Vacations

15 fun summer outings for the whole family

Here are some ideas and suggestions that will bring you to the unforgettable and your children will love! We offer you 15 fun summer outings for the whole family!

Montreal Botanical Garden

When
All year

Summer Hours
June 23 to August 31, 2014
Open all days from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost
Children 4 and under - free
Children 5 to 17 years - $ 7.50
Adults - $ 15

Watch out for
The Base Camp 1000 days for the planet is back again this year! Join Jean Lemire and his team on an incredible journey to discover the hidden secrets of our planet’s diversity.

Montreal Biodome

When
All year

Summer Hours
June 23 to August 31, 2014
7 days a week: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Cost
Children under 4 years - free
Children 5-17 years - $ 7.50
Adults - $ 15
Please note: Many coupons offered by partners

Watch out for
The Biodôme welcomes you to the world of the sloth. This unrivalled master in the art of taking things slow has never been easier to contemplate. In this specially designed space, you can lounge lazily, while listening to the nature interpreters tell you about the life of the sloth, or simply while observing him “in action.”

Insectarium of Montreal

When
All year

Summer Hours
June 23 to August 31, 2014
7 days a week: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Cost
Children under 4 years - free
Children 5 to 17 years - $ 7.50
Adults - $ 15

Watch out for
An insect themed play area for children aged 1 to 12 years old and the exhibition We are the Insects.

Montreal Science Centre

When
All year

Summer Hours
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

General Admission
Children 4 to 12 years - $ 8.50
Teenagers 13 to 17 years - $ 13
Adults from - $ 15
Family (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children) - $ 40
Prices may vary depending on the package chosen

Watch out for
The Cave of Lascaux – Prehistoric Masterpieces : Step back in time to the dawn of humanity and discover frescos created 20,000 years ago, long before civilization’s humble beginnings. Life-sized reproductions unique in their kind offer you exclusive access to the cave containing the world’s richest displays of prehistoric art – a journey into the heart of an otherwise inaccessible prehistoric monument.

La Ronde

When
May to September, weekends in October

Summer Hours
Hours vary

Rides Admission
1.37 m + = $ 45.99 (online), $ 58.99 (directly at the park)
1.37 m - =  $ 44.99
Children aged 2 and under free

Watch out for
La Ronde is Eastern Canada’s largest amusement park. The facility, which opened as part of Expo ’67, today offers some 40 rides and attractions, including the Goliath, one of North America’s highest and fastest roller coasters, and Le Pays de Ribambelle, an exciting and enchanting family area.

Clock Tower Beach

When
May 31 to September 1st, 2014

Summer Hours
7 days a week: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost
Free

Watch out for
Located a short distance from the historical district, the Old Port of Montreal’s urban beach offers a vacation atmosphere with its fine sand, chairs, parasols and refreshing mist.

The Centre de conservation de la nature of Mont Saint-Hilaire (In French)

When
All year

Summer Hours
Hours vary

Cost
Children 0 to 5 years - free
6 to 17 years - $ 2.50
Adults - $ 6

Watch out for
Hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. 25 kilometers of hiking trails. Equipment rental available.

Park of the Ile St-Quentin of Trois-Rivières (In French)

When
All year

Summer Hours
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday

Cost
Adults - $ 4.50
Children 3 to 12 years - $ 1.50
Cars - $ 5

Watch out for
Beach, swimming, climbing, bike path, playground for children, canoeing, outdoor cinema, family parties and popular events.

Aquarium of Quebec

When
All year

Summer hours
June 1 to September 1, 2014: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cost
Adults - $ 17.50
Children 3 to 17 - $ 8.75
Children 2 and under - free
Family of 1 adult - $ 35
Family of 2 adults - $ 52.50

Watch out for
Pavilion where you can meet and even touch jellyfish, sea dragons, sea horses, rays and hammerhead sharks. Fun water games for the whole family.

Parc Safari

When
May 23 to October 13, 2014

Summer hours
Schedule varies by day

Cost
Less than 1 year - free
1 to 2 years - $ 10.95
3 to 15 years - $ 25.95
16 to 54 years - $ 38.95
Family rates and annual passes available
Small additional fee for unlimited access to rides
Please note: Many coupons are offered by partners

Watch out for
From the comfort of your vehicle you will see 265 animals from 28 different species from all over the world.

Granby Zoo

When
Summer and Winter

Summer Schedule

Cost
Under 2 years - free
2 years - $ 10.95
3 to 12 years - $ 23.45
13 years and over - $ 35.95
Access to Amazoo Yoplait water park is included in the price.
Please note:
Many coupons offered by partners.

Watch out for
The Granby Zoo is one of the major zoos located in Canada and North America’s northeast. It is home to nearly 1,000 animals from over 225 different species. A visit to the Zoo provides a complete change of scenery, transporting young and old to Africa, South America, Asia and Oceania. Observing these animals is being immersed in the culture of each of these regions of our world.

Parc Omega in Montebello

When
This park is open all year

Summer Hours
from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Cost
Adults $ 26
Children 6 to 15 years $ 18
Children 2 to 5 years $ 10

Watch out for
Huge enclosure of 1500 acres with a road of 10 kilometers. More than a dozen species of animals roaming free. In July and August, a show of birds of prey is included in your visit.

Zoo St-Félicien

When
All year

Summer Hours
June 1 to August 31, 2014
Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost
2 years and under - free
3 to 5 years - $ 17.50
6 to 14 years - $ 28.50
Adults - $ 42

Watch out for
80 species of animals living freely, hiking adventure that spans two days, spend a night with the caribous.

Treego Parks

When
May to September

Summer Hours
Schedule vary by chosen park

Cost
Prices vary depending on age and park chosen.

Watch out for
Aerial adventure course that includes games such as suspension bridges, zip lines and more.


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