Skating at Beaver Lake (Lac aux Castors), in the middle of Mount Royal Park, is the most scenic winter outing in Montreal. Snowy trees all around, a warm pavilion and a sledding hill next door make it a perfect family day.
Key facts
- Where: Mount Royal Park, 2000 Chemin Remembrance
- Season: listed from December 12, 2026 to March 8, 2027 (to be confirmed)
- Admission: free
- Rentals: skates available at the pavilion
- Getting there: bus 11 from Mont-Royal metro, or parking on Chemin Remembrance
What to expect
- A refrigerated outdoor rink of more than 2,500 square metres
- The Beaver Lake Pavilion with washrooms, rentals and a place to warm up
- Sledding lanes and a snow tubing slope (paid) right next to the rink. Sledding guide
- Snowshoe and walking trails across the mountain
Make a day of it
Walk up to the Kondiaronk Belvedere for the classic view over downtown Montreal, or watch the sun set on the dome of Saint Joseph’s Oratory from the sledding hill.
Tips
- Go in the morning on weekends, before the crowds.
- Dress warmly: it’s windier and colder on the mountain than downtown.
- Check conditions on the City of Montréal’s website before you go.
More rinks: where to skate in Montreal · Esplanade Tranquille
