04 Jun 5 Events That Worth The Road Trip This Summer 2018

When it comes to summertime, there’s nothing better than celebrating it in Montreal. From the numerous terraces to the festivals, spending your summer in Montreal is not a bad idea. However, we all like to travel and discover new places and if you feel this way too, this article is for you. This summer, take your car and go for a drive to one of these 5 destinations if you would like to spice up your summer.

Read more about my road trip in Halifax

AIM FESTIVAL JULY 6-7-8

Have you ever been to St-Andre D’Argenteuil? I personally never been but it will be the home of Quebec’s Largest Electro festival: AIM FESTIVAL for their 4th edition. Just 1:15 away from Montreal, Parc Carillon hosts one of the only festivals in Canada authorized to offer non-stop music for 32 hours. AIM is a non-profit organization that supports the arts and is dedicated to becoming a unique Canadian platform for exposing attendees to leading-edge music and multimedia art from around the globe. Not only this festival is the biggest in Quebec but this year lineup is incredible if you are an electro-music lover.

Artists such as Claude VonStroke, James Zabiela, Brillz and more will be part of this festival. The organizers promise an immersive on-site experience that will make it different from what you are used to at such events. If you are curious to know what type of experience is waiting for you, here’s a video of AIM Festival 2017 and a live of AIM festival 2015. To see more videos, click HERE.

Tickets start at 39$ all the way to 119$ for a 3-Day Pass. To get yours, head over HERE

Vermont Brewers Festival July 20-21

Last March, Richard and I went to Boston, we did many stops on the way and on of them was in Vermont. We had a beer there and told the waiter that we love beer and he told us that we MUST come back for Vermont Brewers Festival. This might be the closest experience that we will get from Oktoberfest. This festival reunites over 40 breweries. The Vermont Brewers Festival is one of the premier beer festivals in the world, held on the waterfront of Lake Champlain overlooking the Adirondack Mountains in Burlington Waterfront Park which is only 2 hours from Montreal. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the festival. It is hosted by the Vermont Brewers Association, a nonprofit membership organization that was founded in 1995.

Starting at 43$, an admission ticket includes a 2018 souvenir tasting glass and 15 tasting tickets. It works by session and with few sessions tickets sold out, you can get yours today on this link.

Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival August 30th – September 3rd

Last summer, I went to le Festival de Montgolfière in St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu to see Wyclef Jean and Dubmatique but unfortunately, the weather wasn’t good and I wasn’t able to see any hot balloons. However, this year I plan to go back again ( August 11th – 18th) and also this event occurring in Gatineau. I am looking forward to this event because Gatineau is a fun city! The Festival will kick off on Thursday, August 30 with SPACE: The Best of Pink Floyd Show extravaganza. This mega-production is aiming for nothing less than becoming the world leader in Pink Floyd interpretations, staged by Richard Petit, and under the musical direction of Michel Bruno.

On Friday, there’s a traditional comedy gala that brings established artists together with up and coming comedians. To see the full schedule of performances, head over to their website HERE

A wristband for the day starts at 24$ and you can still buy the presale 5-days wristband passport for 53$! If you are not afraid of heights, you can buy an air balloon ride for 249$ taxes included!

Festival D’Été de Quebec – July 5th – 15th

For many summers, Osheaga was the only festival that Montrealers could look forward to in Montreal until FEQ decided to step it up a notch and make it a must-go event. Over the years, the Festival has seen big-name stars and emerging artists alike play its main venue, the Bell Stage. Artists like The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Keith Urban, Lady Gaga, Billy Joel, Bryan Adams, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Tiësto, Bon Jovi, The Black Keys, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Sting, Charles Aznavour, Rammstein, Elton John and more! This festival offers 11 days of music on 8 stages. For their 51st edition, artists like The Weeknd (July 5th), Foo Fighters (July 9th),  Lorde ( July 11th) and more will be making this festival memorable.

The all-inclusive transferable pass gives you 11 days of performances for just $110 CAD. To buy your tickets, head over their website HERE

Western Festival of St-Tite September 7-16th

If you want to live a great experience this Summer, you MUST go to le Festival Western de St-Tite. This event has been going for almost 50 years and it is the largest Western Attraction in Eastern Canada and it attracts more than 600 000 visitors in during the 10 days of the Festival. It is a fun atmosphere where people party and drink and you can see rodeos from your own eyes. The Festival Western de St-Tite is recognized for its breathtaking professional rodeos, major country western shows, festive atmosphere and an authentic character.

This is a free event and you can also buy packages such as horseback riding, live shows and performances and more. See more HERE