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The Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the calendar through 2035 as the track in Montreal remains a favorite of drivers. This year's event drew 350,000 fans for the weekend to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. (Photo by Eva Blue  via Tourisme Montréal)

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In Montreal, a Big Sports Year Continues Throughout Fall

The past 12 months in Montreal have seen the Presidents Cup, the 4 Nations Face-Off, Formula 1, WTA and, this weekend, the return of the Jackalope action sports festival to Old Town Montreal before the UCI World Tour’s Montreal Grand Prix in two weeks’ time. It leads Mylène Gagnon, vice president of business sales and […]

Posted On : September 5, 2025 By : Matt Traub

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Jackalope Block Party Headed to Australia

Jackalope, a Montreal-based skateboarding and action sports events company, has announced it will take its Jackalope Block Party to Newcastle, New South Wales in Australia, in November. Being held outside North America for the first time, the festival at South Newcastle Skate Park will feature athletes competing for prizes, skateboarding demonstrations and more. The Jackalope […]

Posted On : February 20, 2025 By : Justin Shaw

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Visit Mississauga to Host Jackalope Action Sports Festival for Three Years

Ontario, Canada, will host the Jackalope Action Sports Festival from July 12–14 at Mississauga Celebration Square and Square One Shopping Centre, the first of a three-year contract between the destination and event organizer. Jackalope, a Tribu property, was created in Montréal in 2012 to shine a spotlight on action sports and create opportunities for communities […]

Posted On : June 6, 2024 By : Justin Shaw

This rendering shows what the Jackalope Fest will look like at Virginia Beach this June.

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Virginia Beach to Host Action Sports Jackalope Festival

The Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau will be hosting Jackalope Fest, an action sports festival made famous in Montreal, from June 2–4, 2023. The main venue for all competitions will be on the beach at Neptune’s Park at 31st Street. Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk will offer a demonstration on June 3, with several stars […]

Posted On : March 16, 2023 By : Justin Shaw