Festival Vélocité
The complete english version will be available soon.
The festival was designed to bring together biking enthusiasts from across Montréal and the province of Québec. It's an opportunity for everyone to get together in a festive atmosphere to have fun, share and discover an experience.
Vélocité is inspired by the beauty of the Tour de France, a popular event which promotes biking on an international scale. Totally dedicated to biking and all its practices, the festival's sole objective is to gather and enjoin the entire community of biking enthusiasts.
Program
This event offers a wide range of free activities:
- an exhibitor's village
- family bike ride
- demonstration of sports bikes
- documentaries screening
- and much more!
Bikers can also sign up for and take part in a professional race sanctioned by the Fédération Québecoise des Sports Cyclistes, which will be held on Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.
The Parc team joins the festivities and enhances the official programming:
Acrobatic bike
Passionate about cycling and a circus artist, Francis Gadbois will perform acrobatic cycling performances to the delight of people.
May 4 | 1 p.m. |
Bicycle repair shop
Having problems with your bike during the event? The Cycle Ethan mobile workshop will be on site and is offering to make adjustments and repairs for free, for just the cost of parts if they're needed. Feel free to call on their services!
May 4 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Schedule
May 4-5, 2024 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Rates
To get tickets, visit the official website.
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The rates shown above do not include parking rates.
- The best way to come to the Parc Jean-Drapeau: public or active transportation!
Photos
Here are a few photos of the event, just to give you an overview atmosphere and the facilities.
Customer Service
Parc Jean-Drapeau
For information about the Parc or mobility, do not hesitate to contact our staff.
Festival Vélocité
To obtain more details concerning the festival or for any request for information, contact the Festival Vélocité staff.
Mobility
Getting to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
To make it easier to get around, here is the exact location of the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve 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!
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.
STM shuttle
Three STM shuttles provide a connection between the Jean-Drapeau subway station and various attractions.
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: P2
Taxibus service
You can reserve a taxi for your travels at the Parc by using a valid STM transport fare.
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