what to do in montreal this summer

With its mix of Francophone culture and cosmopolitan charm, Montreal is always a popular destination for tourists in the summertime. For Canadian foodies and party animals on a budget, MTL is also an easy way to escape from your day to day life without booking that expensive international resort. If you’re saving up those Canadian dollars and want to indulge without the splurge, check out our list of these free and low cost Montreal festivals for the sunny weeks ahead. 

If you love music, it’s certainly a good summer to be visiting Montreal, which is often referred to as Canada’s party capital. Whether you’re simply looking for pumping beats or aiming to reminisce and sing along to some of your favourite songs, you’re in luck this Summer 2017. We’ve curated a round-up of the hottest concerts which are slated to hit Montreal in the coming weeks. 

Although indie music fans will be flocking to Osheaga this summer, Montreal also has a reputation as Canada’s fashion and culture capital. With summertime weather officially here, Canadians will be in the mood for plenty of laughs, beats and couture creations. From the Just for Laughs Festival to the Fashion and Design Festival, we’ve curated our must visit Montreal events for Summer 2016.