Place des Festivals

Culture, arts and heritage Leisure activities Architecture Outdoor Downtown

It is a public space entirely dedicated to festivals, urban entertainment and leisure and is surrounded by the Edifice Wilder, Le Blumenthal, Îlot Balmoral, the Musée d’art contemporain (MAC), all of which house a variety of cultural organizations. Developed by the Montréal architecture firm Daoust Lestage, the space features a 235-jet fountain, the biggest interactive fountain in Canada and serves as a stage for a variety of free activities throughout the year.