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Montreal is the second-largest city of Canada, located in the middle of St. Lawrence River in the southwestern part of Quebec that has the largest population of French-speaking individuals outside of Paris. Nicknamed as “The city of a Hundred Bell Towers”, by Mark Twain on his visit in the 19th century, Montreal is a captivating city embellished with the old and modern architectural infrastructures and a genuine love for festivals and excellent food.

This is why it’s one of the top cities in Canada to hold trade shows and exhibits. Beaumont & Co. is your one-stop-shop for your Montreal trade show displays, exhibits, booths, banners and products. Much more than a booth builder – we have reinvented the traditional offering of trade show displays. Our customer service team, designers, architects, fabricators and project managers are with you every step of the way.

If you are looking for things to do and enjoy in the city of Montreal while you are taking part in a trade show, here are the Top 10 Fun activities that you can do.

10 Activities to do while in Montreal for a Trade Show

1. Hike Up Mont-Royal

Mont-Royal is an impressive park, designed by the same person who planned the Central Park in New York and it is located between the Laurentian and the Appalachian Mountains, this hillock is situated on the western part of Downtown Montreal. You can take a hike or ride a bike to reach the top and enjoy the breath-taking views of Montreal that extends beyond the borders of the city to the St Lawrence River.

See to it that you don’t miss the opportunity to go tubing down the hill in the winter and watch the Tam Tam Jam on a Sunday during the Summer.

2. Roam Around Old Montreal

Known for its largest collection of historic landmarks, Old Montreal’s amazing neighborhood has been in existence since the 17th century and it is considered to be the oldest area of the city. Enjoy walking around the Old Montreal’s cobblestone streets filled with rows of french restaurants, boutiques, and museums.

3. Enjoy the Jazz Festival at the Quartier des Spectacles

Quartier des Spectacles is Montreal’s best-known place for cultural events and entertainment where the city’s well-known festivals are held. The Montreal International Jazz Festival, being the largest in the world, attracts an estimated number of three-million people per year, featuring about three-thousand musicians from different countries around the world. Aside from having around 650 live performances during the 10-day celebration, more than half of the performance is free. You can go to one of the ten outdoor theaters if you are into Jazz music or buy tickets to relish a performance from famous musicians in one of the indoor concerts.

4. Visit the Jean-Talon Market

Jean-Talon Market is a colorful open-air market located in the Little Italy district of Montreal. This farmer’s market is located between the De Castelnau and Jean-Talon metro stations that are stretched along 2 city streets and it is a place filled with over 300 vendors selling locally produced vegetables, fruits, and meat from farms. In case you’re not looking to shop cheese, spices, fresh food and items in bulk this place is great to interact with the locals as you roam around going to other places of interest and fun activities.

5. Wander around the Old Port

Vieux-Port de Montreal or the Old Port of Montreal is Quebec, Canada’s historic port made of a large space that is sitting along Old Montreal’s waterfront that attracts more than 6 million people every year. Although the port’s origin can be traced back in 1830, it was used as a trading post by French fur traders in 1611 and it has been redeveloped as a place that is designated for amusement and recreation in the early 1990s. Today, this scenic area holds other places of interest including the Montreal Clock Tower, Plage de l’Horloge, and the Montreal Science Centre. In addition, it hosts different events including a new show at the Jacques Cartier Quay from Cirque du Soleil every 2 years.

6. Eat Poutine at a local bistro

Found in bistro’s, diners, and pubs in all parts of the city, poutine doesn’t seem to be visually appealing but it certainly is once you get to have a taste. Although it is similar to chips with gravy and cheese, poutine is made up of chips, gravy, and cheese curds. The gravy is light brown in color made from a mix of beef, chicken stock, meat gravy, and vinegar. Poutine La Banquise, located in 994 Rue Rachel East borough of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, specializes in this type of dish and serves different types of poutine for 24 hours.

7. View the city at Au Sommet Place Ville Marie

Located at the center of Montreal’s downtown area, Au Sommet Place Ville Marie sits on top of the 46th floor of Place Ville-Marie that offers an astounding 360° view of the city covering St. Joseph’s Oratory, Mount Royal, the Olympic Stadium, and Jacques-Cartier Bridge. Au Sommet Place Ville Marie is the second tallest skyscraper in Montreal and it gives visitors a special view of Montreal’s International Fireworks Competition as well as other fireworks events that happen throughout the year. You can get to Au Sommet PVM via Montreal public transit either by getting off at McGill Metro or Bonaventure Metro and enjoy shopping at the ground floor.

8. Shop, eat, and have coffee at Mile End

Walking around the small neighborhood packed with fashionable boutiques, cafés, coffee shops, and restaurants at Mile-end is an experience you don’t want to miss when you are in the area. This artist’s enclave is also filled with studios, workshops, and galleries that you can enjoy after dropping by at St-Viateur or Fairmount Bagel to have a taste of Montreal bagel. In addition, you can also shop for local designer clothes and used books before you end the day at the Dieu du Ciel brewery.

9. Explore the Underground City

The underground city is a network of subterranean tunnels that sprawls in every part of Montreal’s downtown core with convenient access to the subway system that is heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer. Although it primarily functions as a means of moving people around the metro, this multi-level maze is an attraction that you can’t get enough knowing it’s one of the largest in the world that is being utilized by more than half a million individuals on a daily basis. Make sure to drop by at 1000 de la Gauchetière and have fun at the indoor skating rink for a memorable experience.

10. Go on a tour at the Montreal Biodome

The Montreal Biodome is one of four locations that comprise the largest complex of natural science museums in Canada. This indoor facility hosts recreations of 4 different ecosystems that include the Sub-Antarctic Islands and those that are found in North America. Moreover, it also features thousands of different animal and plant species to explore. Make sure that you don’t miss out on experiencing its tropical forests and the collection of penguins.

Are you taking part in a Montreal trade show?

Beaumont & Co. delivers state-of-the-art trade show exhibits in Montreal. We are known for our turnkey and full-service approach that uncovers opportunities and streamlines the event marketing process.

Our team of designers, architects, fabrications and project managers produce world-class trade show exhibits, the eye-catching displays you see in national in-store and event marketing campaigns, and just about any custom display project imaginable.

Here at Beaumont & Co., our expert trade show display designers offer a full suite of services from graphic design through to 3D models, renderings and engineered drawings. We work on everything from small to large projects and involve engineers and contractors when necessary. From the first simple sketches on paper, to fully designed 3D custom trade show display renderings, Beaumont & Co. has the experience and team to turn your ideas into a highly impactful trade show exhibit design that will allow you to stand out and build brand awareness on the trade show floor.