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14 of the best things to do in and around Montreal before the summer's over

The construction holiday has come and gone, our Osheaga passes are sitting in the trash (or at least they would be if they weren't digital) and we're knee-deep in Pride Month festivities. Add it all together and it can only mean one thing: summer in Montreal is almost over.

If you're a 'glass half empty' kind of person, you might be tempted to curl up in a ball until the Autumn equinox. But there is an alternative — and it's a heck of a lot more fun. The 'glass half full' route involves squeezing every possible morsel of fun out of the rest of August and September.

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The World’s Biggest Inflatable Theme Park Is Coming To Montreal This Summer

Update: Big Bounce Canada has postponed the Montreal tour stop until 2024.

A touring inflatable theme park — the largest in the world — is making its way through Canada this summer with a stopover in Montreal. Big Bounce Canada, a 25,000 square feet inflatable park, will be touching down in the city from July 29 to August 6, with loads of inflatable courses, including a massive bouncy castle.

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You Can Rent Donut Party Boats Near Montreal This Summer

If you're looking for something exciting to spice up your summer, then donut boats just might be the solution. Yes…donut boats. Top Dopico's BBQ Donuts offers a cool experience where you and your crew can rent a donut-shaped boat fitted with its own grill.

The donut boats fit up to eight adults and can be enjoyed at Top Dopico's Laval (Aventure Milles-Îles) or Boucherville (Marina) locations. The summer 2023 season officially starts as of June 1 from Wednesday to Sunday with two departure times during the day — 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. for both spots.

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We Asked ‘What’s Your Perfect Montreal Day?’ & The Replies Have Us Big-Time Excited For Summer

Montreal is a city with plenty to see all year round, but if you ask any local, they'll tell you summertime is the time to visit. Whether you're into park days, music festivals, kayaking down the canal or eating ice cream as you stroll through the Old Port, Montreal summers just hit different.

So, when we asked "What's a perfect day in Montreal?" it's no surprise that the majority of responses all take place in the summer. But beware, 'cause these replies are making us hella excited for those warmer months that cannot come soon enough.

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Piknic Électronik's Summer Schedule Drops Next Week & Here's When You Can Buy Your Tickets

Summer in Montreal is officially back on this year! And naturally, that means spending your Sundays at Piknic Électronik.

From May 22 to October 2, get ready to sip from a bucket at Parc Jean-Drapeau in a crowd of people like you used to since Piknic Électronik can finally allow its maximum capacity to its outdoor events for the first time since 2019.

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Summer In Montreal Is Too F*cking Hot — I’ll Take Winter All Year Round Any Day

The views expressed in this Opinion article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Narcity Media.

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