July 2026
The Torlonia Collection · MBAM
Mar 14 – Jul 19 · Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Fifty-eight ancient Roman marbles from the legendary Torlonia collection, its only Canadian stop after the Louvre. Under-25s free; closes Jul 19.
Montreal 1976: An Olympic Feat · McCord Stewart
Mar 27 – Sep 13 · McCord Stewart Museum · Free
Fifty years after the '76 Games: the retrospective, plus "Céline in Dior" showing the gown from her Paris 2024 Eiffel Tower return. Free Wednesday evenings.
M.C. Escher: The Exhibition
Apr 10 – Aug 30 · 312 Sainte-Catherine Ouest
150+ original Escher prints, impossible constructions and tessellations, with immersive rooms and interactives in the Quartier des Spectacles. A perfect rainy-day detour.
Marché de La Station · Nuns' Island
Apr 12 – Nov 1 · 10 AM · La Station intergenerational centre · Free
A Sunday farmers' market outside La Station on Nuns' Island, bringing seasonal produce and local food directly to the neighbourhood through early November.
Otherworlds + Paola Pivi · PHI
Apr 23 – Sep 13 · PHI, Old Montréal
Jakob Kudsk Steensen's six speculative ecological worlds in VR and spatial sound, alongside Paola Pivi's playful sculpture show. PHI's twin summer headliners.
Marché Angus
May 15 – Oct 16 · 3 PM · Technopôle Angus · Free
A Friday neighbourhood market with around 20 rotating local farms and makers selling produce, bread, cheese, meat, drinks, sweets, prepared food and body products.
Tam-Tams du Mont-Royal
May 17 – Oct 25 · Monument George-Étienne Cartier, Mount Royal · Free
The informal Sunday drum circle at the foot of Mount Royal: drummers, dancers and picnics all afternoon. Free, unorganized, weather permitting.
Cirque du Soleil: ECHO · Big Top, Old Port
May 21 – Aug 16 · Grand Chapiteau, Quai Jacques-Cartier
Cirque's 20th big-top production: heroine Future, a morphing cube, and an acrobatic fable about our bond with nature. Final Montréal weeks before it leaves for Mexico.
Pedestrian streets · L'été sur rue
May 23 – Sep 20 · Bernard, Wellington and Villeray streets · Free
Three confirmed commercial corridors go car-free on different dates. Use the program below for each exact street segment and season window.
Les Jardins Gamelin
May 28 – Sep 13 · Place Émilie-Gamelin · Free
A downtown square turned garden village for its 12th season: free concerts, DJ sets, line dancing and karaoke every day beside Berri-UQAM, bar from 5 PM.
Heroes of Greece: The Age of Troy · Pointe-à-Callière
Jun 4 – Mar 7 · Pointe-à-Callière
Nearly 400 objects from 28 Greek museums retell the Trojan War: Achilles, Helen and Odysseus at the Old Montréal archaeology museum.
Village au Pied-du-Courant
Jun 4 – Sep 5 · Under the Jacques-Cartier Bridge · Free + paid
Pop-up beach village on the river: sand, bars, food stands and DJ sets under the bridge, with free fireworks-viewing nights. Free entry before 7 PM.
Verdun Farmers' Market · Bannantyne
Jun 10 – Oct 28 · 3 PM · Bibliothèque Jacqueline-De Repentigny lawn · Free
A small Wednesday farmers' market on the library lawn for seasonal produce and local goods, organized as a close-to-home food option for Verdun residents.
BODYVERSE · OASIS Immersion
Jun 19 – Aug 29 · OASIS Immersion, Palais des congrès
A roughly 60-minute journey inside the human body through 360° projections, spatial sound and free-roam VR. Designed for ages 8+; timed booking required.
Artemis II: The Projection · Science Centre
Jul 1 – Aug 31 · Montreal Science Centre, Old Port
A 12-minute projection retracing April's Artemis II crewed lunar flyby, introduced by astronaut Jeremy Hansen, plus the Comedy Wildlife photo safari.
L'International des Feux Loto-Québec
Jul 2 – Aug 6 · 10 PM · La Ronde (free viewing from the Old Port) · Free + paid
International fireworks competition over La Ronde. Watch free from the Old Port, Jacques-Cartier bridge sidewalk or De Lorimier viewpoints; ticketed seating inside the park.
Les Premiers Vendredis (First Fridays)
Jul 3 – Sep 5 · 4 PM · Esplanade du Parc olympique · Free
Canada's biggest food-truck gathering on the Olympic Park esplanade. 2026 runs as Friday+Saturday editions, remaining dates Aug 21–22 and Sep 4–5, 4 to 11 PM.
Piknic Électronik
Jul 5 – Oct 18 · Parc Jean-Drapeau
Sunday-afternoon electronic music institution under the Calder sculpture. 2026 season runs May 17 to Oct 18.
Cinéma sous les étoiles
Jul 6 – Aug 28 · Various Montréal parks · Free
Free open-air documentary cinema in parks across Montréal. Each dated listing names the film and park; check the official rain status from 4 PM on screening days.
Festival International Nuits d'Afrique
Jul 7–19 · Quartier des Spectacles · Free
40th edition. African, Caribbean and Latin music. Free outdoor site at the Quartier des Spectacles from Jul 14–19, plus ticketed club shows.
Just For Laughs
Jul 15–26 · Quartier des Spectacles · Free + paid
The comedy festival returns downtown with free outdoor shows and ticketed club and theatre performances. Check each dated show for its confirmed artist and venue.
Fantasia International Film Festival
Jul 16 – Aug 2 · Concordia University (Hall Building)
30th edition of North America's biggest genre film festival, three weeks of horror, sci-fi and Asian cinema premieres at Concordia.
Chợ Đêm MTL Night Market
Jul 16–19 · Bassin Peel
Vietnamese night market at Peel Basin with street food, vendors, music and a full cultural program. General online admission is $5, with listed free-admission groups.
Montréal Streetfood Festival
Jul 16–19 · Clock Tower Quay, Old Port
More than 35 local eateries serve street food from around the world, with live music, family activities and Old Port waterfront views. Free for ages 8 and under and 65+.
Théâtre de Verdure Summer Program
Jul 17 – Aug 26 · 8:30 PM · Théâtre de Verdure, Parc La Fontaine · Free
Free music, dance, circus, theatre and film in Parc La Fontaine's 2,000-seat amphitheatre. This listing contains every remaining official date; check the event page before leaving because storms can cancel shows.
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Market
Jul 18 – Oct 31 · 9 AM · Parc Lalonde waterfront · Free
A waterfront Saturday market with 25 to 40 stalls for local produce, baked goods, cheese, meat, prepared food, flowers, drinks and picnic supplies.
Learn to Paddleboard · Lachine Canal
Jul 18 – Sep 6 · 10:30 AM · Saint-Gabriel Lock, Lachine Canal
A reservable 90-minute beginner paddleboard session for ages 14+ at Lock 3. The $15 fee includes board, paddle, PFD and waterproof bag; arrive 15 minutes early.
SUNSAT · SAT Rooftop
Jul 19 – Sep 12 · 12 PM · SAT Rooftop, 3rd floor
Three all-ages daytime rooftop parties with underground electronic DJs, cocktails, light food and an artisan market, running from noon through golden hour.
Film Noir au Canal
Jul 19 – Aug 16 · 6:30 PM · Square Saint-Patrick, Lachine Canal · Free
Free Sunday screenings of cult crime films beside the Lachine Canal, introduced by live music and film experts. Titles are revealed weekly; rain dates are Mondays.
Danse au Parc · Salsa and Bachata
Jul 21 – Sep 29 · 7 PM · Parc de la Petite-Italie gazebo · Free
A beginner-friendly salsa and bachata lesson followed by no-partner-needed social dancing in Little Italy. Rain or shine; the organizer posts community safety rules.
Le Grand PoutineFest
Jul 22 – Aug 2 · Quai de l'Horloge, Old Port · Free
Twelve days of poutine from dozens of vendors on the Old Port. Free live music on Saturdays; tasting packages on Fridays.
SOUS L'ANNEAU · Wednesday Nights
Jul 22 – Sep 2 · 5 PM · Esplanade PVM, Place Ville Marie · Free
Free Wednesday after-work DJ sets and live performances beneath Place Ville Marie's Ring, with a relaxed open-air meeting place in the heart of downtown.
Dômesicle Summer 2026 · SAT
Jul 24 – Aug 21 · 10 PM · Satosphere, SAT
Friday-night electronic parties pair local and international DJs with live 360-degree visuals inside the Satosphere. Individual lineups and ticket prices vary. Ages 18+.
Montréal Makers Market
Jul 25 – Sep 13 · 11 AM · Salle St-Jean Berchmans · Free
A free indoor market with more than 80 independent local makers, artists and small businesses selling handmade art, ceramics, jewellery, clothing, food and unusual finds.
CF Montréal vs Inter Miami CF
Jul 25 · 7:30 PM · Stade Saputo
MLS: Inter Miami visit Stade Saputo, expect a sellout. Kickoff 7:30 PM.
J. Cole · The Fall Off Tour, Bell Centre
Jul 25 · 8 PM · Bell Centre
First solo headline run in five years, touring The Fall Off. 8 PM, doors 7.
Alouettes vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Jul 26 · 7 PM · Stade Percival-Molson
CFL Sunday-night football at Percival-Molson. Kickoff 7 PM.
Ariana Grande · Bell Centre (three nights)
Jul 28–31 · 8 PM · Bell Centre
The Eternal Sunshine Tour's only Canadian stop, with three nights at the Bell Centre. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 8 PM.
OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival
Jul 31 – Aug 2 · Parc Jean-Drapeau
Montréal's flagship music festival, three days across the Parc Jean-Drapeau island stages.
Fierté Montréal
Jul 31 – Aug 9 · Montréal Village + Olympic Park Esplanade · Free
20th edition of Montréal Pride, ten days of free outdoor shows and community events, closing with the parade down Sainte-Catherine on Aug 9 at 1 PM.
Critical Mass Montréal
Jul 31 – Sep 25 · 5 PM · George-Étienne Cartier Monument · Free
A free, welcoming monthly community ride that celebrates cycling, builds connections and reclaims the street at a human scale. Bring a road-ready bike and lights.
August 2026
National Bank Open (ATP)
Aug 1–13 · IGA Stadium · Free
The ATP Masters 1000 is in Montréal this year. Family Weekend on Aug 1–2 opens the grounds free before main-draw play begins.
CF Montréal vs New England Revolution
Aug 1 · 7:30 PM · Stade Saputo
MLS Saturday-night match at Stade Saputo. Kickoff 7:30 PM.
Montréal Highland Games and Festival
Aug 2 · Douglas Hospital grounds
A full day of Scottish athletics, pipe bands, Highland dancing, Celtic music, a family village, rugby clinics, clans, vendors and a ceilidh tent.
International First Peoples' Festival
Aug 4–14 · Place des Festivals and partner venues · Free
Eleven days of Indigenous film, music, visual art, poetry and public performance. The organizer confirms August 4 to 14; check the evolving venue calendar.
AfroMonde Festival
Aug 6–9 · Clock Tower Quay, Old Port · Free
A free celebration of Afro-descendant cultures through music, dance, visual arts, food, workshops, yoga, meditation and community wellness at the Old Port.
OSM Summer Concerts
Aug 6–12 · 7:30 PM · Three Montréal parks · Free
Three confirmed free OSM concerts bring Rafael Payare and the orchestra to Saint-Laurent, Parc La Fontaine and the Olympic Park Esplanade.
Otakuthon 2026
Aug 7–9 · Palais des congrès de Montréal
Montréal's largest anime convention is an all-ages weekend of anime, manga, gaming, cosplay, Japanese culture, concerts, guests and a packed exhibitor hall.
ItalfestMTL
Aug 7–16 · Little Italy and various Montréal venues · Free
Italian-Québécois culture takes over Little Italy and partner venues with concerts, opera, cinema, fashion, art, food and family programming.
ÎLESONIQ
Aug 8–9 · Parc Jean-Drapeau
Electronic music weekend on the island. 2026 lineup led by Deadmau5 and Dom Dolla, with a satellite opening event downtown Aug 7.
Alouettes vs Edmonton Elks
Aug 8 · 3 PM · Stade Percival-Molson
CFL Saturday matinee. 3 PM kickoff at Percival-Molson.
Montréal Children's Literature Festival
Aug 9 · Parc Noël-Spinelli · Free
A free family day with children's authors, illustrators, publishers, readings, performances, crafts and book discovery beside the Lachine waterfront.
Orientalys Festival
Aug 13–16 · Clock Tower Quay, Old Port · Free
A free waterfront medina of music, dance, food, crafts, exhibitions and workshops celebrating cultures from North Africa to China, with activities for all ages.
Marché des Possibles
Aug 14 – Sep 20 · Parc Sans Nom and Parc Mario, Mile End · Free
POP Montréal's newly announced neighbourhood series returns for six weekends of live music, DJ parties, community programming, food and local discoveries.
LASSO Montréal
Aug 15–16 · Parc Jean-Drapeau
Country music festival on the island. Note: official site says Aug 15–16, not the Aug 14–16 sometimes listed elsewhere.
CF Montréal vs D.C. United
Aug 15 · 7:30 PM · Stade Saputo
MLS Saturday-night match at Stade Saputo. Kickoff 7:30 PM.
Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 · Montréal
Aug 19–23 · Parc Jean-Drapeau
World-tour beach volleyball returns to the island, the sport's top pairs, five days of matches.
Montréal Asian Night Market · ROYALMOUNT
Aug 20–23 · ROYALMOUNT Urban Park · Free
Four days of Asian street food, artisans, performances and cultural activities in ROYALMOUNT's outdoor urban park, steps from De la Savane metro.
M.A.D. Festival
Aug 20–23 · Place des Festivals · Free
Montréal's fashion, arts and entertainment festival fills Place des Festivals with local-designer runway shows, performances, art and a revamped pop-up market.
Alouettes vs Ottawa Redblacks
Aug 20 · 7:30 PM · Stade Percival-Molson
CFL Thursday-night rivalry game vs Ottawa. Kickoff 7:30 PM.
Vans Warped Tour Montréal
Aug 21–22 · Parc Jean-Drapeau
The touring punk and alternative festival returns to Montréal for two days of bands, artist alley, extreme sports, record labels, charities and festival culture.
Marionnettes Plein la rue
Aug 21–23 · Promenade Wellington · Free
The pedestrian Well becomes an outdoor puppet stage for its 15th edition, with intimate, roaming and giant-puppet performances for children and curious adults.
CF Montréal vs LA Galaxy
Aug 22 · 7:30 PM · Stade Saputo
MLS: LA Galaxy visit Stade Saputo. Kickoff 7:30 PM.
MUTEK
Aug 25–30 · Quartier des Spectacles
Six nights of electronic music and digital art, experimental A/V performances downtown, with some free outdoor programming.
18th-Century Public Market · Pointe-à-Callière
Aug 29–30 · Pointe-à-Callière Museum plaza · Free
A free French-Regime market reenactment with period characters, crafts, food, music, demonstrations and Indigenous knowledge in the streets around the museum.
FAR · Festival des arts de ruelle
Aug 29 – Sep 13 · Alleys and parks across Montréal · Free
The 10th edition turns neighbourhood alleys and parks into intimate open-air stages for circus, theatre, music, dance and roaming performance. Check the organizer for each location.
September 2026
RUSH · Bell Centre (two nights)
Sep 2–4 · 7:30 PM · Bell Centre
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson reunite Rush in honour of Neil Peart, two Montréal nights on the 2026 tour.
Gardens of Light · Jardin botanique
Sep 3 – Nov 1 · Jardin botanique de Montréal
The official First Nations Garden anniversary calendar confirms the 2026 Gardens of Light window. Nightly entry slots and the complete garden program are still to come.
Iron Maiden + Megadeth + Anthrax · Parc Jean-Drapeau
Sep 3 · 6:15 PM · Espace 67, Parc Jean-Drapeau
Maiden's 50th-anniversary Run For Your Lives tour, co-billed with Megadeth and Anthrax, an outdoor metal triple-header.
Alouettes vs BC Lions
Sep 4 · 7:30 PM · Stade Percival-Molson
CFL Friday-night game vs BC. Kickoff 7:30 PM.
CF Montréal vs Charlotte FC
Sep 9 · 7:30 PM · Stade Saputo
MLS midweek match at Stade Saputo. Kickoff 7:30 PM.
AC/DC · POWER UP Tour, Parc Jean-Drapeau
Sep 12 · 7 PM · Espace 67, Parc Jean-Drapeau
Stadium-scale outdoor one-off on Île Sainte-Hélène, The Pretty Reckless opening. 7 PM, doors 5:30.
Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal
Sep 13 · Mount Royal circuit · Free
WorldTour one-day race looping Mount Royal all afternoon. Watch free anywhere on the circuit; the Camillien-Houde climb is the classic spot.
CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew
Sep 19 · 7:30 PM · Stade Saputo
MLS Saturday-night match at Stade Saputo. Kickoff 7:30 PM.
UCI Road World Championships
Sep 20–27 · Citywide circuit incl. Mount Royal · Free
The world championships come to Montréal for the 50th anniversary of the '76 Olympics, a week of racing on open streets, ~500K spectators expected, free to watch.
POP Montreal
Sep 23–27 · Mile End venues (HQ: Rialto Theatre)
Five nights of emerging music, art and film spread across Mile End venues, the season's last big festival weekend.
CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati
Sep 26 · 7:30 PM · Stade Saputo
MLS Saturday-night match at Stade Saputo. Kickoff 7:30 PM.
October 2026
Alouettes vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Oct 3 · 7 PM · Stade Percival-Molson
CFL Saturday-night game vs Winnipeg. Kickoff 7 PM.
Alouettes vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Oct 12 · 1 PM · Stade Percival-Molson
CFL Thanksgiving Monday matinee. 1 PM kickoff, the traditional holiday game.
CF Montréal vs Atlanta United
Oct 14 · 7:30 PM · Stade Saputo
MLS midweek match at Stade Saputo. Kickoff 7:30 PM.
CF Montréal vs Nashville SC
Oct 24 · 1:30 PM · Stade Saputo
MLS Saturday matinee at Stade Saputo. 1:30 PM kickoff.
November 2026
CF Montréal vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Nov 7 · 4 PM · Stade Saputo
MLS regular-season home finale. 4 PM kickoff at Stade Saputo.
Nature and day trips
- Plage Jean-Doré
About 10 min by car · Sandy lake beach on Île Notre-Dame, ten minutes from downtown, filtered water, paddle rentals, food kiosks. Buy tickets online on hot days.
- Plage urbaine de Verdun
About 15 min by car · Free river beach behind the Verdun Auditorium, open Jun 13–Aug 30 with lifeguards. Metro-accessible; small and fills up fast on heat waves.
- Cap-Saint-Jacques
About 40 min by car · Two natural beaches on Lac des Deux Montagnes, plus an eco-farm and shaded trails. Individual visits are drop-in; admission and parking are paid.
- Parc national d'Oka
About 60 min by car · SEPAQ park with a huge Lake of Two Mountains beach and the Calvaire d'Oka hike. Buy your daily access pass on sepaq.com before driving out; summer weekends sell out.
- Plage de Saint-Zotique
About 50 min by car · Long shallow beach on Lac Saint-François with volleyball courts and calm, warm water, an easy family day 50 minutes southwest.
- Parc du Mont-Royal
About 10 min by car · The mountain in the middle of the city: the Olmsted path to the Kondiaronk lookout, Beaver Lake, and the Camillien-Houde viewpoint. No car needed.
- Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno
About 30 min by car · Gentle lake-dotted trails through an old orchard forest, 30 minutes over the bridge. SEPAQ daily access, buy online before you go.
- Gault Nature Reserve (Mont Saint-Hilaire)
About 40 min by car · McGill's protected mountain with the Pain de Sucre summit over Lac Hertel, the classic Montérégie hike. Entry fee per visit; arrive early on weekends.
- Parc national du Mont-Tremblant
About 105 min by car · Québec's biggest SEPAQ park. La Diable sector has the La Roche/La Corniche lookouts and river beaches. Daily access must be purchased before your visit.
- Chutes Dorwin
About 60 min by car · Rawdon's 30-metre falls with boardwalk lookouts and a forest trail, an hour north. Open daily 10 AM–6 PM, pay at the entrance, no reservation needed.
- Parc régional de la Chute-à-Bull
About 95 min by car · Short family loop in Lanaudière to an 18-metre cascade, with forest viewpoints and logging history. Drop-in park access is paid at the meter.
- Parc des Chutes de Sainte-Ursule
About 75 min by car · A chain of falls dropping through a gorge in Mauricie with suspension-bridge views. Entry fee at the gate; open since early May.
- Parc des Rapides
About 20 min by car · A 30-hectare river park with Lachine Rapids views, more than 225 bird species and Québec's largest great-blue-heron colony.
- Parc Frédéric-Back
About 20 min by car · A former quarry and landfill transformed into a huge environmental park, known for grassy valleys, skyline views and white biogas-capture spheres.
- Parc René-Lévesque
About 25 min by car · A sunset peninsula at the end of the Lachine Canal with broad river views and 22 monumental sculptures in a free open-air collection.
- Vague à Guy
About 20 min by car · A famous standing wave in the St. Lawrence with a purpose-built access trail and riverside rest area. It is also a striking spectator stop from shore.
- Berlin Wall at the World Trade Centre
About 5 min by car · A free indoor oddity: a graffiti-covered Berlin Wall segment gifted to Montréal in 1992, beside the fountain and glass-roofed Ruelle des Fortifications.
- Summit Woods and Lookout
About 15 min by car · A quiet bird sanctuary on Mount Royal's western peak, paired with a nearby lookout over Westmount, downtown and the St. Lawrence.
- Ruelle bleue-verte
About 10 min by car · Québec's first blue-green alley redirects roof runoff into planted beds beside Bâtiment 7, turning climate infrastructure into a small neighbourhood stop.
- La Grande Roue de Montréal
About 10 min by car · A 30 to 40-minute Old Port stop with a 15 to 20-minute ride in a private, climate-controlled cabin and wide city, river and mountain views.
- Parc-nature de l'Île-de-la-Visitation
About 25 min by car · An easy Rivière des Prairies outing linking historic mill ruins, birding habitat, picnic areas and quiet waterside lookouts.
- Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies
About 35 min by car · Marsh, woodland and river loops at Montréal's eastern edge, with birding lookouts and a chance of spotting white-tailed deer.
- Parc-nature du Bois-de-Liesse
About 30 min by car · Short forest loops beneath rare old black maples, with observation stations, river lookouts and a practical all-terrain mobility option.
- Grand parc de l'Ouest, Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard
About 45 min by car · Wetland boardwalks, forest paths, lake views and a small family beach whose live water-quality status must be checked before swimming.
- Parc-nature du Ruisseau-De Montigny
About 30 min by car · Montréal's overlooked urban cascades on a short streamside path that runs north to the Rivière des Prairies.
- Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville
About 30 min by car · Walk, cycle or paddle among five quiet St. Lawrence islands, with routes that fit a short outing or a full day.
- Parc régional de la Rivière-du-Nord et chutes Wilson
About 50 min by car · Riverside forest trails to Chutes Wilson, former pulp-mill remains and birding areas just outside Saint-Jérôme.
- Parc régional des Chutes Monte-à-Peine-et-des-Dalles
About 80 min by car · A flexible network of forest paths, footbridges and six overlooks above three waterfall sectors on Rivière L'Assomption.
- Parc régional de la Forêt Ouareau
About 90 min by car · Choose a short lookout climb or a full mountain loop in one of Lanaudière's largest wilderness trail networks.
- Parc régional des Sept-Chutes
About 120 min by car · Pair a waterfall walk with a summit route over Laurentian ranges, Mont Brassard and the 150-metre Lac Rémi cliff.
- Parc régional Val-David–Val-Morin
About 75 min by car · Several Laurentian viewpoints in one outing, plus an easy interpretation trail for families who want a gentler route.
- Sentiers de L'Escapade, mont Rigaud
About 70 min by car · Pick an easy forest route to a panoramic lookout or the longer Haut-Lieu loop through marshes and mature woodland.
- Réserve naturelle Alfred-Kelly
About 55 min by car · Rugged cliff-top trails above lakes, wetlands and beaver habitat in a protected Laurentian reserve near Prévost.
- Parc de la Rivière Doncaster
About 70 min by car · A family-friendly trail beside the Doncaster's cascades, including a two-kilometre section designed for wheelchairs and strollers.
- CIME Haut-Richelieu, mont Saint-Grégoire
About 50 min by car · A short but steep protected climb to a broad panorama over farms, towns and the Monteregian Hills.
- Parc-nature du Bois-de-Saraguay
About 30 min by car · A low-key 96-hectare forest and wetland preserve with rare ancestral trees, useful when you want nature without a long drive.
- Parc d'environnement naturel de Sutton
About 95 min by car · Protected mountain routes to Round Top and Dos d'Orignal, with long views over the Eastern Townships and several strenuous options.
- Parc national de la Yamaska
About 80 min by car · A gentle reservoir-side national park with an easy 5.8-kilometre loop and a much longer circuit for ambitious walkers.
- Parc national du Mont-Orford
About 95 min by car · A substantial Eastern Townships summit day, with Mont-Chauve offering a 10.6-kilometre loop and broad mountain views.
- Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles
About 35 min by car · Paddle among marshes and small islands in a protected wildlife refuge, or use the free trails when boats are unavailable.
- Parc régional éducatif Bois de Belle-Rivière
About 50 min by car · An all-level mix of mature forest, gardens and nearly 20 kilometres of paths, useful for families who want flexible distances.
- Tour de Lévis
About 10 min by car · A newly reopened 1930s tower with 157 steps and a 360-degree panorama over the islands, Montréal skyline, river and Montérégie.
- Plage de l'Est, activités nautiques
About 40 min by car · A riverfront splash area and seasonal GUEPE kayak site in Pointe-aux-Trembles. The beach name does not mean swimming is allowed.
- Site nautique Sophie-Barat
About 25 min by car · An urban, car-free-friendly kayak and canoe rental point on Rivière des Prairies, with family tandem options and walk-in equipment.
- Rafting Montréal
About 25 min by car · Guided St. Lawrence rafting with a family class I–II option and an adventure route that can reach class IV rapids.
- Canal de Lachine en kayak
About 10 min by car · Beginner-friendly paddling on the historic canal from a dock near Charlevoix metro and the waterfront bike path.
- Parc de la Promenade-Bellerive
About 20 min by car · A flat 2.2-kilometre St. Lawrence promenade for picnics, shore fishing and ship watching, with a seasonal river-shuttle dock nearby.
- Plage du RécréoParc
About 30 min by car · A family natural swimming basin on the South Shore with slides and play structures. Check the live open-or-closed widget before travel.
- Plage de Saint-Timothée
About 55 min by car · A supervised Valleyfield beach with current water grading, paddling rentals and unusually strong adaptive beach and SUP equipment.
- Plage municipale de Rawdon
About 75 min by car · A supervised Lanaudière beach with live water-quality information, boat rentals and one admission bracelet for nearby municipal parks.
- Plage Douglass
About 80 min by car · A free-entry Lac-Brome beach with picnic space and a canteen. Its recent close-and-reopen cycle makes the live water page essential.
- Refuge faunique Marguerite-D'Youville, île Saint-Bernard
About 35 min by car · Eight kilometres of protected wetland, river and lake-edge trails on an island refuge, with a seasonal free local shuttle.
Dates are checked against official organizers. Any unconfirmed date is clearly marked. Read our method.