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When it comes to activities, the Plateau Mont-Royal is not for
want! Here are the most renowned activities for you to enjoy:
MAY
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The Francophone Poetry Market
The Francophone Poetry Market is dedicated to francophone
poetry, its revival, continual renewal, its creators, and
the general public.
An event like no other, the Market is a delight to both poetry
enthusiasts as well as the general curious. Everyone, both
the youthful exuberant and the mature enlightened, will have
a chance to discover and rediscover the inherent magic of
words and writing.
At poetry-points all along Mont-Royal Avenue.
(514) 526-6251
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JUNE
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Mutek
MUTEK is an annual gathering showcasing emerging forms of
electronic music and the latest trends in sound creation.
Its mission is to be on the cutting edge of innovation and
to provide an environment for discovery. The first edition
took place in June 2000 at the Ex-Centris Complex.
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Montréal’s Finest Visual Arts Event, Nuit
Blanche sur Tableau Noir
A happening in the visual arts world, the Nuit Blanche
sur Tableau Noir seeks to enlighten the general public
unto the visual arts through outdoor activities that are both
fun and free. Hundreds of artists fill the streets and ply
their particular art – live – before the people.
The program includes children’s activities, streetpainting,
music, sculptures, facilities, performances, shows, etc.
On Mont-Royal Avenue, between St-Hubert and De Lorimier streets.
Information: (514) 522-3797
www.tableaunoir.com
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Féria du vélo (The Bicycle Run)
Many activities including the tour de l’Ile that
ends in joyous celebration on the Plateau.
(514) 521-VELO or (514) 521-8356
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Sensation
Design
Fashion shows on the streets, Jaguars, Oxygen bar, living
portraits… During the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Saint-Laurent
Boulevard between Milton and Pine Avenue transforms itself
into a giant catwalk.
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Main Madness
The most thrilling sidewalk sale in Montreal since
1973. 300 merchants offer incredible savings on a variety
of items such as books, clothing, kitchen accessories…
Several cultural activities will make your visit an unforgettable
experience : Magnifico, Fringe Festival and Nuits d’Afrique
await you!
(514) 286-0334
www.boulevardsaintlaurent.com
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Magnifico
During the June edition of Main Madness, Ex-Centris
presents a series of feature films outdoors. Magnifico is
five years old but it is already a well known event, as the
extension of the very popular outdoor screenings previously
organized by the Montreal International Festival of new Cinema
and new Media. This event has become a true rallying point
by constantly making efforts to actively implicate the Boulevard’s
many cultural communities : Portuguese, Eastern Europeans,
etc.
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Fringe Festival
The Fringe Festival is an alternative theater festival held
each year. All the artists who apply are accepted, on the
basis of the first come, first served policy. The philosophy
behind this is that the spectactor should be the ultimate
judge of a performance. Over 300 shows by 60 local and international
companies are presented during the 10-day festival. This event
celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2000.
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