Outdoor activityAbout 20 min by carNo car neededReservation recommended
Vague à Guy
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.
Plan the outing
- Route
- Permanent river wave for trained surfers; lessons available
- Time needed
- Book a lesson or session time with KSF
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Admission
- Viewing is free; lessons and equipment are paid
- Season
- River and operator conditions govern access
- Water access
- Paddling access; check current conditions
Getting there and access
- Public transit
- STM bus 58 along Boulevard LaSalle reaches the riverside access near Parc des Rapides.
- Bike access
- The waterfront multi-use path reaches the rest area and designated river-access trail.
- Accessibility
- Accessible signage and washrooms are listed, but the river access itself is not described as accessible.
- Best for
- Spectating from shore suits all ages; surfing is for experienced riders only.
Know before you go
This eternal wave is unsupervised and intended for experienced users. Beginners should reserve KSF's guided initiation; obey closures and signs.
Address and verification
- Address
- 8180 Boulevard LaSalle, Montréal, QC H8P 1X6
- Verified
- Official source checked 2026-07-19