Every summer, Montreal transforms into a playground of music, art, and unforgettable experiences. As festival season arrives and excitement builds for Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 2026, people from across Quebec, Ontario, and beyond begin making their way toward the city.
But for many, the journey starts a little differently.
Just outside Montreal, nestled in Oka, Mary Jane’s has become a recognizable stop along the route for countless festivalgoers. Over the years, what began as a local destination has evolved into something of a summer tradition. Friends pile into cars, playlists are carefully curated, festival outfits are packed, and somewhere along the way, someone inevitably says, “Should we stop at Mary Jane’s?”
It has become part of the ritual.
Much like grabbing a smoked meat sandwich before a Canadiens game or stopping for poutine on a road trip through Quebec, a visit to Mary Jane’s has become woven into the experience of summer adventures for many travelers heading toward Montreal’s biggest events.
The appeal goes beyond products. Visitors often talk about the atmosphere, the location, and the feeling that the trip has officially begun once they arrive. Situated in the scenic Oka region, the destination offers a welcome change of pace before the energy and crowds of the city take over.
For first-time visitors, it is often a discovery. For returning visitors, it is a tradition. And for groups making the annual journey to OSHEAGA, it has become a meeting point, a photo opportunity, and a memorable stop that marks the beginning of a great weekend.
Every festival has its traditions. Every road trip has its landmarks.
As OSHEAGA 2026 approaches, one thing is certain: thousands of people will be making memories before they even reach the festival gates. For many of them, those memories will begin with a stop in Oka.
Not because they have to.
Because it has become part of the journey.
