La Ronde: Your Guide for a Day of Entertainment in Montreal

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To the point La Ronde is the most entertaining amusement park for kilometers around! Find out how to save on your next La Ronde outing with this guide.

Discover La Ronde, Montreal’s amusement park, with its rides and activities for all ages. A day of fun awaits you!

La Ronde: Your Guide to a Day of Fun and Adventure in Montreal

La Ronde, owned by the entertainment giant Six Flags since 2001, is the largest amusement park in Quebec and the second-largest seasonal amusement park in North America.

Nestled on Île Sainte-Hélène in Parc Jean-Drapeau, in the middle of the majestic St. Lawrence River, this park offers a breathtaking view of the city of Montreal.

Since its opening in 1967 for the World Expo, La Ronde has evolved into a popular tourist destination for visitors in Montreal.

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Ticket Prices and Rates for La Ronde in Montreal

The La Ronde tickets or passports must be purchased online, on the La Ronde website. There are no ticket sales at the park entrance, so planning ahead is necessary.

Admission is free for children under 2.

Here are the ticket and passport prices for 2025:

Ticket type Price Benefits
One-day ticket Starting at $43
  • Access for one day to Six Flags La Ronde park
Silver Season Pass $59.99
  • Unlimited visits to La Ronde (except on fireworks days) until September 1, 2025
  • Free one-day ticket for Canada’s Wonderland until September 1, 2025
Gold Season Passport $74.99
  • Unlimited visits to La Ronde until October 26, 2025, including most special events and fireworks days
  • Free one-day ticket for Canada’s Wonderland until September 1, 2025
  • Admission to Fright Fest and Boo Fest
  • 10% discount on most restaurant and boutique items
  • One free bring a friend ticket
  • 1 Skip the Line Pass per vvisit – Rides only
  • Two discount tickets for friends
  • Parking discounts
Prestige Season Pass 179,99 $
  • Unlimited visits to La Ronde until October 26, 2025, including most special events and fireworks days
  • Free one-day ticket for Canada’s Wonderland until September 1, 2025
  • Admission to Fright Fest and Boo Fest
  • 15% discount on most restaurant and boutique items valid for the entire 2025 season
  • One ticket per visit – for use on rides only
  • Five discount tickets for friends
  • Two free tickets for a friend
  • Free regular parking
  • Priority entry to the park

Several options are also available to make the day more enjoyable:

  • One Meal Dining Deal: Starting at $22.99, which provides a minimum of one meal, one snack and one drink for the day.
  • All-Day Souvenir Bottle: Starting at $20.99. Free refills for the whole day with Coca-Cola beverages.
  • One-day parking: From $26.99
  • Flash Pass: Don’t wait in line for your ride. Starting at $34.79

New this year, you can get a ticket to Canada’s Wonderland with every purchase of a ticket at La Ronde.

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  • Restaurants
  • Entertainment centers
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How to Save on La Ronde Tickets

Discounts at La Ronde with CAA

CAA members are entitled to a discount of up to 45% starting in May, by purchasing a ticket (valid for two consecutive days) on the CAA website.

Weekday tickets (valid Monday to Thursday) are $38.99 and $41.99 for the weekend (Friday to Sunday).

Discounts at La Ronde with AIR MILES

For 525 AIR MILES Dream Miles per ticket, you get a free one-day ticket to La Ronde for one person.

Take a close look at the eligible dates, and book about 2 working days in advance, so that you receive your electronic ticket in good time.

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La Ronde Opening Hours

Before your visit, we strongly recommend you take a look at the calendar on the La Ronde website.

Secondly, opening hours can vary according to the time of year and events. Typically, the park is open from around 10:30 AM until 8 PM or later during the summer, especially on evenings with fireworks.

La Ronde's Best Attractions

The Best Rides to Experience at La Ronde

Before going on a ride, it is important to check the minimum height requirement. If the person is too short, they will not be allowed to go on the ride.

La Ronde’s most famous attraction is Le Monstre. This is one of the world’s tallest wooden roller coasters, offering a memorable adrenalin rush.

The Goliath ride, another roller coaster, is located at the far end of the park. It’s made of steel, and the train propels its passengers at 170 km/h, with a force of 4G!

The Titan is a merry-go-round that resembles a giant pendulum! It turns, rises and falls up to 45 metres in the air, at a speed of 112 km/.

The Ednör is another roller-coaster style, with the passengers suspended from above, feet dangling in the air.

The classic Boomerang starts by moving backwards, and when it’s gone far enough, the train is released to be projected forward… and then backwards!

After that, the most popular and beloved rides are the Vampire, the Nordic Toboggan and the Dragon .

To find your way around, here’s a map of the La Ronde site.

la ronde 2025 carte

Family Entertainment

La Ronde is also family-friendly, with a variety of attractions adapted to the youngest guests. “Le Pays de Ribambelle” is a magical place where the little ones can enjoy themselves in complete safety.

There are live shows, costumed characters and interactive activities for the whole family.

La Ronde Special Events

Throughout the summer season, La Ronde offers a series of special events:

  • L’International des Feux Loto-Québec: A fireworks competition featuring the world’s best countries. Thursdays and some Sundays in summer.
  • Adrenaline Evenings: Held only in the evening, ride the most adrenaline-pumping rides in the dark! Saturdays in September.
  • Food & Brew: Food trucks, music, entertainment and tasting of different culinary creations, with special beers and cocktails. Every weekend in September.
  • Fright Fest: Haunted trails and houses, with scary characters. Every weekend in October.
  • Kids Pumpkin Festival: Labyrinths and more accessible games for the little ones. Every weekend in October.
  • Country vibes at La Ronde: Festive experiences inspired by the Far West.
  • Anniversary of Le Monstre: The beloved ride Le Monstre is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
  • Extreme Flavors: Decadent food event.

Hotels Near La Ronde

To make the most of your stay in La Ronde, there are several accommodation options nearby. Here are some popular hotels to consider:

  1. Fairfield by Marriott Montreal Downtown: Located downtown, near the Berri-Uqam metro station, it offers free breakfast to all guests. It’s just one metro stop to reach La Ronde.
  2. Sandman Hotel Montreal – Longueuil: Opposite the Longueuil bus terminal and the Longueuil – Université de Sherbrooke metro station. This hotel is also just one metro stop from La Ronde.
  3. AC Hotel Montreal Downtown: Located in the Quartier des spectacles and close to many restaurants. We also voted it one of the hotels with the nicest pool.

Do you have Marriott Bonvoy points thanks to a Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card by any chance? You could have a free night to make your stay less expensive.

Or, if you have points from your favourite loyalty program, check to see if you can use those points to reimburse your La Ronde getaway.

Restaurants in La Ronde

Numerous restaurants are available to visitors. The traditional and delicious BeaverTails are available, along with Chinese, Mexican, Italian, and American cuisine.

One of the best restaurants is Rolopan, near the Ednor, which serves delicious sweet and savoury pancakes. Another is Sabra, with its charcoal grills.

Since 2019, La Ronde Montreal has been partnered with the Coca-Cola Company. So you’ll only see this this brand of beverages throughout the park, such as Dasani water bottles, Sprite, Nestea, Minute Maid, Fanta, Icee, etc.

Filling stations are located at the main entrance and at Fort Edmonton.

Welch’s offers a variety of products at La Ronde Montreal, including Welch’s fruit juices, smoothies and ice cream.

Please note that food from outside the park, beverages and coolers are not permitted at La Ronde.

Rolopan

Parking and How to Access La Ronde via Public Transportation

La Ronde can be reached via two metro stations.

Bus 767 departs from Jean-Drapeau station for the entrance to La Ronde.Bus 769 picks up visitors at Papineau station and drops them off at La Ronde.

By car, head for the Jacques-Cartier bridge, take the Parc Jean-Drapeau exit and follow the signs for parking P8.

Bottom Line

La Ronde in Montreal is a historic amusement park that has been open for years, and many of its rides are classics!

Photo credits: Six Flags La Ronde

When are the fireworks displays in Montreal?

During the summer, every Thursday and some Sundays. The fireworks schedule is available on the La Ronde website .

How many rides are there at La Ronde?

There are 37 rides at La Ronde, ranging from a quiet ride suitable for young children to the most extreme thrills for grown-ups!

When should you go to La Ronde?

The theme park is open from May to the end of October. For exact times and dates, please visit the La Ronde website.

When does La Ronde open in 2025?

La Ronde usually opens on the third Saturday in May, during the Patriotes Day long weekend.

In 2025, La Ronde opens on May 17.

When does La Ronde close?

La Ronde is usually open until the last Sunday in October. For example, La Ronde will close on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

How do I pay at La Ronde and what methods of payment are accepted?

La Ronde accepts purchases by debit card, credit card as well as via smartphone, thanks to Apple Pay or Google Pay.

There are also several cash-for-prepaid-debit card kiosks throughout the park. This prepaid debit card can also be used to pay for purchases outside the park, free of charge.

Is La Ronde open in case of rain?

Some rides must be closed during thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain or strong winds. However, the vast majority of restaurants and stores remain open.

Then the rides can reopen as soon as everything is safe.

How old do you have to be to go to La Ronde?

La Ronde is for everyone! However, check the height requirements for entry to the rides before you visit.

Admission is free for the entire season for children under the age of 3, if they are of that age on the day that La Ronde opens. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Caroline Tremblay
Caroline Tremblay
Caroline, a loyalty program specialist, helps families maximize their points to travel more frequently and affordably. With expertise in Disney, AIR MILES, and Costco, she travels the world with her partner and two children through rewards. Passionate about the latest in loyalty programs, Caroline shares tips to help you earn more points and turn your travel dreams into reality.
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