MURAL Festival

Hidden in alleys, on rooftops, in parking lots, and covering local businesses and restaurants: street art has become one of Montréal’s core visual identities over the last few decades. In 1961, the city took an active role in promoting local artists, even requiring public bundling projects to devote 1% of their budget to initiatives in the arts. Since, there have been over 3,500 public works produced and there’s even an annual festival, MURAL Montréal, that highlights Montréal’s street art every June. How to: For the serious street art lover, we recommend taking a guided tour. Spade & Palacio offers two-hour “non-touristy tours” that include a professional local guide, a customized map, and insider tips for the rest of your stay in Montréal. Traveling on a budget? Just take a walk. There’s something to see on virtually every block.