Festivals
First of all, Montréal is known for its festivals. If you will visit Montreal during summertime, you will not feel a lack of festivals. You’ll want to check out the Quartier des Spectacles, in particular, a zone close to downtown Montreal dedicated to hosting festivals and entertainment throughout the year. The Quartier des Spectacles is composed of multiple open spaces, including both indoor and outdoor stages. One of the city’s most celebrated events is the Montréeal International Jazz Festival, the largest of its kind in the world. Also, Montréeal is hosting the festival of fun and humor, where you will have a chance to see free outdoor shows.
Underground City
Underground city is interconnected office towers, hotels, shopping centres, residential and commercial complexes, convention halls, universities and performing arts venues. The opening date is 1962 and it is a treasur for people. Mpntreal is known for its long witer period and the undergroud city is a perfect solution for those who like to go shoping or take a walk without going outside. Combined, there are 32 kilometres of tunnels and there are more than 120 exterior acces points. In this huge undergroung complex you can finde more than 1600 stores and services that are available for you. Some of the city's larger institutions, namely McGill University, the Motreal Museum of Fines Arts, Concordia University and the Université de Monreal, also have campus tunnel networks separate from the Underground City.
Famous Poutine
Poutine is known as the most Quebecois dish. It is invented in the late 1950s in the middle of the province of Quebec. In the beginning, it supposed to be 50/50, which means 50% of french fries and 50% of the cheese and brown gravy. For many years, it was perceived negatively and mocked, and even used by some to stigmatize Quebec society. Poutine later became celebrated as a symbol of Quebecois cultural pride. Annual poutine celebration occurs in Montreal, where many famous restaurants are presenting their own version of poutine by adding new ingredients.
Fireworks
Montreal fireworks competition has been going since 1985 and it remains the city's one of top summer activities. Shows for the Montreal International Firework Competition in 2020 fall on some Wednesdays and all Saturdays. Although the 2020 details are not final, in the past, all shows were scheduled at 10 p.m., and motorists needed to be aware that for all presentations, the Jacques-Cartier Bridge is closed at 8 p.m. then reopened at the end of each show.
Museums for everyone
If you're a fan of art, culture, history or science, you'll find plenty to keep you occupied in Montreal. The Musée d'Art Contemporain (contemporary art museum) offers a wide range of exhibits, plus visit on the first Friday of the month from 6 to 9 pm for live music, bar service and guided tours. If the classics are more your style, check out the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts for the best in European and Canadian art, Mediterranean archaeology and antiquities from around the globe. Tourisme Montréal maintains a listing of other museums and attractions in the city, including kid-friendly spots like Environment Canada's Biosphere, the Planetarium and the Insectarium.
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