Montreal held its second demonstration for racial justice today following a week full of countless other anti-racism and anti-police brutality protests across Canada and the U.S. 

Thousands of people from different walks of life hit the streets Sunday to fight against racial inequality and the systemic discrimination that continues to plague the lives of Black people at home and abroad.

The #BlackLivesMatter protest in Montreal today is.... unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/CSKssA5bcM

— Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) June 7, 2020

Demonstrators walked through downtown Montreal to Dorchester Square, and they could be heard chanting "Black lives matter," "No justice, no peace," and other powerful phrases. 

Amazing protest in Montreal today #montrealprotests #BlackLivesMattters pic.twitter.com/81tmkn4rOs

— Between 2 Shelves (@Between2Shelves) June 7, 2020

And while the first protest in Montreal turned violent due to escalation from police and a select few looters, this demonstration remained peaceful and calm throughout. 

because racism isn’t a Minneapolis problem or exclusively an American problem either, and as an Italian - Canadian, I know this to be true especially in Quebec. #MontrealProtest pic.twitter.com/mkigTWlNN7

— GION (@ohmygion) June 7, 2020

Those who attended posted on social media that many passed out extra masks, hand sanitizer and water throughout the day.

#MontrealProtest
Huge and #Peacefulprotest in #Montreal today. Everyone wore masks, people handed out extra masks, sanitizer and water throughout the day. An amazing sense of #solidarity and #hope pic.twitter.com/3JBuedyHv0

— Tina Blakeney (@TinaSprinkles) June 7, 2020

And photos shared online show a massive crowd marching together in solidarity. 

Montreal showing #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/ENaaIhnRac

— Christophe Elie (@ChristopheElie) June 7, 2020

One powerful photo posted to Twitter also shows protestors standing on the statue outside the Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral. 

#Montrealprotest #Montreal #montrealprotests #BlackLivesMattters #StrongerTogether
•It had to start somewhere . pic.twitter.com/7JAqR22P6w

— 🌹 (@SL_Mrs_) June 7, 2020

While the exact turnout of the crowd isn't yet known, some demonstrators said it felt like even more people were present today than at the first protest. 

Another amazing protest today. Felt like tons more people than last week's turnout. Keep it up Montreal #MontrealProtest pic.twitter.com/PCEzBjwpGB

— Ryan (@ryanbrotman) June 7, 2020

Activists also called out Quebec Premier Legault for his comments that system racism is not an issue in the province, and they took a knee as a symbol of solidarity with other protestors and those who've lost their lives as a result of racial inequality. 

Montrealers are gathered here at Loyala Park in NDG for a moment of silent reflection. Another demonstration of solidarity and a need for change! #mtlkneelsforchange pic.twitter.com/Hma2JcNobN

— Kwabena Oduro (@Kwabz9) June 7, 2020

This protest was just one of many to see a huge turnout in Canada over the past few days, and it certainly won't be the last.