What to do on Montreal's South Shore with kids when it rains? 12 ideas
It is raining, the kids are bouncing off the walls and the park is soaked? On the South Shore, there is no need to cross the bridges to find a dry outing. Brossard alone has several indoor attractions, and Saint-Constant, Beloeil, Sainte-Julie and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu round out the list nicely. Here are our 12 ideas, from the most energetic to the calmest.
In short: to burn off energy, iSaute and Clip 'n Climb in Brossard; for an outing that wows, BFLY, Oasis Surf or the Oceania water park; to learn while having fun, Exporail and the Électrium.
To burn off energy
1. iSaute Brossard
A trampoline and adventure park designed for kids of all ages, with a ninja course and obstacle attractions. One ticket gives access to the whole park, and it is open every day.
- 8505A boulevard Taschereau, Brossard
- See the listing
2. Clip 'n Climb Brossard
Fun climbing walls about 10 metres high, with automatic belays: parents and kids can climb at the same time. Light-up tubes, ladders and moving holds offer challenges that get harder as you go.
- 2151 boulevard Lapinière (Mail Champlain), Brossard
- See the listing
3. Au Machin Chouette
An indoor play centre with a big four-level play structure, a maze, tunnels, a long climbing wall and a trampoline. Parents can take a breather in the bistro lounge while the kids play.
- 220 rue Saint-Louis, door 192, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- See the listing
For an outing that wows
4. BFLY Brossard
Four attractions under one roof at Quartier DIX30: an aviary with hundreds of exotic butterflies, a play structure, an LED mirror maze and an indoor treetop course adapted for kids.
- 9500 boulevard Leduc (Quartier DIX30), Brossard
- See the listing
5. Oasis Surf
Surfing indoors in the middle of October? You can: Oasis Surf offers a 2-foot wave for beginners, with lessons led by an instructor. Check the minimum age and height on the website before booking.
- 9520 boulevard Leduc, unit 01, Brossard
- See the listing
6. Oceania
A fully covered water park of about 85,000 square feet with a tropical vibe, water slides and a heated pool. You will forget all about the rain outside. Cafeteria, lockers and showers on site.
- 107 rue de l'Industrie, Beloeil
- See the listing
To learn while having fun
7. Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum
More than 400 railway artifacts and vehicles you can climb aboard, from streetcars to steam locomotives. An indoor play area awaits the little ones. Right now, do not miss Railway Ghosts, from October 14 to November 1: a pumpkin trail and a craft workshop for kids under 10, included with museum admission.
- 110 rue Saint-Pierre, Saint-Constant
- See the listing
- See the event
8. Électrium (Hydro-Québec)
Hydro-Québec's electricity interpretation centre offers amazing experiences: an electric eel, a generator that makes your hair stand on end and exhibits about electricity in the human body. Check the hours and visit details on the website before you go.
- 2001 rue Michel-Faraday, Sainte-Julie
- See the listing
For quieter days
9. CläwMee Brossard
A Japanese-inspired arcade full of claw machines, with video games and collectibles. Prizes you win can be exchanged. A tip: set a token budget before you walk in.
- 7800 boulevard Taschereau, Brossard
- See the listing
10. Cineplex Odeon Brossard Quartier DIX30
A family movie is a rainy-day classic, and at Quartier DIX30 you can pair the movies with BFLY or Oasis Surf.
- Quartier DIX30, 9350 boulevard Leduc, Brossard
- See the listing
11. Ciné Starz in Longueuil
Two theatres in Longueuil, one on chemin de Chambly and the other on boulevard Taschereau in Greenfield Park.
- 1401 chemin de Chambly, Longueuil: See the listing
- 3572 boulevard Taschereau (Greenfield Park), Longueuil: See the listing
12. Movie theatres in Beloeil, Saint-Bruno and Saint-Jean
Farther out on the South Shore, Cinéma Beloeil (pair it with Oceania), Cineplex Odeon Saint-Bruno and Cinéma Capitol Saint-Jean are also good options.
- 450 rue Serge-Pépin, Beloeil: See the listing
- 1495 boulevard Saint-Bruno, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville: See the listing
- 286 rue Richelieu, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: See the listing
Live on the other side of the river? Also read our rainy-day articles for Montreal and Laval.
Our tips
- Buy tickets online when you can: on rainy days, everyone has the same idea.
- For trampolines and climbing, wear comfortable clothes and check whether grip socks are required.
- Pair two nearby activities: at Quartier DIX30, BFLY and Oasis Surf are next door to each other, and the movie theatre is in the same area.
- For Oasis Surf and Oceania, bring swimsuits and towels and check the age and height rules.
- Go right at opening to enjoy the attractions before the afternoon crowds.
Frequently asked questions
What can we do in Brossard with kids when it rains?
Brossard has plenty: iSaute for trampolines, Clip 'n Climb for climbing, BFLY for butterflies and the mirror maze, Oasis Surf for indoor surfing, CläwMee for the arcade and the Quartier DIX30 Cineplex for a movie.
Is there an indoor water park on the South Shore?
Yes: Oceania, in Beloeil, is a fully covered water park with slides and a heated pool. You can swim there even in the middle of winter.
What Halloween activity can we do on the South Shore with little ones?
Railway Ghosts at Exporail, in Saint-Constant, from October 14 to November 1: a pumpkin trail and a craft workshop for kids under 10, included with museum admission. The ghost train is planned on certain days, but the museum recommends calling before you go.
Which indoor activity should we choose with kids under 5?
BFLY (butterflies and play structure), Exporail's indoor play area and Au Machin Chouette are good picks for little ones. Check the minimum age on each venue's website.
Information verified on October 9, 2026. Prices and hours can change: confirm with each venue before you go.
