Searching for things to do on this beautiful summer weekend? Look no further.
OSHEAGA MANIA
One of Montreal's favourite music festivals, the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival, takes the stage from July 29 to 31.
This year's lineup includes headliners Arcade Fire, Dua Lipa and Future.
WHERE: Parc Jean-Drapeau
PRICE: Varies
THE NIGHT MARKET
The Asian Market is back for the second year in a row.
On two special long weekends - July 28 to 31 and Aug. 25 to 28 - the event will transform into a Night Market, offering a huge selection of Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean dishes.
WHERE: Chinatown
PRICE: Varies
SHOW YOUR STRENGTH
The Montreal Highland Games return to Verdun on July 31 after a two-year pandemic hiatus.
The family-friendly festival celebrates Scottish sport, music and culture, with everything from Celtic music to dancing, medieval combat and classic athletics.
WHERE: Douglas Hospital grounds
PRICE: Free for kids under 14; $20 for adults
THE VIKINGS RETURN
The Pointe-a-Calliere archaeology museum in Old Montreal presents Vikings - Dragons of the Northern Seas until Oct. 10.
The immersive exhibition features some 650 objects and artifacts from the National Museum of Denmark.
WHERE: Pointe-a-Calliere archaeology museum
PRICE: Free for children under four; $8 for children five-12; $17 for youth 13-30; $25 for adults; $24 for seniors; $52 for a family.
BOHEMIAN LIFESTYLE
The Marche des Possibles is back at L'Entrepot 77 until Sept. 25.
The local initiative highlights a gourmet market, creations by local artists and artisans, an open-air refreshment bar and beer garden, family activities, music, movies and more.
WHERE: L'Entrepot 77
PRICE: FREE
OLDIES BUT GOODIES
As always, Montreal has lots to offer each summer, whether it be picnicking on Mount Royal Park, flying a kite at Beaver Lake or visiting one of the city's public markets.
If you're in the mood to be in nature, consider supporting local and picking your own fruit and vegetables at one of the city's many farms (just search for the one closest to you).
On a hot day, pack a towel (and some sunscreen) and spend the day at a beach - you have a choice of Verdun Beach, Jean-Dore Beach on Parc Jean-Drapeau, Plage Boucherville, the Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park, just to name a few.
