The Parc
Sustainable development
Visitors
Practical info
Customer service
Venues
Rental halls
Other services
Société du parc Jean-Drapeau
Resources
Contact Us
Contacts
| Customer Service | 514 872-6120 |
| Emergency and security | 514 872-9999 |
| Jean-Doré Beach | 514 872-0199 |
| Aquatic Complex | 514 872-7368 |
| Athletes' Quarters | 514 872-6222 |
#ParcJeanDrapeau
Discovery Ride
This recreation-tourist service is proudly being offered to visitors in the context of innovation and sustainable mobility. As you ride aboard the electric vehicle, take the time to travel more leisurely and crisscross the islands as carefree as the wind while you discover previously unseen places at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Throughout the journey, you will be able to learn a bit more about the history of this great urban park thanks to a pre-recorded audio guide broadcast in the two official languages through the vehicle's loudspeakers.
Exciting and noteworthy topics will be addressed, including the origins of Parc Jean-Drapeau, Expo 67, the 1976 Olympic Games, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Parc's future projects and much more.
Schedule
Monday, August 4, 2025
| Today: available |
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
Not available
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
Not available
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
Not available
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |||
Not available
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Not available
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | |||||
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Not available
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | ||
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Not available
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | 2 | |||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 31 |
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Not available
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | ||||
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Not available
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Not available
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 |
Not available
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |||
Not available
Rates
| Free |
-
The rates shown above do not include parking rates.
- The best way to come to the Parc: active or public transport!
Boarding pass
Although the Discovery Ride is free, a boarding pass is required. Passes are available at the Information Center on the day of the ride.
Reservation
The Discovery Ride is offered at various times throughout the day, depending on availability. Stop by the Information Center to find out the next departure times and reserve your spot.
Route
The Discovery Ride route on Île Notre-Dame is a picturesque loop that begins and ends at the Information Center. The estimated time to complete the Ride route is approximately 45 minutes.
Photos
Here are a few photos of the Discovery ride, just to give you an overview of the activity.
Videos
Get a preview of the Discovery ride with this short video.
Also worth discovering
Portrait sonore - Public Art
A walking path on Sainte-Hélène and Notre-Dame islands is there for your journey, on which you can learn more about public art works and the artists who created them.
Public Art
A collection of 15 City of Montreal art works, done mostly for Expo 67, on display for free along the trails and gardens of Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Restrooms
Parc Jean-Drapeau users have access to many safe and clean washrooms outside the sports, museum and entertainment facilities. The restroom facilities are located in key areas of Parc Jean-Drapeau, near activities and events, and some of these facilities are accessible year-round.
Mosaïcultures
Three monumental mosaïcultures artworks are now permanently installed at Parc Jean-Drapeau. An immersive trail celebrates art, nature, and culture within the Floralies Gardens, open to all. An invitation to rediscover this unique and inspiring site.
Picnic
Parc Jean-Drapeau has a wealth of outstanding places to enjoy a meal or snack in the great outdoors. Whether you are by yourself or with a companion, head off on a discovery of the two islands that compose the Parc and find your next peaceful oasis.
Information Center
Before setting out on your visit to the Parc, we suggest you stop at the Information Center that's right in the middle of Espace 67 on Île Sainte-Hélène, near the Jean-Drapeau subway station and the BIXI bike station.
Wildlife
Parc Jean-Drapeau boasts a wealth of green spaces and a highly diversifed wildlife on the premises. There are very few places near Montréal that are home to as many mammals, along with a wide variety of birds and facilities specifically designed to house insects.
The future of the Parc
Relying on open governance that stimulates commitment and collaboration, Parc Jean-Drapeau is mobilizing to implement a series of actions aimed at achieving its ecological transition, enhancing its rich heritage, and creating vibrant, enriching experiences for its users.
Floralies Gardens
To let you discover the marvels of nature in Montreal for free, the Gardens combine thousands of flowers, many types of trees and shrubs, lagoons and public art works!
Voyage des îles
Discover Parc Jean-Drapeau's bountiful culture and heritage and get access to a wealth of pertinent information through our brand new interactive experience: Voyage des Îles!
Historical books
Get the literary works that cover the significant historical periods of Parc Jean-Drapeau.
A sustainable and responsible outdoors
To promote a healthy co-existence between the natural areas and the activities conducted at Parc Jean-Drapeau, the Parc urges users to respect the seven outdoor ethics principles recommended by Leave No Trace Canada.
Hiking
With more than 25 kilometres of roads and trails, Parc Jean-Drapeau provides an outdoor escape in the heart of nature, just a few steps from downtown Montréal.
Learn more
To obtain more details concerning the Discovery ride, available services or for any request for information, do not hesitate to contact our staff.
Mobility
Getting to Espace 67
To make it easier to get around, here is the exact location of the activity at Parc Jean-Drapeau posted on Google Maps.
Subway Station
The Jean-Drapeau subway station on the Line 4 — Yellow is located on Île Sainte-Hélène, in the heart of Parc Jean-Drapeau. To get to the Parc easily and quickly, the subway is still the best way to go!
River shuttle
During the summer season, Parc Jean-Drapeau visitors can use the river shuttle as a means of transportation, from the Vieux-Port de Montréal (Jacques-Cartier pier) and the city of Longueuil.
STM shuttle
Three STM shuttles provide a connection between the Jean-Drapeau subway station and various attractions.
Bike
The Parc is one of the few places where you can cross the Saint Lawrence River on your bike: simply take the bike paths of the Jacques Cartier Bridge, the Concorde Bridge or the Bike link.
Walking
People can enjoy many of the cycling paths to get to or pass through the Parc Jean-Drapeau, either running or walking.
With more than 25 kilometres of trails and pathways, the Parc is a pleasant spot for hiking, all year round.
Parking
Motorists can get to Parc Jean-Drapeau by taking the Jacques Cartier Bridge or the Concorde Bridge.
Nearby parking areas: P2, P4, P5, P10, P11
Taxibus service
You can reserve a taxi for your travels at the Parc by using a valid STM transport fare.
-
Subway
Station -
STM
shuttle -
River
shuttle - Bike
- Walking
- Parking
-
Taxibus
service
Thanks to our Partners!
© Société du parc Jean-Drapeau