Formula Peel Grand Prix 2018

Formula Peel Grand Prix Weekend

June 7 - 10, 2018

Formula Peel, a glamourous event of the Canadian Grand Prix, is back for a fifth year in a row with a noteworthy lineup. An exciting blend of high end gastronomy, music, fashion, and luxury cars, this prestigious happening is expected to attract nearly 500,000 people from around the world. This must-see event is being organized by Impact Media in co-operation with Destination Centre-Ville and the Peel Street Merchants' Association.

 Exclusive celebration of Porsche's 70th anniversary

This year, in honour of Porsche celebrating its 70th anniversary, Formula Peel event will partake in a series of international events commemorating the brand. Visitors will enjoy an opportunity, unprecedented in Canada, to stroll through an open-air museum featuring seven decades of German German Porsche engineering right on on Peel Street between St. Catherine and Sherbrooke.

Formula Peel spokesperson - Patrice Brisebois

He is a former Montreal Canadiens and a race car driver of a winning team. He stated:

"I am very happy to be part of the Formula Peel festivities—a not-to-be-missed event during the F1 Grand Prix. I am passionate about auto racing and this year, the 25th anniversary of the Canadiens' last Stanley Cup win in 1993, I am proud to be back on Peel Street with sports fans. This place brings back so many memories of the Stanley Cup parade."

Patrice Brisebois at the Formula Peel Even launch:

Custom terraces: High end gastronomy at its best

High end gastronomy will be given pride of place during the four days of festivities: a dozen or so prominent Peel Street restaurants will host clients on their specially appointed terraces, offering sumptuous menus in a welcoming atmosphere. The list of restaurants includes Chez Alexandre, Soubois, Ferreira Café, Vasco da Gama, Houston Avenue Bar & Grill, Pizzeria No. 900, Universel, Carlos & Pepe’s, RYU and Ibérica.

About Formula Peel:

The largest tourist event in Canada, Montreal's Grand Prix has an economic impact of $90 million, generates a hotel occupancy rate of 95%, and is watched by over 310 million television viewers in 150 countries, enhancing the city's visibility on the international stage.

Formula Peel on social media:

To immortalize the best of this glam event, Formula Peel invites visitors to share their top shots on Facebook, and Instagram (@formule_peel) with the hashtag #formulepee

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All photos in this article by Nadia Slejskova.