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.

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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Filming and photo-taking

Over the years, Parc Jean-Drapeau has become a favourite spot for many audio-visual productions.

From local crews to international producers, the Parc has had the pleasure of collaborating on a wide range of projects: film, TV series, documentaries, commercials, photography sessions and much more.

A one-of-a-kind playground

With its 268 hectares spread out over two islands in the middle of the Saint Lawrence River, Parc Jean-Drapeau provides a spectacular background for your projects.

Whether you're seeking urban panoramas overlooking Montréal or country-like settings, the Parc enables you to capture both ambiances in a single day.

The Parc's diversified facilities and heritage buildings offer an array of decors and auras, both indoors and outdoors.

A professional team

Our highly regarded expertise ensures that you will have tailor-made attention to your needs throughout the length of your project.

With the lavishness and splendor of Parc Jean-Drapeau at your disposal, our professional staff is here to guide you toward the best locations suited to your needs.

Endowed with our extensive knowledge of the premises and their creative possibilities, we will help you to fully derive the most out of the potential of every space, thereby ensuring the success of your project.

Key advantages

Diversity of the premises

Take advantage of a wide range of locations, settings and landscapes.

Making sites private

An opportunity to exclusively reserve locations for your film-shooting.

Professional assistance

Benefit from the support of an experienced staff.

Practical infrastructure

Access to support rooms and nearby parking spots.

Related services

Electricity, Internet, water, cleaning and other services are available.

Flexible rate

Choose a basic or à la carte rate depending on your specific needs.

Rates

Fees apply for use of Parc Jean-Drapeau sites.

Rental and use of the site (basic fees)	$1500
Related fees (as applicable)	$

Taxes not included.
Rates are shown as a guide only and are subject to change without notice.

Filming permit request

Resource person

Name: required

Title: required

Email: required

Telephone: required

Billing

Name of authorized signer: required

Production company: required

Address of production company: required

City: required

Province: required

Country: required

Postal code: required

Information about the project

Production title: required

Production type: required

Film Television Advertising Documentary Photographic Other

* Please provide any additional information that might help us to process your request as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Dates of film-shoot

Start date: required

Start time: required

End date: required

End time: required

Dates of set-up

Start date: required

Start time: required

End date: required

End time: required

Dates of take-down

Start date: required

Start time: required

End date: required

End time: required

Weather contingencies

A contingency day is at 50% of the daily rate

1^st choice: optional

2^nd choice: optional

3^rd choice: optional

Film-shoot locations

Description: optional

0/5000

Photos: optional

To facilitate the sending and managing of the tracking/identification photos related to your project, we kindly request that you send the photos in a single PDF file.

Only PDF files with a file size under 12 MB will be accepted.

Support room: optional

Logistics

Number of people: required

Number of production vehicles: required

Number of personal vehicles: required

Other needs: optional

Electricity, Internet, etc.

0/5000

Consent:

Photos

Here are a few photos of the Parc Jean-Drapeau, just to give you an overview of the place.

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What to do in Montréal in Autumn: walking at parc Jean-Drapeau

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{"VIEWS":" 1,618 views","ID":1933,"COPYRIGHT":"© Société du parc Jean-Drapeau","FILE":"ski_de_fond_activite_nature_hiver_montreal_005.jpg"}

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Montreal activity : beach of the parc Jean-Drapeau

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Discover the 26 photos of the album!

Virtual tours

Discover Parc Jean-Drapeau remotely via digital tools! Please note the Parc is undergoing a total transformation, so some of the footage may not accurately reflect the current reality.

Google Maps Street View

Travel around the Parc on foot: most of the facilities, routes and trails are accessible on walking mode on this tool.

Start your discovery

YouTube 360

A panoramic 360-degree video of Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve which offers a rare immersive experience enabling spectators to navigate an environment filmed as if they were actually there.

Produced by the Bureau du cinéma et de la télévision de Montréal (The Montréal Film and TV Commission).

Explore

Kuula

Discover 14 unique places in 360 degrees through this tool!

Virtual visits are updated by the Bureau du cinéma et de la télévision de Montréal (The Montréal Film and TV Commission).

Visit

Important documents

Exigences pour l'utilisation de drones au parc Jean-Drapeau (French only), April 1^st, 2025, 130 KB

Learn more

To obtain more details concerning the filming, availabilities or for any request for information, do not hesitate to contact us.

Mobility

Getting to Parc Jean-Drapeau

To make it easier to get around, here is the exact location of the 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 areas: P1, P2, P4, P5, P7, P10, P11, P13, P15

Rates and parking areas

Taxibus service

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

All the details

Subway
Station
STM
shuttle
River
shuttle
Bike
Walking
Parking
Taxibus
service

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

Notices

Mobility

Filming and photo-taking

A one-of-a-kind playground

A professional team

Key advantages

Diversity of the premises

Making sites private

Professional assistance

Practical infrastructure

Related services

Flexible rate

Rates

Filming permit request

Resource person

Billing

Information about the project

Dates of film-shoot

Dates of set-up

Dates of take-down

Weather contingencies

Film-shoot locations

Logistics

Photos

Virtual tours

Google Maps Street View

YouTube 360

Kuula

Important documents

Learn more

Mobility

Getting to Parc Jean-Drapeau

Subway Station

River shuttle

STM shuttle

Bike

Walking

Parking

Taxibus service

Related topics

Ça bouge au Parc