The Canadian Grand Prix, held every June in Montreal, is a festival of everything automotive for some, and a time to get out of town for others.
‘our country’s most important tourist event’
“It’s our country’s most important tourist event in terms of economic impact and international media coverage” wrties Walter Buchignani in a recent piece in Montreal’s Gazette newspaper.
The roar of the cars can be heard from the steps of Radio Canada Interational’s offices when the teams are practicing on the Gilles Villeneuve circuit, just across the river,on Ile Ste. Helene.
Montreal is one of the only cities on the Formula 1 tour that hosts the parties and celebration in an unticketed, open venue on a couple of very crowded downtown streets.
Montrealers are welcome to join the fans who come from all over North America to take in the speed and the socializing. This year the race is a Father’s Day event, on June 12th.
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