Montréal International Jazz Festival – June-July

Experience the world’s largest jazz fest during your next trip to Montréal – the Montréal International Jazz Festival. Every year, Montréal welcomes global music fans for 10 days of jazz-centric celebration. The festival hosts some 30 countries, 3,000 musicians and public entertainers, 1,000 concerts and activities (two-thirds of which are free) in 15 concert halls and eight outdoor stages.

All the events of Montréal’s famous jazz fest take place just 10 minutes up the road from Château Versailles. Drive or catch a ride on a bus or the metro.

Formula 1 Grand Prix – June

The Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada takes place on the famous Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montréal. This four-day event occurs in June, during which Montréal grinds to a halt as fans from around the world enjoy a non-stop party in the Rue Saint Catherine and Crescent Street areas. During the event, you’ll enjoy street parties, drivers’ appearances and autograph sessions, and F1 exhibitions.

Plan your trip for the Grand Prix in advance and get amazing rates at Château Versailles. Thanks to our convenient location near public transportation (bus and metro), you can get to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in less than 20 minutes.