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Old Port of Montreal

 

Located between Old Montreal and its historic buildings and St. Lawrence, the skating rink in the Old Port of Montreal is the ideal place to create memories. In the evening, the skating rink becomes magical with the panorama of downtown and the colorful reflections of the Grande Roue de Montréal on its ice! Our rental center located at the Bonsecours Pavilion has everything you need to have a good time with family, as a couple or with friends.

Rental information

To contact us

514 613-3838

Contact form

Rental

An identity card must be left on deposit for the loan. Travel passports not accepted.
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Skates

Adult
Child (13 years and -)

Recreational type skates.
Size for men (6-14), women (6-12) and children (J8-5)

 
$14.95
$10.50

Learning aid (child size)

Learning aid to teach children to skate in a safe way.

$5.49

Helmet

Alpine ski type helmet
Sizes for men (S, M, L), women (S, M, L) and children (S, M, L)

$5.49

Padlocks rental

A padlocks loan to keep your personal belongings safe in the lockers provided.

$5.99
Access to the ice is payable.

You can buy your ticket directly online here.

Rental and loan rates are for a maximum of 2 hours of use.

We accept payment by debit or credit card only. Cash is not accepted.

An identity card must be left in deposit for the loan.

Service

Skate sharpening

An ice skate sharpening service is offered for both round and artistic blades.

$9.99
*Rates do not include taxes

Business hours

December 14, 2024 to March 9, 2025

Monday to Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday to Sunday: 10am-9pm

December 21 to January 5

Every day: 10am-9pm

December 31

10am to Midnight

Since our opening hours vary depending on the conditions of the ice rink, we encourage you to check the ice conditions of the Old Montreal skating rink before visiting.

Consult the Old Port of Montreal skating rink page for more details

How to get there?

75-metro

Metro

Champ-de-Mars, Place d'Armes or Square-Victoria stations.
75-autobus

Bus

Line 75 of de la Commune (McGill / Wellington stop)
Line 55 Saint-Laurent (stop Saint-Laurent / Saint-Jacques)
Line 715 Old Montreal/Old Port
75-auto

Car

You can park your car in the neighboring streets, according to the regulations in force, or in the paid outdoor parking lots.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ACCESS AND RESERVATION

1DO I NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE OR BUY TICKETS TO ACCESS THE RINK?
Access to the skating rink at the Old Port of Montreal is subject to a fee. You can either pay online from their website or directly on site at the Bonsecours pavilion. To rent skates and skating-related equipment, you can go to our rental counter located inside the Bonsecours pavilion. No online reservations possible.
2UNTIL WHEN IS THE ICE RINK OPEN?
For the 2024-2025 season, the Old Port of Montreal ice rink will be open until March 9, 2025, weather conditions permitting.
3DOES THE ICE RINK CLOSE IF IT RAINS?
The rink must close in the event of heavy rainfall.

ICE RINK AND SKATE RENTAL

1IS THERE A TIME LIMIT ON THE ICE RINK?
No time limit is imposed on the rink. If you rent skates, you can keep them for a maximum of 2 hours.
2WHERE IS THE SKATES RENTAL?
Our rental counter located inside the Bonsecours Pavilion.
3ARE SKATING LESSONS OFFERED?
No skating lessons are offered. However, we offer rental of learning materials for children.
4ARE SKATING LESSONS OFFERED?
On certain days during the winter season, our instructors walk the ice offering advice to adult and child skaters. This service is offered free of charge. No reservation necessary.
5WHERE CAN I HAVE MY SKATES SHARPENED?
We offer the sharpening of your skates (hockey and figure skating blade) directly at our rental counter. Sharpening prices can be found on our website.
6ARE THERE ANY RESTAURANTS ON SITE?
There is no on-site restaurant, but there is a great selection of excellent restaurants of all genres located in the Old Montreal area.
7IS THERE A PLACE WHERE I CAN PLACE MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS?
There are free lockers inside the pavilion. It is possible to rent a padlock directly at our rental counter.
8WHERE CAN I COLLECT A FORGOTTEN PERSONAL EFFECT?
If you are there, you can go directly to the rental counter and give the details of the lost item. If you are no longer there, we invite you to send an email to [email protected] with a detailed description of the object. We will be able to confirm whether the object has been found or not.

RULES

1IS WEARING A HELMET MANDATORY?
It is not mandatory to wear a helmet on the rink. Wearing a helmet is however recommended if you do not have much experience on the ice. We offer helmet rental at our counter.
2CAN I ACCESS THE ICE RINK WITHOUT SKATES?
It is forbidden to access the ice in shoes or boots. If you don't have skates, we have everything for you! Come see us inside the Bonsecours pavilion so that we can get you the right shoes!
3DOES THE ICE RINK WELCOME CHILDREN?
Children are of course welcome! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. It is forbidden to carry children in your arms or in a baby carrier on the ice rink. Our rental counter rents learning materials to allow children to learn in complete safety.