Imagine Arts Academy

Imagine Arts Academy is an educational arts center on Rue Bougainville in Montreal's Cote-des-Neiges area. The academy runs structured programs for children including visual arts, drama, and creative workshops, with a particular focus on summer and holiday camp programming.

The small-scale setup means your child won't get lost in a crowd. Classes are intimate, and the instructors can give individual attention. Programs are typically organized by age group, starting with creative play for preschoolers and progressing to more structured arts education for older kids and teens.

The academy operates during weekday business hours (9 AM to 5 PM), which makes it primarily a camp and after-school destination rather than a weekend activity spot. If you're visiting Montreal during school breaks, their camp programs can be a great way for kids to spend a full day doing something creative.

Parents should note the location is in a commercial building, so it's not the most exciting arrival experience, but once inside, the studio spaces are set up for messy, creative work. Street parking is available on Bougainville, and the Namur metro station is within walking distance.

The academy is closed on weekends, so plan accordingly. For tourists, this is more of a camp option than a quick activity stop. For local families, it's a reliable after-school and vacation programming option.