Must See Events

The Marathon Oasis de Montréal, the largest running event in Quebec, is a multidisciplinary event open to all that includes a 42 kilometre (26.1 mile) marathon, 5 and 10 kilometre (3.1 mile and 6.2 mile) races and walks, a 40 kilometre (24.9 mile) cycling course, a half marathon and a one kilometre (0.6 mile) ?P'tit Marathon? for children. The Marathon's course goes by many of Montréal's landmarks, including Sainte-Hélène Island, Notre-Dame Island and Old Montréal, and ends inside the Olympic Stadium. The event offers its participants impeccable organization, entertainment along the course and a wide range of services at the finish line, including showers, massage and sports therapy, a rest area, refreshments and an official medal given to all participants who cross the finish line. The signal to start will be given on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Event location: in the streets of Montréal.

Tel: 1 450 679-4928

The Festival Western St-Tite offers hours of exciting professional-level rodeo and the biggest gathering of country dancing in Quebec. The event is known for its unique atmosphere, its many music shows, the quality of its rodeos, the warm welcome given by the locals and the festive spirit that reigns during all 10 of the activity-filled days. Astonishing to more than 725,000 visitors, the Festival Western St-Tite is the biggest Western attraction in eastern North America. Don't miss the fun!

Toll-free: 1 877 493-7837

The Brome Lake Duck Festival takes place on the last two weekends of September in Knowlton. Duck product tastings, daily chef demonstrations, a farmer's market exhibiting local and regional products from maple goodies to wine. Musicians, artists, entertainment for children and the Great Duck Race.

Tel: 1 450 242-2870 Toll-free: 1 877 242-2870

Activities and fresh air in ambundance, every weekend, from mid September to mid October. Celebrate autumn as part of the Mont SUTTON's autumn festival the « Panoramaduodlacôte ». Enjoy a ride in the chairlift or walk the trails and reach the summit of the mountain ton admire one of the most breathtaking views in all Eastern Townships. Many activities are on the program; workshops on healing plants, landscape photography, mycology, ornithology, yoga, tai chi, several guided hikes and many more. Also, come and enjoy a BBQ and entertainment at the foot of the hill.

Toll-free: 1 866 565-8455

Rêves d'automne, Festival paysages en peinture (Autumn Dreams, Painted Landscapes Festival) is the event where numerous artists show off their talents in a fall-coloured setting. Come discover the rich beauty of Charlevoix landscapes, as highlighted by figurative artists. Painters at work in the streets, live creative art, lessons and exhibitions for 10 days in an enchanting setting. Gourmet food and various activities will complete this unforgettable experience in Charlevoix: come dream of fall and painted landscapes at Rêves d'automne, Festival paysages en peinture. A must-see event for artists and art lovers.

Tel: 1 418 435-5875 Toll-free: 1 800 761-5150

The Project Ecosphere, Environment and Green Building Fair, a festive country celebration, includes 170 exhibitors, 40 conferences and 5 documentaries that will inform and inspire you. On an enchanting site in Brome, in the Eastern Townships, you can discover exhibits related to green technology and architecture, organic farming and food, style and design, finishing products, domestic cleaning products, alternative medicine and organizations working in the field of conservation, all of which suggest different ways to improve your quality of life. Music, activities, childcare and health food restaurants make this event a must for new trends. Come join in this great environmental celebration.

Tel: 1 450 538-5005

The Festival international de cinéma jeunesse is the oldest film festival for young people in North America. The festival welcomes nearly 20,000 people. The event is organized by the Carrousel international du film de Rimouski. This association has the goal of promoting cinema throughout the world by organizing an annual international youth film festival, as well as activities in cinema education, training, production, and exchange with artists from the world of cinema. Come enjoy the Festival international de cinema jeunesse.

Tel: 1 418 722-0103

At the Rendez-vous des saveurs de Gatineau in the Outaouais, you can meet chefs from some of the best restaurants in the region and treat yourself to their specialties. In order to welcome even more exhibitors, to diversify the offer and to make this Outaouais gourmet food and wine event par excellence even more fun for visitors, the Rendez-vous des saveurs will be held at Casino Lac-Leamy. Savour terroir delights made by local producers and enjoy the pleasure of finding the perfect wine to go with your choice of dishes. A genuine feast and a multitude of discoveries are waiting for you at the most popular gourmet fair in the region.

Tel: 1 819 771-6379