Day trips from Montreal with kids: 10 outings under 2 hours away
Feel like getting out of the city for the day? Here are ten outings less than two hours from Montreal that are worth the drive with kids, summer or winter.
In short: under an hour away, the Ecomuseum Zoo and Parc Safari; about an hour, the Granby Zoo and the Glissades des Pays-d'en-Haut; under two hours, Parc Oméga, the Village québécois d'antan and Domaine Enchanteur.
See animals
1. Ecomuseum Zoo
A human-scale zoo devoted to Quebec's animals: wolves, black bears, lynx, arctic foxes and otters. Short, stroller-friendly trails. Open even in winter.
- 21125 Chemin Sainte-Marie, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
- About two hours to visit
- See the listing
2. Parc Safari
About 35 minutes from Montreal: a drive-through among the animals, then a walking tour and a water park in summer.
- 242 Rang Roxham, Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle
- See the listing
3. Granby Zoo
Nearly 1,500 animals of 193 species, a mini-farm, rides and the Amazoo water park in summer.
- 1050 David-Bouchard Boulevard North, Granby
- See the listing
4. Parc Oméga
A 12+ km drive to see deer, elk, wolves, bears and bison, plus a mini-farm and a walking trail. Allow 3 to 4 hours.
- 399 Route 323 North, Montebello
- Open year-round
- See the listing
Step back in time
5. Village québécois d'antan
A 19th-century village with costumed characters, open in summer and transformed for Halloween, Christmas and sugar season.
- 1425 Rue Montplaisir, Drummondville
- See the listing
In winter
6. Les Glissades des Pays-d'en-Haut
About 90 runs by tube or raft, with no minimum age.
- 440 Chemin Avila, Piedmont
- See the listing
7. Super Glissades Matha
A Family side lit in the evening and an Adrenaline side, in Lanaudière.
- 2650 Route Louis-Cyr, Saint-Jean-de-Matha
- See the listing
8. Domaine Enchanteur
About ten kilometres of forest skating trails, among the longest in Quebec, plus a mini-farm and snowshoeing. Skate rentals on site.
- 1180 Rang Saint-Félix, Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
- See the listing
Year-round
9. Station Mont Tremblant
The pedestrian village at the foot of the mountain, skiing in winter and outdoor activities in summer. See our article Things to do in Mont-Tremblant.
- 1000 Chemin des Voyageurs, Mont-Tremblant
- See the listing
10. Oka National Park
The national park closest to Montreal: a beach in summer, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding in winter.
- Chemin d'Oka (Route 344), Oka
- See the listing
Our tips
- Leave early and plan a halfway break with little ones.
- Bring lunch and snacks: snack bars can be far apart.
- Check opening hours and buy tickets online the day before.
Frequently asked questions
Which day trip suits toddlers near Montreal?
The Ecomuseum Zoo, with short, stroller-friendly trails, on the west end of the island.
Where can we see animals from the car near Montreal?
At Parc Safari, about 35 minutes away, and at Parc Oméga in Montebello.
Which winter outing is worth the drive?
The Glissades des Pays-d'en-Haut in Piedmont, or the skating trails at Domaine Enchanteur near Trois-Rivières.
Information checked on October 13, 2026. Prices, hours and seasons may change: confirm with each place before you go.
