11 Very Fun Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend
Soak up every second of summer while it's still here!
This weekend in Montreal is heating up... and we don't just mean the weather.
With just a little bit of summer left, why not soak up every second — especially on the weekend.
Be Artsy At This Free Pop-Up Exhibit
Price: Free!
When: August 21 and 28 from 12-5 p.m.; September 4 from 4-8 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: On for its second weekend, What The Pop! celebrates local talent and is helping to bring some colour and art back into the city.
Make Music By Walking, Jumping, Dancing Or Rolling
Address: Place des Arts, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: This new installation is music to our ears!
Grab Some Free Shawarma
Price: Free!
When: Saturday, August 21
Address: Shawarmaz, 1206, rue Peel, Montreal, QC & 2159, boul. du Curé-Labelle, Laval, QC
Why You Need To Go: Celebrating the anniversary of the Laval location, Shawarmaz is giving away 500 items at each of its locations, but get there early — It's first come, first served.
Float The Day Away At This Rooftop Pool
Price: $15 per day for non-members
Address: 3575, ave. du Parc, Montreal, QC (entrance through the Galeries du Parc mall)
Why You Need To Go: It's gonna be a hot one this weekend, so dive right into a pool that'll have you feeling like you're on vacation.
Rent A Sea-Doo With Your Favourite Person
Price: Two-person model for $115 for an hour, or $57.50 per person
Address: Marina St-Tropez, 23, 39e Ave., Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, QC
Why You Need To Go: Giving a totally new meaning to hanging out on the water.
Try The Chicken At This New Sports-Themed Spot
When: Official opening on August 30 but open for take-out already
Address: G.O.A.T. Grill, 4376 Notre Dame O., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: The name doesn't lie, it really is the greatest of all time.
Head To This Stunning Yogurt Shop For A Taste Of The Mediterranean
Address: Yaourti, 1407, rue Crescent, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Not only is it healthy and delicious, the restaurant also happens to be gorgeous.
Shop For Deals At The Dollar Ronald Closing Sale
Discount: 25% off food and 50% of everything else
When: August 9 until the closing date (approximately mid-September)
Address: Dollar Ronald, 4787, rue Sainte-Catherine E., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Check It Out: After 21 years in business, this family-run store is bidding the community farewell. But not without a proper closing sale to say goodbye.
Rent Your Own Private Garden Terrasse
Price: $1,500 for the day, $700 for a half-day or $10 per person per hour (not private)
Address: Hôtel Particulier Griffintown's Secret Garden, 1200, rue Ottawa, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Cheers to living in such a cool city with so many cool things to do!
Taste Scrumptious Asian Eats At The Market Beneath Chinatown's Wish Tree
Price: Free admission; menus range from $4-8, with premium dishes costing $9-12.
When: August 12 to October 3, 2021. Thursdays and Fridays from 5-11 p.m. & Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 11 p.m.
Address: Place des Souhaits (corner of boul. Saint-Laurent & boul. René-Lévesque O.)
Why You Need To Go: You can get delicious Asian street eats at great prices.
Enjoy Street Art & Activities At The Last Weekend Of Mural
When: Until August 22
Address: Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: There's one more weekend to take in the gorgeous street art and activities that MURAL has to offer this year!
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.
