2024 Montreal International Auto Show

 

2024 Montreal International Auto Show

79th Edition

MOVING FORWARD TO A NEW BEGINNING!

Friday, January 19 - Sunday, January 28, 2024

The long awaited Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) returns to its pre-pandemic proportions. Presented by iA Financial Group, it is back in full force. This  edition of MIAS promises a revitalized experience, spanning three levels of the Palais des congrès de Montréal and featuring the return of major brands absent the previous year, such as Ford, Lincoln, Genesis, Infiniti, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, and McLaren. This gathering reaffirms the brands' enthusiasm for this automotive grand event, bringing new vitality to this special event.

Defining  the new era for the Montreal International Auto Show.

The 2024 edition presents itself as a first step towards a decisive turning point. As announced in late July 2023, at the launch of strategic reflections on the future of MIAS (SIAM in French), the organizers have initiated significant changes for the 2024 edition. These adjustments aim to go beyond the mere presentation of new models. Instead, it is integrating the event into a broader context of mobility. This transition stems from notable developments in the automotive industry, the events landscape, and the constantly evolving needs of automotive enthusiasts. Armed with data collected during the market study conducted at the end of the summer, which led to the firm intention of providing a maximum experience to visitors, MIAS diversified it presentation venues and returned to the three levels of the Palais des congrès to offer an enriched customer experience.

Luis Pereira, the executive director of the event, emphasizes:

"We seek to transcend the traditional image of the Montreal Auto Show by creating a space that supports environmentally friendly initiatives while showcasing the various ways of getting around today. Our ambition is to offer visitors an enriching and comprehensive experience, meeting the expectations of car enthusiasts by presenting all aspects that could interest them. In addition to an expanded range of manufacturers, MIAS now integrates multiple spaces dedicated to leisure and motorized sports."

 

This year’s Montreal Auto Show offers the following venues of interest:

Leisure and Motorized Sports Vehicles Zone

Explore, in collaboration with the Association des concessionnaires de véhicules de loisirs du Québec, a captivating exhibition that brings together a diverse selection of motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, and recreational vehicles. A dedicated space for adventure and innovative technologies, offering a unique experience to explore the latest trends in motorized recreation and outdoor fun.

Performance Tuning Zone

The Performance Tuning Zone makes its return after a year of absence, promising an exceptional experience for automotive modification enthusiasts. Over thirty unique vehicles are exhibited, a source of inspiration for other such upcoming projects. Explore the world of enthusiasts dedicated to customization, who have invested time and money in the realization of spectacular projects.

Autosport Zone

Presents exceptional and beautiful modified cars that won awards, as well as modified motorcycles. It also features a dedicated space for motorsports, including a retro section presenting vintage snowmobiles.

The Private Collection of Luc Poirier Ferraris

The experience not to be missed, the 31 Ferraris dating from 1967 to 2023 and estimated at over fifty million dollars! This is really a very impressive and special this year’s Auto Show presentation, not to be missed!

Luc Poirier states:

"I will have the honor once again this year of being present at the Auto Show. I will bring with me several of my cars, including about thirty Ferraris, a few Porsches, and a McLaren. Many of these cars have never been seen at the Auto Show or at other events."

Also, not to be missed:

The Nissan Sentra Cup Experience, powered by D-BOX

This year, experience the Nissan Sentra Cup from the inside, powered by D-BOX! An immersive cinema right in the Auto Show that will give you the thrill of a racetrack.

Celebrities and Enthusiasts Zone

Come meet Peter Miller, Emmanuel Auger, Hugo Girard, Martin D’Anjou, Yanick Arsenault, Christian Lajeunesse, Jason Labrosse, Élie Arseneault, Tommy Lemaire, Babu, and Avery Shoaf from the popular show Rust Valley Restorers! Also, your favorite NASCAR drivers Alex Guénette, Andrew Ranger, Marc-Antoine Camirand, LP Dumoulin, Alex Labbé, and Raphaël Lessard. Check the schedule online or on the mobile app.

Spokespersons:

• Bertrand Godin, race car driver, road safety expert, host, and analyst;

• Luis Pereira, executive director of MIAS;

• Denis Dessureault, executive vice president of MADC and MIAS;

• Luc Poirier, business personality presenting his Ferrari collection.

Unveiling of Canadian Premieres and Surprises

The Show offers a number of presentations of new 2024 models. One of them is the very stunning latest Tesla 2024 model. Made of stainless steel, its unique futuristic design and its engineering specifications will be the major attraction of the Show.

CAA-Quebec EV Test Drives: In collaboration with CAA-Quebec, MIAS will once again offer visitors the opportunity to test drive electric vehicles on the streets of Montreal. The list of available vehicles is displayed at salonautomontreal.com, and drivers over 25 years old who wish to experience it can register for free upon arrival.

About

The 79th edition of the Montreal International Auto Show is presented by iA Financial Group and organized by the Montreal Automobiles Dealers Corporation. MIAS also hosts the Charity Preview Gala on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Palais des congrès, a charitable evening that raises funds for 5 hospital foundations in Greater Montreal.

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The Show is held at Palais des congrès de Montréal

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2024 Montreal International Auto Show: Classic Cars

2024 Montreal International Auto Show

79th Edition

Classic cars at the Montréal International Auto Show

Celebrating 125 years of automobiles in Montréal

Friday, January 19 - Sunday, January 28, 2024

1899-2024 - 125 years of automobiles in Montréal

GHOST CAR

While the 2024 Montréal International Auto Show will feature a wide range of electric vehicles, actually, the first horseless carriage in Montréal was steam-powered! It was on November 21, 1899 that the 25th mayor of Montreal Raymond Préfontaine took a ride in the streets of Montreal in a car - the Waltham brand - owned by the real estate investor Ucal-Henri Dandurand (who developed the Rosemont neighborhood and named it after his mother.) The car was nicknamed the "ghost car" because of its two carbide headlights. It was delivered with an actual mechanic, providing its owner with a two-month training course to learn how to share the road with horses and carriages. 

The car also had four wheels, a two-person seat and six water tanks, enabling it to travel a total distance of approximately 150 kilometers. It was capable of speeds in excess of 40 km/h, but was never driven faster than 7 km/h. It had a very light two-cylinder double acting steam engine that wighted 50 lb and reached 3hp, The complete vehicle only weighed 600 lb including the wire wheels Its owner used the car for only three months before it broke down, and the carmaker eventually bought it back from him

(Source: MIAS, History Canada and this article).

At Palais des congrès de Montréal

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Métiers d’art 2023

 

Salon des Métiers d’art 2023

Montreal Annual Arts and Crafts Show

67th Edition

December 7 - 17, 2023

The  Métiers d’art 2023 returns to the Palais des congrès de Montréa this yearl. It's importance, especially during the holiday season, is to highlight Quebec know-how, encourage its transmission, and to supports creativity and innovation. By far the largest show for locally made products in Canada, the Salon des Métiers d'Art du Québec is the best place to meet artists and craftspeople in the arts and crafts, whose work is distinguished by their skillful and exceptional qualities.

This year, the Salon des crafts d’art du Québec (SMAQ) is celebrating its 67th Edition. More than 215 professional artisans from four corners of Quebec invite visitors to prepare for the holidays at the Palais des congrès de Montréal under the theme “Find local art”. The intension is, to make the visitors to fall under the spell of the talent and know-how of the Quebec creations. This Edition, as always, is festive, urban, fashionable and eco-responsible. Workshops, conferences and exhibitions will also be part of the event, also featuring meetings, exchanges and passionate artisans.

Salon des Métiers d'Art du Québec is the best place to meet artists and craftsmen whose work is distinguished by exceptional qualities.

Marc Douesnard, an artistic ironworker and the President of the CMAQ board of directors, stated:

"Quebec artisans are recognized worldwide for their exceptional know-how and immense creativity. Seize the opportunity to participate in the co-creation of future artistic trends by establishing privileged links with those who imagine the trends of tomorrow."

The flavors pavilion highlights the quality of products that are the pride of Quebec producers, processors and passionate chefs in our. The architecture and heritage pavilion allows the public to discover professions specializing in heritage conservation and restoration interventions, such as stone cutters or art blacksmiths.

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All Photos @ Nadia Slejskova

For more information in this years show, visit the Salon des métiers d’art de Montréal website.

Salon du Livre 2023: 46th Edition

Le Salon du livre de Montréal 2023

Montreal Annual Book Show

November 22-26, 2023

The Montreal Book Fair, presented by Radio-Canada, opened its doors for its 46th edition at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. For five days, the general public is invited to meet their favorite authors and discover a rich and diverse program, this year highlighting our humanity through the theme "being human". This theme celebrates the extraordinary capacity for invention, the richness of the imagination and the unifying power of books and their value for each of us. The largest French-speaking literary gathering in America promises a contemporary literary experience, friendly, enriching and accessible to all.

The Montreal Book Fair is more than a literary event, it is a true celebration of books and reading, and above all, celebration of readers and creators. This is evidenced by the remarkable literary personalities of this 2023 Book Fair who embody the creativity and power of imagination stimulated by the literary universe.

Olivier Gougeon, the Director of the Show, stated:

"More than ever, it is essential to celebrate our creativity and the unifying power of books. The Salon brings together a great diversity of voices, a multitude of singularities, from which a certain collective harmony emerges. By placing humans at the heart of our programming and the event, we wish to highlight this fundamental need to live together.” 

Once again this year, the visitors are able to attend the Great Interviews to hear their favorite authors presenting their stories in a new light. Audrée Wilhelmy, Jean-Philippe Baril-Guérard, Chrystine Brouillet, but also Gary Victor and Andreï Kourkov, among others, will reveal their secrets with the help of a host. Éric Chacour, in the running for the Renaudot prize for his first novel, will also take part in this game of revelations, as will the French-speaking Louisiana artist Zachary Richard and the committed author Martine Delvaux. New this year, great duos will meet face-to-face, including Rita Baga and Mado Lamotte, two generations of Quebec Drag Queens, Frédéric Lenoir and Nicole Bordeleau, Normand Baillargeon and Jérémie Mc Ewen who will discuss spirituality and beliefs together. and their place in society, but also, Kim Thúy and director Charles-Olivier Michaud, who will discuss the film adaptation of Ru.

The general public, and especially children, will also be able to meet their favorite authors and have the books they just bought signed by them.

There are many special activities for children at the Show.

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All photos @ Nadia Slejskova

For more information, visit the Salon's website.