Get in Gear for the Grand Prix du Canada

From June 6 to 9, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth invites visitors to gear up for an exciting weekend of glamour, emotions and racing glory at the Grand Prix du Canada.  Ideally located in the heart of downtown Montreal, steps away from shopping, nightlife and exciting entertainment, it is the perfect base to enjoy the festivities. Click here to get a behind-the-scenes look at our catering team, RE Le Traiteur, in action during the Grand Prix. 

The activities are endless during Grand Prix Weekend, so we came up with a list of must-dos:

• Every year, Crescent Street closes to traffic between Ste-Catherine and de Maisonneuve. Tourists and locals can enjoy a varity of activities, including concerts from renowned artists and DJs, and meet-and-greets with F1 drivers. For more information, click here.
• After the races, why not head to the artsy Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood for the 18th edition of the ''Nuit blanche sur tableau noir''. Between June 6 to 9, Mont-Royal Avenue will be closed off to traffic between St-Hubert and De Lanaudière Streets as selected artists will paint directly on the asphalt. Click here for more information.
• If you want to experience the thrill of racing without the risk, Vortex Racing will put you in the driver's seat. They offer 8 professional-level simulators identical to those used in practice by top F1 racing teams.
• Come experience Grand Prix on ''the Main''. Saint-Laurent Boulevard, Montreal's main artery, will be closed off to traffic during F1 weekend. It's the perfect kick-off for summer and features fashion, music, food, and much more. 
• If you're a fan of The Beatles, the Pointe-à-Callière Museum proposes an exhibition about the mythical band's historical stop in Montreal.
• It's official, the Rolling Stones are coming to Montreal for their ''50 and Counting Tour'' ! The famous rockers will play the Bell Centre on Sunday, June 9 - a great way to end the Grand Prix extravaganza! For more information, visit Evenko.ca
• To add buzz to an already excitement-packed weekend, Adonis Stevenson and Chad Dawson will go head to head during the WBC Middleweight Championship at the Bell Center on June 8th. For more information, visit Evenko.ca
• Internationally-renowned artist Wyclef Jean will be hosting the launch of his new CD, April Showers, at Arena Nightclub on June 7th - an event not to be missed for hip-hop fans! 

Grand Prix du Canada Package

Come live the excitement of Formula 1 on Canadian soil. For thrills and emotions, nothing compares to being at the Grand Prix of Canada. Enjoy luxury accommodations at the centrally located Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel.