DISORGANIZED CHAOS FOR CHILD'S PARTY. STAY AWAY!!!…read more We were 1 of 3 groups who had an event at Association Montreal Beach on the same day, and, like the other 2 (one of the groups we know well), an event that was supposed to be a relaxing time to celebrate a special occasion was instead a chaotic mess. I waited to write this review until we spoke to someone today, the day after the "event", but after getting a response that was full of excuses and defensiveness but void of any semblance of responsibility, compassion, and understanding, I'm not holding off any longer. The Yelp community needs to know about this experience. We arrived to find a SINGLE staff member on site, the bartender, busy pouring beer for the crowd enjoying the nice weather on the deck of the adjoining pub (and counting his tips from those sales), he wasn't even the slightest bit interested in managing the parties that had booked space in the facility. It's not his fault he was the only one there, but it is his fault that he paid us NO attention. One person is not enough to take care of the pub customers AND 3 events involving over 100 people, especially when that person either has no idea what the plan is or, dare I say, there was no plan to begin with. Our party would never have happened if I did not step up to insist that the staff member do SOMETHING or for the cooperation of one of the other rental groups in moving to make space for us to set ourselves up; no thanks to the staff member on site. Obviously, the space that we had to virtually beg for was not cleaned or tidied up for our arrival, because, well, the other group vacated just for us. An animator that was supposed to be present was not there, despite being paid for in advance, and we spent so long arranging the logistics, time which took away from our enjoyment of our own event - the only reason we booked a facility in the first place. Aside from the "party room" area, the fees we paid were specifically for sole use of one "court" but when we got there, there were none available. 2 were being used for beach volleyball games, 1 was being used by the other birthday party, and 1 was being used by the VERY large group of people who generously made space to accommodate us in the party room. But their kids were much bigger (and wilder) than the kids in our group, and we wanted a space that was just for us - A SPACE THAT WE PAID FOR!!! After a while of being ignored, I bothered the guy at the bar enough to make him understand that he needed to act. After supplied proof that there was no dedicated court for us, he said the volleyball players shouldn't be there". And stopped. So??? Are you going to do something? He told me to tell them to get off the court. Me???? No. That's not my job. Not my responsibility. What???? In what universe is it okay to ask a rental group who PAID to go and do the work of a facility employee??? None. Never. I will spare Yelpers the minute details of this experience (this review is long enough, no?), but suffice it to say that Association Montreal Beach had no problems organizing themselves to collect our payment but when it came time to providing the service, they were nowhere to be found. Today, the OWNER (what????) told us that if we weren't happy with how things started, we should have just left. What??? Leave with 12 children, their parents, our family members, who just drove through traffic to get to a party? Ridiculous! Just making that suggestion reeks of complete carelessness for the problems that she caused. Zero acknowlegment of how they completely dropped the ball on our event. None whatsoever. Apparently, one of the staff who were hired and didn't show up "broke her hip"... Where's the manager? The owner? Any other staff? The animator that was paid for?? It's hilarious to think that the OWNER believes that that would have solved all of the problems. Not even close. Over the 2 hours of the event, NO OTHER STAFF SHOWED UP TO SUPPORT. No one cared enough to come make it right, or even make an appearance. And to top it all off, we found a screw in the sand when one of our guests stepped on it . DANGEROUS! Photo attached. All this to say that we STRONGLY discourage any group from planning a party or event in this facility. Association Montreal Beach only cares about your payment. After that, you're invisible. Review edited after learning that the person we spoke to on the phone the day after the chaos, who showed the complete lack of care, compassion, responsibility today was in fact the owner of the facility. There you have it, folks. Right from the top - they'll take your money and then wash their hands of your event. Pathetic. STAY AWAY. FAR, FAR, AWAY.

Update 2018 : this building has been torn down, so now it's just sand and a volleyball net next to…read morethe canal! Nothing unique at all as I thought an indoor sand box was such a great idea, now it's dead. ----- This is SO needed from November through April and then on rainy days during the spring and summer! It's right next to the canal so walk all the way down and you'll find the entrance which reads as "Pub McCardell" as the entrance leads to a cafe/bar next to the outside terasse. Once you walk through the cafe, you'll see a giant gym filled with sand. Perfect for volleyball and other sand sports. I went for the 10am-12pm Sunday morning kids play. It's $6 per child and they don't charge for adults. There are toys, balls, frisbees there so no need to bring your own. What's not to love about this and for the price it can't be beat! I can imagine how awesome it gets to sit on the terrasse in the summer. They also have live music certain nights. I also enjoyed the music. Bonus: Free parking

This is hands-down, one of the BEST city parks I've been to. In terms of the sheer scope of…read moreactivities and expansive trails in the middle of a city, Mount Royal Park is a true marvel. The ascent to the top can be taxing if you take the pathway that includes the stairs. I would recommend taking one of the trails up to pace yourself and enjoy the journey to the scenic views. The park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the legendary Landscape Architect who also designed New York's Central Park, and the grounds for Stanford...the impressive list goes on. You really get the impression that this park was thoughtfully designed and planned to harmonize with the native species of plants. There are two Belvederes where you can view the city. We ventured up to Kondiaronk Belvedere and were treated to sweeping views of the city. If you are looking for a postcard-perfect view of Montreal, this is it! Mount Royal Park is a must-do and was definitely one of the highlights of our Canadian trip. Don't miss this park, it's immersive qualities are outstanding and your are rewarded with incredible views if you persevere to the top!

Warning: Be Prepared for Pain for Up to 5 Days Afterwards…read more The park was lovely with lovely rolling hills and picnic areas, and I could see the fish in the ponds at the edges. There were paved paths up the hill to the top of the park. It was a lot of hilly inclines but there were a few benches along the way. At the top at the chalet, there is a nice view of Montreal over the trees. There is a large building up the stairs where you can go down the stairs to the bathrooms. We took the stairs all the way down to McGill University and down more hills to our hotel farther in the city. Chatgpt said there is between 339 to 525 steps depending on how you come out. I was totally amazed as you turn the corner, how many other flights of steps there were. There is no way, I would have made it up the stairs. The wooden stairs were of the same color, no color stripe marking the edges, so for someone with progressive glasses, it made it hard to see where each step ended to go to the next one. I looked more to the edges to see the outline to know. I would have really have hated taking the stairs in the dusk when it was darker or overcast. When we sightsee, I can walk 20,000 - 25,000 steps a day; however with that number of stairs then all the hills from McGill University down to our hotel, my legs felt it that night. The next day, my calves were badly cramping and knotted up for several days afterwards, so I am glad we visited at the end of our trip, not at the beginning. It took 5 days before I could walk without pain. If you decide to go, make sure you do it at the end of your trip or your calves and legs are really stretched out and strong.

Located in the heart of Town of Mount Royal, The Centre des Loisirs is a very good neighborhood…read morerecreation center, which offers a varied program for all ages. I particularly like the club for 8-12 years, my oldest son loves going there on Sundays. He also participated in the day camp and enjoyed the activities offered (mainly sports such as swimming, basketball, tennis or golf) ... If you live in the area I highly recommend it!

Love Parc Jeanne Mance. It's the best spot to play some pick up beach volleyball. There's seven…read morecourts to play on and membership is only $10.00 for the whole summer. Courts are open everyday from 12:00pm to 9:00pm. Honestly, so much fun. I like how there's a mix of levels and skill. Lots of 2's being played on the lower courts.

From the owner: L'Association Récréative Milton-Parc (ARMP) est un organisme communautaire à but non lucratif qui…read moreoffre une variété de cours et d'activités à des prix très abordables. Fondée en 1984 par des activistes locaux, l'ARMP travaille en collaboration avec la Ville de Montréal et a pour but de mettre sur pied des programmes et des activités à caractères sportif, éducationnel et culturel.

Super fun bouncy water playground. You need a lot of strength to get up out of the water if and…read morewhen you slip and fall-- and you will! But there are plenty of water ladders. It seemed well-supervised. Really a lot of fun.

This was hands down The most child-like fun I've had…read more In some years- DO IT!

The little park in front of Mount Royal. I had always thought this park was a part of Mount Royal…read moreuntil about 2 years ago when I noticed the yelp page. This is where they host the Indian festival. I great little spot to have a picnic or play a game of tennis/soccer.

Lots going on, central meeting place.in the city, cool park unless you are trying to have an…read moreorganized event. Then people are coming in from all sides in all states. There was some Shakespeare in the Park but so many other loud areas with people doing all kinds of crazy stuff, sports, kids screaming, loud adult arguments, even old school ghetto blasters, lol. Wouldn't let kids run around there either, not fenced in or safe from stranger danger. One toddler actually ran up on stage during the play, lol.

It was great. I went with my husband and nephew. My husband was the one actually doing the…read moresimulation in the Boeing. We want to try the fighter plane simulation too. It's fun and realistic. Our pilot was very knowledgeable and answered all my many questions!

From the owner: AeroSim Experience offers an extremely realistic immersive experience, thanks to high-definition…read moreimages and true-to-life weather simulations. The simulator is an exact replica of a B737 cockpit, equipped with a state-of-the-art computer system. It is the ideal tool for pilots looking to keep their skills up to date or prepare for airline pilot selection. And it is now available for anybody who wants to try an immersive flying experience. Choose from a wide range of destinations and weather conditions for the flying experience you want. Experience a sunset from above the clouds, graze the rough seas at low altitude, or fly over the breathtaking Himalayas during a storm. You decide. You are at the control! But do you have the nerve to handle a mid-flight breakdown, equipment failure or extreme conditions? A professional pilot instructor will be at your side throughout the flight to show you all the ins and outs of flying, from takeoff to landing. Pick a destination, buckle your seatb

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 !

Need to take out some frustrations from the work week? Or have an itch to shoot some pals with…read morerubber arrows? Or maybe you want to work on your axe-throwing technique? Then this is the place for you. 10 buddies and I came here for a bachelor party afternoon hangout and we all had a blast doing different activities here. First of all, this seems like a popular spot for bachelor party groups as we ran into a few other large group of guys seemingly celebrating too. The place isn't too big, but it fulfills it's purpose. Basically, there's numerous combat sport activities that could be done here - archery range, combat archery, axe/knife throwing, rage cage and NERF battles. For our group, we split into a group of 4 and 6, as the 4 went with the rage cage and the 6 went forward with the combat archery. I can't speak for the rage cage fellas, but I participated in the combat archery and we had an awesome hour of just shooting rubber arrows at each other in different variations of team death matches. Guests are provided facial protection and a bow, but that's pretty much it. The rubber arrows don't really hurt, so there wasn't any need for it. It's completely unlike paint balling. For anyone unfamiliar with rage cage, it's an interesting activity. Participants who sign up for it suit up in some protective gear and are given freedom to destroy a set number of small and large objects (glass, appliances, etc) in a multitude of ways, which include using bats and crowbars. It's definitely a great way to relieve oneself of some major stress. Overall, our entire group had a fantastic time and would definitely do something like this again if we ever had the chance. Just don't forget to make a reservation for your group prior to going.