Around 25,000 people showed up with bikes at the ready on Sunday for Tour de l'Île, so many that some riders had to wait an hour just to get started. 2,600 volunteers also staffed the 52 kilometre route for the the 27th annual event.

Cyclists kicked off their trip on Parc Avenue at 9:15 Sunday morning. They were enthusiastic about the ride, which had them travel through and around the city. 

Brett Dennen took the stage in front of a packed house at the gorgeous and historic National Theatre. While I disapprove of his music generally, the songsmith has an undeniable charisma, and set against the smoky, softly lit backdrop of the National’s stage his 6’5” frame is impossible to ignore. His entrance was marked by screams from the crowd, many of whom had obviously come just to hear him play.

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Stories written by Michael Lemieux, Aisha Samu and Samah Fadil.

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