Montreal action sports festival Jackalope wraps up

Montreal’s Jackalope Festival wrapping up its 3-day weekend at the Olympic park on Sunday with a full schedule. The biggest action sports festival in Canada – with free entry for the public.

By News Staff

Posted August 27, 2023 5:14 pm.

Last Updated August 27, 2023 6:39 pm.

Montreal’s Jackalope Festival wrapped up its three-day weekend at the Olympic Park Sunday with a full schedule of events.

Jackalope is the biggest action sports festival in Canada.

Festival goers got to meet pro skateboarders, learn from the best and watch them compete.

Fans of all ages also watched bouldering, BMX, base-jumping and breakdancing competitions.

There were also food trucks and musical performances.

The festival was free to attend.

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Montreal’s Jackalope Festival Aug. 27, 2023. (Alan Sukonnik, CityNews)

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