Free activites
Events from August 26 to December 31, 2026
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2026 UCI Road World Championships – Montréal
Venue: Montréal & Montérégie
City: Montréal
Region: Montreal
Event Dates: September 20 to 27, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: No
Category: Sporting Event / Cycling / Free Activities
Event Type: International Sporting Event
Frequency: Special Event
Official Organizer: Montréal 2026 Organizing Committee & UCI
Admission: Free
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Families, sports fans, cyclists, tourists, outdoor enthusiasts
Best For: Cycling fans, family outings, free events, international competitions
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Accessible spectator areas available
Related Attractions: Mount Royal, Parc Jeanne-Mance, Quartier des Spectacles, Old Montréal
Nearby Activities: Fan zones, cycling activities, family entertainment, cultural attractions
Nearby Metro Stations: Mont-Royal, Place-des-Arts, Peel, Jean-Drapeau and others depending on the race route
Related Experiences: International Sports, Outdoor Events, Montréal Festivals, Family Activities
Nearby Accommodations: Montréal hotels and downtown accommodations
Weather Dependency: Yes
Montréal will take centre stage in the cycling world when the 2026 UCI Road World Championships arrive in the city for eight days of elite international competition. Spectators will have the opportunity to watch the world's best cyclists compete across a series of road races and ...
Source Verification Date: September 8, 2026 VERIFIED
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Owl’s Head en couleurs
Venue: Owl's Head
City: Mansonville
Region: Eastern Townships
Event Dates: September 19 – October 12, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Fall Festival / Outdoor Activities
Event Type: Fall Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Owl’s Head
Admission: Free and Paid Activities
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Families, couples, outdoor enthusiasts, tourists
Best For: Families, fall colours, outdoor enthusiasts, scenic views
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Related Attractions: Lake Memphremagog, Green Mountains
Nearby Activities: Hiking, Scenic Chairlift Rides, Golf, Outdoor Activities
Related Experiences: Fall Colours, Live Music, Family Activities, Local Food, Outdoor Sports
Nearby Accommodations: MTN Haus and Eastern Townships Accommodations
Weather Dependency: Partial
Celebrate fall at Owl’s Head during four themed weekends featuring family activities, outdoor sports, gourmet discoveries and country festivities. Enjoy hiking, scenic chairlift rides, live entertainment and spectacular views of Lake Memphremagog and the colourful landscapes of t...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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Festival de l’Oie des Neiges 2026
Venue: Festival de l’Oie des Neiges Site
City: Saint-Joachim
Event Dates: October 9 – 12, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Fall Festival / Family Activities / Nature
Event Type: Fall Family Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Festival de l’Oie des Neiges
Admission: Free Site Access / Paid Activities and Shows
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Families, couples, nature lovers, tourists
Best For: Families, birdwatching, fall outings, nature lovers
Languages Offered: French
Accessibility: Partial
Related Attractions: Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area, La Grande Ferme
Nearby Activities: Snow Goose Watching, Hiking, Nature Observation
Related Experiences: Live Shows, Artisan Market, Family Activities, Local Products, Birdwatching
Nearby Accommodations: Côte-de-Beaupré Accommodations
Weather Dependency: Partial
Celebrate the arrival of thousands of migrating Greater Snow Geese during this family-friendly fall festival in Saint-Joachim. Held over Thanksgiving weekend, the event features live shows, family entertainment, an artisan market, local producers and opportunities to observe the ...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal 2026
Venue: Various Venues
City: Montreal
Region: Montreal
Event Dates: October 8 – 18, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Film Festival / Cinema
Event Type: Film Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal
Admission: Free and Paid Events
Recommended Visit Duration: 2 Hours to Full Day
Audience: Film lovers, adults, students, industry professionals, tourists
Best For: Film lovers, contemporary cinema, international films, emerging filmmakers
Languages Offered: French, English, Multilingual Films
Accessibility: Partial
Nearby Metro Stations: Place-des-Arts, Saint-Laurent
Related Experiences: International Cinema, Independent Films, Film Premieres, Special Screenings, Cultural Events
Nearby Accommodations: Downtown Montreal Hotels
Weather Dependency: No
Discover the 55th Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal, one of Canada’s longest-running film festivals. Each year, the FNC showcases more than 200 works from around 60 countries, bringing together international and Canadian auteur cinema, emerging filmmakers, innovative approac...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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Le Coloris automnal – Commission de la capitale nationale
Venue: Gatineau Park
City: Chelsea
Region: Outaouais
Event Dates: October 3 to october 12, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Fall Colours / Outdoor Activities
Event Type: Fall Colours Event
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: National Capital Commission
Admission: Free
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Families, couples, outdoor enthusiasts, tourists
Best For: Fall colours, hiking, nature, families, scenic drives
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Related Attractions: Gatineau Park, Pink Lake, Mackenzie King Estate, Champlain Lookout
Nearby Activities: Hiking, Cycling, Picnicking, Nature Observation
Related Experiences: Fall Colours, Scenic Lookouts, Nature Walks, Outdoor Recreation
Nearby Accommodations: Chelsea, Gatineau and Ottawa Accommodations
Weather Dependency: Yes
Discover spectacular fall colours throughout Canada’s Capital Region during the annual Fall Rhapsody. Gatineau Park is one of the premier destinations for enjoying the season, with hiking trails, scenic lookouts, picnic areas and opportunities to explore the region’s colourful na...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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La Grande Virée des couleurs – Mont-Sainte-Anne
Venue: Mont-Sainte-Anne
City: Beaupré
Event Dates: September 19 – October 11, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Fall Festival / Outdoor Activities
Event Type: Fall Colours Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Mont-Sainte-Anne
Admission: Free and Paid Activities
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Families, couples, outdoor enthusiasts, tourists
Best For: Families, fall colours, hiking, outdoor enthusiasts, scenic views
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Related Attractions: Jean-Larose Falls
Nearby Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Scenic Lift Rides
Related Experiences: Fall Colours, Family Entertainment, Outdoor Shows, Mountain Activities, Scenic Views
Nearby Accommodations: Beaupré and Côte-de-Beaupré Accommodations
Weather Dependency: Partial
Experience fall at Mont-Sainte-Anne during four colourful weekends of outdoor activities. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, scenic lift rides, family entertainment and outdoor shows while taking in spectacular autumn scenery in the Québec City region.
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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Sommet Saint-Sauveur en couleurs
Venue: Sommet Saint-Sauveur
City: Saint-Sauveur
Region: Laurentians
Event Dates: September 19 – November 1, 2026, Friday to Sunday
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Fall Festival / Outdoor Activities
Event Type: Fall Colours Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Les Sommets
Admission: Free Site Admission / Paid Activities and Packages
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Families, couples, outdoor enthusiasts, tourists
Best For: Families, fall colours, outdoor activities, scenic views
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Related Attractions: Parc F.U.N., La Place du Sommet
Nearby Activities: Hiking, Scenic Chairlift Rides, Mountain Biking, Minigolf, Alpine Coaster
Related Experiences: Fall Colours, Mountain Views, Family Activities, Live Entertainment, L’Odyssée du Viking
Nearby Accommodations: Saint-Sauveur Area Hotels and Accommodations
Weather Dependency: Partial
Experience the colours of fall at Sommet Saint-Sauveur in the Laurentians. Enjoy scenic chairlift rides, hiking trails, La Place du Sommet and its suspended walkways, Parc F.U.N., minigolf, mountain biking and family entertainment. As night falls, discover L’Odyssée du Viking, an...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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Festival des couleurs – Ski Saint-Bruno
Venue: Ski Saint-Bruno
City: Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
Region: Montérégie
Event Dates: September 26 – October 25, 2026 (weekends)
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Fall Festival / Outdoor Activities
Event Type: Fall Colours Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Ski Saint-Bruno
Admission: Paid and Free Activities – Hiking is free for ages 12 and under; paid options include hiking for ages 13+, chairlift access and multi-activity tickets
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Families, couples, outdoor enthusiasts, tourists
Best For: Families, fall colours, hiking, outdoor activities
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Nearby Activities: Hiking, Chairlift Rides, Mountain Activities
Related Experiences: Fall Colours, Giant Games, Inflatable Games, Live Entertainment, Family Activities
Nearby Accommodations: Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville and South Shore Hotels
Weather Dependency: Partial
Celebrate fall at Ski Saint-Bruno during the Colours Festival, held on weekends from September 26 to October 25, 2026. Reach the summit on foot or by chairlift and admire spectacular fall colours and views toward Montréal. Each weekend features a different program of family activ...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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Les Folies gourmandes
Venue: Place du Marché / Haute-Yamaska Gourmet Stops
City: Granby
Region: Eastern Townships
Event Dates: September 25 – October 3, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Food Festival / Agrotourism
Event Type: Food Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Tourisme Granby région / Haltes gourmandes
Admission: Free Activities / Fees Apply to Certain Tastings and Activities
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Families, food lovers, tourists, couples
Best For: Food lovers, families, local product discoveries, agrotourism
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Nearby Activities: Culinary Workshops, Tastings, Farm Visits, Pick-Your-Own Activities
Related Experiences: Local Food, Agrotourism, Gourmet Routes, Culinary Workshops, Family Activities
Nearby Accommodations: Granby Area Accommodations
Weather Dependency: Partial
Celebrate the flavours of Granby and the Haute-Yamaska during Les Folies gourmandes. The festival features a festive BBQ, local food producers, culinary workshops, family activities and gourmet discovery routes offering tastings, guided visits and opportunities to meet local prod...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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Festival d’automne du Mont SUTTON
Venue: Mont SUTTON
City: Sutton
Region: Eastern Townships
Event Dates: September 19 – October 18, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Fall Festival / Outdoor Activities
Event Type: Fall Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Mont SUTTON
Admission: Free and Paid Activities
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Families, couples, outdoor enthusiasts, tourists
Best For: Families, fall colours, outdoor enthusiasts, scenic views
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Related Attractions: Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton, Brome-Missisquoi Wine Route
Nearby Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Chairlift Rides, Giant Zipline, Disc Golf, Local Wine Tastings
Related Experiences: Fall Colours, Outdoor Music, Mountain Adventures, Family Activities
Nearby Accommodations: Sutton Area Accommodations
Weather Dependency: Partial
Celebrate fall at Mont SUTTON over five colourful weekends featuring outdoor activities, hiking, mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, a giant zipline, disc golf, outdoor music and family activities surrounded by the spectacular fall scenery of the Eastern Townships.
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
Tip: Many festivals offer free activities, outdoor concerts and family programming. Check official websites for full schedules and ticket information.
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