So much fun! Coffee and bouldering! Great coffee! Great holds! Great vibes. I had an amazing time…read moreand went back for seconds!

This is exactly my style gym lol, lots of fun technical and slab problems, I loooooved my time here…read moretrying out as many problems as I could. The gym seems relatively new, it has many beautiful wall arts, and the overall design feels open and welcoming. The second floor's outdoor rooftop area is really special. The cafe offers very decent options such as coffee, snacks and even grilled cheese. We spent almost half a day here. Friend was first time bouldering and they just gave her a very easy intro. Unlike other Canadian gyms, the "intro" portion for me was almost nothing so I appreciate the easy going vibe. One of those gyms I truly wish we have one back home!

This is my go-to climbing gym in Montréal, not the least because it's close, but also because it…read morehas an excellent climbing community, has constantly refreshed routes, and all the yoga and classes are included. They also have pass hold options and student discounts. The gym includes a small warm-up zone with a stationary bike, mats, campus board, hangboard, and some freeweights. The routes themselves are inventive and offer fantastic progression and technique development, a good combination of modern and outdoor technique, which is what keeps me coming back. Routes themselves are fairly graded, and are marked for different styles (power, balance, mixed technique, etc). The lead climbing progression is superb. That said, this is a smaller gym (as gyms go) so climbers expecting a massive warehouse space or a super large bouldering zone should look elsewhere. The roped routes are decently tall however, and there are good lead options available with roofs and overhanging climbing on several walls. There are a few things the gym could improve on: * As of 2025/2026, the boulder cave is not as updated as frequently as it used to be. When I first started climbing here several years ago, one half of the boulder cave was updated every two weeks, which was awesome. But in Summer/Fall 2025, the entire cave went without routes changing for ~8 weeks, and this seems to have stuck. Much more time is spent on updating the roped routes (especially for competitions, which can reduce available gym routes significantly, so check the calendar before going). So just be aware roped climbing is the priority here. * Safety with kids. There is a lack of climbing etiquette with children, including with the gym's own classes and teams. I have seen kids running circles around the gym, playing with ropes and belay gear, and rolling around on the ground. I have seen toddlers and babies in the belay/climbing zones. This is risking serious injury or death. This is a broader climbing culture issue. The staff are aware of feedback here and I hope are better instructing their instructors on how to handle children and teach them safe etiquette. * Be aware that the boulder cave can be overtaken with classes of kids at 5pm. I feel this should be clearly marked on the website / public schedule. If you arrive around 5pm, you will encounter classes of kids 3 of 5 days of the work week. Unfortunately the kids' classes need to be taught some etiquette in respecting other users of the boulder cave. That said, treat the kids with respect--I love to see the sport progress--and show them how it's done! * Even outside of classes, the boulder cave can be filled with unsupervised children, despite a sign on the door saying kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Just something to be aware of. I find being assertive and safe is best. Overall a great gym, and I enjoy climbing here as a regular!

I do a fair bit of rock climbing in Toronto and want to put it out there that Toronto top rope rock…read moreclimbing is not at all the same as it is in Montreal. I came in super confident that I'll just quickly pass the belay test and try out the ropes. Nope. Their belaying system setup is entirely different. Be prepared to bring your own ATC or grigri, which you will have to know how to install, since only the ropes are hanging on each climb. And you also have to know how to tie the 8-figure knot and they are super strict with the knots, very unlike Toronto. The barrier to top roping is much higher at this gym. I totally failed my belay test given I had no idea it would be so different! I did some bouldering the first time here (since I failed the belay test). The bouldering section is upstairs and quite small but still a decent size to try for an entire session. It might get a bit boring if I had to see the same wall on more than one session. The setting was a bit awkward with most routes kind of similar with a reachy and overhang feel to it, which is fine, but a bit more variety would be nice. I did eventually come back to pass the top roping belay test and finally try the top rope. The walls are very high, my friend guesstimated it to be 80ft high, whatever that means. It's certainly higher than gyms that I usually frequent. Their top rope climbs are where it is at! Very interesting and challenging climbs for many levels. Women's change rooms are also impressive and nicely finished and very clean looking. The best change room I've experienced so far at a rock climbing gym.

My kids have done the aerial walk part many times now, and they always ask to go, whenever we are…read morein Montreal (which is a few times a year), so visiting Voiles en Voiles became sort of a family tradition. The aerial walk has different levels, for every age and skill level, and there are various other activities, for younger kids, including bouncy castles and some sort of a movie experience (my kids weren't interested). A definite repeat.

We had seen this place every time we have been in Montreal, but this is the first visit there when…read moreit was open! It is 100% worth the trip! You can buy a 2 hour or 4 hour band and off you go. My 12 year old was in heaven. He could climb, swing, jump, crawl, and propel himself all under the watchful eye of the wonderful souls in the red shirts. He was perfectly harnessed and they were very explicit in their safety rules. I was able to observe him from the ground in a comfy Adirondack chair with other parents. Some read books, others enjoyed the sunshine. It was a really positive experience. They have a small snack bar which was helpful. It really is a wonderful ropes/obstacle course. They have an inflatable park, but he never made it there since he was having a great time. We will definately go back!

Had so much fun!! The place is really cool, instructors are…read morevery friendly and definitely give you good tips to get it right. Way better explanations than what you have in NYC. The hour literally disappeared! That's how much fun it was. Will definitely go back!

We booked our reservation online, super simple. Found parking across the street. On a weekday…read moreafternoon we were the only two customers! Safety briefing first then Got instructional lessons on how to use two types of axes (one regular "Hachette" and a long handled one). I really surprised myself on how good I was! We had our vs. competition with the instructor as the judge. Had to go 5 rounds to break the tie :) awesome time! They took our pictures at the end and posted them on Facebook the next day.

Recently visited Montreal again for a second bachelor party, this time in December. In a last…read moreminute scramble to fill up space during the day, I stumbled upon their website and thank god I did. A group of 6 of us (in our mid 20s) decided to try the combat archery for an hour on a Saturday afternoon. When we arrived the place is a little small for the amount of activities they have running at the same time, but even with kids birthday parties going on in the Nerf battle arena, we were able to check in, sign waivers and have a 5 minute waiting area before we were called to the back for archery. If you are like myself who has never shot a bow before, do not worry you will get the hang of it after your first shot. We had a quick demonstration/training by our wonderful worker assigned to our group. We did have 2 people join our group which brought us to a total of 8 which was the perfect number for the size of the arena for adults our size.We played about 6-7 different games and our time sure felt like more than an hour. If you need a place to get out the cold in the winter or the heat in the summer, be sure to check out the combat archery because we had a BLAST!!!! Also FYI - During the weekend there is free street parking all around the place do not worry about the street signs.

J'y ai emmené mon fils de 15 ans après un long week-end à Montréal. Nous y sommes allés à vélo avec…read moredes Bixis, il y avait une station juste devant, c'était super pratique... qui a besoin d'une voiture en été ou en automne à Montréal ? Notre moniteur Cyril a utilisé juste le nombre de mots qu'il fallait pour nous expliquer le sport : pas de blabla, seulement des consignes précises. Et hop, c'était parti ! Mon fils en avait déjà fait, son père était un vrai bleu, mais on s'est bien amusés tous les deux !! On reviendra la prochaine fois qu'on sera en ville !

we set out to hike parc du mont royal, one of montreal's most iconic green spaces and a beloved…read moreescape from the city. designed in the 1870s by landscape architect frederick law olmsted, who also designed new york's central park, the park covers a large portion of mount royal and offers walking trails, viewpoints, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature right in the heart of montreal. thinking it would be a straightforward hour and five minute trek, we quickly learned that our timeline was a little optimistic. naturally, the hike turned into a much longer adventure with plenty of pit stops along the way. before tackling the climb, we wandered through the area, stopping at mngo, decathlon, a k-beauty store, and even a museum before finally making our way up the mountain. by the time we started the hike, we had already turned it into a full day of exploring. the trail itself was well maintained, with a mix of shaded pathways and plenty of stairs to keep things interesting. the overcast sky made the climb much more manageable, although it was still quite the workout. between the greenery, the incline, and the steady stream of steps, there were definitely moments when the beads of sweat and the sunscreen threatening to run into my eye, reminded me that this was more than just a casual stroll. the grounds were clean and well cared for, with shaded sections that offered welcome breaks along the way. after the climb, we were rewarded with a panoramic view of montreal from the belvédère lookout, where the city skyline stretches out below. it's one of those views that makes you forget about tired legs for a moment. on the way down, we stumbled across the towering cross, one of mont royal's most recognizable landmarks, and decided to take a quieter, less travelled path. the change of scenery was worth it, and we even spotted a little chipmunk along the way, a perfect reminder that we were surrounded by nature despite being right in the middle of the city. with fresh air, lush greenery, and just enough challenge to feel accomplished, the hike up parc du mont royal was a memorable part of our montreal adventure. just remember to bring water, sunscreen, and be prepared for a few more steps than you might expect.

Montreal's Central Park The View…read more I've visited twice. Once at night for the city light view from the Chalet terrace about a decade ago. This time (2026) for the day views and visits to the Cross and to the Lake. When I came about 10 years ago at night time, the crowd was much lighter and chill. Also, I saw an owl sitting on the tree along the walking path! Today's visit on a late summer holiday weekday, it was super crowded with locals, cyclists going up the Mont, joggers and tourists. Parking was tight as were trails to 3 major sites on Mont Royal. The Cross was rather disappointing as the trail was a gravelly loop apx 1.6km without a reward vista. Also the hiking trails of the main road were riddled with poison ivy :/. The Chalet was open (unlike my earlier night visit)! Inside were a coffee shop, a gift shop, bathrooms and a big room with a lodge style ceiling. The viewing terrace was super packed with people though everyone was accommodating with photo opportunities. The view was nice with the buildings and bridges. Drastically different than the sparkling lights at night! Tried to go to the Lake but couldn't get a paid parking spot. And after 3 loops, I passed after hearing it's rather dirty with some ducks. Perhaps bc it was a holiday weekend, this Labor Day, Monday was crowded and the cyclists moved faster than cars. I would NOT repeat the day visit unless it's for exercises. The Cross IMO isn't worth it and the Lake parking is too much of a bother. The night views of Montreal from the Chalet terrace on a clear night beats everything I've experienced today.

I love isaute Kirkland more than any other of there locations because the staff etc. The isaute in…read moreKirkland is the best location. (Give Jacob a raise)

We'vve taken our grandson (age 4) three times now, and we just love it. He gets lots of exercise,…read moreand the place is always very clean. It's also very big and has lots of spacce. The attendants are truly friendly. Don't forget your special socks!

I was in town for 4 days and decided to go try their box since I felt horrible after so much…read moreMontreal awesomeness food and drinks!! ;) Showed up on Saturday 10am for the regular group class. Jacques, owner of the box, was very welcoming and made me sign a waiver and there I was, ready to workout. I was in "deload" week at my regular box so I was very anxious to find out about the WOD. We did the filthy fifty which I scaled down(no excuse but i was so jet lagged!) It went very well, lots of positive comments/advice from Jacques, the gyn is HUGE, so much space. It was a very good experience and can't wait to go back. Everyone was very friendly as well. Love the Crossfit community!! Go ahead and try that box and/or crossfit, you won't regret it!!

Probably the biggest Crossfit boxes in Quebec, if not Canada…read more Jack and Val (the owners) are around regularly, and are good people. They recently bought new equipment (kettlebells, barbells, weight plates, etc), which really makes working out more fun. Classes are taught in a mixture of English and French, but you can always get help in whichever language you prefer. You'll be hard pressed to find another Crossfit gym that comes even close when it comes to the number of classes throughout the day. There are early-morning, mid-day, and evening classes. It can get crowded in the evening classes (5:15pm and 6:15pm), but there's plenty of space during all the other times. On Sundays, they have an open gym (for members). If Olympic Lifting is more your thing, Club Dynamo is based out of the gym too, and has a good setup with dedicated olly coaching available.