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3 days ago · Parc Jean-Drapeau is a green oasis in the heart of Montreal, offering cultural, sports and nature activities for all ages and tastes. Celebrate its 150th anniversary with special events, concerts, exhibitions and more in 2024.
2 days ago · L'unique parc Jean-Drapeau, reconnu pour sa programmation culturelle et sportive diversifiée, est l'endroit rêvé pour des escapades à 5 minutes du centre-ville de Montréal!
Jean Drapeau Park (formerly called Parc des Îles) is the third-largest park in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It comprises two islands, Saint Helen's Island and the artificial island Notre Dame Island, situated off the shore of Old Montreal in the Saint Lawrence River. The islands were the site of the Expo 67 World's Fair.
Accessible via the Jean-Drapeau metro station and surrounded by the St. Lawrence River, it’s the ideal playground for moving, taking the air, having fun. Summer and winter, many cultural and sporting activities are on offer.
Feb 29, 2024 · Parc Jean-Drapeau’s incredible capacity to host summer and winter festivals and other major events makes it an internationally recognized destination, while its rejuvenated green spaces, riverfront and permanent attractions offer a year-round getaway just across the river from Old Montréal.
- Robyn Fadden
- info@mtl.org
Parc Jean-Drapeau, minutes from downtown Montréal, spans two islands on the St. Lawrence River. Named after a 30-year mayor, it hosted historical events such as Expo 67 and the 1976 Summer Olympics and continues to welcome international happenings.
Plunge into summer in the middle of the St. Lawrence at Parc Jean-Drapeau (spanning Île-Notre-Dame and Île Ste-Hélène) when the great green expanse rocks to Piknic Électronik, music festivals like Osheaga, an Olympic pool, the Formula One race and the La Ronde amusement park.
