Visitor Info
Find all the essential information and some bonus tips to celebrate your Pride!
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Tips from experience
Because an outdoor festival is best celebrated well prepared.
Here are some tips to celebrate your Pride!
Card!
No cash is accepted on the main site, the Olympic Park’s Esplanade or the Esplanade Tranquille.
Consent!
Uncovered bodies are not an invitation to touch! Remember, always ask for consent. It’s essential.
Respect!
The 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are diverse, and Pride is a place of celebration for ALL OF US.
Think ahead!
Get your STM round-trip transportation ticket in advance. Everything will be smoother at the end of the night.
Stay hydrated!
Bring your reusable bottle. We have water fountains in the Olympic Park's Esplanade and the Esplanade Tranquille.
Be generous!
Our festival is free for everybody! Thanks in advance for supporting us with a donation via our TipTap stations.
Early bird!
For everyone’s security, there will be checkpoints at the entrance of the Olympic Park's Esplanade and the Esplanade Tranquille. Get there early so you don’t miss anything and to get the chance to enjoy the food trucks, the bars, our partner’s activations, and the boutique!
It’s summertime!
Check the weather! Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. If it’s raining, bring your raincoat or a small umbrella.
Enjoy!
This is our celebration! Be proud and have fun.
Accommodation
Visiting Montréal for Fierté Montréal Festival? Find the perfect accommodation during your stay.
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W Montréal
Celebrate Pride your way have a stay that lets you fully express who you are. Inclusions: - Late check-out at 2pm, subject to availability - 2 drink tickets per stay at The Living Room bar - Included Take a Stance welcome kit
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Marriott Residence Inn Montréal Centre-Ville Downtown
Enjoy 15% off the regular rate all year round! Simply enter the promo code FVJ when booking.
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Humaniti
With its human approach, modern design, heated outdoor pool, two-storey gym and rooftop terrace, Hotel Humaniti is the place to be for a memorable stay. Benefit from a 15% discount on overnight stays in standard rooms.
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Marriott Château Champlain
Enjoy your urban adventure by staying at the most iconic hotel in downtown Montreal. The redesigned Marriott Chateau Champlain is conveniently connected to the Metro system, and a short walk to the best neighborhoods including Old Montreal. Get up to 20% off on the daily rate.
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Le Centre Sheraton Montréal
Your stay your way! Stay two nights with us and get a $75 credit to use your way!
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Courtyard Montréal Laval
Enjoy a 15% discount when you book your stay at Courtyard Montréal during the 2025 Montréal Pride Festival.
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AC Hotel Old Montreal
Discover the brand-new AC Hotel Old Montreal, where Spanish inspiration blends seamlessly with the historic charm of Old Montreal to create a modern and authentic experience. Indulge in delicious Spanish-style tapas at the AC Lounge — the perfect spot for a gourmet break in an elegant setting.
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Le Fairmont Reine Elizabeth
The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth offers a 15% discount on the regular rate.
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Gault
Enjoy a special 15% offer to celebrate diversity in Montréal.
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Monville
Enjoy a special 15% offer to celebrate diversity in Montréal.
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Bota Bota
On the occasion of the Fierté Montréal Festival, Bota Bota is thrilled to unveil a special package featuring an exclusive cocktail created just for the event. From August 1 to 10, come enjoy a meaningful moment of relaxation with a unique wellness experience at their spa.
What to do in Montréal
Looking for information on what to do this summer in Montréal and elsewhere in Québec? Here's a diverse selection of tourist guides that will offer you activities, excursions, and cultural visits, that will make your visit extraordinary.
Enjoy exclusive offers in the Village during the festival with your Pass!
Transport
How to get to the Fierté Montréal Festival sites.
- Travelling by public transport
Traveling by public transport
Our sites are well served by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM)’s public transportation network.
Urban Hub
The Esplanade Tranquille, the SAT, Club Soda, the Cinquième Salle, and the NFB’ Alanis-Obomsawin Hall are served by the Place-des-Arts and Saint-Laurent stations (Line 1 - Green). The Place-des-Arts metro station is universally accessible with the help of elevators. Check the metro elevator service status before you travel to avoid any surprises. The stations are about a ten-minute metro ride from the Village. It is also possible to get there by bus, with several lines serving the stations. Consult the STM website to plan a personalized itinerary.
Olympic Hub
The Olympic Park’s Esplanade, the main site of the Festival, is accessible by metro via the Pie-IX station (Line 1 – Green). The Pie-IX metro station is universally accessible with the help of elevators. Check the elevator service status before you travel to avoid any surprises. By bus, the SRB Pie-IX stops are just a few steps from the site. Check the STM website to plan a personalized itinerary.
Village Hub
The Village is accessible by metro via the Berri-UQAM (Line 1 - Green, Line 4 - Yellow, and Line 2 - Orange), Beaudry, and Papineau (Line 1 - Green) stations. The Berri-UQAM station is equipped with elevators on Line 1 - Green and Line 2 - Orange only. It is currently not possible to access Line 4 - Yellow with the help of elevators.
The Pride Parade takes place on René-Lévesque Boulevard and is easily accessible by metro, via the Lucien-L'Allier and Bonaventure stations (Line 2 - Orange), as well as the Guy-Concordia, Peel, McGill, and Place-des-Arts (Line 1 - Green) stations. The Bonaventure, McGill, and Place-des-Arts stations are universally accessible with the help of elevators. Check the metro elevator service status before you travel to avoid any surprises.
Buy your tickets in advance!
Make sure to get your return fare in advance to avoid lineups at the station. Check the full list of available transit fares.
These events are in Zone A. If you're traveling between Zone A (Montréal agglomeration) and the Laval or Longueuil metro stations in Zone B, be sure to use an “All modes AB” fare.
Did you know?
You can purchase transit fares and add them to your OPUS card using the Chrono mobile app with NFC technology!
- Travelling by active transportation
We encourage you to walk or cycle to our festival sites whenever possible. If you don’t have your own bike, you can use a BIXI.
Urban Hub
The bike path on Maisonneuve Blvd takes you directly to Esplanade Tranquille. Bike racks (unsupervised) are available a few meters from the entrance, next to the Maison du développement durable. The same bike path will get you to the Cinquième Salle, Club Soda, SAT, and the NFB’s Alanis-Obomsawin Hall.
There are 2 BIXI stations nearby the Esplanade Tranquille, SAT and Club Soda:
- Corner St-Laurent and Ste-Catherine West
- Corner Evans and Clark
There 3 additional BIXI stations nearby Place des Arts:
- Corner Jeanne-Mance and Président-Kennedy
- Corner Jeanne-Mance and René-Lévesque West
- Corner Saint-Urbain and René-Lévesque West
Olympic Hub
The Olympic Park’s Esplanade is accessible via the bike paths on Rachel Street, Maisonneuve Park, Bennett Street, and de la Salle Street. Bike racks (unsupervised) are available a few meters from the entrance (4545 Pierre-de-Coubertin Avenue), as well as in the P2 parking lot and the 600 Sector of the Esplanade, at the corner of Sherbrooke and Pie-IX.
There are 3 BIXI stations nearby the Olympic Park’s Esplanade:
- Corner Pie-IX and Sherbrooke East
- Corner Jeanne-d’Arc and Sherbrooke East
- Corner Pierre-De-Coubertin and Desjardins
Village Hub
There are several BIXI stations in the Village, including:
- Corner Beaudry and Ste-Catherine East
- Corner Panet and Ste-Catherine East
- Corner Alexandre-DeSève and Ste-Catherine East
- Corner Montcalm and De Maisonneuve East
The Pride Parade takes place on René-Lévesque Boulevard and there are several BIXI stations along the way; from west to east:
- Corner Stanley and René-Lévesque West
- Corner De la Cathédrale and René-Lévesque West
- Corner Union and René-Lévesque West
- Corner Jeanne-Mance and René-Lévesque West
- Corner Saint-Urbain and René-Lévesque West
- Peace Park
- Corner Saint-Hubert and René-Lévesque East
