AUGUST - Tourisme Laurentides

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AUGUST - Tourisme Laurentides
LIFE UP CLOSE !
EVENTS
AUGUST
2016
For
a complete list of
events taking place
in the Laurentians
visit the calendar
of events on
laurentians.com
UNTIL AUGUST 14
Les Murales - Guided history tours
in a carriage
Place des citoyens
999, boulevard de Sainte-Adèle, Sainte-Adèle
450 229-2921, extn. 300 | ville.sainte-adele.qc.ca
The Murales des Pays-d’en-Haut is a unique,
cultural tourist attraction. These giant works, created by renowned artists on the exterior walls of
certain buildings, deserve to be highlighted. In
the company of a tourist guide, visitors will learn
about the murals’ themes: historic figures, great
builders, log drives, the founding of Sainte-Adèle,
the P’tit Train du Nord and local institutions. The
guided tour is free but reservations are required.
UNTIL AUGUST 20
Festival Classique des Hautes-Laurentides
Upper Laurentians municipalities
1 877 545-3330 | concertshautes-laurentides.com
Outdoor and indoor classical music concerts during
summer weekends, in different municipalities of the
Upper Laurentians. Artistic director: Alexandre Da
Costa. AUGUST 3 TO 7
Festi Jazz Mont-Tremblant
Mont-Tremblant - Downtown sector (Saint-Jovite)
514 994-0543 | jazzmttremblant.com
Imagine five days of free concerts that will have the
heart of Mont-Tremblant beating to the rhythm of
jazz. More than forty concerts on two outdoor stages
and over ten performance venues. A unique event in
the Laurentian region.
UNTIL AUGUST 14
AUGUST 3 TO 13
1001 pots
Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur
2435, rue de l’Église, Val-David
1 888 322-7030, extn. 4235 | 1001pots.com
The largest exhibition of ceramics in North America.
25,000 original pieces. Workshops and special activities. Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission $2. Parc Georges-Filion and the big top
Saint-Sauveur
450 227-0427 | fass.ca
The summer event of dance, music and nature. In
the picturesque village of Saint-Sauveur, the festival
welcomes the biggest names in dance and music on
the national and international scenes.
AUGUST 5 TO 14
Les Nuits Blues Laurentides
Parc Adolphe-Jodoin - Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard
450 745-3212 | nuitsblues.ca
For blues fans, entertainment and concerts for the
whole family, including several free shows. Everyone
welcome.
AUGUST 5 TO 20
AUGUST 13
SAINT-JÉRÔME FOLK
Pic-Nic Électrik
Amphithéâtre Rolland and Antony-Lessard hall - Saint-Jérôme
450 432-0660 | www.sjfolk.ca
The 2016 edition will be an occasion to hear some of
the most legendary Québec folk stars (Plume Latraverse), but also real phenomenons of the new generation: Bernard Adamus, The Hay Babies, Bears Of
Legend, The Seasons and Philippe B. Some free and
some ticketed concerts.
Centre de plein air Roger Cabana
2060, chemin des Hauteurs, Saint-Hippolyte
450 563-2505 | saint-hippolyte.ca
4th edition of this event, with performances by Jonas
& The Massive Attraction, Brian Tyler and The
Blue Storm, Adam Karch and Rob MacDonald.
Food trucks, bar service, animation. Tickets available on site.
AUGUST 11 TO 14
AUGUST 14
Wanderlust Tremblant FESTIVAL
Mont-Tremblant half-marathon
Tremblant Resort
1000, chemin des Voyageurs, Mont-Tremblant
819 681-3000, extn. 46643
wanderlust.com/festivals/tremblant
An epic 4-day yoga and music experience. Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world’s best yoga and wellness teachers
and top musicians and DJs, all in a setting of
breathtaking natural beauty.
Parc au Fil-de-l’Eau / City Hall
1145, rue de Saint-Jovite, Mont-Tremblant
819 429-5359 | demimarathontremblant.com
The 7th edition of the Mont-Tremblant Half-Marathon
will be held on the streets of Mont-Tremblant. With
unique courses bordering lakes, rivers and golf
greens, this event will allow runners of all levels to
discover this beautiful region.
AUGUST 14
Antique car show, exhibition of farm machinery
and art exhibition in Kiamika
Parc Ubald-Prévost - Kiamika
819 585-3225 | kiamika.ca
Animation, concert, exhibition of works by local artists and craftspersons, food and beverage service.
A special prize will be awarded for the car owner
that comes the farthest.
AUGUST 19 AND 20
AUGUST 20
DesBouleaux Fest
Blainville en fête
Parc du complexe Jean-Laurin
8505, rue Saint-Jacques, Mirabel (Saint-Augustin sector)
desbouleauxfest.com
Alternative music and comedy festival, the DesBouleaux Fest is an annual event taking place in Mirabel.
Besides the variety of performances, the festival
offers plenty of family activities in a very friendly
atmosphere. The entry ticket is valid for both days of
the event.
Blainville Equestrian Park
1025, chemin du Plan-Bouchard, Blainville
450 434-5275 | blainvilleenfete.ca
Huge family festivity with a youth zone, performances
by well-known Québec artists and fireworks.
AUGUST 21
Ironman Mont-Tremblant
Tremblant Resort
1000, chemin des Voyageurs, Mont-Tremblant
819 681-3000, extn. 46643 | tremblant.ca
AUGUST 19 TO 21
Bois-des-Filion Painting Symposium
Chalet des citoyens
30, montée Gagnon, Bois-des-Filion
450 621-1460, extn. 148 | ville.bois-des-filion.qc.ca
The event attracts over 50 artists from all over the
province in late August of each year. Exhibition of
their works and interactive activities offered.
Athletes will start the 3.8 km swim in Lac Tremblant.
The two-loop, 180-km bike course runs through
Mont-Tremblant’s forests and low lying mountains
and the two-loop, 42.2-km course takes full advantage of the famous P’tit Train du Nord, a former
railway bed turned into the longest linear park in
Canada.
AUGUST 27 AND 28
Festival de la BD de Prévost
École du Champ-Fleuri
1135, rue du Clos-Toumalin, Prévost
450 224-8888 | ville.prevost.qc.ca
Some 30 world-renowned comic artists will present
their comic strip series, their talent and passion.
Book fair, signing sessions, live drawing, animation,
workshops, conferences, and more.
Laurentians Tourist information
Bureau at La Porte-du-Nord
450 224-7007 • laurentians.com
info-tourisme@laurentides.com
* In collaboration with the tourist information bureaus of the Laurentians’ region.