- Below are listed 15 activities and events to explore this weekend in Montreal.
- Be sure especially to check out Montreal Pride, which reaches its peak this weekend.
- We only have a few more weekends of summer so be sure to enjoy them!
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As the summer sadly comes to an end, Montrealers are taking advantage of the fleeting warm and sunny days while they're still here.
As months of clothes layering and isolation in our homes loom ahead of us, I know I am not the only person in the city that is feeling pressure to get out and enjoy these last few weeks of summer.
There is always so much to do in Montreal and this weekend is no exception. From food festivals, to the peak of Montreal pride to even playing real-life Mario Kart, this weekend has the potential to be one to remember.
Thankfully, according to The Weather Network, it should be sunny and mild by Sunday!
Here are the events and activities to check out!
Play real-life Mario Kart
Where: Place Bell, Laval
When: Satuday, August 17, August 24, and August 31.
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Eat 'til You Drop at the Montreal Ribfest
When: Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.
Where: 13665 Boulevard de Pierrefonds
Scoot around on the New City Scooter-Sharing Service
When: Whenever!
Where: Designated spots around the city.
Read our article for more information!
Attend the Pride Parade
When: August 18th
Where: Blvd. René-Levesque
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See Ciara perform for FREE
When: August 17
Where: Parc des Faubourgs
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Dance the Day Away at Piknic Electronik
Where: Parc Jean-Drapeau
When: Sunday August 18
Get a Fully-Stocked Picnic Basket from Dinette Triple Crown
Where: 6704 Rue Clark
When: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. everyday but Tuesday
Go to the Huge Montreal Beergarten
Where: L’Esplanade Financière Sun Life, 4115 avenue Pierre de Coubertin
When:
Friday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Try the First Vegan Ramen Restaurant in the City
Where: 6660 rue Clark
When: 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., all week long
Read our article for more information!
Attend an Italian Festival
Where: Little Italy, Boulevard Saint Laurent
When: August 9-18
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Witness a Drag Superstar Contest
When: August 16
Where: Parc des Faubourgs
Read our article for more information!
Climb Giant Boulders at the Olympic Park
When: Now open 24/7!
Where: 2727 Boulevard Pie-IX
Read our article here for more information!
Attend an SPCA Adoption Fair
When:
Friday, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: 5215 rue Jean-Talon O.
Get a $3 Big Mac
Where: You local McDonald's location.
When: August 13th to August 19th.
Read our article for more information!
Enjoy a Day of Skateboarding and Music at the Jackalope Fest
When: Friday – Saturday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: 4549 ave. Pierre-de-Coubertin
Have a great weekend, Montreal!