Did you know Montreal Lantern Festival’s are taking place now?
For those around Montreal or on the north shore you will not want to miss the Water Lantern Festival taking place at Oka Beach.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Saturday September 28th and each adult entrance fee includes a bracelet, commemorative cord bag, a lantern and market to write your own personal message. The message can be anything you want for a personal dream, wish or inspirational quote. Adult admission is a bit pricey ($33.99 online before September 15 and $50 at the door), but remember that it is a unique event and hey there will be food trucks. I love food trucks. Although kids 8-15 require a ticket ($21.39), kids 7 and under are free!
The release of the thousands of lanterns will take place around 8 p.m.. and you will not want to miss watching th lighted lanterns float on Lac des Deux Montagnes.
The Water Lantern Festival is know worldwide to be stunning and is taking part in numerous cities across Canada including Regina, Vancouver, Hamilton, Calgary, Ottawa, and Mississauga. For those looking for some self reflection and sharing this is the perfect place.
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For anyone who can’t make it to the Water Lantern Festival this weekend, make sure to check out the Garden of Lights Festival taking part at the Montreal Botanical Garden September 6 to October 31, 2019.
Inspired by the ancient Chinese tradition, the fall event has a well earned reputation for the glowing lanterns of various shapes and sizes that create a magical world across all the cultural gardens of the Botanical Garden. This year the lanterns are created around the lengend of Pangu. The myth tells how before the world was formed the universe was an egg combining earth and sky.
They suggest to get the most out of your visit arrive late afternoon to admire the fall foilage and see the before and after dark magic.
If you check out any Montreal Lantern Festival let us know how you enjoyed them.
