Free Things to Do with Kids in Montreal
45 free kid-friendly activities in Montreal. No admission fees: parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
Highest rated: Grande Ourse, Boutique LeoLudo, Aquatic complex at Jean-Drapeau Park - play fountains. 12 listings are indoor. 29 listings are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
How to use this free activities list
Use this list when you need a low-cost anchor stop or a quick add-on between meals. KidPaths is currently tracking 45 indexable picks for this page in Montreal, Canada, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
30 for infants, 41 for toddlers, 44 for little kids, 43 for big kids.
Weather and access
16 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 33 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 31 stroller-friendly stops. 14 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
45 free picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Grande Ourse
4.9 starsGrande Ourse is a toy store that feels like walking into a fairy tale. The wooden toys, handmade dolls, and craft items are unlike anything kids see a
Boutique LeoLudo
4.9 starsBoutique LeoLudo carries a curated mix of toys, children's clothing, and gift items that feel special and different from big-box stores. Little kids l
Aquatic complex at Jean-Drapeau Park - play fountains
4.8 starsGround-level jets and spray features shoot water up at unpredictable intervals, and kids go wild running through them. Toddlers stand mesmerized by th
Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles
4.8 starsIn summer, the interactive water fountains and light installations turn the public plazas into a giant playground. Kids can run through the fountain j
Plateau Mont Royal supervised playground
4.8 starsMontreal's supervised playground program stations trained animators at neighborhood parks during summer months to run free games, crafts, and organize
FreeGrande Ourse
Ages: 0-10
FreeBoutique LeoLudo
Ages: 0-10
FreeAquatic complex at Jean-Drapeau Park - play fountains
Ages: 1-10
FreePartenariat du Quartier des spectacles
Ages: All ages
FreePlateau Mont Royal supervised playground
Ages: 2-8
FreeMount Royal Park
Ages: All ages
FreePere-Marquette's Water Play
Ages: 2-10
FreeSaint Paul
Ages: All ages
FreeMaisonneuve Park
Ages: 0-16
FreeVague a Guy
Ages: 3-17
FreeLe Vieux Montreal
Ages: All ages
FreePine Beach Park
Ages: All ages
FreeMont Royal Park (Beaver Lake & Playground)
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeAquarius Tropical Fish
Ages: 3-10 years
FreeOld Port of Montreal (Vieux-Port)
Ages: Best for all ages
FreePlage du Parc Bellerive
Ages: All ages
Freeplay fountains
Ages: 2-10
Freesculptures Garden
Ages: 2-16
FreeBric a Brac
Ages: 0-16
FreeLe Valet d'Coeur
Ages: 6-17
FreeChez Rhox, le Geek Stop
Ages: 5-17
FreePlayground at the Old Port
Ages: 1-10 years
FreeAquarium Raging Reef - Montreal
Ages: 3-14
FreeDevonshire Park
Ages: 1-10
FreeParc Jean-Drapeau (Biosphere & Aquatic Complex)
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeIndigo
Ages: 0-17
FreeJoyeux-Vikings Park
Ages: 1-10
FreeJean-Talon Market
Ages: Best for all ages
FreePlace Jacques-Cartier
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeYvonne-Maisonneuve Park
Ages: 0-10
FreeAtwater Market
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeParc du Bassin-Bonsecours
Ages: 0-16
FreePrince Albert Park
Ages: 0-12
FreeSalamander playground
Ages: 2-10
FreeBelair Park
Ages: 0-12
FreeChez Geeks Montreal Hobby Shop
Ages: 6-17
FreeRenaud-Bray - Place Ville Marie
Ages: 3-17
FreeRenaud-Bray
Ages: 3-17
FreePoirier Park
Ages: All ages
FreeParc Trenholme
Ages: All ages
FreeVan Horne Park
Ages: 0-12
FreeClock Tower Beach
Ages: 2-16
FreeLajoue signe Mastermind Toys
Ages: 0-12
FreeMontreal en Histoires
Ages: 8-17 years
FreeSplash pad
Ages: 2-8
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Montreal?
- Montreal has 45 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Grande Ourse, Boutique LeoLudo, Aquatic complex at Jean-Drapeau Park - play fountains, Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles, Plateau Mont Royal supervised playground. All are free admission; no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in Montreal?
- Yes. 29 of the 45 free activities in Montreal are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in Montreal are good for toddlers?
- 41 free activities in Montreal are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Grande Ourse, Boutique LeoLudo, Aquatic complex at Jean-Drapeau Park - play fountains.
- How many free activities in Montreal are stroller-friendly?
- 31 of the 45 free activities in Montreal are fully stroller-friendly.
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