Event Dates
From: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
To: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Join the furriest, sexiest and horniest bears in Canada this Easter at the Sugarbear weekend.
Spring brings the bears out of hibernation as Montreal welcomes the return of Sugarbear weekend, a feast of delicious bear parties, events and the Mr Ours competition.
- Stay close to the parties, the gay village and the city’s top attractions at the Hyatt Place Downtown, offering guests spacious rooms, an beautiful indoor pool, modern gym and highly-rated breakfasts.
The Event
- Next Edition: Wednesday 8th April 2026 – Sunday 12th April, 2026.
- Join the furriest, sexiest and horniest bears in Canada as the Sugarbear weekend makes a welcome return to Montreal. Get that sugar flowing!
- Sugarbear is the first Bear Event of the Spring in Montreal and attracts hundreds of hot bears from Canada and beyond for a weekend of circuit parties, bear meet ups and more.
- Don’t miss Pitbull’s Bear Playground on Saturday night,
- Other highlights include Mr Bear Contest 2026 – The Big Show on Friday evening at Stock bar from 8 pm, followed by “Loaded with Bears”.
- And join the sugar bears on the Sugar Shack Trip on Saturday afternoon, a proper Quebec experience. Food, maple syrup, countryside setting, and a full group vibe. One of the most social parts of the weekend.
The Schedule
Wednesday 8th April 2026 17:00-20:00 Kick Off – Collect passes, meet Mr Bear candidates, relaxed social start District Video Lounge Thursday 9th April 2026 18:00-21:00 Lumberjacks At Work – Live candidate reveals, games, wet underwear contest Bar Aigle Noir 22:00-01:00 Bear Heat – Cabaret dancers, playful crowd interaction, high-energy show Bar Diamant Rouge Friday 10th April 2026 12:00-18:00 Bear Market – Local creators, fashion, art and community stalls SDC du Village 14:00-15:30 Red Bus Tour – Guided Montreal tour with stops and views Village Departure 18:00-20:00 Pre-Contest Cocktail – Warm-up drinks before the big show Stock & Soda 20:00-22:30 Mr Bear Contest – Main event with performances and crowning Stock Bar 22:30-03:00 Loaded With Bears – Packed dancefloor, sweaty bear afterparty Bar Le Stud Saturday 11th April 2026 11:00-12:00 Pre-Drink – Meet before heading to sugar shack Bar Aigle Noir 12:00-16:00 Sugar Shack Trip – Food, maple tasting, countryside escape Cabane à Sucre Oswald 12:00-18:00 Bear Market – Second day of shopping and community stalls SDC du Village 16:00-20:00 Bear Splash – Chill sauna session and social hangout Sauna GI Joe 18:00-21:00 Snack Bear – Food, drinks and pre-party warm up Bar Le Stud 22:00-03:00 Bear Playground – Massive neon dance party in old pool venue Bain Mathieu Sunday 12th April 2026 12:00-14:00 Drag Brunch – Performances, food and bottomless vibes Le Saloon Bistro Bar 14:30-15:30 Village Tour – Guided walk through the Gay Village TBC 17:00-20:00 Bear Karaoke – Easy Sunday vibes, drinks and singing Le Date 20:00-22:30 Sugar Drag Show – Wild closing show on the bar Le Weiser
- Upgrade your Montreal stay at the Hotel St. Thomas, rated “Fabulous” by guests, a unique boutique hotel with modern designer rooms, high-end amenities and excellent location.
The Venues
- District Video Lounge – Relaxed lounge vibe to start the festival – 5 min walk from the Village
- Bar Aigle Noir – Classic leather bar energy with playful crowd – in the Village
- Bar Diamant Rouge – Cabaret-style space with interactive shows – in the Village
- SDC du Village – Open-air market space at the heart of the gay district – central Village
- Stock Bar – Busy gay bar with stage shows and big events – in the Village
- Bar Le Stud – No-nonsense bear bar with late-night crowd – 2 min walk from Village core
- Sauna GI Joe – Popular cruising sauna with social spaces – 5 min walk from Village
- Bain Mathieu – Former bathhouse turned event space with huge dancefloor – 10 min from Village
- Le Saloon Bistro Bar – Brunch spot with drag and terrace vibes – in the Village
- Le Date – Casual bar with karaoke and friendly locals – in the Village
- Le Weiser – High-energy bar known for drag and party closings – in the Village
Recommended Hotels in Montreal
The following Montreal hotels are close to the city’s top attractions and a short ride to the gay bars and clubs:
Sofitel Montreal, Hôtel Le Cantlie, Le St-Martin Hotel, Hotel Zero 1
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Loews Hotel Vogue is our favourite hotel.
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