Big Top Energy Fun fact: From Montréal to 60 countries and 180 million spectators, Cirque du Soleil started right here. How Montréal delivers: In Montréal, circus is a creative ecosystem. With the National Circus School and world-renowned circus companies like Cirque Éloize, Montréal offers all the twists and turns you could ask for in a teambuilding experience. A City You Can Savour Fun fact: Montréal astronaut Gregory Chamitoff brought Fairmount bagels to the space station in 2008. How Montréal delivers: Montréal blends deep-rooted culinary traditions with amazing food festivals and a dining scene recognized by the MICHELIN Guide. What sets it apart is access: chefs, artisans and neighbourhood spots become part of the experience, whether through tastings, workshops or guided tours across neighbourhoods. Need more inspiration? Book a bagel- making workshop with Les Affûtés, host a private cooking session at Ateliers & Saveurs, explore Mile End with Local Montréal Food Tours, learn more about Montréal’s street food scene with Round Table Tours or build an event around MTLàTABLE, the city’s annual restaurant festival. No Off-Season Here Fun fact: Montréal hosts more than 120 festivals each year, with many ranked among the world’s best. How Montréal delivers: From summer’s major events, like the MURAL Festival and the Montréal International Jazz Festival, which holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest jazz festival, to Igloofest and MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE in winter, Montréal keeps the energy going year- round. The city is leaning further into its late- night cultural energy with a new Nighttime Policy that supports curated after-hours experiences. Need more inspiration? Extend your programming with late-night museum events, private themed experiences tied to major festivals or group-friendly supper clubs such as the polished energy of Yoko Luna, the theatrical glamour of Bord’elle or Hang, often hailed as Montréal’s first Vietnamese haute cuisine destination. Mylène Gagnon Vice President Sales and Convention Services [email protected] meet.mtl.org Ready to make it more? Business Events Montréal helps you design events with personal impact. “Montréal is a bucket list destination, but the human touch makes a big difference,” says Mylène Gagnon, Vice President, Sales and Convention Services. “Visiting groups feel safe and welcome in the city, and planners feel that we care at every touch point, from the Palais des congrès to hotels, thousands of restaurants and the Montrealers they meet.” Need more inspiration? Cirque du Soleil offers VIP packages for groups; TOHU hosts up to 1,400 guests in its one-of- a-kind performance venue; and Le Monastère performances take place in a 19th century church. Amaze guests with circus performers at your gala, or encourage your attendees to enjoy street performances during the MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE festival. Ateliers & Saveurs cooking class Montréal International Jazz Festival Cirque Éloize Sponsored Feature Quebec | Canada | 19
