There are celebrations and festivals all year 'round, both in the city and the small towns. In spring, the sugar bushes are buzzing with activity at sugaring off time. The sweet scent of maple syrup rises from the sugar shacks where maple sap is boiled down, while long tables full of diners delight in dishes seemingly doused in maple syrup.
Summer means the return of great cultural and sports events.
With effort and creativity, museums vie to attract visitors. Traditional musicians, street performers and comedians invade public spaces under the delighted gaze of strollers passing by. Grand Prix car racing, equestrian competitions, speedboat racing and swimming marathons grab the attention of vacationers looking for action. Summer continues in a spectacular burst of fireworks, a blaze of hot-air balloons and a blast of happenings.