“All cultural fields will be mobilized to welcome the visit, so that we have a good summer. Not only is it good for the heart and the soul, but it is also a remarkable way to revive our economy,” said the mayor of Montreal, Valérie Plante.
Among these upcoming events, visitors will be able to lounge on an urban beach, which will be set up on the forecourt of Saint-James United Church, enjoy free concerts at Place d’Armes or stroll through an Asian market in Chinatown. . Other activities will be announced at a later date.
The City is also announcing the return of festivals to full capacity in public places.
Rue Saint-Denis and Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, in their pedestrian section, as well as certain emblematic places, will also host free theater, street art, circus and music performances, in particular.
These activities will kick off on Wednesday with the start of the Festival TransAmériques, which will take place at the Quartier des Spectacles. During the mayor’s speech, the artist Lars Jan offered a demonstration of this in the background, while he was dancing in a giant aquarium.
The Mayor also announced that on-street parking will remain free downtown on Fridays and weekends. “In my opinion, the best way to come and take full advantage of the attractions is to come by public transport,” she said.
“We will work to ensure that owners, employers and workers set themselves the objective of going to see everything that is happening downtown. The idea will be to encourage them to circulate and discover shops and restaurants,” said Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal.
On the side of Tourisme Montréal, we expect a return of tourists to the City, while the pandemic situation is improving.
“We want to be the epicenter of tourism recovery in the country, and we have no doubt that we will succeed,” said Yves Lalumière, president and CEO of the organization.
