End of May and June 1995

May 24 - June 6

Montréal
Festival de théâtre des Amériques
Québec theatre troupes share the limelight with the best foreign companies in this festival of contemporary theatre.

June 1 - 4

Verdun (Montréal)
The World Kite Rendez-vous
Parc Therrien hosts a hundred or so kite enthusiasts from around the world.

June 6 - 11

Saint-Georges (Chaudière-Appalaches)
Grand Prix cycliste de Beauce
The best Canadian cyclists compete in this seven-stage race.

June 8 - 11

Tadoussac (Manicouagan)
Festival de la chanson
Four days devoted to Québec and foreign lyricists, composers, singers and musicians.

June 9 - 11

Montréal
Molson Grand Prix of Canada
A signal event: the only Formula 1 race in Canada.

June 11

Saint-Gabriel (Lanaudière)
Maski-Courons International
A major event for runners and race-walkers of all levels.

June 17 and 25 and July 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19 and 23

Montréal
Benson & Hedges International Fireworks Competition
The Montréal sky will sparkle when this prestigious international pyrotechnical event comes to town.

June 18 - August 27

Saint-Irénée (Charlevoix)
Festival international du Domaine Forget
Classical and jazz concerts at an enchanting site.

June 21 - 25

Bromont (Estrie)
Bromont International
Riders from Europe and North America vie for prizes in this horse show.

June 22 - July 1

Québec
Nuits internationales de jazz et blues
Even the bars and restaurants of Québec City take part in this musical and multicultural celebration.

June 22 - July 30

La Baie (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)
La Fabuleuse Histoire d'un royaume
An immense historical pageant with 200 actors and 1500 costumes. Followed by the Tour du monde de Jos Maquillon (August 5-September 3).

June 23 - July 1

Matane (Gaspésie)
Shrimp Festival
A family feast and fair for more than 30 years.

June 27 - July 2

Baie-Comeau (Manicouagan)
Symposium de peinture
Thirty North American painters working out of doors. Workshops, demonstrations and gatherings with the artists.

June 28 - July 2

Québec
Concours hippique
High-calibre show jumping competitions on the Plains of Abraham, with the participation of the Canadian Olympic equestrian team.

June 29 - July 9

Montréal
Festival international de jazz
One of the five most important jazz festivals in the world.

June 30, July 1, 2, 7 - 9

Sept-Îles (Duplessis)
Sailing festival
Sailing and windsurfing competitions in the bay of Sept-Îles.

June 30 - August 1

Joliette (Lanaudière)
Festival international de Lanaudière
The most important festival of classical music in Canada. Numerous concerts and recitals in the region's churches.

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