Summer in the city -- Montreal

Montreal newsletter
August 2013
Montréal is now in full bloom and for locals and tourists alike, the warm weather brings even more to do?and more time in which to do it. Whether your passion is food, culture, sports, or nature, the summer's long, lazy days and warm evenings give just about everyone a chance to get the most out of Montréal. For more information on Montréal, visit our Web site, our blog or our photo gallery. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
Professional and amateur sports: Go Montréal! Montréal produces a huge number of sporting events (both amateur and professional) for all to enjoy. Whether you're playing or watching, count yourself in! Soccer enthusiasts will get a kick out of the Montréal Impact, who play home games at Saputo Stadium, while the Montréal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League put on a show for football fans at the intimate Percival Molson Stadium. From August 2 to 11, the biggest names in professional men's tennis compete for the prestigious Rogers Cup at Uniprix Stadium. Finally, countless skaters roll into Notre Dame island on August 24 for 24hrs InLine Montréal  Omnivore celebrates creative young cuisine At the Society for Arts and Technology , the emerging culinary scene gives us a taste of the future right now in the present! The SAT welcomes all food lovers to the second edition of the Omnivore Festival, as Montréal is now part of this major international event. With "Dinners of the Damned," the Omnivorious Party, cooking demonstrations by new talents and world-renowned chefs, as well as music and fine wine, the Omnivore Festival (August 14-19) provides a feast for the senses. Extraordinary experiences for the whole family Montréal has a million surprises, bringing smiles to faces both big and small. Take advantage of a family visit to: Improve your at mini golf handicap on Putting Edge Centre-Ville's fluorescent course Compare your prowess at Formula 1 racing to F1 driver Sebastian Vettel: Vortex Racing Explore the city by electric scooter with Dyad (helmets for children are available) Experience a free-fall without a parachute at Skyventure, a simulation centre that's unique in North America (four years of age and up) Become the next Dale Chihuly, master of contemporary glass-blowing, with introductory courses at l'Espace VERRE A summer to savour the flavours at Laloux A veritable institution in Montréal's food scene, Laloux revisits the classics of French cuisine using the best products from Québec. At Laloux, foie gras from Canardière meets beef from the Eumatimi farm, roquette from Birri, lobster from Gaspésie and cheeses from right here. The decor is bright, the staff is friendly, and the prices are competitive. In the kitchen, talented chef Jonathan Lapierre-Rehayem conducts this symphony of flavours with flare! CALENDAR OF EVENTS Montréal Impact March 16 to October 19, 2013  Now part of MLS (Major League Soccer), Montréal's professional soccer team competes in world-class matches. Home games take place at Saputo Stadium. Rogers Cup presented by National Bank August 2 to 11, 2013 The best tennis players in the world compete in this tournament, which is part of the men's professional tour. Montréal Italian Week Festival August 9 to 18, 2013 An exciting annual event featuring food, shows, tournaments and historical tours of Little Italy. World Film Festival August 22 to September 2, 2013 Each year, films from more than 70 countries?produced by seasoned veterans as well as first-time filmmakers?are presented as part of this event. In Montréal, we?ve got 108 festivals to enjoy, 365 days a year! No matter the language or your interests, we've got something for everyone! That's what Montréal is all about! Discover our full festival calendar.
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