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   Fête des neiges de Montréal | January 21 to February 5, 2012

The Fête des neiges de Montréal of 2012 is now over.
Thanks to everyone for your participation. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

 

Zip-line

Zip-line

The Zip-line enables visitors to glide on one of the four downhill ropes that are more than 300 feet long and installed at a height of 24 feet. The weight of the person using the Zip-line must not exceed 90 kg (200 pounds).

Rates

For all
 
$2 / descent

Taxes are included in the price.

Tube slide

Tube slide

This year, this popular slide has 11 sliding lanes, including two extreme sliding areas with a 12-foot high departure platform.

Rates

2 years and under
 
free
3 years and over
 
$12 / day

Taxes are included in the prices.

Dogsled rides

Dogsled rides

There is one dogsled-ride circuit set up on the site. Accompanied by a guide, there is room for two people on the sled.

Rates

10 years and under
 
$6 / ride
11 years and over
 
$12 / ride

Taxes are included in the prices.

Skaters' Bistro

Situated in the heart of the Skater's Path, the bistro provides a view of the city and the river and allows everyone to warm up with hot drinks, as a family or among friends.

The bistro is the perfect place to enjoy a range of products from the Vignoble aux pieds des noyers vineyard: mulled wine and fortified wine, to have as an apéritif or digestif.

Also on the menu: gravlax, smoked salmon and mini-crêpes, along with hot chocolate and maple taffy on snow!

Old-fashion curling at the Stewart Museum

Old-fashion curling at the Stewart Museum </em>

This is a great opportunity to go back in time with a costumed interpreter-guide and try your hand at this sport once played in Montréal by Scottish immigrants. The ice, irons and brooms are all provided.

9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Rates

2 hours (minimum)
 
$20 / person
3 hours
 
$25 / person

Including taxes and a guided tour of artefacts related to Scottish culture in the Memory section of the exhibit.

Snow Village

Snow Village

This exciting new village is part of the festivities! Combining hospitality and adventures in fine-eating, along with being a place for urban, cultural and family entertainment activities, the Snow Village includes a hotel, restaurant and bar, all made from ice, snow igloos, snow hallways, Nordic spas, a chapel and replicas of familiar Montréal buildings.

Rates and reservations

www.villagedesneiges.com

Horse-drawn sleighrides

Horse-drawn sleighrides

There are two horse-drawn sleigh-ride circuits on the wooded-area trails of Mont Boullé and la Poudrière, and in the Snow Village sector.

Rates

Short trip

16 years and under
 
$5 / ride
17 years and over
 
$9 / ride

Long trip

16 years and under
 
$9 / ride
17 years and over
 
$15 / ride

Taxes are included in the prices.

Guided tour of the Stewart Museum Military Complex on snowshoes

Guided tour of the Stewart Museum Military Complex on snowshoes

Accompanied by a costumed interpreter-guide, participants set out on snowshoes for a close-up view of the military complex built in 1824.

75 minutes Min. of 8 visitors – Max. of 30

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rates

Adult
 
$16
Senior
 
$13
Student
 
$13
Children (8 to 17 years old)
 
$12

Including taxes, unguided visit of History and Memory and loan of snowshoes.

This activity may be held without snowshoes in the absence of snow.

Guided tour of the History and Memory exhibition at the Stewart Museum

Guided tour of the <em>History and Memory</em> exhibition at the Stewart Museum

This exhibition features more than 500 artifacts, images, archival documents and early maps showing the influence of European civilizations in New France and North America.

This tour is included with the purchase of an admission ticket to the Stewart Museum.

From 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in French
From 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in English


Pick up a colourful Parc Jean-Drapeau or Boule de Neige scarf at the Écorécréo rental centre, near the metro!

$10 plus taxes


Partners



Jean-Drapeau subway station Check the schedule Take advantage of the STM's "Family outings" program.

Nearby parking areas:

P1 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12



      Upcoming Events
      Ouverture de la RondeMay 19, 2012 Piknic ElectronikMay 20 to September 30, 2012 Outdoor and Travel FestivalMay 25-27, 2012

      Important notice

      End of work on the bike overpass

      Work has been completed on the Wilfrid-Laurier overpass in Saint-Lambert since May 15, 2012.

      Happy cycling!

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