Geneviève Archambault
Travel Trade and Media Relations Manager – France, French Europe and Québec
514 978-1674
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New immersive experiences
Montréal is reaffirming its rank as a leading destination for immersive experiences, with a host of new exhibitions taking cultural entertainment to exciting new heights.
With Panorama Expérience, visitors can immerse themselves in projections of extraordinary landscapes and stunning visual worlds in a unique riverside setting at the Grand Quai du Port de Montréal.
Over at Place Bonaventure, Bubble Planet offers a playful sensory journey where the mix of colours, giant bubbles, and interactive installations sparks the imagination. Magic enthusiasts will be dazzled by Harry Potter: Visions of Magic, a captivating exhibition inspired by the famous saga.
And OASIS immersion is presenting its new exhibition, Carnival of the Animals, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. This artistic and technological show inspired by Saint-Saëns’ iconic musical suite is another sure sign that Montréal is a hotspot of immersive innovation.
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A medley of new hotels and restaurants
Montréal continues to expand and enhance its hotel capacity with new additions that are redefining the art of hospitality.
The Antonopoulos Group is opening a new location with Metcalfe Montréal, a hotel that builds on its expertise, combining refined design, contemporary elegance, and a strong Montréal identity. Meanwhile, the iconic Hotel Nelligan is getting a makeover to offer guests revitalized accommodations at a hotel that retains all its historic charm.
The restaurant scene is also in full bloom, with new dining spots opening just in time for summer. For outdoor eating pleasure, a selection of Montréal’s loveliest patios is also available on the Tourisme Montréal website.
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Festivities not to be missed this summer
Montréal is a famously vibrant summer city, and this year promises to be positively electric with a rich array of festive programming celebrating the city’s music, diversity, and history.
The Vans Warped Tour is back to take music fans on a trip down memory lane to relive the nostalgia and energy of huge concert tours, while Pride MTL transforms downtown into a sprawling place of celebration and a sweeping space for inclusion.
Festivals like Francos de Montréal and the Festival international Nuits d’Afrique have city parks and stages vibrating throughout the season, while the Ginguettes du Canal and À l’ouest de la Dame! become popular gathering places in the Sud-Ouest district.
The MURAL street art festival on Boulevard Saint-Laurent galvanizes the creative beat of summer, transforming the city into an open-air gallery.
And the 50th anniversary of the Montréal Olympic Games will mark a high point of the season, evoking the city’s bold spirit and international stature.
And the 50th anniversary of the Montréal Olympic Games will mark a high point of the season, evoking the city’s bold spirit and international stature.
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Guided tours: A different way to explore Montréal
Guided tours give visitors an opportunity to explore Montréal with a special focus on particular themes or interests ranging from culture to food to nature or street art.
The Spade & Palacio tour company is introducing the Women in Wine tour, which spotlights influential women in the industry with a delectable journey into the world of wine. There is also the classic MURAL tour, which gives visitors a behind-the-scenes view of Montréal’s world-famous street art festival.
Outdoor enthusiasts will want to check out Fitz bike tours in Old Montréal, with a range of options exploring the city’s iconic neighborhoods. Le Petit Navire and Croisières AML conduct guided electric boat tours on the St. Lawrence River that give visitors unbeatable city views.