Sports fever grips Montreal as Habs playoff run, Canadian Grand Prix converge
Montreal is experiencing a unique convergence of sports excitement as the Canadiens' playoff run coincides with the Canadian Grand Prix. The city is buzzing with fans wearing Habs jerseys and waving checkered flags in anticipation of the events. This marks the first time both major sporting events have occurred simultaneously, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the downtown area.
- ▪The Canadiens are in the Eastern Conference finals, and their playoff run coincides with the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend.
- ▪Montreal has typically hosted the F1 race in June, but it has been rescheduled to May starting this year.
- ▪The Montreal Victoire recently won the PWHL championship, adding to the city's sports celebrations.
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Open this photo in gallery:Surrounded by Canadiens jerseys, restaurant owner Alain Creton pours a drink outside Chez Alexandre et Fils in downtown Montreal on Thursday.ROGER LEMOYNE/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe mood in Montreal is effervescent. In the city’s downtown, black-and-white checkered flags fly alongside the Montreal Canadiens’ red, white and blue. Ahead of the Eastern Conference final series opener on Thursday, Habs jerseys dotted the crowd at the Grand Prix festival on Crescent Street. Hockey may be Quebec’s national sport, but Formula 1 has its own deep roots in the province.
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