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Jean-Drapeau Park

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📍 1, circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montréal, Québec, H3C1A9

Jean-Drapeau Park provides a unique urban setting with its lush landscapes and stunning views of the Montreal skyline. It's an ideal spot for beginners looking to try stand-up paddleboard while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the park.

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Why go

Just minutes from downtown Montreal, Jean-Drapeau Park offers a beautiful escape by the water. This peaceful haven is the perfect spot to recharge while enjoying a variety of water activities.

What to do

Set out on a stand-up paddleboarding adventure on the calm lake waters, ideal for beginners. If you prefer speed, kayaking and canoeing await you to explore the lush shores. For a relaxing day, choose a pedal boat ride and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscapes.

Nearby

The park offers plenty of spaces for picnicking and relaxing after an activity. Settle on the grass, enjoy a good meal, and let the soothing sound of water lull you.

Getting there

From downtown Montreal, expect about a 15-minute drive or a 30-minute public transport ride to reach the park.

Good to know

Don't forget to bring sunscreen and water to stay hydrated. Also, check the weather forecast before heading out to make the most of your day.

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type

Lake

Water type

Flatwater

Avg. depth

3 m

Length

2 km

Elevation

20 m

Place type

Municipal park

Region

Montréal

County

Montréal

Parking

Available

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The stay

Practical info

Municipal park — recreational canoeing, recreational kayaking, pedal boating, stand-up paddleboarding, running.

📍 Contact

1, circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montréal, Québec, H3C1A9

County : Montréal

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Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Water activities

Canot récréatif
Kayak récréatif
Pedal boat
Stand-up paddleboard

Land activities

Course à pied
Fatbiking
Patinage à roues alignées
Ice skating
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Cross-country skiing
Cycling
Volleyball de plage
Escalade de glace
Escalade de rocher

Recreation & discovery

Atelier
Concert, spectacle
Exhibition
Glissade d'eau
Snow tubing
Nature interpretation
Self-guided tour
Yoga

Facilities

Belvédère / tour d'observation
Outdoor pool
Beach
Walking trail
Restrooms
Bar
Shop
Eau potable
Guichet automatique bancaire

Food & dining

Picnic area
BBQ allowed
Snack bar
Menu de cabane à sucre en saison
Salle à manger

Services

Métro (ligne jaune)
Réservation obligatoire
Tarif de groupe

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