Great Canadian Travel Destinations: Ontario/Quebec – Summer

Whether traveling for the summer or just spending a week or two together, Canada's offering of festivals, fairs and events is nearly endless. Below is a list of events to spark your imagination as you plan your family's holiday.

Just for Laughs Comedy Festival                    

Montreal, QC

Not just for adults, the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, held annually in July, offers laughs for the little ones too! Just for Kids features an array of events, activities and crafts for kids of all ages. http://www.hahaha.com/

International Balloon Festival                

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC
The largest ballooning festival in Canada showcases incredibly shaped and vibrantly coloured hot air balloons from all over the world. Held in August, the festival features shows, rides and kid's activities. http://www.montgolfieres.com/en/

Kingston Buskers Rendezvous

Kingston, ON

The Kingston Buskers Rendezvous is sure to become a family favourite. This four-day festival in July features buskers from around the world. Fire-eaters, jugglers, rope-walkers, acrobats and magicians are sure to entertain your troops.  http://www.kingstonbuskers.com/

For more information about festivals and events across Canada, visit http://www.culture.ca/canada/events-activites-e.jsp

By Rochelle Strauss