Short workweeks means it’s already Wednesday. To help set your sights on the latter half of the week (even though it’s slated to be real hot), here are a few happenings around town today, July 3.
See also
- Montreal's increased public transit fares are now in effect
- Kevin Hart is returning to Montreal for Just For Laughs on July 27
- Montreal expected to feel like nearly 40ÂșC this week
- You can ride these fully automated buses for FREE in Montreal until August
The Montreal International Jazz Festival
The Montreal International Jazz Festival was named the largest jazz festival in the world in 2004 according to the Guinness Book of World Records and itâs only gotten bigger since.
The 39th edition of the festival features over 500 artists from all over the world who will perform over 150 shows during a three-week span.
The streets are completely closed off to traffic and the festival is full of music-hungry fans. Some specific shows cost money to enter but the majority of the shows, both indoor and outdoor, are free.
When:Â From now until July 6
Time:Â Varying times
Where:Â Quartier des Spectacles
Price:Â Free admission to the site
Bowling â Forum Sports Bar
Strike some bowling off your list today.
The Forum Sports Bar hosts 16 lanes of 10-pin bowling for $5 a game every Tuesday and Wednesday (tax and shoes included).
You also canât go wrong with the giant square bar, arcade games, and TV screens.
Plus, air conditioning.
When:Â Wednesday, July 3
Time:Â 11 am â 1 am
Where:Â 2313 rue Ste. Catherine
Price:Â $5 per game, shoe rental included
LâInternational des Feux Loto-QuĂ©bec
The world’s largest fireworks festival returned to la belle province for its 35th edition this past weekend and the International Fireworks Competition, known officially as LâInternational des Feux Loto-QuĂ©bec, returns for another show tonight.
Tonight’s show is called “Dreaming in Montrealâ from South Korea.
When:Â Wednesday, July 3
Time:Â 10 pm
Where:Â Old Montreal
Price:Â Free
Parc Jean-Drapeau Aquatic Complex
Parc Jean Drapeauâs Aquatic Complex features three massive Olympic-sized pools, trampolines, diving boards and towers, a shaded area, sprinklers and water sports. Beat the July heat in style!
When:Â Every day until September 3
Time:Â 10 am to 8 pm
Where:Â Parc Jean-Drapeau
Price:Â $3.50-$9
Voiles en Voiles
Climb aboard life-size replicas of both royal and pirate ships from the 18th century in Montrealâs Old Port (how fitting).
They are over 100 feet in length and range from two feet high for the young pirates to 35 feet for Peter Pan wannabes.
As the obstacle course gears up for its final stretch run, check out the 61 different activities between the Royal Ship and the Pirate Ship. Activities include zip lining, rock climbing, and bouncy castles.
When: Wednesday, July 3
Time:Â 10 am â 6 pm
Where:Â Place des Vestiges, Old Port
Price: Prices vary depending on selected activities, tickets online
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