1. The weather
Montreal has lovely weather during the summer months. We have hot and sunny days perfect for picnicking and sunbathing!
2. The outdoor festivals
Montreal is host to so many festivals including one of the largest jazz festivals in the world! In addition, we have the Just For Laughs comedy festival as well as Les Francofolies that welcomes enormous crowds!
3. The food
Montreal has become the gastronomy capital of North America. We have over 6000 restaurants on the island of Montreal. If you are a foodie, you will fall in love with all the savors and flavors of Montreal! You can frequent eateries owned by some of the most famous celebrity chefs – Jaime Oliver and Chuck Hughes to name a few. In addition, Montreal offers so many gastronomy sessions and food tours in various neighborhoods.
4. Six Flags Amusement Park
Montreal’s amusement park is a six flags park. It has one of the biggest roller coasters in North America and so many different rides. The park is set on the south shore off the island of Montreal and offers a spectacular view of the city.
5. Mount-Royal Park
Mount-Royal park is a mountain located right in the centre of the island of Montreal. It offers the most spectacular view of the city from the peak. It has beautiful nature trails and a man-made lake called Beaver lake where you can go boating. Mount-Royal park is the perfect spot to picnic and hang out with friends.
6. Parc Jean-Drapeau Beach
As Montreal is an island, we are surrounded by water. We have the St. Lawrence river on one side and the rivière de prairies on the other. In the summertime, the city has a beach on the man-made island of Isle Saint-Helene. The Parc Jean-Drapeau beach is a wonderful hang out spot for everyone during the hot and humid weekend days!
7. Clock Tower Beach
At the Old Port of Montreal, there is a beach area called the Clock Tower Beach. It is set up with a bar, lounge chairs and bright blue beach umbrellas. It is a great spot to enjoy the view of the Saint-Lawrence river and have a cocktail or two! Entrance to the beach is free!
8. Shopping
Montreal is known for its shops; from haute couture to flea markets, there really is something for everyone! The underground has a cluster of shopping malls and we have outlet shopping malls in various areas of the city. In addition, during the summer months, our most popular streets close off to cars for enormous sidewalk sales! There are annual sidewalk sales on Ste-Catherine Street as well as the Main Street, St. Laurent Boulevard.
9. Little Italy
Montreal has a very charming Little Italy. It really comes to life during the summer months with all the outdoor restaurant patios and gelato shops! During the first week of August, Little Italy hosts Italian Week, with outdoor concerts, food vendors, fashion shows and an opera performance on the closing night.
10. Party Boat Cruise
Montreal’s port offers different cruises along the Saint-Lawrence river. There are dinner cruises and party boat cruises with a bar and DJ. We recommend our students take the cruise on the evening of the annual international firework exhibition for a spectacular show in the summer sky. The firework shows are twice a week; Wednesday and Saturday when the sun goes down.
Follow the link if you are interested in taking English or French Courses in Montreal!