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La Grande Roue de Montréal

Old Montréal, Montréal

Hours
Mon to Wed, Sun
10:00 to 22:00
Thu to Sat
10:00 to 23:00

These are the winter hours on the official page, and hours change by season. They may also vary on holidays and for special events.

Source: lagranderouedemontreal.com, checked 29 Oct 2026.

La Grande Roue de Montréal Ferris wheel standing beside the Old Port basin
Photo: Dennis Jarvis / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A Ferris wheel on the Old Port waterfront that's open every day of the year. It gives views of the river and Old Montréal.

Nearest station Champ-de-Mars (Orange line)
Time needed 30 min
Best time Evening, for the lights

Insider tip

Adult tickets are $29.50 plus taxes. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.

La Grande Roue de Montréal, the Montréal Science Centre and the spa boat Bota Bota are all on the water.

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Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of La Grande Roue de Montréal, from the weekly Montréal events calendar.

Theatre and shows

Cirque du Soleil 2027 under the Big Top

13 Apr to 22 Aug 2027 Big Top, Old Port of Montreal, Old Montréal

Cirque du Soleil's Montréal run under the Big Top at the Old Port is listed from 13 April to 22 August 2027. The page says it cannot share what the new show is yet and will reveal it on 20 October.

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Marina and waterfront of the Old Port of Montréal with the Grande Roue in the distance Dennis Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
Concert

Igloofest

14 Jan to 6 Feb 2027 Old Port of Montreal, Old Montréal

Station Champ-de-Mars (Orange line)

The outdoor winter electronic music festival runs 14 January to 6 February 2027 at the Quai Jacques-Cartier in the Old Port. The festival's own page prints both 14 January to 6 February (banner) and 15 January to 7 February (lineup section). The shows are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 14 January is a Thursday.

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Marina and waterfront of the Old Port of Montréal with the Grande Roue in the distance Dennis Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
Festival Free

Taste of the Caribbean Festival

9 Jul to 12 Jul 2027 (dates to be confirmed) Old Port of Montreal, Old Montréal

Station Champ-de-Mars (Orange line)

The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition, its 26th, ran 9 to 12 July at the Old Port with free entry, a main stage, a Rum Zone, over 24 restaurants and a Kids Zone.

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Marina and waterfront of the Old Port of Montréal with the Grande Roue in the distance Dennis Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
Festival $4

Montréal Streetfood Festival

16 Jul to 19 Jul 2027 (dates to be confirmed) Old Port of Montreal, Old Montréal

Station Champ-de-Mars (Orange line)

The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition ran 16 to 19 July at the Old Port with more than 35 eateries, live music and family activities. Admission was $4, free for children and seniors 65 and over.

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Marina and waterfront of the Old Port of Montréal with the Grande Roue in the distance Dennis Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
Festival Free

The Grand PoutineFest

22 Jul to 2 Aug 2027 (dates to be confirmed) Old Port of Montreal, Old Montréal

Station Champ-de-Mars (Orange line)

The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition ran 22 July to 2 August at the Old Port, with free admission, five poutine food trucks, a local stage and carnival-style rides. Poutines cost $15 to $30. The event page prints a second schedule of 23 July to 3 August.

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Marina and waterfront of the Old Port of Montréal with the Grande Roue in the distance Dennis Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0

Smaller local events nearby

  • Place Jacques-Cartier Market Market

    Every day. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Place Jacques-Cartier, Old Montréal

    A neighbourhood market in Old Montréal. It runs as a sugar shack from December to April, with maple taffy on snow, hot maple cider and maple waffles, and sells maple products, fruit and ice cream in summer.

    Free entry · Mon to Fri 09:00 to 22:00, Sat and Sun 09:00 to 12:00 · Map · Source: Marchés publics de Montréal · Marché Place Jacques-Cartier

  • Jazz brunch at Gaspar Concert

    Every Saturday and Sunday. Next: Sat 14 Nov · Gaspar, Old Montréal

    A weekend brunch with a live jazz duo in the Old Montréal brasserie.

    See venue · Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: Gaspar · Brunch et jazz live chez Gaspar

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Cobblestones, a basilica and the river, all within a few blocks

Old Montréal is the oldest part of the city, set between Rue Saint-Antoine and the Old Port along the Saint Lawrence. Notre-Dame Basilica, Pointe-à-Callière and Bonsecours Market are all within about ten minutes of each other on foot. Most visitors do it in half a day, though a museum and a meal stretch it to a full one.

Old Montréal has 20 places on the Roam Montréal map: 5 museums, 5 landmarks, 4 parks and gardens, 2 churches and basilicas, 1 market, 1 viewpoint, 1 neighbourhood and 1 cafe. Read the Old Montréal guide.

What is the address of La Grande Roue de Montréal?
362 Rue de la Commune Est, Montréal, QC.
What are the opening hours of La Grande Roue de Montréal?
Mon to Wed, Sun 10:00 to 22:00; Thu to Sat 10:00 to 23:00. These are the winter hours on the official page, and hours change by season. They may also vary on holidays and for special events.
How do I get to La Grande Roue de Montréal?
The nearest station is Champ-de-Mars (Orange line). La Grande Roue de Montréal is in Old Montréal, Montréal.
How long do you need at La Grande Roue de Montréal?
Plan for 30 min.
When is the best time to visit La Grande Roue de Montréal?
Evening, for the lights.

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