The Eureka Festival! is the biggest science festival in Quebec! The 2021’s unique edition of the Eureka Festival! has been completely redesigned to respect health measures and continue to support scientific culture in Quebec and beyond. This virtual platform, always defined by our fun, educational and festive signature, will take place in order to continue to stimulate young people's interest in science : Virtual Eurêka! is an exciting game designed…
Cost: FREE
A popular bicycle installation has reopened for a second season, geared to helping children aged 2-12 practice their cycling skills in a safe location, away from vehicle traffic. There are directional signals, dinosaur and animal crossings, painted designs, small speed bumps, bridges, and a bike maintenance area. Beginning June 12th and continuing on alternating Saturdays, Centre Sablon will be offering free activities for children aged 4-11.
Cost: FREE
The Olympic Park Esplanade has just opened a brand new sports facility: the Vans Skatepark. This international-caliber skatepark is located in the 900 section of the Esplanade, near Sherbrooke street, and is the first such permanent facility to be installed at an existing Olympic site. Measuring a whopping 10,000 square metres, the new street course section features rails, ledges, and banks for everyone — whether you’ve been skating for decades,…
Cost: FREE
The bike link is a safe, well-maintained marked trail of about 14 kms, reserved for bicycles. The bike path links Montréal, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Île des Soeurs and the South Shore municipalities: it is one of the rare spots where you can cross the Saint Lawrence River on your bike. The bike link is part of the Great Trail and the Route verte, and it provides a wide vista of unique and spectacular views of…
Cost: FREE
Where
Parc Jean Drapeau, Ile Ste. Helene View map
With family or friends, come find your way in a gigantic corn maze. Covering an area of more than 6 hectares (more than 60,000 m²), it promises to make you lose the north! You will find, all along the 2 circuits, riddles, charades and games. Watch for our special activities (night maze, Perseids and Halloween)! In case of rain, the labyrinth will be closed. Reservations highly recommended.
Cost: Adults $8.50, children (3-13) $4.25, 2 years & under free
The Animal Barn is host to a great number of animals, many of which are rare breeds. Our animals include pigs, sheep, chickens, rabbits, a donkey, a llama, goats, and a horse. Outside, visit our new play yard adapted for all age groups. We offer activities for young and older kids including a straw castle, hay slide, tire pyramid, duck races, a mini-maze and a labyrinthe. While you visit the…
Cost: Weekdays $8; Weekends $10. Reservations required
25 minutes from Montreal, Verger Labonté is an ideal site to spend a day with the family, wandering through the giant corn mazes. Each year, the team offers three unique excursions under an original theme - this year is London 1886: Mysteries & Investigations. The Red Handed takes about 15-20 minutes to complete and is for children 5 & under. The Moriarty is open to all and takes about 35-40…
Cost: Adults $18.95, children (4-16) $12.95, FREE for kids 4 & under. Online reservations required.
Where
Vergé Labonté View map
Ferme Forget offers a fun and educational activity for young and old. As soon as you arrive, a tractor will bring you to the entrance of the maze. The labyrinth is divided into 2 routes, the first one lasting about 20 minutes will lead you to a playground and rest area. Thereafter, you have the choice to continue the adventure by taking route 2, which lasts about 1 hour. Also…
Cost: Adult (13 years & up) $8, child (3-12) $5, FREE for ages 4 & under.
Have you got what it takes to be a pirate or a privateer? Pointe-à-Callière is requesting that all shipmates now board the good ship D’Iberville to embark on an immersive and interactive seafaring adventure taking place in the days of New France! Entirely updated and improved, Pointe-à-Callière’s new family exhibition offers a glimpse into the world of the ship’s captain, Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville, Canada’s most renowned privateer, and a chance to…
Cost: Adults $24, youth (13-30) $16, children (5-12) $8, free for ages 4 & under. Reservations required
Where
Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex View map
Join GUEPE naturalist educators in the park to learn more about urban nature and discover interesting artefacts. Loans of outdoor equipment will also be available: scooters, balls, games, identificatin guides, insect nets, binoculars, and more. Two Locations: Beaubien Park - 6635 6e Avenue, Montréal, QC H1Y 2X7 Pelican Park - 2590 Rue Masson, Montréal, QC H1Y 1V9 Schedule: June 12 to October 31: Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to…
Cost: FREE
For a summer activity that’s out of the ordinary, discover the new Sentiers ludiques (playful trails) that wind their way through the forest in St.Sauveur. The trails offer a unique team-building experience where you’re a part of an adventurous story. Follow the paths, play mini-games, and decode puzzles to help solve a mystery. There are two trails to choose from: The legend of the sacred crystals and The last dragon feather.…
Cost: Adults $13.50, children (6-17) $11, kids 5 & under free. Online registration required
Come and enjoy a variety of activities with your family and loved ones: A mini-farm for the children family entertainment Guided trips through the orchards Tastings of our products: cider, jams, etc. Nature hikes and walks Lovely picnic locations And much more! U-Pick and restaurant on-site.
Cost: FREE admission
We are proud to present to you a family activity that everyone will love. Our labyrinth, totaling 3 hectares, will make you lose your mind for several minutes. During the course, you will be able to contemplate our decorations, they will tell you a story. At the end of the ride you will arrive in our one hectare pumpkin patch, where you can enjoy nature. Reservations highly recommended.
Cost: Adults (13 & over) $8, children (4-12) $4, 3 years & under FREE
Reconnect with nature via an interactive guided farm visit. Feed the ducks, bunnies, chickens, sheep and goats, interact with a farm dog and learn about bees. The tour is suitable for children age 2 & up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear long pants and summer hat. Bug repellent is recommended. Strollers are impossible to use on the farm. September schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Saturdays and…
Cost: $30 per family
Climb aboard life-size replicas of a royal and a pirate ship of the 18th century of over 100 feet long and hang onto one of the aerial adventure courses ranging from 2 feet to 35 feet high, climb the wall of the Pirate's ship, or run through the inflatable playgrounds. This fall, there is an Escape Mission game for families to enjoy (ages 6 & up). These escape missions are…
Cost: Various packages available. See website for details. Advance ticket purchase highly recommended.
La Grande Roue stands 60 metres high on Ile Bonsecours, making it the biggest observation wheel in the country, and one of the three tallest in North America. Visitors can climb aboard one of the 42 enclosed, temperature-controlled cabins and enjoy a 360 degree view of the downtown core, the river, Jacques-Cartier Bridge and Mount Royal. Rides will last about 15 minutes and go through three full rotations. When the…
Cost: Tickets starts at $20.12. Variety of packages available for purchase. Online ticket sales available.
Activities hosted by The Lion and The Mouse that help educate parents on free, outdoor loose play opportunities in the city. While parents learn, children can have fun playing together.
Cost: FREE
THE INFINITE is an awe-inspiring immersive experience that transports you into space, aboard the International Space Station, through a breathtaking journey that lasts 60 minutes. Several mediums (virtual reality, augmented reality and projections) collide with exceptional realism, allowing you to discover life in orbit in a way only 250 astronauts have experienced. Experience the vastness of space and see Earth from a whole new perspective! Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11 a.m. to…
Cost: Adults $30-$50, children (8-12) $10-$12, students (13 & up) $21-$35
Hanger 16 is over 100 years old and SOS Labyrinthe celebrates this historic icon throughout its theme and storyline. Families search for the four treasures of the longshoremen by exploring a 2 km maze of corridors filled with obstacles, traps and dead ends. There is a new maze configuration every week. An unforgettable adventure in the world's largest indoor maze! Rain or shine!
Cost: Adults $19.75, teens 13-17 $17.75, children 4-12 $15.75, kids 3 & under FREE
Enjoy a weekend of fun ... live music & shows, food trucks, circus and comedy performances, booths featuring local organizations, inflatable games, and more. Schedule: Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Choose from two different private outdoor tours that are led by a volunteer guide from the museum and designed exclusively for family bubbles of up to eight people. Bring an umbrella in case since the tours go on rain or shine. Let’s Talk Sculpture welcomes you to explore and learn more about the art and features that animate the museum’s outdoor Sculpture Garden, one of Montreal’s most important public art…
Cost: $4 for a family of up to four people from the same household. Reservations required
Stay dry and enjoy the lake, river, and sailing while taking in the landscape from a different point of views from the ferry. The Batobus is equipped with benches and bicycle racks. This open-air ride takes you back and forth between Saint-Louis and René-Lévesque park. Batobus doesn't sail when it rains or when the winds are more than 20 nodes. Boarding: St. Louis Park, corner of 34e Avenue and Boulevard Saint-Joseph;…
Cost: $2 and FREE for kids 5 & under
Come and try the first urban zipline circuit in Canada. Montreal Zipline offers you a thrilling experience while discovering Montreal from a bird’s eye view. Transform yourself into a superhero flying over the city. The zip-line course flies over the famous Bonsecours island in Montreal’s Old Port, which is one of the city's most popular tourist areas. Bring the whole family! It’s open to everyone ages 3 and up. No need to book your…
Cost: Adults $19.99 + tax, children $16.99 + tax
Where
Clock Tower - Old Port of Montreal View map
An obstacle course for everyone: trenches, cobwebs, pyramids and many other surprise obstacles await you! Each starting wave will be able to benefit from a 30-minute entry into the course. Route of approximately 1.5 km. Vaccination passport compulsory for 13 years old and over. Onliine registration required.
Cost: $5. Online reservations required
The Pointe-du-Moulin Historical Park will liven up your picnics during Rustic Sundays. On the menu, tasting of local beers, musical performances o ff ered by artists from the region, all in a natural and enchanting setting! Reservations required.
Cost: Variety of ticket prices depending on residency. See website for more details and to reserve your spot.
Where
Pointe-du-Moulin Historic Park View map
Reconnect with nature via an interactive guided farm visit. Feed the ducks, bunnies, chickens, sheep and goats, interact with a farm dog and learn about bees. The tour is suitable for children age 2 & up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear long pants and summer hat. Bug repellent is recommended. Strollers are impossible to use on the farm. September schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Saturdays and…
Cost: $30 per family
This year, the Gardens of Light event is renewed, offering a brand new journey - An ode to the Moon! Universal beacon that has guided human beings since the dawn of time, the Moon is the light that ushers you while you discover the Gardens of Light. Begin your visit guided by the wolves' howling and the moonlight. Let yourself be drawn to the poetry of the Japanese Garden, which…
Cost: Adults $16.50, seniors $15.50, students $12.75, ages 5-17 $8.25, families $46.75 (prices for Quebec residents)
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