DESTINATIONS CANADA |MONTREAL
LITTLE ITALY
WHY GO? Italian immigrants flocked to Montreal in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and today their influence is especially prominent around this quaint, culinary-centred neighbourhood. Aptly named Little Italy, its leafy streets flank the art-filled district of Villeray, where locals sip cocktails on streetside terraces beside winding, flower-bedecked staircases. WHAT TO DO At the heart of Little Italy is the Jean-Talon Market (pictured), one of North America’s biggest open-air markets, where stalls selling cheese, fish, spices, flowers and other goods spill on to the streets. The surrounding area is filled with Italian delis, cafes, bars and restaurants – try Ristorante Lucca for standout pasta dishes. Close by, Parc Jarry provides a serene escape, while Rue de Castelnau is lined with art installations and colourful cafes that offer a glimpse into Montreal at its most quintessential.
FESTIVALS IN 2025 Montreal is rightly famous for its festival scene.
E Festival International Nuits d’Afrique– July 8-20 More than 700 artists take to the stages at this 13-day event, celebrating African, Caribbean and Latin American music across various venues (pictured).
BOOK IT
North America Travel Service offers a four-night break at Le Germain Hotel from £1,155 per person, based on two adults sharing, including flights from Heathrow in November.
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Premier Holidays offers a week in a Standard Queen Room at the Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites from £999 per person (room-only), including return flights from Heathrow on April 15, 2025.
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E Montreal International Jazz Festival– June 26-July 5 One of the world’s most renowned jazz events, this 10-day fiesta draws thousands of artists and more than two million visitors each summer; listen out for soul, blues, R&B and other genres alongside plenty of jazz.
E International des Feux Loto-Québec June 23-August 10 Countries from across the world compete at this firework extravaganza, with music- accompanied displays held every Wednesday and Saturday across seven weeks.
Here are the standouts to help sell a trip in 2025. E Mural Festival– June 5-15 For 11 days every June, The Main in Mile End is filled with street artists creating giant murals (pictured) for visitors to witness – expect live music, street food and after-parties aplenty.
PICTURES: Shutterstock/Awana JF, Andriy Blokhin, Wirestock Creators, Hak im
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