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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 |
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Notices
Mobility
The Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is closed to all automobile and cyclist traffic due to preparatory work and the holding of the Grand-Prix du Canada event.
Facilities
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve will be closed for construction work from July 10 to September 1 and from September 25 to November 24. This closure does not affect the Bike link, which will remain accessible throughout the duration of the work.
← Schedule and rates of the Jean-Doré Beach
A beach in Montréal
From September of 1989 to June, 1990, the City of Montréal and Mayor Jean Doré, in collaboration with a team from the Botanical Gardens, made Parc Jean-Drapeau's Beach a reality: a swimming place in an urban setting that, 60 years earlier, was the brainchild of landscape architect Frederick Todd.
By the numbers:
- A lake with a surface area of 122,000 square metres (the swimming area takes up 15,000 square metres of this space)
- A beach that is 600 metres long and 25 metres wide
- Approximately 30,000 tons of sand
- More than 500 trees
- More than 2,500 shrubs
Natural filtration
The water, drawn from the Saint Lawrence River, is filtered by 120,000 water plants (bullrushes, reeds, multi-coloured irises, watercress, pectinated pondweed, etc.) situated in the marshes and spread out into a set of three ponds. With different water levels, the ponds ensure the water trickles slowly over the course of more than 2 days. There are also sand filters and an ultraviolet treatment that complete the filtration process, thereby providing quality water.
A lake, marshes... what an ecosystem!
In addition to welcoming swimmers from all walks of life, this area of île Notre-Dame is an ecosystem that accommodates a broad biodiversity. Along with numerous plant species, there's an impressive array of ducks, birds, groundhogs and even foxes!
25th anniversary
To mark its 25th anniversary in 2015, Parc Jean-Drapeau's Beach has been renamed in honour of the mayor at the time, the man who initiated and managed the project: Jean-Doré Beach.
Learn more
To obtain more details or for any request for information, do not hesitate to contact our staff.
Mobility
Getting to Jean-Doré Beach
To make it easier to get around, here is the exact location of the Jean-Doré Beach at Parc Jean-Drapeau posted on Google Maps.
Jean-Drapeau Subway Station
The Jean-Drapeau subway station 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.
Users can also bring along their bikes and they have access to a network of cycling paths at each stop.
STM shuttle
Two STM shuttles provide a connection between the Jean-Drapeau subway station and various attractions:
- 767 (summer season only)
- 768 (summer season only)
- 777 (every day of the year)
To find out about STM shuttle routes and schedules, click here.
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 area: P4
Parking passes are available for the P4.
Taxibus service
You can reserve a taxi for your travels at the Parc by using a valid STM transport fare (ticket or OPUS card).
Schedule
| September 3 to June 23 | |
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| Monday to Sunday | 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. |
- The service is not offered on statutory holidays
Reservation
You need to reserve 30 minutes beforehand whenever you want to use this service : 514 273-6331 or online form
Taxibus stops
Métro Jean-Drapeau, Athletes' Quarters, La Ronde, Espace Paddock, Pavillon du Canada, Pavillon des Services and Pavillon de la Tunisie.
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