3 Explosive Shows in 3 Different Locations - All within 10 days!

June 24, July 1 and July 6, 2025

The renowned and spectacular Montreal International Fireworks Competition returns on June 26, 2025 with 8 shows plus the Canada Day pyrotechniques display on July 1st. What better way for fireworks enthusiasts of this visual eye candy to photograph three different shows, at three different locations - all within 10 days!

Tuesday June 24 is our first rendezvous at Millennium Park in Dorval, a suburb of Montreal, to capture the St Jean Baptiste Day festivities and fireworks. This large, spacious and grassy municipal park with its three distinctive gazebos, live entertainment and free parking, sits next to Lake St Louis. The fiery rockets, seen in image two, are launched by the BEM Fireworks company from a barge floating in the lake, providing superb reflections!

The evening starts at 7 pm with a Meet & Greet wine and cheese party at my residence. Inspirational images from previous fireworks will be shown as we discuss pre-shoot tips and techniques with what to expect.

At 9:30 pm, we walk to nearby Millennium Park to set up for the start of the pyrotechnics show at 10 pm. A celebratory wrap-up, image editing and evaluation plus a Q & A session concludes the evening as we wait for the traffic to clear.

Tuesday July 1st On our second outing, we switch to the lush Parc Dieppe, with its rolling hills, picnic tables and beautiful views of the Montreal city harbour and skyline. With a tips and techniques refresher, here we will photograph the changing light as the sun sets behind the city's shimmering skyscrapers. Precisely at 10pm, it's time for the dazzling Canada Day Fireworks celebration! With pleasant river breezes, it's a great way to escape the summer heat while soaking in the spectacular city views! We conclude the evening with an on-site image evaluation, chatting and reflecting on the evening while waiting for the traffic to clear.

Note: This fireworks session proceeds rain or shine!

Sunday July 6 For our third destination we meet at a park with free parking, then walk to my favourite secret spot, to capture the magnificent fiery explosions of the International Fireworks Competition, launched from Isle Ste Helen.
Japan lights up the sky synchronized to ethereal music.

With excellent, unobstructed sightlines, a BIG sky, magnificent reflections on the St. Lawrence River before us, and the beautiful Mount Royal with its illuminated cross at the summit, this location offers stunning visuals. Socializing in a nearby bistro follows.

Note: This fireworks session proceeds rain or shine!

The Triple Shot Fireworks Tour! June 24, July 1 and July 6

Three different packages to choose from:

The Having a Blast Fireworks Night! (select any night)

The Double Your Fun Fireworks Tour! (select any two dates)
Two outings - to help you come away with some winning images! I will help you refine your skills and camera technique after evaluating your images from the first night. Includes one-on-one shooting assistance, image evaluation, technical tips, and handouts with a printed guide to image-processing steps in Photoshop Elements or Photoshop 2025.

The Ultimate Triple Night Experience! Hone your skills and come away with more evocative and powerful keepers, plus some experimental abstract imagery. Includes one-on-one shooting assistance, image evaluation, technical tips and handouts, with image-processing techniques in either Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Elements or Photoshop 2025 with a printed guide and keyboard shortcuts for faster image processing.

All fireworks shows commence at 10 pm, lasting from 20 to 30 minutes. Rendezvous times vary with location, usually 3 hours in advance.

Skill level: For all - from Beginner to Advanced

Suggested Equipment & Gear:

- DSLR, mirrorless, compact cameras and iPhones too of any make or model
- wide-angle lens and a telephoto zoom are recommended
- camera tripod -> BEST for long exposures
- shutter release cable or wireless remote control
- large clear Zip Loc freezer bag to cover your camera in case of rain
- umbrella and rain gear

Reservation Registration and Confirmation:

Maximum participants: 8

Please select from one of the three packages:

Package 1 - Having a Blast! - $57.49 ($50 + 7.49 taxes) One night (per person)*

Package 2 - The Double Your Fun! - $109.23 ($95 + 14.23 taxes) Two nights (per person)*

Package 3 - The Ultimate! - $160.97 ($140 + 20.97 taxes) - Triple Night Experience! (per person)
Includes image evaluations, workshop handouts, Meet & Greet beverages, and dinner/socializing together on night three.

Note - Except for the Meet & Greet, meals and beverages are not included
No charge for an accompanying spouse or partner to watch and wander.

Cost and Payment:

Full payment in advance is required to book your spot!

Payment may be sent by internet eTransfer to Frederic Hore at voyageurfred@yahoo.ca.
Please include your email address and phone number. A PDF receipt and confirmation will be sent by email. Printed receipts are available upon request.

Call Frederic at 438-494-4044 to reserve your spot!
Or email Frederic at fhore@remarkable-images.com

An Itinerary, Photo Checklist, Directions to the Photo Sites and Rendezvous Times will be provided to paid-up participants.

A spouse or partner who is not a photographer is welcome to watch and wander.

Terms and Conditions:

Full refunds for cancellations up to 5 days before the event, or in the event of sickness by the workshop leader. Five days to 25 hours before the start time, 10% of the total cost is retained.
Cancellations 24 hours and less before event start time - NO refunds.

* Note: Participants will be notified by email and phone if there is a change in dates due to really bad weather!

I look forward to meeting you all - with one, two or three fantastic evenings of socializing and fireworks photography... with a bang!

This workshop is crafted and produced
by professional photographer and workshop instructor