Valentine's Day in Montreal can be celebrated a week early at the "Je t'aime en chocolat" festival in the Old Port. If your lover loves chocolate, this one's for you. Find out everything you need to know below! Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. There has been a sad hole in the hearts of many a Montreal chocolate lover with the two-year loss of the "Je t'aime en chocolat" festival. The 730-day absence (but who's counting) has come to an end as the chocolate festival is back next month for its 7th edition in the heart of Old Montreal, just in time for Valentine's Day. This February 8 and 9, chocoholics are invited to Marché Bonsecours to discover and taste some of the best chocolatiers and artisans that Quebec has to offer. There will also be pastry chefs, speakers, chocolate experts on hand to let you know more about chocolate than you thought possible. This year promises to have the same type of lineups as previous years with demonstrations, workshop-conferences, and of course, chocolate tastings. But, the festival has promised that 2020 will have even more "sparkle and surprises" in store for attendees. It is completely free to attend, just make your way to the Salle de la Commune at Marché Bonsecours to delight in all things cocoa, desserts, and other decadence. While it may be free to enter, we are not responsible for the amount you spent once inside. According to the program, there will also be a parade of chocolate hats, chocolate makeup, and the festival's signature event - the Grand Chocolate Fashion Shows - where fashion and chocolate come together. Weird? Yes. Delightful? You bet. View this post on Instagram Adorablement délicieux! #JTMEC #Montreal A post shared by Je t'aime en chocolat (@jetaimechocolat) on Dec 15, 2016 at 8:14am PST While more names will be added to the list of chocolate vendors, you can expect to see master chocolatiers like Chocolat Boréal, Cacao Barry, FG Chocolatiers, Chocolate Academy Canada, Chocolats Favoris, and many more. READ ALSO: IKEA Montreal Is Hosting The Most Random Valentine's Day Dinner & We Actually Want To Go And it's not only all about chocolate. There will be other vendors celebrating fine Quebec products like jewelry, fruit producers, craftsmen and the like. View this post on Instagram Chocolat + mode = un défilé de rêve qui est devenu le clou du salon #JTMEC chaque année. Je t'aime en chocolat et son défilé seront de retour du 10 au 12 février 2017 #Montreal A post shared by Je t'aime en chocolat (@jetaimechocolat) on Dec 19, 2016 at 1:27pm PST During the first "Je t'aime en chocolat" festivals, from 2012 to 2017, more than 55,000 lovers attended. So, go early if you want to beat the crowd and get up close and personal with the chocolate goodies. View this post on Instagram Juz roasting them marshmallows -15 degrees ain't stopping our love for chocolates 🍫 #jetaimeenchocolat #vsco #vacocam A post shared by Joel Choo (@joelchoochoo) on Feb 11, 2017 at 5:24am PST "Je t'aime en chocolat" Festival In The Old Port Where: 350 rue Saint-Paul E.; Marché Bonsecours When: February 8 - 9; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: Free to enter Website
