Notices

Mobility
Macdonald Road and Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve closed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26 Published on Sunday, April 20, 2025

Detours for vehicular traffic on Saturday, April 26, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Île Sainte-Hélène will be accessible via the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, while Casino guests will have to use the Concorde Bridge.

Transit between the two bridges will not be possible during this period.

Driving
Works: Rue des Seagulls becomes a one-way street Published on Friday, January 31, 2025

Rue des Seagull is one-way between Macdonald Road and Parking lot P11 due to the establishment of a pedestrian detour that provides access to the Biosphere.

The work taking place at the Biosphere should be completed by early June 2025.

Delays and detours to be expected, reduce your speed and follow the directions of the traffic signs.

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Challenge Esprit Montréal

Things to do at the Parc Olympic Basin

The 2025 edition of the Challenge Esprit Montréal, which takes place at the Olympic Basin and on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve at Parc Jean-Drapeau, welcomes thousands of athletes in swimming, cycling and running events on a flat and fast course.

The course is designed so that spectators are in the heat of the action to cheer the athletes!

Schedule

September 5-7, 2025

Rates

To buy tickets, visit the official website.

Customer Service

Parc Jean-Drapeau

For information about the Parc or mobility, do not hesitate to contact our staff.

Montreal Esprit Triathlon

To obtain more details concerning the event, contact the Montreal Esprit Triathlon staff.

Mobility

Getting to Olympic Basin

To make it easier to get around, here is the exact location of the Olympic Basin at Parc Jean-Drapeau posted on Google Maps.

Subway Station

The Jean-Drapeau subway station on the Line 4 — Yellow 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!

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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.

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STM shuttle

Three STM shuttles provide a connection between the Jean-Drapeau subway station and various attractions.

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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.

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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: P2

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Taxibus service

You can reserve a taxi for your travels at the Parc by using a valid STM transport fare.

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  • Walking
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  • Taxibus
    service

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