The list so far

John Summit's ski weekender at Whistler Blackcomb. A 19+ mountain takeover where Lot 7 becomes a full-production stage with a solid house music lineup. Half festival, half après-ski — a newer concept that landed well out of the gate.

Ottawa's electronic music festival and the unofficial start to summer for dance music fans in Ontario. Held at the RA Centre with a big mainstage production and a lineup that balances techno, house and bass music.

Toronto's largest multi-genre summer festival. Three days at Downsview Park with 50+ artists spanning electronic, hip-hop, and pop. 30,000 people a day. It gets loud, it gets packed, and it draws one of the more diverse crowds you'll find at a Canadian festival.

Canada’s largest music and arts festival, held annually at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène in Montreal. Over 100 artists across six stages covering indie, pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic, with the city skyline right behind the stages. It also emphasizes visual arts with large-scale installations and a village setup full of local food and interactive zones.

Montreal's flagship electronic music festival held at Parc Jean-Drapeau, an island in the middle of the city. The lineup leans dance, dubstep and melodic, and the crowd brings a distinctly Montreal energy. The urban park setting creates an atmosphere that's hard to replicate.

The Dubstep Super Bowl. Excision's festival, built specifically for bass music. Life-sized dinosaurs, premium sound system, and a lineup dedicated almost entirely to dubstep and bass. It attracts a very specific crowd and delivers exactly what that crowd is looking for.

EDC's East Coast edition. Same "Under the Electric Sky" energy — art installations, carnival rides, neon everything — but in a smaller, more manageable setting. The lineup still goes deep, and the Florida heat adds its own layer to the experience.

One of the most iconic music festivals in North America. Three days in downtown Miami, running since 1999. The lineups are consistently stacked, the stage production is iconic, and the atmosphere is electric across three unforgettable days.

The biggest electronic music festival in North America. Three nights, dusk to dawn, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Massive stages, relentless pyro, and a guaranteed stacked lineup.