12 Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend That'll Make It Totally Epic

The weekend can't get here soon enough!

Contributing Writer
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Another weekend in Montreal is upon us. Who knows what it will bring?

With things to do and places to see, you can make sure it's nothing short of EPIC.

Celebrate Pride Week

When: Until August 15

Address: Throughout Montreal

Why You Need To Go: Fierté Montréal's Pride Week may be a little different this year, but it's as loud and as proud as ever!

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Head To Sneakpeak, Montreal's Coolest Pop Culture Convention

Price: $24.35 per ticket

When: August 14 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Address: 8500, boul. Décarie, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: To see some of the coolest sneakers around!

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Check Out This 'One Of A Kind' Sale

When: August 7 to September 11, 2021

Address: 590, Prom. Du Centropolis, Laval, QC; 4930B, rue Sherbrooke O., Westmount, QC

Why You Need To Go: Score some deals at one of Montreal's premium spots for sneaks, just in time to go back to school in style.

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Eat Your Way Through The Night Market Under Chinatown's Wishing Tree

Price: Free admission! Dishes range from $4-$12.

When: Thursday to Sunday between August 12 and October 3, 2021

Address: Place des Souhaits (corner of boul. Saint-Laurent & boul. René-Lévesque O.)

Why You Need To Go: Between the delicious street food and the beautiful wishing tree, what more could you ask for?

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Transport Yourself To Italy With ItalfestMTL

Price: Varies by event

When: August 6 to August 22

Address: Virtual, in-person event locations vary

Why You Need To Go: Experience the best of Italian culture without leaving Montreal.

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Discover The Wild Snacks At This Montreal Dep

Address: Ô Dépanneur - 6005, boul. Gouin O. + food delivery apps

Why You Need To Go: Montreal's "most lit depanneur" is going viral on TikTok for a good reason — it has some of the coolest, rarest snacks and drinks in the city!

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Walk Around Mural Fest

When: August 12–22, 2021

Address: Boul. Saint-Laurent

Why You Need To Go: Everyone knows Montreal murals make the city what it is, so they deserve their own festival... Don't you think?

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Sip Cocktails & Eat The Freshest Seafood At This Lush New Terrasse

Address: Sauvage - 52, rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: Looking for a new terrasse to add to your list? Then you definitely need to check this one out.

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Have A Date Night At The City's Newest Lobster Bar

Address: Pincette - 94, rue Saint-Paul E., Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: A taste of the East Coast — with a Montreal twist... and, yes, that does mean they have lobster poutine.

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Enjoy The 1st Weekend Of 'What The Pop!'

Price: Free!

When: August 14, 21 and 28 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.; September 4 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Address: Centre St Jax – 1439, rue Saint-Catherine O., Montreal, QC (first three Saturdays); Riverside St. Henri – 5020, rue Saint-Ambroise, Montreal, QC (September 4)

Why You Need To Go: This month-long event will feature over 50 artists and performers with all of the proceeds going directly to them.

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Watch Mamma Mia Under The Stars

Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend August 13-15, 2021

Courtesy of "Night At The Stadium"

Price: $20 per ticket

When: August 14 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Address: Molson Stadium - 475, ave. des Pins O., Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: The best summer movie AND it's for charity!

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Try TikTok's Viral #PastaChips For Free

Price: FREE!

When: Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last

Address: 500, Place D'Armes (in the Old Port, in the park in front of the basilica)

Why You Need To Go: Taste the latest viral TikTok food trend for free — without lifting a finger in the kitchen.

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  • Gabi Sandler
  • Contributing Writer

    Gabi Sandler is a contributing writer for MTL Blog. She has a medial degree in Drama and Psychology from Queen's University and a certificate in Public Relations from Ryerson University. With a definite case of the travel bug mixed with the pride and comfort she feels when she's home in Canada, Gabi wants to share her passion for the world with... the world!

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