Watch for Free
Come down to the Old Port (Champ-de-Mars or Place d'Armes Metro) or find another choice spot in Montreal to view the best fireworks in town all year long.
Pay to See
Splurge a little and see them synchronized to music, up close with the judges at La Ronde, just in front of the Lac des Dauphins. It's a nice treat, albeit pricey for a 30-minute show so try to score tickets for a showing where you have time to take advantage of unlimited access to all La Ronde rides for the day, included in the admission price, varying from $26.54 to $49.61 (plus taxes and service charge). Parking at La Ronde on the day/eve of fireworks is $20.
Same Time, Rain or Shine
All shows are scheduled at 10 p.m. Motorists should be aware that for all ten presentations, the Jacques-Cartier Bridge will close at 8 p.m., only reopening at the end of each show.
Visuals
For a reminder of how spectacular the shows are, check out a video of past pyrotechnic displays.
2009 Schedule
Eight countries are competing in 2009. Contrary to previous years that held fireworks on Saturdays and Wednesdays, this year's shows are only on Saturdays.
June 13, 2009: Opening Show
June 20, 2009: Spain
June 27, 2009: England, United Kingdom
July 4, 2009: Australia
July 11, 2009: Hong Kong, China
July 18, 2009: Argentina
July 25, 2009: Quebec, Canada
August 1, 2009: United States
August 8, 2009: South Africa
August 15, 2009: Closing Show/Tribute to Cirque du Soleil
August 22, 2009: Awards Ceremony
Consult the Montreal International Fireworks Competition to buy tickets.
