Landmark

La Ronde

Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal

Address
22 Chemin Macdonald, Montréal, QC

Source: laronde.com, checked 13 Oct 2026.

La Ronde coasters and Ferris wheel seen from the St. Lawrence River, Montréal
Photo: R. D. Barry / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

An amusement park on Île Sainte-Hélène run by Six Flags. In autumn it opens only for Fright Fest and Pumpkin Festival days.

Nearest station Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line), then bus 767
Time needed Half day
Best time Weekends in October
Autumn colourWith kids

Insider tip

The 2026 Fright Fest runs weekends from 3 October to 1 November, plus Monday 12 October and Fridays 23 and 30 October. Hours on 17 October are 11:00 to 22:00, and Friday evenings run 18:00 to 23:00. Tickets are bought online.

What the guides say about La Ronde

La Ronde was closed when last checked, so look at its calendar, and the beach at Plage Jean-Doré is a summer attraction.

Parc Jean-Drapeau is reached by the Yellow line and holds the Biosphère and La Ronde. Île Sainte-Hélène is open 6:00 to midnight and Île Notre-Dame 6:00 to 23:00, per the park's FAQ.

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What's on at La Ronde

Upcoming events at La Ronde and within a ten-minute walk, from the weekly Montréal events calendar.

Exhibition On now

Un monde en commun (A World in Common)

5 Sept 2026 to 2 May 2027 Biosphère, Parc Jean-Drapeau

Station Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line)

A group show by ten artists, made with the Fondation Grantham, on how people share the world with other species. The Biosphère opens it on 5 September 2026.

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Nearby

Tour de Lévis Viewpoint · 8 min walk A heritage tower on Mont Boullé, standing since the 1930s. Mont Boullé Park · 8 min walk The wooded high point of Île Sainte-Hélène, with a 6 km trail network, ponds and viewpoints over Montréal, the South Shore and the St. Parc Jean-Drapeau Park · 12 min walk A park made up of Île Sainte-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame in the St. Biosphère Museum · 12 min walk A Space for Life museum on Île Sainte-Hélène, in Parc Jean-Drapeau. Old Port Clock Tower Landmark · 19 min walk A clock tower at the eastern end of the Old Port with 192 steps up to a view of the river and the city. Saint-Pierre-Apôtre Church Church · 19 min walk A parish church whose cornerstone is dated 1851 and which opened for worship in 1853.

Around Parc Jean-Drapeau

Two islands in the St. Lawrence with a beach, a casino and a race track

Parc Jean-Drapeau covers Île Sainte-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame, five minutes from downtown by Metro. It holds the Biosphère, La Ronde, the Formula 1 track, a beach and a casino. In October the open attractions thin out.

Parc Jean-Drapeau has 9 places on the Roam Montréal map: 4 parks and gardens, 2 landmarks, 1 museum, 1 bar and 1 viewpoint. Read the Parc Jean-Drapeau guide.

Good to know

What is the address of La Ronde?
22 Chemin Macdonald, Montréal, QC.
How do I get to La Ronde?
The nearest station is Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line), then bus 767. La Ronde is in Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal.
How long do you need at La Ronde?
Plan for half day.
When is the best time to visit La Ronde?
Weekends in October.

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