Community · Montreal, Canada
Indians in Montreal
The Indian and South Asian community in Montreal, in one place: upcoming community events and 94 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.
Parc-Extension’s Little India, the temples and gurdwaras of the west of the island, Diwali and Durga Puja, Bollywood nights and Laval alongside — in English, French, Hindi and Punjabi.
Guides for Indians in Canada
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Jobs in Canada for Indians (2026): Express Entry, LMIA, where to look, salaries and the honest odds
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Indian passport renewal in Canada (2026): BLS, the new fees, documents, tatkal, children and lost passports
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What’s on in Montreal
Every event →- OCT10
Free Themed Guided Meditation Sessions - Sessions gratuites de méditation
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 11:15
Centre de loisirs multiethnique Saint-Louis
🙏 ReligiousFree - OCT10
Mindfully Creative Workshop ( Jewelry)/ Atelier de Création en Plein Conscience
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 16:00
Phoenix Books
🎭 CulturalFree - OCT10
Diwali Tash Party (1st in MTL)
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 18:00–22:00
Punjab Canteen – Indian Cuisine / Cuisine Indienne
🎭 CulturalCA$27.23 - OCT10
Yalla Bollywood ft. DJ EXO
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 23:00 – Sun 03:00
Karina's Club Lounge
🎵 MusicCA$30.75 - OCT23
Garba Raas Rangeeli Raat 2026- Live in Montreal with Kinjal Dave
Fri, 23 Oct 2026, 20:00 – Sat 01:00
Plaza Volare
🎭 CulturalCA$43.93 - OCT24
DanceFluent presents- DIWALI GALA’26 Bigger. Brighter. Bolder.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026, 19:00 – Sun 01:00
Ganesh Party Palace
🎭 CulturalCA$60.49
Festivals in Montreal
- Navratri & Garba in Montreal 2026
11–19 October 2026
- Diwali in Montreal 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Indian businesses and services in Montreal
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Questions
Where do Indians meet in Montreal?
At community events — coming up: Free Themed Guided Meditation Sessions - Sessions gratuites de méditation, Mindfully Creative Workshop ( Jewelry)/ Atelier de Création en Plein Conscience and Diwali Tash Party (1st in MTL). All of it is on this page and in the free Namaste Community app.
When is Navratri & Garba 2026 in Montreal?
Navratri & Garba 2026 falls on 11–19 October 2026. Community celebrations in Montreal are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.
Where can I find Indian shops and services in Montreal?
The Namaste Community directory lists 94 Indian businesses and services in Montreal — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.
Everything in Montreal, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.
Namaste Community — the Indian expat community, near you. Free to join, works in every country.