July 5, 2010 – Montréal is never short on action and sports are no exception. The proof: Montréal’s summer calendar is packed with sporting events that draw both participants and spectators from all four corners of the globe, creating an atmosphere of total excitement. And for good reason…
Feel like taking on the challenge of completing the greatest number of laps around the famous Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on roller blades? All you have to do is sign up for the 7th edition of 24hrs Inline Montreal, which takes place on August 7, 2010, in the heart of the magnificent Parc Jean-Drapeau.
If you’re interested in the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve—but only as a spectator—you won’t dare to miss the 3rd edition of the NASCAR Nationwide series race, which is set for August 28 and 29. In addition to watching some 43 cars rev their 700 horsepower V8 engines, you’ll have the chance to admire the Daytona prototypes from the Grand-AM Rolex series.
Or perhaps you’d rather cheer on the top ten tennis players in the world? Watch the likes of Kim Clijsters, Ana Ivanovic, Justine Henin, Maria Sarapova and other headliners compete to take home the coveted Rogers Cup from August 13 to 22 at Uniprix Stadium.
Got energy to burn? Put it to good use by taking part in the Marathon Oasis de Montréal on September 5. If your lungs aren’t in tip top shape, don’t worry: the half-marathon, as well as 10k and 5k routes for jogging and walking, are reason enough to get you moving and will give you the chance to discover Montréal’s neighbourhoods and historic sites.
For those with a passion for stick and ball sports, Montréal has something for you as well. Until November 7, Percival-Molson Stadium, the intimate home of the Montréal Alouettes, will be alive with shouts and cheers for the Canadian Football League’s 2009 Grey Cup winners.
Soccer lovers rest assured: the Montreal Impact will continue to draw fans to Saputo Stadium for international calibre games until their season ends on October 3.
Montréal: the perfect place to meet for all sports enthusiasts.
