Victoria Day weekend: What's on in Montreal

Victoria Day, orNationalPatriotes'Day in Quebec, marks the unofficial start of summer across the country.Thelong weekend is a coming out party for Montreal'spatios and parks with plenty of activities on offer around the city.

• Victoria Day weekend: What's open and closed in Montreal

Here are some things to check out around Montreal.

Make a splash

The aquatic complex atParcJean-Drapeauopens Saturday. It will be open toswimmers from noon to 7 p.m. during the long weekend.

In Old Montreal

Projections arebringing Montreal's pastto life in the Old Port.

During the next four years, the trees, buildings and cobblestonestreets of Old Montreal will be lit with a series of projections inspired by the history of the city.

• Cit Mmoire: History comes alive in Old Montreal

The images are screened from 80 projectors located on the rooftops of buildings in Old Montreal and accompanied by words and music.

The projections are best seen at night so expect to see them after thesun sets around 8:30 p.m.

For cyclists

TheChamplain ice bridge has opened just in time for the long weekend.

• New bike path on Champlain ice bridge unveiled

The bike path connects the existing St. Lawrence Seaway bike trail to Nuns' Island.

Off island activities

La Rondehastheir Grand Opening Weekend planned.

This year's new rides includeavirtual reality roller coaster.

The outdoor electronic music festival Piknic Electronickstarts on Sunday and runs until Oct. 2. It takes place in Parc Jean-Drapeau.