13 Exciting Free Things To Do In Montreal This August

Check Out This Maze & Get Free Gin Samples

When: August 6: 4-8 p.m.; August 7 and 8: 1-8 p.m.

Address: 430, boul. Saint-Laurent, Old Port, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: Mazes are always a good time, but The Bramble Maze takes it to the next level because you'll be getting free Bombay Bramble gin samples while there.

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Explore MURAL Festival

When: August 12-22, 2021

Address: Boulevard Saint-Laurent

Why You Need To Go: MURAL is back and better than ever! You'll get a chance to be reminded why Montreal in the summer is the place to be as you walk down the street seeing various artists creating new murals for the city.

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Celebrate Montreal's Pride Week

When: August 9-15, 2021

Address: Different locations in the city

Why You Need To Go: Pride Week is back with all kinds of different events for you to check out! The Pride March will take place on August 15 and will depart from Jeanne-Mance Park at 1 p.m.

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See What's Happening At Festival Mode Et Design

When: August 17-22, 2021

Address: In-person events will take place at Quartier des Spectacles

Why You Need To Go: Anyone who's into fashion will surely love to see all the creations on display at Festival Mode et Design's various events.

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Attend Grove Campus' Yoga Fest

When: August 7, 2021, from 4-9 p.m.

Address: 40, rue Des Seigneurs (on the Lachine Canal)

Why You Need To Go: Living in such a hectic city like Montreal, we could all use a little extra yoga and meditation in our lives to help us destress.

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Visit The Village Au Pied-du-Courant

When: Open until September 1, Thursday-Saturday: 4-9 p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Address: 2380, rue Notre-Dame E., Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: This village has everything a Montrealer needs to have a great day: terrasse, an urban beach, free yoga, and outdoor shows.

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Hang Out On La Bronzette's Terrasse

When: Thursday and Friday: 3-10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: 12-8 p.m.

Address: 1800, Chemin des Iroquois, Lachine, QC

Why You Need To Go: Love being outside? La Bronzette's terrasse is one of the best spots to enjoy the city — especially at sunset.

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Put Your Feet In The Sand In The Middle Of Downtown Montreal

When: Until September 26, 2021

Address: Saint James United Church — 463, rue Sainte-Catherine O., Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: Get those beach feels right in the middle of the city.

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Go See Unique Circus Shows

When: Every Friday: 5-8 p.m., Saturday: 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. until September 5

Address: "At the Old Port of Montreal and in the streets of Old Montreal"

Why You Need To Go: Three leading circus companies, Cirque Éloize, Les 7 Doigts and Cirque Alfonse are offering shows totally free of charge in Old Montreal. Who could say no to a free circus show?

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Visit Musée McCord Wednesday Nights

When: Free on Wednesday evenings at 5 p.m.

Address: 690, rue Sherbrooke O., Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: A trip to the museum is always a good idea — especially when it's free. Note that the major expositions will cost you $9.50 on Wednesday evenings, but every other part of the museum is free to visit after 5 p.m.

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Watch "Osheaga Through the Ages: Art & Photography"

When: Friday, August 6, 2021

Address: L'Astral; 305, rue Sainte-Catherine O., Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: Feeling nostalgic about all your good times at Osheaga? Now you can watch clips of your favourite festival throughout the years.

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Walk Through Galerie Blanc

Address: Galerie Blanc, 1114, rue Sainte-Catherine E., Montreal, QC

Why you should go: Take time to explore all the colourful works at this outdoor exhibit, which is accessible to everyone.

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Go To ItalfestMTL

When: August 6-22, 2021

Address: Online and in-person

Why You Need To Go: Doesn't matter whether you're Italian or not — we can all celebrate the many different cultures that make Montreal the city that it is.

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