue de Montréal
- Discover cutting-edge art and performances at PHI before walking around Old Montréal
- Soak up First Nations art and artifacts and more at the McCord Stewart Museum
- Take in a circus show in the home city of Cirque du Soleil during MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE
- Gaze up at the city’s many murals past and present thanks to MURAL Festival with a walking or bike tour
- Uncover the very spot where Montréal was founded at the Point-à-Callière historical museum
- Support local makers while shopping for one-of-a-kind objets d’art at La Guilde
Gastronomy
Montréal’s food scene blends French flair with global creativity. From iconic bagels and smoked meat to vibrant markets and inventive chefs, the city celebrates bold flavors and culinary diversity at every corner.
Mission: take a bite out of the city’s food scene
- Join in the perennial debate by comparing the legendary bagels from St-Viateur Bagel and Fairmount Bagel
- Become a brunch boss by trying every spot on this list
- Go on a cocktail or mocktail hop starting at Buvette Pompette
- Unlock the secrets of what makes a stellar poutine and sample one at Resto La Banquise
- Grab locally made snacks for later at Marché Saint-Laurent or Le Petit Dep
- Cool off with the frostiest ice cream shops in town, from Kem Coba to Iconoglace
- Explore the meaning of market cuisine à la Montréal at Le Mousso, Bouillon Bilk, Vin Papillon and more
- Grab a pint at an only-here microbrewery like Brasseur de Montréal
- People-watch from one of the city’s most beautiful terraces
- Explore Montréal’s sweetest side at Pâtisserie Mélilot and beyond
Wellness
In Montréal, wellness thrives through spas, park, and endless outdoor fun. From Mount Royal hikes to riverside bike paths, the city blends calm, nature, and vibrant energy in every season.
Mission: get your wellness on
- Get inspired as you perspire by exploring the city by bike — Montréal has over 1K km of bike paths
- Discover new plant species as you explore the Jardin botanique’s outdoor gardens
- Play around one of the city’s most breathtaking parks before catching a play at Parc La Fontaine’s open air theatre
- Take a walking-and-tasting tour of Old Montréal with an expert tour operator like Local Montréal Food Tours
- Rent a kayak with H2O Adventures and pick up a picnic lunch at Atwater Market on the banks of the Lachine Canal
- Soothe body and spirit with a transportive treatment at the newest, coolest spas
- Refuel with cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls or bountiful salads at some of the city’s freshest restaurants
- Conquer the mighty Mount Royal with a hike or a discovery tour with Les amis de la montagne
- Plunge into some of Montréal’s many water activities at one of Montréal’s beaches or pools
Passeport MTL
This is the pass that gets you access to many of the city’s best attractions at a fraction of the regular price. If a loaded itinerary and a full wallet sound good to you, then check it out.
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Hotel deals
Montréal is known for exceptional stays. Why not find a deal on a cozy hotel that puts you right in the heart of the action. It’ll be well worth it.
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