Enjoy a luxury stay at our hotel in Old Montreal this May

May is a wonderful time to visit Montreal, with plenty of exciting events and activities to enjoy. Stay at Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel, in the heart of the city’s historic Old Montreal district, to ensure you are in the heart of the action. Here are five events worth checking out during your stay in our luxurious hotel in Old Montreal. 

1. Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO
2. Terrasses throughout the city
3. Piknic Électronique
4. Le Festival TransAmériques
5. Montreal ghost tours

Cirque du Soleil is a go-to when in Montreal

© photo Matt Beard -Tourisme Montreal

Cirque du Soleil’s new show ECHO is a must-see for anyone that enjoys circus, live music and thrilling performance. Premiering April 20th, the show is a tale about evolution as well as the symbiotic relationships that our lives depend on.
It combines poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and technology to explore the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share. This activity can be enjoyed amongst family, friends or with a partner.

The Big Top tent is a short 9 minute walk from Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel which makes this the perfect evening activity.

Enjoy the outside as bars and restaurants open their terrasses

Oskar restaurant

In May, tourists can start to enjoy Montreal’s best terrases in the Old Port and throughout the city. Not to miss Oskar restaurant terrace, our beautiful garden terrace in the heart of the hotel. Enjoy a drink or a nice dinner in this calm and quiet innen garden!

©Eva Blue -Tourisme Montreal

We highly recommended exploring Place Jacques-Cartier, a public square spanning two blocks that is lined with cafés and restaurants in the Old Port. It is also full of bustling street vendors, entertainers, painters and artists. This cobbled square is the perfect venue to observe all the old world charm that Old Montreal has to offer and enjoy a bite outside.
At night, the square becomes packed with both tourists and locals alike. Conveniently located just a few steps from our hotel in Old Montreal. 

Listen to the beats drop at Piknic Électronik

If you’re a fan of electronic music, then you won’t want to miss Piknic Electronik. From May 21st to October 1st 2023, this is an electronic music festival that takes place every weekend on Sunday. This popular event features world-renowned DJs and electronic music artists, as well as a variety of games, food trucks and other vendors. The festival takes place in the beautiful Park Jean-Drapeau. 

piknic-electronik© Eva Blue – Tourisme Montréal

Appreciate the best of the performings art the world has to offer

Another exciting event happening in May is the FTA (Festival TransAmériques), a multidisciplinary festival of contemporary performing arts. This year’s festival will feature a variety of performances, including theatre, dance, and music, as well as a number of other events such as workshops and discussions. The festival takes place at various locations throughout the city, making it easy to enjoy and a great way to explore Montreal.

If you like to get spooked, this is the tour for you

© Guidatour_Montréal Ghosts

For those who love a good ghost story, Montreal Ghost Tours are the perfect way to explore the city’s spooky history. Led by knowledgeable guides at Guidatour, these tours take visitors to Old Montreal’s haunted locations, sharing stories of ghostly encounters and eerie happenings. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, these tours are sure to provide a unique and memorable experience. 

In conclusion, May is an exciting time to visit Montreal and stay at Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel. With so many events happening in the city, from Cirque du Soleil’s new show to the FTA festival, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Our luxury hotel in Old Montreal is perfectly located to ensure you are steps away from the most exciting events. Enjoy our current promotion: stay longer- pay less: stay 2 nights and get 15% off or stay 3 nights and get 20% off the best available rate! Check availability now.

We are looking forard to welcoming you soon at Le Saint-Sulpice Hôtel Montréal!

Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.

This month we are mobilizing for Earth Day Canada and our collection will be dedicated to them.

Each month, one of our employees chooses the organization or the cause that is close to his heart, and which will be the lucky recipient of our monthly collection.

Our green program, which will soon celebrate its 1 year, is an opportunity for our guest to participate in reducing our environmental footprint and to financially support (without paying money) an organization.

This month Charlotte Lemoine, our director of revenue, chose the association Earth Day Canada. Indeed, sensitive for many years to climate change, Charlotte is involved in the sustainable committee of the Hotel and participates in the many actions that the hotel deploys to protect the environment.

She explains the reasons for her choice:

‘The ecology has always been close to my heart. I love to travel and when I started to work in the tourism industry, I realized the importance of sustainable tourism to be able to protect this beautiful planet we love to explore. It was therefore natural that I wrote my master’s thesis on how compatible the luxury hotels and sustainable development can be. I am always very interested in finding new sustainable concrete actions.’

The Earth Day Mission

To help people and organizations reduce their environmental impact.

Earth Day was first celebrated on 22 April 1970, often considered as the birth of the environmental movement. Over the years, Earth Day has become the largest participatory environmental movement on the planet.

Earth Day Canada has developed many awareness and action programs, because Earth Day is not just April 22, but every day!

Discover here the actions, webinars, programs, that each of us can do on our own and which have an impact on our environment. Individually, companies, communities, we are all invited to inform and train ourselves, to better respect the environment.

We thank you in advance for your contribution, because every gesture counts!

The team Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal

Spring has sprung at Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal

Enjoy the beginnings of spring at Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal! Our dynamic city is full of life this time of year and our luxury hotel in the Old Port is perfectly situated for you to enjoy the best Montreal has to offer. Let our kind and knowledgeable staff be your guides and ensure you have a memorable stay. Some must-sees this month include:

1. St. Patrick’s day parade
2. Sugar shack
3. Montreal Canadians game
4. Outdoor sports on Mont-Royal
5. Festival international du film sur l’art (FIFA)

Don’t forget to pack something green! 

© Eva Blue – Tourisme Montréal

Join locals as they attend Montreal’s St. Patrick’s day parade on Sunday March 19th. Head over to St Catherine street for noon, from Fort street to Metcalfe street to enjoy music, dancing and floats. Organisers have shared that this will be a full-scale parade, as it was in its pre-pandemic glory. 

Tis’ the season for maple syrup 

You might’ve heard of Quebec’s famous sugar shacks or cabanes à sucre. If you haven’t, this is where maple sap is collected to be turned into the wonderful maple products you know and love. During the sugaring-off season, usually 4-6 weeks in March and April, Quebecers visit sugar shacks to enjoy maple syrup and a traditional quebecois dinner.

Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal will be joining in the festivities by offering maple tastings on snow every Saturday from March 11th to April 1st from 3pm to 5pm in the lobby. This SoSulpice! experience is one of many that allows our guests to discover local flavours, traditions, artists and artisans. 

Cheer our beloved Montreal Canadiens on! 

© Susan Moss Photography – Tourisme Montréal

In Canada, attending a hockey game is quite the experience! Hockey is our national sport and we take it seriously. A Montreal Canadiens game is a must-see for any sports or hockey fanatic. Contact our concierge to get a ticket for a game at the Bell Centre or recommendations on local bars to watch with dedicated fans! Our hotel in Old Montreal is conveniently located 11 minutes away from the Bell Centre by car.
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Last call for outdoor winter activities

if the weather conditions allow it, enjoy outdoor sports again! 

Enjoy what nature has to offer at Mont-Royal park. You can participate in outdoor sports such as skating on Lac aux Castors, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Have an authentic experience in the heart of the city! Other popular Montreal outdoor skating rinks include Parc de la Fontaine, Parc de Maisonneuve and Parc Jarry. 

© Stéphan Poulin – Tourisme Montréal

Downtown, at walking distance from the hotel, enjoy the best conditions for ice skating, at the Esplanade Tranquille skating ring. Located in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles,

the refrigerated rink is free for all skaters. The rink is carefully maintained: a Zamboni, decorated in Quartier des Spectacles colours, resurfaces the ice every 90 minutes.

A counter operated by Patin Patin, located in the Repaire inside the pavilion, provides skate, helmet and padlock rentals as well as a skate sharpening service.

Attend The International Festival of Films on Art (Le FIFA)

At Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal, we have a great appreciation for art. This is made apparent by the local artworks lining our corridors and showcased in our luxury rooms. It is only natural that we are excited for Le FIFA, a festival dedicated to the promotion and distribution of films on art and media arts for over four decades. Take advantage of this 41st edition of the festival to immerse yourself in art from all over the world. The festival runs from March 14th to 26th 2023 in select theatres in Montreal and Quebec City, as well as from March 24th to April 2nd 2023 online. 

Book your spring escape in the Old Montreal

To celebrate our 20th Anniversary we are offering 20% Off the best available rate & a complimentary cocktail with your lunch or dinner at Oskar restaurant. (Open Tuesday-Saturday). This offer is valid until April 30th, 2023. Book this special rate today for your next spring getaway at our hotel in Old Montreal!

We are looking forward to welcoming you in spring!

Le Saint-Sulpice Hôtel Montréal team

In March, Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal supports ‘Regroupement pour la trisomie 21’

In March we invite all guests staying at the hotel for more than 2 nights to refuse their housekeeping service. For each day of refusal, the hotel pays $5 to an association or organization that is mobilizing for causes that are close to our hearts.

Thanks to the green program introduced since June 2022, we financially support associations and we reduce our ecological footprint, by reducing the use of household cleaning products, changes of sheets and towels. because every gesture counts!

This month, our colleague Alice Jean-Tremblay, culture & talents coordinator, chose the Regroupement pour la Trisomie 21 (RT21), which she has personally actively supported for years.

‘I have had a special affection for Down Syndrome group since I was young. When I was in elementary school in Quebec City, my best friend had Down syndrome. All the other kids asked me why I was friends with her. I never saw a difference between her and me. My fondest memories at school are with her. For my 18th birthday party, I collected donations for this organization and when I was asked what cause I would like to support for our green program, I did not hesitate to get involved with the Down Syndrome group. Plus, International Down Syndrome Day is March 21, a few days after my birthday.’

RT21 Mission

RT21 is a Quebec non-profit organization whose mission is to foster the full development of people with trisomy 21, promote their contribution to society and defend their rights. RT21 also help the families, caregivers and professionals who support them.

What is trisomy 21? Trisomy 21, also called Down syndrome, is a congenital condition caused by the presence of an extra chromosome on the 21st pair of chromosomes. It is not a disease, it cannot be caught and it cannot be cured. In people with trisomy 21, there are particularities such as cognitive delay as well as distinctive anatomical characteristics that vary from person to person. The incidence is approximately one case per 770 births. This increases with maternal age. Trisomy 21 is generally not hereditary but random.

21 questions about trisomy 21 to learn more and answer your questions about trisomy 21

We thank our guests in advance for their support during their stay at the hotel.

The team Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal

Click here to learn more about the green program and the results of our previous collections.

The Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal is mobilizing for the fight against cancer through its green program

In February, the collection of our green program will be in favor of the Canadian Cancer Society, a way of highlighting World Cancer Day, which takes place on February 4th.

Throughout the month of February, we will invite guests staying at the hotel for more than 2 nights not to request the housekeeping service. For each refusal of service, the hotel pays back $5/day . The amount thus collected allows us to contribute to the actions of a foundation or association that will have been chosen by one of the hotel employees.

This month, Magalie Sparsa, our Director of Sales, chose the Canadian Cancer Society.

‘I chose the Canadian Cancer Society because it’s a cause that particularly touches me. Like most people, I have been close to people who have been victims of cancer in all its forms.

Cancer can unfortunately affect many people depending on their age, sex and condition. The treatments are still very invasive and I think it is essential to support the development of knowledge and treatment against this disease.’

Mission of the Canadian Cancer Society

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. Thanks to their donors and volunteers, they’re able to fund groundbreaking cancer research into all types of cancer, offer support services to help people better manage life with cancer, shape healthy public policies to prevent cancer and support those living with the disease, and offer trusted cancer information for all Canadians.

At the Canadian Cancer Society, they are committed to uniting and inspiring Canadians to take control of cancer. That’s why they are always funding high performance research that improves cancer outcomes and addresses the greatest opportunities for progress. It’s why they lead change in the most pressing areas of cancer policy including prevention, access, affordability and support. And it’s why they provide the highest quality cancer information for all Canadians, promote cancer prevention and provide targeted support to help people with cancer, their families and caregivers cope.

Dear guests, contribute doubly to a ‘good deed’ by protecting the environment and supporting the Canadian Cancer Society.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Karin

IN JANUARY, WE COLLECT IN FAVOR OF NATURE QUÉBEC FOR BIODIVERSITY

The collection of the hotel’s green program will be made in favor of Nature Quebec to protect biodiversity.

After having hosted COP 15 in Montreal for more than 15 days with more delegations from all over the world, it is only natural that Amandine Charroin, our events manager, has chosen the preservation of the biodiversity of our territory as the cause of the month of January. This is why the funds raised through our green program will be donated to Nature Québec.

“Last month, the city of Montreal hosted cop15, an international meeting on the theme of biodiversity. I wanted to follow up on this event by supporting the Nature Québec organization and particularly its biodiversity projects. Quebec offers us a rich living environment through its fauna and flora that we must preserve in order to pass it on to future generations. The number that struck me is 34: this is the number of caribou living today south of the Saint Lawrence, whereas there were hundreds of them just a few years ago… I would like us to contribute on our own scale to help these endangered species that are the image of Canada and its great natural spaces.’

The green program implemented since June 2022 consists of inviting guests staying at the hotel for a given month to refuse housekeeping during their stay. For each refusal, the hotel donates $5 to the foundation or organization chosen by one of our employees.

By participating in the green program, our guests contribute both to the preservation of the environment by reducing the use of household products and contribute financially to the cause of an NPO.

Nature Québec missions

Since 1981, Nature Québec (ex-UQCN) has been actively working for the conservation of natural environments and the sustainable use of resources in Québec. Our campaigns and projects affect biodiversity, forests, energy, climate and the urban environment. Supported by experts, the work of our team of professionals gives us recognized credibility in our areas of intervention. From Anticosti to the heart of cities, we act locally to meet global challenges related to climate and the environment.

We thank you in advance for your contribution!

Karin