Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Montreal
89 outdoor adventures for families in Montreal. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Uncharted Playgrounds, Acorn Valley Outdoor School (Paddle Verdun), Parc Vinet play fountains. 42 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Uncharted Playgrounds
5 starsUncharted Playgrounds curates the best and most unique playgrounds in Montreal, steering families toward creative designs and hidden gems they'd never
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
Parc Vinet play fountains
5 starsThe ground-level fountains at Parc Vinet create a low-key splash pad experience that toddlers find irresistible. The water sprays are gentle enough fo
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
FreeUncharted Playgrounds
Ages: 2-10
Acorn Valley Outdoor School (Paddle Verdun)
Ages: 3-12
FreeParc Vinet play fountains
Ages: 2-8
North Adventures tours
Ages: 8-17
MTL Detours - Montreal Walking Tours
Ages: 8-16
Mother in the Wild
Ages: 0-6
Ghosts From Old Montreal
Ages: 8-16
Guidatour
Ages: 8-16
Partially FreeFree Montreal Tours - Old Montreal Walking Tours
Ages: 8-16
Partially FreeToonie Tours Montreal | Free Walking Tours, Private Tours, & more
Ages: 5+
FreeQuai de la Tortue
Ages: 5-16
Lands of Adventure Canada
Ages: 5-17
Throwback Tours
Ages: 8+
Freeplay fountains
Ages: 2-10
Montreal Bungee
Ages: 14-17 (with parental consent)
FreePère-Marquette`s Water Play
Ages: 2-10
Jet Boating Montreal | Saute-Moutons
Ages: 6-17 (check minimum age/height requirements)
Aventures Plein Air St-Hippolyte
Ages: 8-17
TourBird self-guided audio walking tours
Ages: 6+
FreeAquatic complex at Jean-Drapeau Park - play fountains
Ages: 1-10
FreePartenariat du Quartier des spectacles
Ages: All ages
Cinézoo
Ages: 3-10 years
FreeMount Royal Park
Ages: All ages
FreePlateau Mont Royal supervised playground
Ages: 2-8
FreeVague à Guy
Ages: 3-17
FreePine Beach Park
Ages: All ages
FreeSaint Paul
Ages: All ages
Chinese Garden
Ages: 2-16
Karavaniers
Ages: 8-17
FreeMont Royal Park (Beaver Lake & Playground)
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeParc La Fontaine
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeLe Vieux Montréal
Ages: All ages
Tourist Scavenger Hunt Old Montreal
Ages: 6-17
FreeMaisonneuve Park
Ages: 0-16
Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien
Ages: 3-17
Walking Tour of Old Montreal
Ages: 8-17 years (infants OK in carriers)
Aqua Twist
Ages: 7-17
FreeBoom boom chuck Steps
Ages: All ages
FreePlayground at the Old Port
Ages: 1-10 years
Freesculptures Garden
Ages: 2-16
Freeplay fountains
Ages: 2-10
Free3D J'MTL Sign
Ages: All ages
FreePlage du Parc Bellerive
Ages: All ages
FreeSaint-Jacques Park
Ages: 0-10
FreeSalamander playground
Ages: 2-10
FreePrince Albert Park
Ages: 0-12
FreeJoyeux-Vikings Park
Ages: 1-10
Partially FreeCentre de plein air du parc-nature Cap-Saint-Jacques
Ages: 3-17
FreeDevonshire Park
Ages: 1-10
Beaconsfield Beach
Ages: 2-16
FreeParc du Bassin-Bonsecours
Ages: 0-16
FreeLalancette Park
Ages: 1-11
Tyrolienne MTL Zipline
Ages: 8-16 years
FreeYvonne-Maisonneuve Park
Ages: 0-10
Granby Zoo (Zoo de Granby)
Ages: Best for all ages
Champs De Rêves
Ages: 1-10
FreeThe Ring
Ages: All ages
La Grande Roue de Montréal
Ages: All ages
Arbraska Rigaud (Tree-Top Adventures)
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Parc Omega
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeJardins des Floralies
Ages: 0-10
FreePlace Jacques-Cartier
Ages: Best for all ages
Partially FreeBeaubien Park (Outremont)
Ages: All ages
First Nations Garden
Ages: 3-16
Familizoo
Ages: 2-10 years
Adventure City Games Montréal - Vieux Montréal
Ages: 8-16 years
Village Quebecois d'Antan
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Splash
Ages: 6-17
FreeBelair Park
Ages: 0-12
Bateau-Mouche River Cruise
Ages: Best for all ages
FreePoirier Park
Ages: All ages
Voiles en Voiles (Pirate Ship Adventure Park)
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
FreeParc Trenholme
Ages: All ages
Ecomuseum Zoo
Ages: 1-12 years
Plage de l'Horloge
Ages: 2-16
FreeVan Horne Park
Ages: 0-12
Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
Ages: 0-12
Vol Ultime
Ages: 8-17
Aventures Wet Set MTL
Ages: 6-17
FreeClock Tower Beach
Ages: 2-16
FreeBassin-à-Gravier Park
Ages: 1-10
Outdoor Water Park
Ages: 3-14
FreeBois-Franc Park Splash Pad
Ages: 2-10
FreeMontréal en Histoires
Ages: 8-17 years
Watersports Pavilion
Ages: 8-17
The Trekking Group
Ages: 10-17
Parc Safari
Ages: 2-12 years
Splash pad
Ages: 2-8
Gardens of Light
Ages: 2-16
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Montreal?
- 89 outdoor family activities in Montreal. Highest rated: Uncharted Playgrounds, Acorn Valley Outdoor School (Paddle Verdun), Parc Vinet play fountains, North Adventures tours, MTL Detours - Montreal Walking Tours. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Montreal?
- 42 outdoor activities in Montreal are free, including Uncharted Playgrounds, Parc Vinet play fountains, Quai de la Tortue.
- How many outdoor activities in Montreal are stroller-friendly?
- 40 of the 89 outdoor activities in Montreal are fully stroller-friendly.
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