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Here's a look at some of the top events in Montreal this summer:

Just for Laughs Festival: Billed as the world's largest comedy event. www.hahaha.com

Montreal International Jazz Festival: More than 500 shows with top artists. www.montrealjazzfest.com

Canadian Grand Prix: Some of the world's best Formula One drivers square off in this challenge. www.grandprix.ca

Montreal Bike Fest: An eight-day celebration of cycling. www.velo.qc.ca

NASCAR Busch Series: Daring drivers and powerful cars in racing action. www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts: The creations and influence of designer Yves St-Laurent are examined this summer. www.mmfa.qc.ca

Rogers Cup: Some of the best tennis players in the world vie for top honours in this prestigious women's professional event. www.rogerscup.com

Montreal Fireworks Festival: Ten international fireworks shows, each lasting 30 minutes. www.internationaldesfeuxloto-quebec.com

Fantasia Film Festival: Fantasy, action and horror mingle in this unique film festival. www.festivalfantasia.com

The Divers/Cite Festival: A variety of activities celebrating the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. www.diverscite.org

Les Francofolies de Montreal: Thousands of musicians, artists and singers meet up in North America's largest francophone city. www.francofolies.com

Festival International Nuits d'Afrique de Montreal: The best music from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America. www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com

Montreal World Film Festival: Films from 70 countries embracing a variety of styles are screened. www.ffm-montreal.org