As we had been strolling alongside the broad, clear avenues of Montreal in late summer season, watching the work crews arrange for yet one more metropolis pageant — this one involving some loopy soapbox racers — Hannah proclaimed that if she was going to maneuver to a metropolis, she would need it to be Montreal.
Montreal simply has that impact on folks, at the very least in the summertime. In the summertime, the town is alive with meals, music, and week after week of festivals. Guests can get their style of Europe with out the transatlantic flight and soak within the French-Canadian tradition with out placing an excessive amount of stress on their language abilities. Plus, there may be a lot to do in Montreal with children!
Our go to over Labor Day Weekend (or Labour Day Weekend for Montreal), was our second journey to Montreal in recent times so we now have had time to essentially uncover what Montreal has to supply households. Presently, the Canadian greenback may be very weak towards the U.S. greenback, making it a good time for People to plan a summer season journey (sorry to my Canadian pals!)
To assist along with your planning, I’ve put collectively an inventory of nice actions to do in Montreal with children. If you’re additionally visiting Quebec Metropolis, you should definitely learn our solutions on issues to do in Quebec Metropolis with children. Additionally, you should definitely learn these important ideas for visiting Montreal.
Issues to do in Montreal with Youngsters
Notice: Our most up-to-date journey, together with our lodging and admission to the Zipline, Voiles en Voiles, Aquazilla, and bicycle leases, was hosted by Tourism Montreal. As all the time, all opinions are 100% my very own. This publish accommodates affiliate hyperlinks. For those who click on a hyperlink and make a purchase order, I’ll obtain a small fee.
Zipline over the town
The Previous Port part of Montreal is zipping with motion and there may be a lot to do with children. One of many latest sights is the Montreal Zipline, permitting you to get a hen’s eye view of Montreal with Canada’s first city zip line.
I’ve now ziplined by way of rainforests, down mountains, close to seashores, and throughout cities. This one-zip attraction is sweet for a fast thrill — not too quick and never too scary. I’d counsel ready till the road isn’t too lengthy, because the trip itself is sort of fast. Hannah and I gave this one two thumbs up whereas Glenn was our self-appointed photographer.
The Montreal Zipline is positioned within the Previous Port of Montreal at Hangar 16, close to Clock tower Pier. Ziplining is obtainable for people aged seven and up weighing from 50 to 250 kilos. Please examine the web site for present data.
Climb aboard a pirate journey
Voiles en Voiles presents an aerial ropes course on pirate ships positioned in Montreal’s Previous Port. This attraction is a lot enjoyable and actually one thing for all ages as they provide inflatables for the little ones, a ropes course simply barely off the bottom for these in-between levels, and three ranges of aerial ropes programs between the pirate and “royal” ships for these extra adventurous.
You probably have been studying for some time, will probably be no shock that our little adventurer simply HAD to go on all three ranges. I barely made it by way of the primary, however I later realized that what it’s essential do is simply lean into the harness, belief that it’s going to maintain you (they use one of many most secure harness methods round), and never fear a lot about sustaining your stability.
One HUGE thumbs up for this one and two shaky thumbs from the hen dad and mom. Oh, and if you are at it, try the climbing partitions on the again of the pirate ship too. If you’re adventurous, plan on spending at the very least 4 hours right here. The park is open from April by way of October after which they’re open through the vacation season with a winter journey park.
Voiles en Voiles is positioned at Place des Vestiges (Quai de l’Horloge), Vieux-Port de Montréal. Test the web site for charges and opening dates.
Go to the Previous Port
There may be actually a lot to do within the Previous Port of Montreal that it is best to plan on spending a day simply on this space. Along with the Zipline and Voiles en Voiles, there is a superb Science Centre, there may be Clock Tower Seaside, you may lease pedal boats or quadricycles, or simply spend time strolling alongside the waterfront and exploring among the small retailers and cubicles with distinctive items.
There may be additionally an enormous maze you may struggle your approach out of at SOS Labyrinthe. Plus, if you’re fortunate there will probably be a pageant happening with meals and music, just like the enjoyable YUL EAT Competition that was on the town after we had been there, that includes a set of Quebec’s greatest meals vans.
Bike alongside the Lachine Canal
Biking within the Previous Port is usually a problem as a result of it’s so crowded. Nevertheless, a good way to get a bit additional out of city and benefit from the outdoor is to bike alongside the Lachine Canal. It’s a straightforward metro trip out to the Ma Bicyclette rental store close to Marché Atwater (which makes a pleasant lunch break after your trip!)
When you get outfitted along with your alternative of motorbike, you may both head again in direction of the Previous Port, or the less complicated trip alongside the canal to the town outskirts. We biked just a little over 9 miles alongside the quiet and flat bike path.
Ma Bicyclette is positioned at 2985 Saint Patrick Avenue, Montreal, QC H3K 1B9 (514) 317-6306.
Get moist at Aquazilla
Once we had been in Montreal for Labor Day Weekend it was HOT (90+ levels Fahrenheit!) After our bike trip, we actually wanted to chill off. So we did what the locals do and headed out to Parc Jean-Drapeau for a swim.
Getting there from downtown is pretty easy as you may take the Metro to the Jean-Drapeau station after which the trick is discovering the suitable shuttle bus (Bus 767) to deliver you over to the seaside. When you arrive, head over to the Aquazilla ticket sales space to safe your reservation as solely so many individuals are allowed on the inflatables on the identical time and your ticket is sweet for a one-hour window (further admission to the Jean-Doré seaside is required.)
Aquazilla is an inflatable water park positioned out on the lake. You’ll must swim out to the inflatables to begin the enjoyable. And let me inform you, it’s MUCH more durable than it appears. Holding your stability is hard, particularly with children and adults operating and sliding by. You additionally want a great quantity of higher physique power to drag your self up and out of the water onto the inflatables. And you’ll go underwater if you fall or slide off.
Aquazilla is a collection of interconnected inflatables set on the water. In case your children love American Ninja, they are going to love this. There are a collection of obstacles involving stability, power, and willpower. I’d solely advocate it for youths 8 and up.
Aquazilla is positioned in Parc Jean Drapeau.
Get your thrills at La Ronde
Households searching for a couple of extra thrills may head to Parc Jean Drapeau for a go to to the Six Flags La Ronde amusement park. La Ronde is the biggest theme park in Japanese Canada, providing over 40 rides and sights together with Goliath — one of many tallest and quickest curler coasters in North America, in addition to a colourful household part.
La Ronde is positioned on Île Sainte-Hélène at Parc Jean-Drapeau, close to downtown Montreal.
Return in time at Pointe-à-Callière
Summer season in Montreal will be a whole lot of enjoyable, however it’s all the time good to construct just a little studying into each journey, and the Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal Museum of Archeology and Historical past is the right alternative. Positioned proper in Previous Montreal, simply steps from the Previous Port, this museum is sitting on centuries of historical past — actually.
It’s set on a web site bearing proof of over 1,000 years of human actions and on the very birthplace of Montreal. The museum opened in 1992 and showcases main archaeological discoveries made on this web site beginning within the Eighties. It’s best in case you begin off watching a brief movie concerning the historical past of Montreal earlier than exploring the remainder of the museum. Along with the fascinating archeology digs, we cherished the non permanent Aztec exhibit that was on show final yr.
The Pointe-à-Callière is positioned at 350 Place Royale, Nook of de la Commune, Previous Montréal (Québec) H2Y 3Y5.
See the animals on the Biodome
Totally different from the Biosphère, the Biodôme de Montréal, positioned exterior of the downtown space, is an indoor zoo/aquarium that provides an introduction to the biospheres of the Americas. Right here yow will discover the plush rainforest, the Laurentian Maple Forest, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the subplot areas of the Americas and the Labrador Coast. Our favorites on our go to had been the newborn lynxes and watching the penguins frolic.
The Biodome is positioned at 4777, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal Quebec H1V 1B3.
Cease and odor the flowers on the Botanical Gardens
Our go to to the Jardin Botanique was reduce quick by rain however was one in every of our favourite stops in Montreal. Positioned simply throughout the road from the Biodome, visits to those two sights make for a full day.
The Montreal Botanical Gardens are acknowledged as one of many world’s biggest botanical gardens, with a assortment of twenty-two,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, and greater than 20 thematic gardens unfold out over 75 hectares. The Rose Backyard and Japanese Gardens had been amongst our favorites. We additionally made a fast cease on the Insectarium, which I feel Hannah has by no means forgiven me for.
The Botanical Gardens are positioned at 4101, rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal Quebec H1X 2B2.
Go to Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal
We go to the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal on our first go to to Montreal. The church was constructed within the 1820’s and later redesigned within the late 1800s within the type of St. Chappelle in Paris. The Basilica is gorgeous all by itself, however we loved going for the AURA immersive expertise, which includes a multimedia show of sunshine on the inside and orchestral music.
The Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal is positioned at 110, Notre Dame Avenue West, Montreal, Quebec.
Museum of Tremendous Arts
My daughter additionally actually loved a go to to the Museum of Tremendous Arts in Montreal. The museum has over 1,400 works of latest artwork and high-quality artwork together with work, sculptures, portraits, drawings, and prints, together with masterpieces by El Greco, Rembrandt, and Veronese.
The Museum of Tremendous Arts is positioned at 1380 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1J5.
Climb Mont Royal
One factor we nonetheless haven’t performed in Montreal, however it’s on our record for our subsequent go to is to climb Mont Royal, a small mountain within the metropolis of Montreal. It’s a great spot to take a stroll, have a picnic, or simply benefit from the lookout over the town.
Mont-Royal will be accessed from the East, by way of Camillien-Houde Parkway and from West, by way of Remembrance Highway, Montréal, Québec.
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