Open House Day at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Come and do some pedaling and share your enthusiasm for biking on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, which is well regarded for its smooth asphalt surface and outstanding quality. It's a great opportunity for avid bike practitioners to ride safely, with no stress or racing against the clock!
Skaters, roller skiers and triathletes are also invited to come and enjoy the track which, for the occasion, will be closed to cars.
Agility clinic, various promotions and music will be part of the setting in the area at the top of the hairpin.
T-LAB
The crew from the T-Lab company, whose bikes are made in Montréal, will be on Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve to showcase their titanium-based products!
Cycles B mobile Proshop
The Cycles B mobile proshop will be providing bike-repair training clinics and offering free tune-ups. Should replacement parts have to be used during the tune-ups, they will be at the cyclists' expense.
Argon 18
Cyclists will be able to try high-end bikes, created by the Quebec-based company Argon 18, in closed circuit conditions.
Atelier libre de transitions
Triathlon Québec mettra à la disposition des cyclistes une zone d'embarquement et de débarquement ainsi qu'un support à vélo, afin qu'ils puissent s'initier ou parfaire leurs transitions. Les membres de l'équipe seront présents pour répondre aux questions et présenter le défi 12 heures.
Schedule
| June 15, 2019 | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Rates
| Free |
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The rates shown above do not include parking rates.
- The best way to come to the Parc Jean-Drapeau, is by subway!
Getting to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
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 2021 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).
Nearby parking area:
P2
For more details, visit Getting to the Parc.