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Montreal Grand Prix: why spend a weekend in Quebec before the F1 race
The Canada Grand Prix in Montreal attracts tens of thousands of Formula 1 enthusiasts every year. Many don’t know that Quebec is only 2h45 away by car. And that Carrera Café is waiting for them.
The Canada Grand Prix
The biggest F1 race in North America
The Canada Grand Prix, held at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, is one of the most anticipated Formula 1 events on the calendar. Its popularity is due to several factors: the spectacular street circuit, the warmth of the Quebec crowd, and the unique atmosphere on Île Notre-Dame every June.
For an F1 fan crossing the Atlantic to see the race, not stopping in Quebec would be an unforgivable mistake.
Quebec: the perfect stopover
2h45 from Montreal, a city apart
Quebec is a 2 hour 45 minute drive from Montreal. Some European Grand Prix fans arrive a few days before the race and wonder what to do. The answer: Quebec, a UNESCO city, one of the most beautiful cities in North America.
Distance
2h45 from Montreal
Transport
Car or bus
Heritage
UNESCO since 1985
Carrera Café
Waiting for you
Carrera Café and F1
The obvious place for Formula 1 fans
If you’re an F1 fan passing through Quebec before or after the Canada Grand Prix, Carrera Café is the place to go. A café whose entire philosophy is inspired by motor racing, located in the country’s most picturesque neighborhood, with cocktails named after F1 terms.
Ordering a Carrera Negroni with a motorsport fan friend, discussing yesterday’s qualifying: a memorable evening before the race.
Grand Prix weekend schedule
The best of both cities
Thursday
Arrival in Quebec. Espresso + board at Carrera Café. Old Quebec stroll.
Friday
Quebec day. Carrera Negroni in the evening watching FP1 and FP2.
Saturday
Road to Montreal (departure 8am). Afternoon qualifying.
Sunday
Race! 70 laps of Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Monday
Back to Quebec. Circuit Espresso Martini at Carrera. The race recap.
The Grand Prix special offer
Available during GP week
Grand Prix Limited Edition
Pole Position Formula
Grand Circuit board + Carrera Negroni + closing espresso. The F1 fan formula passing through Quebec.
$65 / 2 people
Available during Canada Grand Prix week
The race starts here
Carrera Café, the Quebec Grand Prix stopover
Rue du Petit-Champlain, Québec. 2h45 from Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
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