Timeline
11:30
Start with a late breakfast or early lunch at Le Jardin Nelson. The historic garden courtyard offers a peaceful spot to enjoy fancy crepes while the summer jazz is just beginning to set the mood.
12:15
Walk six minutes to MTELUS. This performing arts centre is a key venue for the festival. Even if you do not have a ticket for an indoor concert, the building itself is a landmark of the event. Use this time to soak in the atmosphere before the main stages fill up.
13:00
End your morning with a visit to Toqué!. This landmark French restaurant has been defining Montreal cuisine for over 25 years. If you have time before the afternoon rush, this is a perfect place to appreciate the city's culinary side.
Local tip
The festival streets close to traffic, making walking between these downtown locations easy. Arrive early to secure a table at Le Jardin Nelson, as it gets busy with festival-goers.
Check before you go
- Le Jardin Nelson opens at 11:30 daily.
- Toqué! is open for lunch Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 to 14:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Montreal (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).