Montreal in August is a sea of orange cones, as construction season drags on. But behind the dust and detours lies a pot of cultural gold. You may not find a rainbow at the end of the roadworks, but you will find a full spectrum of Pride events. There's also Orientalys, a melting pot of diverse flavours to tease your palate, and the Scottish Highland Games, with kilts and caber tosses. And let's not forget the epic Italian heritage celebration, taking you through the heart of the Mediterranean without leaving the city. So while your GPS may be working overtime with all the reroutes, your calendar is about to get a serious workout too. Here are some of the most exciting events of the month.
The countdown is on for the Montreal Pride Festival, happening August 3 to 13. The 17th edition of the largest LGBTQ2S+ celebration in the Francophone world includes performances from over 150 artists in The Village, Olympic Park and other venues.
People on both sides of the political spectrum including those who support and oppose LGBTQ2+ rights have taken issue with so-called "rainbow capitalism."