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Colors of Montreal - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Montreal has been an established place for holding one of the greatest music festivals being the Montreal International Jazz Festival for more than thirty years. The festival takes place at the end of June and attracts music fans from all over the world. By its caliber the festival sufficiently leaves behind other music events. The popular festival is a current record holder of the Guinness Book of World Records. The festival lasts commonly for at least ten days. The main events of the festival take place in the historical part of the city.
This area gets equipped with large concert open air stages for the performances of world renowned musicians. The stages are set in close vicinity to the most significant historical landmarks. More than two thousands of musicians take part in the festival annually. The scenic Canadian city hosts guests from more than 20 countries of the world during the festival.
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It should be noted that the Montreal International Jazz Festival has become a starting point for many renowned musicians and artists. The rich entertaining program of the festival is not limited only to the street concerts. Many restaurants of the city also offer many engaging events and shows for the visitors during the festival. Evenings in the restaurants also feature interesting music programs meanwhile expert cooks offer the visitors dainty treats of a special festive menu. A scale festival featuring interesting history has gained recognition of the music fans from all over the world and has become one of the main symbolic events of the city.
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Another significant fest for Montreal and Canada, in general, is Osheaga Music and Arts Festival held in early August. It is dedicated to rock music in all its diversity, from indie to punk. Music concerts, Indian craft fairs, and art exhibitions are held on small Saint Helena where the comfortable Jean-Drapeau Park is located. The fest received its name due to the following legend. In Iroquois, “osheaga” means “the folk with shaking hands”. The matter is that one of the first Europeans Jacques Cartier shook his hands to the Iroquois and even shocked them when he extended his hand for a handshake. Fest organizers thought that “shaking” is best suited to a rock festival.
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The most spectacular festivals are Montréal en Lumière that is held in late February and lasts a week and a half and L'International des Feux Loto-Québec that is held in hot June. The first one is the amazing combination of illumination and art. During the festival, the central districts of the city are illuminated with thousands of spotlights. Multimedia, theatrical, circus, and music performances are held. Other interesting events take place during the fest held in the Vieux-Port de Montréal. Besides, the festival includes the Night of the Museums. You can visit most of the museums and art galleries for free. Some of them are open even at night. The culmination of the festival is a firework.
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Another unique festival is Igloofest that is dedicated to electronic music and traditional Indian igloos. It is held before the Montréal en Lumière in the Vieux-Port de Montréal that is decorated as an ice Eskimo village. Besides music programs, the fest includes a contest for the best winter look, Iglooswag, where participants can show all their skills and creativity. Another interesting fest that is popular with tourists and local people is Francofolies de la Rochelle dedicated to French music. It is held in mid-June in different city squares, as hundreds of fest participants visit the city at this time of the year. 
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Montreal
♥ Basilique de Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal, Montréal, 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde et Saint-Jacques, Montréal, 3.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Patrick’s Basilica, Montréal, 4.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Jacques, Montréal, 4.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame, Gray, 4.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale de Saint-Sauveur, Montréal, 5.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Saint-Maron, Montréal, 6.7 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Montreal
♥ Castle 'Craguie' , 2.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ardvarna' , 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'McTavish reservoir' , 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Le Château Apartments' , 3.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal' , 3.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Health and Welfare Building' , 4.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Montreal' , 4.5 km from the center. On the map
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Colors of Montreal in photos
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Montreal. Learn the best periods to visit Montreal to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Montreal.
