Region: North America
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Newly reimagined insectarium inside Parc Maisonneuve — immersive sensory exhibits where kids can get up close with live insects and experience the world from a bug’s perspective. Genuinely fascinating for all ages. Address: 4581 Rue Sherbrooke E, Montréal, QC H1X 2B2 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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One of the world’s great botanical gardens with 22,000 plant species across 20 themed gardens. The Chinese and Japanese gardens are stunning. Kids love the First Nations garden and the giant treehouse. Combine with the Biodôme next door. Address: 4101 Rue Sherbrooke E, Montréal, QC H1X 2B2 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid…
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La Ronde is Montreal’s Six Flags theme park on Île Sainte-Hélène with roller coasters, a dedicated kids’ zone, and stunning city views. Parc Jean-Drapeau surrounding it is free with beaches, bike paths, and open lawns. Address: 1 Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montréal, QC H3C 1A9 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$$
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State-of-the-art planetarium right beside the Biodôme with two immersive dome theatres showing space and nature films. Kids are completely awestruck by the sky shows. Combo ticket available with the Biodôme and Insectarium. Address: 4801 Ave Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal, QC H1V 1B3 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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Montreal’s beloved mountain park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (Central Park’s creator). Spectacular city panorama from the lookout, skating in winter, and a huge playground. A free essential for every family visit. Address: 1260 Chemin Remembrance, Montréal, QC H3H 1A2 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Canada’s oldest natural history museum on McGill’s campus — free and full of dinosaur fossils, Egyptian mummies, and mineral collections. Small but genuinely fascinating. A wonderful free rainy day option in the heart of Montreal. Address: 859 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3A 0C4 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Cirque du Soleil was born in Montreal — catch a live show when in town for an absolutely jaw-dropping family experience. Check the schedule at cirquedusoleil.com. Montreal shows often include exclusive local productions kids never forget. Address: 8400 2e Ave, Montréal, QC H1Z 4M6 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$$
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Montreal’s gorgeous historic district with cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, street performers, and the Old Port waterfront. Kids love the calèche rides and the splash pad at the Bonsecours Basin in summer. Great for a slow family evening. Address: Place Jacques-Cartier, Vieux-Montréal, QC H2Y 1B8 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Hands-on science centre right on the Old Port waterfront with interactive technology, engineering, and nature exhibits. IMAX theatre on-site. Perfectly located to combine with a Vieux-Montréal stroll and waterfront lunch. Address: 2 Rue de la Commune O, Montréal, QC H2Y 4B2 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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Outdoor amphitheater drama telling the story of the Cherokee people and the Trail of Tears. Runs summer evenings — a powerful, moving performance that older kids find deeply impactful. Address: 688 Drama Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$