1 · The short answer

The Canadian Grand Prix runs from 21 to 23 May 2027 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, on Île Notre-Dame in the St Lawrence River, facing downtown Montreal. The whole city joins in, with street festivals downtown over race weekend.

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Dates: Friday 21 to Sunday 23 May 2027, round 7 of the 2027 Formula 1 season. Organiser's page

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2 · Getting to Île Notre-Dame

Montreal-Trudeau Airport connects to downtown by the 747 express bus. To reach the circuit, take the yellow metro line to Jean-Drapeau station, then walk to your grandstand. There is no public parking on the island on race weekend, so the metro, a bike or your feet are the options.

After the race the metro station is crowded; waiting in the park for the queue to drop is often faster.

3 · Signal on a crowded island

The circuit is narrow and long, with grandstands packed along the river and the Olympic rowing basin. When they all fill, data slows and uploads queue. Save your ticket and the island map offline.

Downtown on Saturday night, the street festivals bring the same crowding. Agree meeting points with friends.

4 · Apps, tickets and paying

  • ✓Official F1 app. Times, results and news; live timing needs an F1 TV subscription and data.
  • ✓Tickets. Sold through the Grand Prix du Canada's official site. Keep the ticket offline.
  • ✓Metro. The STM app shows service status; buy fares before race day to skip queues.
  • ✓Paying. Cards and phone wallets are widely accepted.

5 · What to do around the race

Old Montreal's cobbled streets, the lookout on Mount Royal, the Jean-Talon market and the city's bagels fill the days. Quebec City is about three hours away by train.

6 · Around the Canadian Grand Prix

Old Montreal, the mountain and Quebec City.

Old Montreal, By the river
By the riverOld MontrealCobbled streets, Notre-Dame Basilica and the Old Port.✓A short metro ride from Jean-Drapeau.Photo: Shawn M. Kent, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mount Royal, Above downtown
Above downtownMount RoyalThe chalet and lookout over the city and the river.✓Walk up from the city centre in about 30 minutes.Photo: Deror_avi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quebec City, About three hours by train
About three hours by trainQuebec CityA walled old town above the St Lawrence.✓Book VIA Rail tickets on your phone and save them offline.Photo: Wilfredor, CC0

7 · Frequently asked questions

When is the Canadian Grand Prix 2027?+
Formula 1 lists the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal for Friday 21 to Sunday 23 May 2027.
How do I get to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve?+
Take the yellow metro line to Jean-Drapeau station. There is no public parking on the island on race weekend.
Will my phone work at the Canadian Grand Prix?+
Yes, but full grandstands slow data. Save tickets offline.
Which Ringo Light plan covers Montreal?+
The Canada plan covers Montreal and the rest of Canada with unlimited data at full speed.

8 · Sources

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