Victoria Day Montreal is a day devoted to the birth of the queen. Although her actual birthday lands on May 24th, the holiday always takes place the Monday before that birthday to ensure a long weekend for everyone. This weekend marks the first big weekend of travel for Montreal and the opening of cottages and other family places.

Victoria Day Montreal is also commonly known as May "2-4" because it mimics the size of a case of beer in Canada; many of which are consumed during this holiday weekend. Though many businesses shut down for this long weekend, there is a good amount of tourist spots that remain open and ready for business.

Take some time and make Victoria Day Montreal a long weekend for you too. Montreal is full of great restaurants and museums to explore. Who really needs an excuse to celebrate a birthday anyway? Victoria Day Montreal has just the party, and you're invited. Learn about one couple's great weekend excursion to Old Montreal.

Find a Montreal hotel to stay in for the long weekend.

What: Victoria Day
Where: Montreal
When: May 23, 2011