- Access to the Site
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Set in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles in downtown Montréal, the MONTRÉAL
EN LUMIÈRE site occupies the quadrilateral area bordered by St-Urbain Sreet and
De Bleury Street from east to west, and Ste-Catherine Street and President-Kennedy
Avenue from south to north. By virtue of their central location amid the festivities,
the Complexe Desjardins and Place des Arts are useful landmarks.
With some streets closed to vehicle traffic and parking in the downtown core relatively
limited, people are encouraged to make their way to the festival site on foot, by
taxi or by public transit.
Please check the map of
street closures for nearby parking areas and related access routes.
Cycling is an excellent means of transportation, even in the winter. However, please
note that bicycles are not permitted on-site for security reasons.
Public transportation tips
Avoid transfers
If your departure station is along the Orange line, exit at Place-d’Armes station
to reach the MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE free outdoor site. This way, you’ll avoid having
to transfer. And if you are travelling on the Green line, you can exit at either
Place-des-Arts or Saint-Laurent station.
Night-time routes
The STM already offers a night-time bus service that, when combined with the all-night
operation of the métro, will result in a unique service offer on the night of February
25-26 for those presenting a valid transit fare.
To learn
more
- Food Services
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In a major new addition this year, the outdoor site will tantalize our tastebuds
with the appetizing Escales Gourmandes—gourmet stopovers offering a delectable variety
of flavours for every budget, not to mention some foodie salutes to Wallonia-Brussels!
For example, the delicious aroma of simmering homemade soup will draw you to the
terrasse at
bistro Le Balmoral, a heartwarming broth you can have your way: with mixed
vegetables, chicken, rice or barley… Or do you prefer duck sausage or “Boulettes
de Liège” with a glass of wine? The SAQ Ice Bistro and Bistro Express SAQ
await! In the
Loblaws Spheres, savor a variety of excellent products from Quebec, while
the
RBC Dome offers tastings of wines from the state of Washington and tapas
from caterer Vincent Lafleur. Head to the Place Loblaws kiosks, where you’ll find the “baraque à frites” mini-trailer—a characteristically
Belgian name— courtesy of Frite Alors!, as well as Brussels and Liège waffles. And you can enjoy
delectable Belgian biscuits called “spéculoos” and delicious hot non-alcoholic cranberry
drinks at various spots around the site. And don’t forget the divine treats of the
Maison du chocolat!
February 16 to 19, make way for the renowned Grumman foodtruck and its famed crowd-pleasing
(and gathering!) famed tacos. February 24 to 26, the impromptu “terrasse” of the
Brasserie t!
offers dishes featuring the inimitable Ferme Gaspor milk-fed piglet, while the F Bar
treats us to its grillades and Portuguese sandwiches.
Finally, you can always quench your thirst at the Balmoral, at the SAQ refreshment points,
at Rickard’s
Bar, the
Porto Cabral kiosk, the
Amarula Bar, the Lait milk bar or Café Jura.
Schedule:
Thursday, February 16; Friday, February 17; Wednesday, February 22 to Friday,
February 24: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, February 18: noon. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, February 19 and Sunday, February 26: noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 25: noon to 3 a.m. (Nuit blanche)
February 20-21: break
- Services to Festival-goers
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First Aid
When it comes to public safety, every effort has been made to ensure your visit
to MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE is both pleasant and secure. Our frontline and security staff
has been trained to provide first aid attendance during the event.
Lost and Found
For loss of personal effects during attendance at MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE, please call
514-288-1971. After the event has taken place, calls should be directed to the Info-Lumière
team during business hours, at 514-288-9955 or 1-888-864-3737 (1-85-LUMIERES.)
Washrooms
Portable washrooms will be located:
- at the corner of Balmoral Street and Mayor Street
- on the Place des Arts esplanade
You will find more washrooms at Complexe Desjardins.
Adapted restrooms
Two rows of portable restrooms are distributed throughout the site. Each restroom
features an access ramp and an adapted toilet.
Dressing table
Parents can care for their nursing infants in the Complexe Desjardins washrooms,
which are equipped with a dressing table.
Information kiosk
You will find an information kiosk on the Place des Festivals, at the corner of
Jeanne-Mance Street and Ste-Catherine Street, for the duration of the event. The
following services will be offered:
- Information on all festival activities
- Daily programming updates
- Subscription to the free newsletter featuring exclusive offers
- Lost & found
- Finding lost ones / Assistance to lost ones
- Comment and suggestion box for festival-goers
- On-site Regulations
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To ensure public safety and fulfil the duties that go along with staging large-scale
events, the MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE team has set out a series of regulations.
We’re counting on your collaboration to ensure that your visit is both pleasant
and safe.
Pets are not allowed on public sites, with the exception of duly-identified service
dogs.
The following items are prohibited on the Festival site:
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Glass and aluminium containers.
- Any other objects likely to compromise the security of festival-goers.
On February 25, specific rules will also be put into effect for Nuit blanche à Montréal:
To guarantee everyone a safe and pleasant time, the Festival would like to remind
you that alcoholic beverages will not be allowed within the perimeters of the outdoor
site, in accordance with a municipal by-law. This rule also applies to all circuits
and areas hosting Nuit blanche activities.
Sale and solicitation will be strictly prohibited on the site. Festival-goers who
conduct themselves in an inappropriate or dangerous manner will be asked to leave
the site.
These regulations will be in effect during the Festival’s opening hours:
- Thursday, February 16 and Friday, February 17: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, February 18: noon to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, February 19: noon to 6 p.m.
- Monday, February 20 and Tuesday, February 21: BREAK
- Wednesday, February 22, Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24:
5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, February 25: noon to 3 a.m. (Nuit blanche)
- Sunday, February 26: noon to 6 p.m.
Thank you for your collaboration.
- Weather
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According to the MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE policy, an outdoor show will not be cancelled
due to rain or snow. If an event should be delayed due to extreme weather, it will
resume as soon as conditions allow and end at the time specified on the schedule.
For more info, please call the Info-Lumière hotline or
check the Festival website. For up-to-the-minute weather details, please check the
Weather Network website.