Activities for Big Kids in Montreal
142 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Montreal. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: Excursions Montreal Private Tours by Andre Saint-Amant, Acorn Valley Outdoor School (Paddle Verdun), North Adventures tours. 43 listings are free. 79 listings work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
How to use this big kids list
Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 142 indexable picks for this page in Montreal, Canada, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
69 for infants, 104 for toddlers, 124 for little kids, 142 for big kids.
Weather and access
89 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 79 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 73 stroller-friendly stops. 79 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
43 free picks. 91 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Excursions Montreal Private Tours by Andre Saint-Amant
5 starsHaving a private guide who adjusts the whole experience to your family feels like having a local friend show you around. Kids love that the tour revol
Acorn Valley Outdoor School (Paddle Verdun)
5 starsAcorn Valley combines nature school with paddling, giving kids a unique outdoor experience they can't get at a regular park. The hands-on approach, fr
North Adventures tours
5 starsKids get to paddle, hike, and camp in real wilderness north of Montreal. The guides make it feel like a true adventure, not a classroom field trip. Ol
MTL Detours - Montreal Walking Tours
5 starsThe guides turn Montreal history into stories that are actually interesting, not boring lectures. Kids who walk through Old Montreal with a guide come
Pointe-Saint-Charles Art School
5 starsThe community art school vibe is welcoming and low-pressure. Kids work alongside local children, which makes the experience feel authentic rather than
Excursions Montreal Private Tours by Andre Saint-Amant
Ages: All ages (private format adapts to any age)
Acorn Valley Outdoor School (Paddle Verdun)
Ages: 3-12
North Adventures tours
Ages: 8-17
MTL Detours - Montreal Walking Tours
Ages: 8-16
Pointe-Saint-Charles Art School
Ages: 5-17
Spade & Palacio Non-Touristy Tours
Ages: 10+
Royal Amusement
Ages: 2-12
Partially FreeFree Montreal Tours - Old Montreal Walking Tours
Ages: 8-16
Local Montreal Food Tours - Mile-End & Old Montreal Food Tours
Ages: 3+
Ntours
Ages: 8+
FreeBoutique LeoLudo
Ages: 0-10
Guidatour
Ages: 8-16
FUNHUB Montreal (Centre-ville)
Ages: 3-17
Sports de Combats
Ages: 8-17
Mapletour Montreal
Ages: 6+
FreeGrande Ourse
Ages: 0-10
Ghosts From Old Montreal
Ages: 8-16
Throwback Tours
Ages: 8+
Partially FreeMaison des Arts Participatifs
Ages: 2-12
Art Chaos: Bar & SpinArt
Ages: 5+
FreeMount Royal Park
Ages: All ages
Aventures Plein Air St-Hippolyte
Ages: 8-17
Willy amusement Center
Ages: 1-10 years
Society of Friends of the Biodome
Ages: 2-14
FreePartenariat du Quartier des spectacles
Ages: All ages
FreePere-Marquette's Water Play
Ages: 2-10
Jet Boating Montreal | Saute-Moutons
Ages: 6-17 (check minimum age/height requirements)
Funamis Amusement
Ages: 3-16 years
Wonder Travel Inc.
Ages: 10-16
FreeAquatic complex at Jean-Drapeau Park - play fountains
Ages: 1-10
FreeMont Royal Park (Beaver Lake & Playground)
Ages: Best for all ages
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up (younger kids welcome but may not appreciate the architecture)
Aqua Twist
Ages: 7-17
La Maison Theatre
Ages: 2-12
FreeLe Vieux Montreal
Ages: All ages
FreePine Beach Park
Ages: All ages
$$Regine Cafe
Ages: All ages
FreeMaisonneuve Park
Ages: 0-16
FreeSaint Paul
Ages: All ages
FreeVague a Guy
Ages: 3-17
Zoo de Granby: Continent Asie
Ages: 3-17
FreeChez Rhox, le Geek Stop
Ages: 5-17
Planete Claw
Ages: 5-17
Maison Saint-Gabriel
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up
$$L'Avenue
Ages: All ages
$$Pizza Il Focolaio
Ages: All ages
FreeAquarius Tropical Fish
Ages: 3-10 years
$$Montreal Botanical Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Freeplay fountains
Ages: 2-10
FreeLe Valet d'Coeur
Ages: 6-17
Pointe-a-Calliere Museum
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Freesculptures Garden
Ages: 2-16
FreeOld Port of Montreal (Vieux-Port)
Ages: Best for all ages
$$McKiernan Rotisserie
Ages: All ages
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Ages: Best for all ages
FreePlayground at the Old Port
Ages: 1-10 years
FreeBric a Brac
Ages: 0-16
Space for Life
Ages: 3-14 years
Partially FreeVieux-Port de Montreal
Ages: All ages
FreeAquarium Raging Reef - Montreal
Ages: 3-14
FreePlage du Parc Bellerive
Ages: All ages
Mosaic Art Studio Montreal Studio d'art mosaique
Ages: 6+
Cheap Fun Things To Do
Ages: 3-16 years
FreeYvonne-Maisonneuve Park
Ages: 0-10
Partially FreeLittle Burgundy Sports Centre
Ages: 3-17
FreeParc Jean-Drapeau (Biosphere & Aquatic Complex)
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeAtwater Market
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeJean-Talon Market
Ages: Best for all ages
$$$Deville Dinerbar
Ages: All ages
Beaconsfield Beach
Ages: 2-16
Gymagine
Ages: 0-8
Arbraska Rigaud (Tree-Top Adventures)
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
McCord Stewart Museum
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Partially FreeLivart | Centre d'art Montreal
Ages: 5+
FreeDevonshire Park
Ages: 1-10
FreeParc du Bassin-Bonsecours
Ages: 0-16
Parc Omega
Ages: Best for all ages
$$Restaurant Corneli Montreal
Ages: All ages (best for families with older kids)
FreeJoyeux-Vikings Park
Ages: 1-10
FreeIndigo
Ages: 0-17
Champs De Reves
Ages: 1-10
Au Pied de Cochon
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up (adventurous eaters)
Partially FreeCentre de plein air du parc-nature Cap-Saint-Jacques
Ages: 3-17
Tyrolienne MTL Zipline
Ages: 8-16 years
FreePlace Jacques-Cartier
Ages: Best for all ages
FreePrince Albert Park
Ages: 0-12
FreeSalamander playground
Ages: 2-10
FreeBelair Park
Ages: 0-12
Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA
Ages: All ages
$$Sunny's Dinette
Ages: All ages
Pikolo Espresso Bar + Juliette & Chocolat
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeRenaud-Bray - Place Ville Marie
Ages: 3-17
Montreal Olympic Park & Olympic Tower
Ages: Best for all ages
$$Montreal Biodome
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
Funshow Place Vertu
Ages: 2-12
Elevation Trampoline & Amusement Montreal
Ages: 3-16 years
Familizoo
Ages: 2-10 years
FreeChez Geeks Montreal Hobby Shop
Ages: 6-17
Partially FreeCentre sportif Cote-des-Neiges
Ages: 3-17
Complexe aquatique du parc Jean-Drapeau
Ages: All ages
FreeVan Horne Park
Ages: 0-12
Montreal Planetarium (Rio Tinto Alcan)
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
FreeRenaud-Bray
Ages: 3-17
Cosmodome (Space Science Centre)
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up
$$Wienstein & Gavino's
Ages: All ages
Plage de l'Horloge
Ages: 2-16
Centre des arts visuels / The Visual Arts Centre
Ages: 5-17
Funtropolis Centre D'amusement
Ages: 2-12
FreeParc Trenholme
Ages: All ages
The Biosphere, Environment Museum
Ages: 4-16
FreePoirier Park
Ages: All ages
La Banquise
Ages: Best for all ages
Skytag Montreal - Laser Tag, Trampoline, Arcades
Ages: 6-16 years
Schwartz's Deli
Ages: Best for all ages
Voiles en Voiles (Pirate Ship Adventure Park)
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
$$Montreal Insectarium
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Montreal Science Centre
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
Ecomuseum Zoo
Ages: 1-12 years
Bateau-Mouche River Cruise
Ages: Best for all ages
Aventures Wet Set MTL
Ages: 6-17
Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal
Ages: 8-17 years
Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
Ages: 0-12
OASIS immersion
Ages: 3-16 years
Vol Ultime
Ages: 8-17
PI-O Amusement Park
Ages: 2-12
FunZone
Ages: 2-10 years
FreeClock Tower Beach
Ages: 2-16
Funville centre d'amusement- Funville Amusement Center
Ages: 2-12
$$maman
Ages: All ages
Kidzillafun
Ages: 1-10 years
Museum of Illusions Montreal
Ages: 5-16 years
Kazoom Cafe Indoor Playground
Ages: 1-10 years
Watersports Pavilion
Ages: 8-17
FreeMontreal en Histoires
Ages: 8-17 years
Partially FreeLes Amis de la montagne
Ages: All ages
FreeLajoue signe Mastermind Toys
Ages: 0-12
$$Montreal poutine
Ages: All ages
Les Ateliers C
Ages: 5-17
Parc Safari
Ages: 2-12 years
Dinos Alive: The Immersive Experience - Montreal
Ages: 4-17
Gray Line Montreal
Ages: All ages
Concordia Athletics Sports Camps
Ages: 6-16
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in Montreal?
- Montreal has 142 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: Excursions Montreal Private Tours by Andre Saint-Amant, Acorn Valley Outdoor School (Paddle Verdun), North Adventures tours, MTL Detours - Montreal Walking Tours, Pointe-Saint-Charles Art School.
- Are there free big kids activities in Montreal?
- Yes. 43 of the 142 big kids-friendly activities in Montreal are completely free, including Boutique LeoLudo, Grande Ourse, Mount Royal Park.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in Montreal?
- 79 indoor or rainy-day activities in Montreal are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: Excursions Montreal Private Tours by Andre Saint-Amant, Pointe-Saint-Charles Art School, Royal Amusement.
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