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Drake and 11 other big-name celebs spotted in Montreal during Grand Prix weekend

Another year, another Canadian Grand Prix in the books for Montreal.

And what an F1 weekend it was. Along with lots of excitement on the track, Montreal was buzzing with tourists and more racing-themed parties than you can count.

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Montreal's Grand Prix weekend weather forecast is out and you may want to bring a jacket

Grand Prix weekend is almost here, and if you've been following the Canadian Grand Prix for any stretch of time, you know the weather in Montreal can be just as unpredictable as the racing.

Rain has derailed more than a few editions over the years, and while the 2026 forecast starts out promising, it doesn't stay that way.

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Strippers across Montreal are going on strike in the middle of Grand Prix weekend

As Grand Prix parties take over the city and tourists pour in, Montreal's strip clubs are about to be met with pushback from the workers who keep them running.

The Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC), a Montreal-based organizing group, is calling for a general strike on Saturday, May 23, targeting strip clubs and massage parlours across the city. The action is timed deliberately: F1 weekend is the most lucrative period of the year for club owners, and SWAC says that's exactly the point.

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From FREE to VIP: Where to party in Montreal during the 2026 Grand Prix

It's that time of year again. Formula 1 fever is about to spread across Montreal, and so are the parties.

If this year's Grand Prix festivities feel slightly early, that's because they are. Starting in 2026, Canadian Grand Prix weekend has shifted from mid-June to late May, meaning the city kicks things off a little sooner than usual.

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Airbnb rentals won't be allowed in Montreal during Grand Prix weekend — Here's why

If you live in Montreal and were planning to rent out your place on Airbnb or similar platforms during the Canadian Grand Prix in May, you're going to be disappointed — it won't be possible.

Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada's office confirmed the news to Narcity Quebec on Thursday, April 9. The story was first reported by La Presse.

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Ben Stiller and plenty of other celebrities spotted in Montreal during Grand Prix weekend

The engines weren't the only thing heating up Montreal over Grand Prix weekend. Between the roar of the track and the flood of afterparties, the city was packed with celebrities — some expected, some surprising, and plenty just here to soak it all in.

From local legends to international stars, here are some of the biggest names spotted living it up in Montreal during the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.

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Lance Stroll stopped by this iconic Montreal deli before hitting the Grand Prix track

Lance Stroll is back in town for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. And like any good local, he made time for a Montreal smoked meat sandwich before things got serious.

The Montreal-born F1 driver dropped by Lester's Deli in Outremont this week with members of his Aston Martin team, and the moment didn't go unnoticed. The team shared photos on Instagram showing Stroll grinning behind the counter and soaking up the old-school vibes of one of the city's most iconic spots.

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Montreal Grand Prix 2025 weather: Will rain affect race weekend again?

If you're planning to hit up the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend — or just soak in the city's wild race weekend energy — the weather might finally be on your side.

While Montreal is starting the week off on a wet note, with rain expected Monday and Tuesday, the skies are forecast to clear by midweek. And just in time as the weekend is shaping up to be (mostly) dry, sunny, and mild across the board.

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11 of the wildest Montreal parties happening during Grand Prix weekend 2025

The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix is upon us — and that means one thing: Montreal is about to throw the wildest party weekend of the summer.

From June 12 to 15, the city will be buzzing with rooftop ragers, luxury hotel takeovers, and streets packed with DJs, dancers, and race-day energy. Some events are free and open to the public, others are ultra-exclusive with bottle service and velvet ropes. Either way, there's no shortage of action on and off the track.

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Montreal's glitziest Grand Prix weekend party is returning — But now it's twice the size

After years of being one of the flashiest fixtures on the city's nightlife calendar, Montreal's most exclusive racing weekend party is shifting gears. The event formerly known as the Maxim Grand Prix Party is now Maison Sports Illustrated, and it's doubling down for a two-night run at Windsor Station this June.

Running June 13 and 14, the revamped bash promises a full weekend of DJs, fashion, and decadence, with headlining sets from HUGEL on Friday and FISHER on Saturday.

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