About us
Mission of the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau
The mission of the Société is to administrate, operate, develop, maintain and animate Parc Jean-Drapeau, which includes Île Sainte-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame in Montréal. In carrying out its mission, the Société oversees the staging of regional and international recreation-tourist activities.
Parc Jean-Drapeau stages many recreation-tourist attractions that make it a unique site in Canada, enhanced by the fact a subway station services the park.
This outstanding park, which was created at the time of the world's fair, Expo 67, attracts sports enthusiasts, young families, culture aficionados, nature lovers and visitors who attend its international events. Its areas of attraction are enlivened by concerts, sports events and major festivals that contribute to its diversity...all this a mere five minutes from downtown Montréal!
The Société du parc Jean-Drapeau is a paramunicipal organization established by the Charte de la Ville de Montréal. In 1999, the Parc des Îles de Montréal was renamed Parc Jean-Drapeau, in honour of the man who was the mayor of Montréal for 30 years (until 1986) and the one who brought the world's fair, Expo67, to the city. In 2005, the Parc's corporate name officially became Société du parc Jean-Drapeau.
Executive team
Management of Parc Jean-Drapeau is predicated on the park's vocation of administrating recreational as well as cultural activities, along with fulfilling its vision as a major international tourist destination.
With more than 80 events to host, the presence of major partners, and more than 65 buildings to administrate and maintain, the management of Parc Jean-Drapeau is notable for its experienced and well-rounded staff.
Under the leadership of the general manager, the guidelines and policies established by Parc Jean-Drapeau's board of directors are implemented by four departments.
Ronald Cyr
Directeur général
François Cartier
Directeur Marketing, développement commercial et communication
Marc-André Dawson
Directeur Exploitation
Jean-François Mathieu, CPA, CMA
Directeur Administration
Mario Duguay
Directeur Infrastructures et gestion de projets
Board of directors
The SPJD's board of directors is named by the City of Montréal's Executive Committee. There are nine seats on the board, and the members oversee the governance of the Société and adopt the strategic guidelines implemented by the Société.
The Société reports on a regular basis to the City of Montréal's Executive Committee, for its operational budget and financial results, as well as for the planning and management of the triennial capital expenditures program (PTI). Any expenditure exceeding two million dollars or any contract exceeding 5 years in length must be submitted to the City's Executive Committee for approval.
Renaud Coulombe
President
Vice-president and General counsel, Mouvement Desjardins
Louise Champoux-Paillé
Administrator
MBA and Chartered company administrator (ASC)
Nathalie Benoit
Administrator
Institutional promotion director, Université du Québec à Montréal
Daisy Dedeian
Administrator
MBA and Manager, Chappuis Halder & Co.
Pierre Bouchard
Administrator
Landscape Architect
Karel Mayrand
Administrator
Director General, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, David Suzuki Foundation
Claude Michaud
Administrator
Vice Chairman and Managing Director, DNA Capital
Judy Sheehan
Administrator
President, HR Assistant
Paul-Antoine Troxler
Administrator
Director Education and Research, Green Building Council Canada - Québec
Board committees
Governance committee
The governance committee is a board of directors' committee tasked with helping the board carry out its oversight duties by examining every aspect of the board's governance structure to ensure it is functioning in an efficient and effective manner in support of the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau's operations.
- Louise Champoux-Paillé, president
- Paul-Antoine Troxler, member
- Claude Michaud, member
Human resources committee
The mandate of the human resources committee is to examine the guidelines and strategies in terms of the Société's human resources management, notably in the area of performance evaluation, employment succession planning, wage policies and overall practices in terms of the Société's human resources.
- Judy Sheehan, president
- Louise Champoux-Paillé, member
- Paul-Antoine Troxler, member
Audit committee
The audit committee is tasked with assisting the board of directors of the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau in carrying out its oversight duties regarding the quality and integrity of financial information by examining the financial documents and by making recommendations and providing advice on strategies, initiatives and policies relating to financial management and internal controls.
- Claude Michaud, president
- Pierre Bouchard, member
- Daisy Dedeian, member
Modus Vivendi committee
The Modus Vivendi committee is a board of directors' committee tasked with promoting and respecting the identity, essence and ingenuity of this distinctive place at Parc Jean-Drapeau, interrelated with the Parc's primary users and contributors, citizens and partners. The committee complements the Société in the definition and application of its mission, vision, values and strategic guidelines. The committee oversees that the selection of development projects and the structure of partnership agreements comply with these major guidelines.
- Nathalie Benoit, president
- Pierre Bouchard, member
- Karel Mayrand, member
- Renaud Coulombe, member
Getting to Pavillon du Canada
Jean-Drapeau Subway Station
The Jean-Drapeau subway station is located 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.
Covid-19 - The river shuttle service will not be operational for the 2020 summer season.
STM shuttle
Two STM shuttles provide a connection between the Jean-Drapeau subway station and various attractions.
767: During the summer season, the 767 shuttle stops at Jean-Doré Beach and the La Ronde amusement park.
777: Every day of the year, the 777 shuttle provides fast access to the Casino de Montréal.
Bike / BIXI
Parc Jean-Drapeau is part of the Trans Canada Trail and the Route verte and is one of the few places where you can cross the Saint Lawrence River on your bike.
From Montréal: take the Lachine Canal bike path, near the Vieux-Port de Montréal, or the Jacques Cartier Bridge cycling path.
From the South Shore: take the Bike Link, between Saint-Lambert and Parc Jean-Drapeau, or the Jacques Cartier Bridge cycling path.
BIXI : there are many BIXI stations at the Parc during the summer season.
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 (Bonaventure Autoroute, Pierre-Dupuy exit).
Covid-19 - In order to comply with the instructions of the City of Montréal in connection with public health directives, no parking is currently accessible to the general public.
For more details, visit Getting to the Parc.