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Jean-Drapeau Park
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Canoe
Stand-up paddleboard
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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
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Characteristics
Recommended gear
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Stand-up paddleboard
Inflatable kayak
PFD / life jacket
Kayak paddle
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Practical info
Municipal park — recreational canoeing, recreational kayaking, pedal boating, stand-up paddleboarding, running.
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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