Things to do in downtown Montreal with kids: 10 metro-friendly ideas
No car needed for a great outing: downtown Montreal has rinks, arcades, laser tag and movie theatres, nearly all a few minutes from a metro station. Here are ten ideas.
In short: for skating, Esplanade Tranquille (free) and Atrium Le 1000 (year-round); for games, Centre PLAYBOX and Les Trois Monkeys; in December, the Grand Marché de Noël.
Skate
1. Esplanade Tranquille rink
Montreal's largest refrigerated rink, free, with a heated pavilion. Place-des-Arts or Saint-Laurent metro.
- Corner of Sainte-Catherine West and Clark
- See the listing
2. Atrium Le 1000
An indoor rink open year-round.
- 1000 De La Gauchetière Street West
- See the listing
Play
3. Centre PLAYBOX
Claw machines, arcade games and virtual reality, near the Time Out Market.
- 705 Sainte-Catherine Street West
- See the listing
4. Les Trois Monkeys
Bowling, laser tag, mini-golf, augmented-reality darts and arcades, with a restaurant.
- 1455 Peel Street, Suite 200
- See the listing
5. Laser Game Évolution
Team laser tag in three dark mazes, a popular choice for kids' parties.
- 1226 Sainte-Catherine Street West
- See the listing
6. AMaze Escape Game
An escape room for groups of 2 to 5, with no special knowledge or strength required.
- 3524 Rue Saint-Jacques
- See the listing
At the movies
7. Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal
Right on Sainte-Catherine Street.
- 977 Sainte-Catherine Street West
- See the listing
8. Cineplex Forum
The big movie theatre in the former Montreal Forum.
- 2313 Sainte-Catherine Street West
- See the listing
In December
9. Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal
About forty chalets and more than 150 free activities, right next to the Esplanade Tranquille rink.
10. Montreal Christmas Village
The family Christmas market in front of Atwater Market (Lionel-Groulx metro).
Our tips
- The metro saves you the downtown parking hassle: strollers are easier at stations with elevators.
- Pair an indoor activity with the Esplanade Tranquille rink, a few blocks apart.
- For the Old Port, see Things to do at the Old Port with kids.
Frequently asked questions
What can kids do downtown when it rains?
Centre PLAYBOX, Les Trois Monkeys, laser tag, an escape room, the movies or Atrium Le 1000.
Where can we skate downtown?
At Esplanade Tranquille (free, in winter) and Atrium Le 1000 (year-round).
Can we do all this by metro?
Yes, most of these places are a few minutes from a metro station.
Information checked on October 13, 2026. Prices and hours may change: confirm with each place before you go.
