Best Indoor Activities for Kids in Montreal
34 indoor kid-friendly activities in Montreal. Perfect for rainy days, hot weather, or when you need climate-controlled fun with the family.
Highest rated: Karusel, raplapla, Grande Ourse. 14 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks

Karusel
5 starsKarusel has a whimsical, colourful atmosphere that draws kids in. The mix of toys, games, and novelty items means there's always something unexpected

raplapla
4.9 starsRaplapla makes soft, handmade plush toys and dolls that are unlike anything kids find in chain stores. Toddlers grab onto the colorful characters and

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

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
4.7 starsEven kids who would normally groan at the idea of visiting a church are stunned into silence when they walk into Notre-Dame Basilica. The interior is

La Jolie Boutique
4.7 starsThis is a treasure hunt kind of store where kids find toys and clothes they've never seen before. The boutique format means each item has been hand-pi
FreeKarusel
Ages: 0-10
Freeraplapla
Ages: 0-7
FreeGrande Ourse
Ages: 0-10

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up (younger kids welcome but may not appreciate the architecture)
FreeLa Jolie Boutique
Ages: 0-10
FreeKidlink Books & Toys
Ages: 0-10

La Maison Théâtre
Ages: 2-12
FreeChez Rhox, le Geek Stop
Ages: 5-17
FreeLe Valet d'Coeur
Ages: 6-17
FreeBric à Brac
Ages: 0-16

Pointe-a-Calliere Museum
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
FreeAquarius Tropical Fish
Ages: 3-10 years
FreeAquarium Raging Reef - Montreal
Ages: 3-14
$$L'Avenue
Ages: All ages

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeBarbie Expo
Ages: 3-14 years
$$$Deville Dinerbar
Ages: All ages
FreeComme des enfants
Ages: 0-7
FreeBoutique Citrouille
Ages: 0-10
FreeIndigo
Ages: 0-17
Partially FreeLittle Burgundy Sports Centre
Ages: 3-17

McCord Stewart Museum
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up

Gymagine
Ages: 0-8
$$Montreal Biodome
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up

Complexe aquatique du parc Jean-Drapeau
Ages: All ages

Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA
Ages: All ages

Centre d'amusement Funtropolis
Ages: 2-12

Musée pour Enfants
Ages: 2-10 years

Montreal Science Centre
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up

Funtropolis Centre D'amusement
Ages: 2-12

Montreal Planetarium (Rio Tinto Alcan)
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

Schwartz's Deli
Ages: Best for all ages

The Biosphere, Environment Museum
Ages: 4-16

Funville centre d’amusement- Funville Amusement Center
Ages: 2-12
Common Questions
- What are the best indoor activities for kids in Montreal?
- Montreal has 34 indoor kid-friendly activities. Top picks: Karusel, raplapla, Grande Ourse, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, La Jolie Boutique. Great for rainy days or hot weather.
- Are there free indoor activities for kids in Montreal?
- Yes — 14 indoor activities in Montreal are completely free, including Karusel, raplapla, Grande Ourse.
- How many indoor activities in Montreal are stroller-friendly?
- 20 of the 34 indoor activities in Montreal are fully stroller-friendly.
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