A festive and illuminating program on the Quays of the Old Port of Montréal -
Every weekend from December 4, 2010 to March 6, 2011!
MONTREAL, Nov. 16 /CNW Telbec/ - The Quays of the Old Port of Montréal are proud to unveil their uninterrupted weekend program, from December 4, 2010 to March 6, 2011. The winter season officially begins on Saturday December 4, 2010 with the opening of the skating rink and the first of 6 TELUS Fire on Ice events and then activities will go on every week-end until March 6, 2011.
"The Quays of the Old Port of Montréal had aimed to become the urban winter destination of Montréal. The million of Montrealers and tourists who visit the site every year attest our success,"comments Mrs Claude Benoit, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Old Port of Montréal Corporation.
TELUS Fire on Ice
2 BONUS PERFORMANCES for this year!
This year, the TELUS Fire on Ice will be offering Montrealers and tourists 2 bonus displays, one on Saturday, December 25 for the Christmas celebration, the other on Friday December 31, New Year's Eve as part of the Old Montréal's Extravaganza!
Calendar of the TELUS Fire on Ice (Free!)
| - Saturday December 4, 2010 | 8 :00 PM |
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| - Saturday December 11, 2010 | 8 :00 PM |
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| - Saturday December 18, 2010 | 8 :00 PM |
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| - Saturday December 25, 2010 | 8 :00 PM | TELUS Fire on Ice for Christmas! |
| - Friday December 31, 2010 | 11 :59 PM | TELUS Fire on Ice for New Year's Eve as part of the Old Montréal's Extravaganza. The Quays Staking rink will remain open until 1:00 a.m. on December 31! |
| - Saturday January 8, 2011 | 8 :00 PM |
THE QUAYS' SKATING RINK
A Winter Delight!
Located at the Bonsecours Basin, the Quays of the Old Port skating rink features impeccable ice in an exciting, warm atmosphere, surrounded by magnificent views of Old Montréal, the St. Lawrence, and downtown Montréal. It remains the favourite outdoor skating rink for Montrealers of all ages. Weather and temperature permitting, the rink will extend into a 1.5 kilometre natural ice ring, much to the pleasure of skaters. The Quays of the Old port now offer visitors a new foot bridge linking the Quays'Promenade to the Bonsecours Basin.
The rink will be open every day, from December 4, 2010 to March 6, 2011. The dressing room features a skate sharpening service and is open to all at the Bonsecours Pavilion.
Operating hours: Monday to Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
BOTA BOTA: The floating spa
New this year!
Moored at the Quays of the Old Port, at the foot of McGill Street, the former five-bridge ferryboat Bota Bota has been completely modernised to offer more than twenty titillating foot and hand treatment rooms, a yoga and meditation studio, and a bistro. The upper bridges are dedicated to saunas, steam baths, whirlpool baths, water sources, and resting areas. Throughout, visitors can treat themselves to incredible views of the City and the River from large terraces that feature 678 portholes. Easily accessible by public transport, the Bota Bota spa offers the best in upscale treatments, from massages to treatments inspired by ancestral traditions, many based on fair trade practice.
IGLOOFEST ON THE QUAYS
The craziest of rendezvous of them all: IGLOOFEST!
Simply put, Igloofest is three weekends of delirious electronic music under the stars, featuring the best local and international DJs. Proud to celebrate its 5th edition, Igloofest is back to redeploy its ephemeral kingdom of reinvented igloos! Produced in cooperation with Piknic Électronik, Igloofest is known for its architectural set designing, hilarious one-piece snow suit contest, and electrifying atmosphere. A unique, hyper" Montréal" phenomenon, exclusive to the Quays of the Old Port Old Quays, Igloofest is sure to raise the outdoor temperature as well as that of its visitors!
- Weekend 1 : Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, January 13, 14, and 15, 2011
- Weekend 2: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, January 20, 21, and 22, 2011
- Weekend 3: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, January 27, 28, and 29, 2011
From 6:30 p.m. to midnight, 18 years and over - www.Igloofest.ca; facebook.com/igloofest; twitter.com/igloofest
MONTRÉAL HIGHLIGHTS FESTIVAL
The 12th edition of the Festival is a special one dedicated to women and is presented in partnership with L'Oréal Canada
The BMO Bank of Montréal Highlights Festival, to be held in February, makes the Quays of the Old Port and Old Montréal central gathering points for families. It features free outdoor activities, lots of fresh air, braseros by which to warm up when the fresh air gets to be too much, candlelight parades, and children's activities, all in the festive spirit that characterises Montrealers. Two, fun-filled long weekends, from Thursday to Sunday, February 17 to 20 and from Friday to Sunday, February 25 and 27, including Montréal's famous Nuit blanche presented by Hydro-Québec on February 26 with no less than 175 festive, nocturnal activities! www.montrealenlumiere.com
MARITIME SYMPHONIES
On Sunday, February 27 and Sunday March 6, at 1:30 p.m.
A veritable tradition, well anchored in Montréal for the past 17 years, the Pointe-à-Callière Maritime Symphonies will be featuring a composition by Yugoslavia-born Montrealer Anthony Rozankovic. Sirens and foghorns from ships moored at the Old Port Quays will blend with locomotive horns and the bells of Notre-Dame church in a unique open-air concert that will resonate in perfect harmony from the Promenade of the Old Port Quays to Place Royale.
Details: www.pacmusee.qc.ca.
To download high resolution photos of our events, please visit:
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ABOUT THE QUAYS OF THE OLD PORT OF MONTRÉAL
With more than 5 million visitors every year, the Quays of the Old Port play an important part in Montréal's economy and represent a powerful pole of attraction for recreational tourists. The Old Port of Montréal Corporation, manager of the Quays of the Old Port, is committed to positioning the Quays as a must Montréal destination on the basis of both the originality and richness of programs that are well anchored in the City's unique personality.
As a partner of the Quays of the Old Port the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) invites families to use public transportation and take advantage of its Sorties en famille (Family outings) program. Under this program, an adult who holds a valid STM card may travel accompanied by a maximum of five children under 12 throughout the STM network on Saturdays and Sundays and this, free of charge. Program partners, including the Quays of the Old Port, also offer savings to visitors.
The Quays of the Old Port wish to thank their partners Sleeman, Pepsi, and TELUS and to underline the contribution of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and Van Houtte, partners of the Quays skating rink.
Details of the activities and events featured at the Quays of the Old Port this winter are available on www.quaysoftheoldport.com, by phone at 514 496-PORT or 1 800 971-PORT.
For further information:
Julie Mailhot
Press Agent
Old Port of Montréal Corporation
Office: 514.283.8085
Cell: 514.838.4524
[email protected]
www.quaysoftheoldport.com
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