Park

Parc Jean-Drapeau

Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal

Hours
Daily
6:00 to midnight

Île Notre-Dame closes at 23:00.

Source: parcjeandrapeau.com, checked 13 Oct 2026.

Sculpture and garden path with the Biosphere dome behind, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal
Photo: Artur Staszewski / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A park made up of Île Sainte-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame in the St. Lawrence River, with trails, gardens, a beach and several attractions. It was a site of the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Nearest station Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line)
Time needed Half day
Best time Autumn mornings

Insider tip

Île Sainte-Hélène is open 6:00 to midnight and Île Notre-Dame 6:00 to 23:00, every day. Dogs on a leash are allowed on trails and in green spaces, and cannabis is banned across the park.

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. Read the Parc Jean-Drapeau guide.

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Upcoming events at Parc Jean-Drapeau, from the weekly Montréal events calendar.

Exhibition On now

Salut Gilles, a Story of Speed in Montreal

14 Oct to 31 Dec Parc Jean-Drapeau, Parc Jean-Drapeau

Station Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line)

An exhibition on racing driver Gilles Villeneuve with archival material, artifacts, photographs and videos. Open 10 am to 8 pm on most days and closed on some weekdays. Adult ticket $8.

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Sculpture and garden path with the Biosphere dome behind, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal Artur Staszewski, CC BY-SA 2.0
Sport

Skaters' trail and Slide and groove at Parc Jean-Drapeau

1 Jan to 31 Mar 2027 (dates to be confirmed) Parc Jean-Drapeau, Parc Jean-Drapeau

Station Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line)

The 2026-27 dates are not announced. The 2026 season ran in January, February and March, with a refrigerated ice trail of 3 by 457 metres and Slide and groove DJ evenings.

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Sculpture and garden path with the Biosphere dome behind, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal Artur Staszewski, CC BY-SA 2.0
Concert

Slipknot with Bring Me The Horizon

21 Jul 2027 Parc Jean-Drapeau, Parc Jean-Drapeau

Time 18:00 Station Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line)

Slipknot plays Parc Jean-Drapeau as part of the (sic)est Stadium Tour, with Bring Me The Horizon, Kublai Khan TX and Vended. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m.

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Sculpture and garden path with the Biosphere dome behind, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal Artur Staszewski, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Osheaga Music and Arts Festival

30 Jul to 1 Aug 2027 (dates to be confirmed) Parc Jean-Drapeau, Parc Jean-Drapeau

Station Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line)

Montréal's big summer rock and pop festival at Parc Jean-Drapeau. The 2027 dates haven't been confirmed on the organiser's own page, so the usual late July to early August window is shown.

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Sculpture and garden path with the Biosphere dome behind, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal Artur Staszewski, CC BY-SA 2.0

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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.

What is the address of Parc Jean-Drapeau?
1 Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montréal, QC.
What are the opening hours of Parc Jean-Drapeau?
Daily 6:00 to midnight. Île Notre-Dame closes at 23:00.
How do I get to Parc Jean-Drapeau?
The nearest station is Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line). Parc Jean-Drapeau is in Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal.
How long do you need at Parc Jean-Drapeau?
Plan for half day.
When is the best time to visit Parc Jean-Drapeau?
Autumn mornings.

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