BeachAbout 10 min by carNo car neededReservation recommended
Plage Jean-Doré
Sandy lake beach on Île Notre-Dame, ten minutes from downtown, filtered water, paddle rentals, food kiosks. Buy tickets online on hot days.
Plan the outing
- Route
- Supervised beach with paddling rentals and food kiosks
- Time needed
- Allow 2 to 5 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Admission
- $8.69 adult before tax; online ticket recommended
- Season
- Seasonal; live water and weather status online
- Water access
- Swimming only in the supervised zone
Getting there and access
- Bike access
- Reach Île Notre-Dame on the park's separated bike paths; bike racks are available near the beach.
- Accessibility
- Accessible route from parking to the entrance and changing rooms; an adapted bathing chair is available.
- Best for
- All ages; children need close adult supervision in and around the water.
Know before you go
Swim only in the supervised zone and check the live water-quality rating before leaving.
Address and verification
- Address
- Plage Jean-Doré, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal, QC H3C 1A9
- Verified
- Official source checked 2026-07-19