10 Things to Do in Montreal This June

Don’t miss these start-of-summer must-dos. —Christine Laroche

1. Skip the club and head to Bota Bota. On June 2—and on every first Friday of the month all summer long—the spa’s doors are opens until 2 a.m. for Drift Away After Dark.

2. Throw it back to prehistoric times at the Granby Zoo, which is home to 21 life-size animatronic dinosaurs for the summer.

3. Indulge your inner chocoholic—and learn a thing or two about chocolate making—with a visit to Griffintown’s Cacao 70 Factory.

4. Stock your new season wardrobe full of summery frocks courtesy of the new Éditions de Robes apartment.

5. Book at staycation at the swanky new Le Mount Stephen or, at the very least, enjoy a posh cocktail at its chic Bar George.

6. Shop exclusive wares at Lululemon’s first run concept store in the Mile End—and join its kickass running club, while you’re at it.

7. Celebrate urban art with live mural painting, guided tours of Montreal masterpieces plus plenty of entertainment at the 5th edition of the Mural Festival.

8. Slip into something slinky and party with the A-list crowd at the Ritz-Carlton’s epic Grand Prix bash.

9. Pay homage to the fleur-de-lys and head to the Place des Festivals for the annual Saint-Jean-Baptiste bash.

10. Nab free tickets to Avudo, a multimedia show honouring the St. Lawrence River created by the firm behind Corteo, Rain and Olympic closing ceremonies.

Bonus: Stroll through some of Montreal’s most beautiful neighbourhoods while learning about their history with one of the many guided walking tours on the 375th agenda.