Montreal High Lights Festival

Month : February/March
Place : Montreal, Canada
Famous For : Cultural Festival
Attractions : Arts & Cultural Performances, Food City, Wine Events & Information Sessions

The Montreal High Lights Festival is organized in Old Montreal and the Quays of the Old Port from February end to the beginning of March. It involves performances and culinary events happen all throughout the city. Adapted to winter celebrations, the city of Montreal nows how to warm up amidst a long cold season in Canada. High Lights Festival is undoubtedly one such mean to throw one hell of a party.

Major Attractions

With myriad cultural and performance art attractions, most within the downtown core and tony underground city, the most popular component of the two-week event by far is the Wine and Dine Experience. A major food city, with more restaurants per square block than any in North America, some of the best chefs in Montreal welcome counterparts from another part of the world and collaborate on theme meals with prix fixe menus. Sommeliers from around the world take part in the gourmet partnership as well, with special wine events and information sessions. With involvement from some of the top restaurants in Montreal, reservations can be almost impossible to obtain. All in all, the High Lights Festival provides yet another reason to visit Montreal when snow blankets the city.