Things to do in Longueuil, Boucherville and Saint-Bruno with kids
Just across the river, the Longueuil area offers big parks, a small ski hill, an electricity science centre and a lovely Christmas market. Here are ten family outing ideas.
In short: outdoors, Îles-de-Boucherville and Mont Saint-Bruno; to learn, the Électrium in Sainte-Julie; in winter, Ski Saint-Bruno and free skating in Saint-Lambert; in December, the Old Longueuil Christmas market.
Parks and outdoors
1. Îles-de-Boucherville National Park
Biking on flat trails, canoeing and pedal boats in summer; cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding in winter.
- 55 Île Sainte-Marguerite, Boucherville
- See the listing
2. Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park
A wooded mountain with lakes; the 1.5 km Petit-Duc trail is perfect with kids.
- 330 Rang des Vingt-Cinq Est, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
- See the listing
3. Ski Saint-Bruno
The ski hill closest to Montreal, ideal for learning. Free parking.
- 550 Rang des Vingt-Cinq Est, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
- See the listing
Skating
4. Eric-Sharp Arena
Free public skating every week, September to mid-April.
- 600 Avenue Oak, Saint-Lambert
- See the listing
5. Chambly Canal skating rink
A 400-metre rink on the historic canal in winter, depending on conditions.
- Chambly Canal, Chambly
- See the listing
Learn
6. Électrium
Hydro-Québec's electricity interpretation centre: an electric eel, a generator that makes your hair stand on end and interactive exhibits.
- 2001 Rue Michel-Faraday, Sainte-Julie
- See the listing
At the movies
7. Ciné Starz Longueuil
- 1401 Chemin de Chambly, Longueuil
- See the listing
8. Ciné Starz Taschereau
- 3572 Taschereau Boulevard (Greenfield Park), Longueuil
- See the listing
9. Cineplex Odeon Saint-Bruno
- 1495 Saint-Bruno Boulevard, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
- See the listing
In December
10. Longueuil Christmas and Traditions Market — November 27 to December 20, 2026
A big outdoor market in Old Longueuil, with old-time crafts, music, dancing and illuminated trails.
- Parc St-Mark (Old Longueuil)
- See the event
Our tips
- Mont Saint-Bruno is very busy on weekends: arrive early.
- For rainy days, see South Shore rainy-day ideas; for Brossard, Brossard and Quartier DIX30.
Frequently asked questions
What can kids do in Longueuil?
Îles-de-Boucherville nearby, the movies, and in December the Old Longueuil Christmas market.
Where can we ski near Longueuil?
At Ski Saint-Bruno, the ski hill closest to Montreal.
Where can we skate for free on the South Shore?
At Eric-Sharp Arena in Saint-Lambert, every week from September to mid-April.
Information checked on October 13, 2026. Prices, hours and dates may change: confirm with each place before you go.
