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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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Open Water Swimming
For the past several years, Parc Jean-Drapeau has provided an open water swimming area on the Île Notre-Dame lake. It's a safe, pleasurable way to do some open water swimming amid nature, and an original alternative to the pool during the summer season.
With the growing popularity of swimming, sports, getting in shape and returning to nature, there's a 300-metre-long course at Jean-Doré Beach for open water swimming enthusiasts. The course is marked off by buoys and is triangular shaped, with each side measuring 100 metres in distance.
- Corridor 1 : open to the public and supervised by an accredited lifeguard.
- Corridor 2 and 3 : accessible to members of sports clubs supervised by a certified coach.
Whether you're an athlete or occasional swimmer, Jean-Doré Beach's 300-metre long courses are ideal for competitive training or an introduction to this growingly popular sport.
Pro tip!
Open water swimming takes place on the lake at Jean-Doré Beach, so it's important that swimmers are able to do the crawl swim over a 300-metre stretch and are comfortable swimming in deep water.
Also, since the water can sometimes be cold at the beginning or at the end of the season, you should bring a wetsuit because there are no wetsuit rentals on site.
Prevention and safety
Buoy rental is not available on site, swimmers must be equipped with their own open water swimming buoy to do this sport at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Schedule
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Today: closed. Starts at 7 a.m., on June 20, 2026. See you soon!
June 2026
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| Monday, June 1 | Closed | |
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| Saturday, June 13 | Closed | |
| Sunday, June 14 | Closed | |
| Monday, June 15 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | Closed | |
| Thursday, June 18 | Closed | |
| Friday, June 19 | Closed | |
| Saturday, June 20 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Sunday, June 21 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Monday, June 22 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Thursday, June 25 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Friday, June 26 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Saturday, June 27 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Sunday, June 28 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Monday, June 29 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| July 2026 | ||
| Wednesday, July 1 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Thursday, July 2 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Friday, July 3 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Saturday, July 4 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Sunday, July 5 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Monday, July 6 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Wednesday, July 8 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Thursday, July 9 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Friday, July 10 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Saturday, July 11 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Sunday, July 12 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Monday, July 13 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, July 14 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Thursday, July 16 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Friday, July 17 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. | |
| Saturday, July 18 | Closed | |
| Sunday, July 19 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Monday, July 20 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, July 21 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Thursday, July 23 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Friday, July 24 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Saturday, July 25 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Sunday, July 26 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Monday, July 27 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, July 28 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Wednesday, July 29 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Thursday, July 30 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Friday, July 31 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| August 2026 | ||
| Saturday, August 1 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Sunday, August 2 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Monday, August 3 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Thursday, August 6 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Friday, August 7 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Saturday, August 8 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Sunday, August 9 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | |
| Monday, August 10 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Wednesday, August 12 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Thursday, August 13 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Friday, August 14 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Saturday, August 15 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Sunday, August 16 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Monday, August 17 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, August 18 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, August 19 | Closed | |
| Thursday, August 20 | Closed | |
| Friday, August 21 | Closed | |
| Saturday, August 22 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Sunday, August 23 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Monday, August 24 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | Closed | |
| Thursday, August 27 | Closed | |
| Friday, August 28 | Closed | |
| Saturday, August 29 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Sunday, August 30 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Monday, August 31 | Closed | |
| September 2026 | ||
| Tuesday, September 1 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, September 2 | Closed | |
| Thursday, September 3 | Closed | |
| Friday, September 4 | Closed | |
| Saturday, September 5 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Sunday, September 6 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Monday, September 7 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, September 9 | Closed | |
| Thursday, September 10 | Closed | |
| Friday, September 11 | Closed | |
| Saturday, September 12 | Closed | |
| Sunday, September 13 | Closed | |
| Monday, September 14 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, September 16 | Closed | |
| Thursday, September 17 | Closed | |
| Friday, September 18 | Closed | |
| Saturday, September 19 | Closed | |
| Sunday, September 20 | Closed | |
| Monday, September 21 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, September 22 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | Closed | |
| Thursday, September 24 | Closed | |
| Friday, September 25 | Closed | |
| Saturday, September 26 | Closed | |
| Sunday, September 27 | Closed | |
| Monday, September 28 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, September 29 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, September 30 | Closed | |
Upcoming Events
Grand prix de natation du Québec
July 14-18, 2026
High-level swimming competition bringing together qualified swimmers of all ages. The event includes pool races at the Aquatic Complex and open-water races at Jean-Doré Beach. Details →
2026 Rates
General public
| 14 years and over | $6.15 / h |
Sports club
Reservation required
| Regular | $43.11 / h |
| Non Profit Organization | $28.88 / h |
| National and Provincial Centres | $14.67 / h |
- Taxes not included.
- Rates shown are per person.
- Rates are shown as a guide only and are subject to change without notice.
- The open water swimming rates does not include access to open swim or the Aquazilla
- Jean-Doré Beach Season passports are not accepted for open water swimming.
- There are no ticket refunds or exchanges.
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The rates shown above do not include parking rates.
- The best way to come to the Parc: public transit and active transportation!
Online purchase
When the weather is hot, there might not be any room at the open water swimming! Before making the trip, we recommend that you purchase your tickets online to guarantee your access to the swimming lanes.
Photos
Here are a few photos of the Jean-Doré Beach, just to give you an overview of the facilities.
Also worth discovering
Aquazilla
Aquazilla is a unique 30-by-35 meters inflatable structure comprised of obstacles, slides and platforms for jumping into the water, and much more.
Beach Volleyball
At the Jean-Doré Beach, play beach volleyball on one of our eight courts that meet the highest international standards!
Open swim
The Beach, with its golden sand and clear water, is the ideal place to lounge in the sun or take part in nautical activities with family and friends!
Open House Day at the Olympic Basin
The 50th anniversary celebrations of the Olympic Games continue with a discovery day at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Explore the Athletes' Quarters, try out equipment and boats at the Basin, and enjoy athlete meet-and-greets, music, food offerings, and activities in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.
Canoes, kayaks & pedal boats
At Parc Jean-Drapeau, you can leisurely navigate between the Beach's swimming area and the Casino de Montréal, or you can discover the central part of Île Notre-Dame and the perimeter of the Floralies Gardens by taking the big loop around the lagoons.
Aquatic Lifesaving Training
NatAction Sauvetage offers aquatic lifesaving training at Parc Jean-Drapeau, covering the full lifeguard progression, from Bronze Medallion to National Lifeguard certification. These training programs are intended for youth aged 13 and over.
Services
Changing rooms and lockers
Located at the Chalet de la plage, the changing rooms allow you to take a shower and put on your bathing suit. Keep your personal belongings in a bag nearby or use the lockers available for this purpose: bring your padlock.
Food offer
While you are at Parc Jean-Drapeau, take time to grab a snack with family and friends at one of the many restauration areas located by our various facilities.
Others
Free Wi-Fi et baby changing station.
Regulations
Before visiting, please consult the regulations for the Jean-Doré Beach:
Jean-Doré Beach regulations March 24, 2025, 281 KB
- Anyone not complying with the regulations is subject to a warning. The Société du parc Jean-Drapeau reserves the right to eject anyone that does not obey the rules or warnings.
- The Société du parc Jean-Drapeau is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What measures are applied depending on the weather?
The decision to open or close the Beach is made early in the morning based on weather forecasts and is final for the day. If in doubt, please call 514 872-0199 before travelling.
During the day:
- Sun or clouds: the Beach is open and activities run as usual.
- Light rain : the Beach remains open. No refunds apply.
- Thunderstorms : all water activities are temporarily suspended until conditions improve. Visitors must leave the water and seek shelter within the Beach perimeter. No refunds apply.
- Full closure : if the Beach must close for the day, day pass holders will receive a courtesy ticket valid for a future visit.
Customer Service
To obtain more details or for any request for information, do not hesitate to contact us.
Mobility
Getting to the Pavillon des activités nautiques
Here is the exact location of the Pavillon des activités nautiques at Parc Jean-Drapeau, marked on the map to make getting there easier.
Get directions to the location:
Whether you're coming by subway, bike, car, or even on foot, explore all the ways to get to the Parc.
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