Event Dates
From: Thursday, June 29, 2023
To: Thursday, August 10, 2023
Also known as the Montreal Fireworks Festival, is the largest and most prestigious fireworks competition in the world
L’International des Feux Loto-Québec, also known as the Montreal Fireworks Festival, is the largest and most prestigious fireworks competition in the world. It has been held yearly in La Ronde over the Dolphins lake, since 1985. Note, this event takes place each Wed and Sun from the 29th of June to the 10th of August.
- Visiting Montreal? Le Square Phillips Hôtel & Suites, is a 4 star hotel rated “Superb” by guests and offering great rates, spacious rooms and a pool. It is located close to the gay village and the firework displays.
Where to watch the fireworks?
Countries from around the world compete to be crowned champions of the International Fireworks Competition in Montreal each year. This jaw-dropping competition between international pyrotechnicians transforms Montréal’s skies.
- The fireworks are launched from inside Six Flags amusement park La Ronde (situated on Île Sainte-Hélène across from the historic Old Port of Montréal) and explode over the St. Lawrence River right beside the spectacular Jacques-Cartier Bridge.
- On the Wednesday and Saturday evenings, the Jacques Cartier Bridge turns pedestrian, making it a great spot for a landmark view of the pyrotechnics. The competition marries music to the ancient fiery art of fireworks, in a percussive, “pyromusical” display that can be seen and heard right across the city.
- To hear the explosions timed to musical crescendos, the grandstands at La Ronde amusement park are the best bet. You’ll need tickets, but they’ll get you admission to the rest of the park, too. Here are the hotels that are located closest to the park
Where to stay in Gay Montreal
- Montreal has a compact Gay Village with an upbeat vibe and a lively club scene. In summer, the main drag, Rue Sainte-Catherine, is pedestrian-only and strung with pink decorations, and bars and eateries spill onto terraces in the street.
The following hotels are close to all the gay bars and are just a short taxi ride away from the Firework displays.
Sofitel Montreal, Hôtel Le Cantlie, Le St-Martin Hotel, Hotel Zero 1
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
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Montreal has one of the largest gay villages in the world. Trendy bars, cafes, restaurants and clubs lined from St-Hubert Street to De Lorimier Street on Saint Catherine Street, and between Sherbrooke Street and René Lévesque Boulevard on Amherst Street, a distance of nearly two kilometres,
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Ideally situated in the historic Golden Square Mile of downtown Montreal, the hotel’s unrivaled location offers exceptional service and contemporary sophistication. Explore the area surrounding the Sofitel Montreal and you will find some of the area’s top attractions. Art galleries, museums, luxury shopping centers and a vibrant nightlife are only steps away from the hotel’s front doors.
Adjacent to McGill University and located in the city centre, Hotel Le Cantlie Suites offers WiFi access and a rooftop swimming pool. Guestrooms at the Hotel Le Cantlie Suites are spacious and feature European-style kitchens with a microwave and refrigerator. Guests at the Hotel Le Cantlie can work out in the gym. The hotel also offers concierge services with information on area attractions
Le St-Martin Hotel Centre-ville – Hotel Particulier is located above Montreal’s Underground City. An outdoor pool, located above the restaurant, is available along with free WiFi in the guest rooms. While staying at Le St-Martin Hotel Centre-ville – Hotel Particulier, each room also provides a 55-inch flat-screen cable TV. A minibar is in the rooms.
This modern hotel features an outdoor terrace offering panoramic views of downtown Montréal’s Quartier des Spectacles. A kitchenette is featured in all guest rooms. All the soundproofed rooms at Hotel Zero 1 have a flat-screen cable TV. Guests will find an iPod docking station and free WiFi. Rooms with separate seating areas are available, and all rooms have a view
Montreal International Fireworks Competition
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Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free continental breakfast. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. All 23 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and iPads. Guests can enjoy heated floor (bathroom), and other standard amenities include pillowtop beds, iPod docks, and 24-hour room service.
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. All 127 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Comforts include Frette Italian sheets and down comforters, espresso makers and bathrobes. Housekeeping is available on request.
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and self parking. All 235 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and plasma TVs with cable channels. Room service, pillow menus, and hair dryers are among the other amenities
A restaurant, a snack bar/deli, and a spa tub are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite. All 5 rooms offer free WiFi, refrigerators, and TVs with DVD players.