Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada’s administration has announced new certification system for regulating the city’s nightlife.
On Friday, the City announced the “Nuits Montréal” program which it says will “restore Montreal’s reputation as a vibrant nightlife destination.”
The City also released a list of 21 cultural and nightlife venues, approved under the program, which will be allowed to stay open late on approved nights.
The locations were chosen after an application process based their status as a “major cultural destination,” according to the press release.
They also demonstrated “a willingness to integrate harmoniously into their local community” and “a concrete commitment to implementing responsible nightlife practices.”
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The selected venues spread across different boroughs in the city:
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
Le Sud-Ouest
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
Ville-Marie
Venues certified under the program will soon be identified with “Nuits Montréal” logos at their entrances.
The City also announced the creation of three “nightlife vitality hubs”
Former mayor Valérie Plante’s administration had announced a similar program in 2024 which would have allowed bars and venues to stay open all night, but it was never implemented.
To qualify, venues and hubs must offer regular programming, act as a “good neighbour” and implement “responsible partying” practices, the City said.
