Things to Do with Kids in Montreal, Canada
Montreal has 33 kid-tested activities for families — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and more. Every listing includes age ratings (infants through teens), stroller access, cost estimates for a family of 4, and real parent tips you won't find anywhere else.
Parc La Fontaine
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)
Mont Royal Park (Beaver Lake & Playground)
Ages: Best for all ages
Montreal Botanical Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Ages: Best for all ages
Maison Saint-Gabriel
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up
Old Port of Montreal (Vieux-Port)
Ages: Best for all ages
Pointe-à-Callière Museum
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Place Jacques-Cartier
Ages: Best for all ages
Granby Zoo (Zoo de Granby)
Ages: Best for all ages
Au Pied de Cochon
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up (adventurous eaters)
Arbraska Rigaud (Tree-Top Adventures)
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Parc Omega
Ages: Best for all ages
Jean-Talon Market
Ages: Best for all ages
Atwater Market
Ages: Best for all ages
McCord Stewart Museum
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Parc Jean-Drapeau (Biosphere & Aquatic Complex)
Ages: Best for all ages
Montreal Biodôme
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
Montreal Olympic Park & Olympic Tower
Ages: Best for all ages
Village Québécois d'Antan
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Pikolo Espresso Bar + Juliette & Chocolat
Ages: Best for all ages
Montreal Planetarium (Rio Tinto Alcan)
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Cosmodôme (Space Science Centre)
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up
Voiles en Voiles (Pirate Ship Adventure Park)
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Bateau-Mouche River Cruise
Ages: Best for all ages
Montreal Science Centre
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
La Banquise
Ages: Best for all ages
Schwartz's Deli
Ages: Best for all ages
Montreal Insectarium
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Gibeau Orange Julep
Ages: Best for all ages
Clock Tower Beach
Ages: Best for all ages
La Ronde (Six Flags)
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Funtropolis (Indoor Playground)
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
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Family Travel Guide: Montreal, Canada
Discover the best things to do with kids in Montreal, Canada. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
Common Questions About Montreal with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Montreal?
- Montreal has 8 free family activities. Top picks: Parc La Fontaine, Mont Royal Park (Beaver Lake & Playground), Old Port of Montreal (Vieux-Port), Place Jacques-Cartier, Jean-Talon Market. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/montreal.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Montreal?
- There are 18 rainy day options in Montreal. Top indoor picks: Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Maison Saint-Gabriel, Pointe-à-Callière Museum, Au Pied de Cochon.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Montreal?
- 29 activities in Montreal are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Parc La Fontaine, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Mont Royal Park (Beaver Lake & Playground), Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
- Which Montreal attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 24 of 33 activities in Montreal are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Montreal?
- 31 activities in Montreal are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Parc La Fontaine, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Mont Royal Park (Beaver Lake & Playground), Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Maison Saint-Gabriel.
- How much do family activities cost in Montreal?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 33 activities in Montreal. 8 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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