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Yves Kéroack

Where to rent or borrow equipment this winter in Montréal

Last updated December 23, 2021
Reading time: 2 min
RelatedSleddingCross-country skiingArenas and outdoor skating rinks

Want to borrow cross-country skis, skates, snowshoes, sleds, snow scooters, inner tubes, walking sticks, ice cleats or kites? Here is what you need to know about reserving equipment at a large park, neighbourhood park or four libraries.

Nature Parks

You can rent cross-country skis, snowshoes, sleds, crazy carpets, children’s sleds and ice cleats at the following parks:

  • Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
  • Parc-nature du Bois-de-Liesse secteur Des Champs
  • Parc-nature de l’Île-de-la-Visitation
  • Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies secteur Héritage

Reservations

You need to make a reservation seven days in advance by calling 514 710-6829, Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. You can also reserve equipment online.

Reserve online

Young people aged 17 and under living on the island of Montréal can borrow cross-country skis and snowshoes for free, upon presentation of a proof of residence.

Large parks

Parc du Mont-Royal

You can rent cross-country skis, snowshoes, skates, inner tubes and crazy carpets for sliding.

Young people aged 17 and under (accompanied by an adult) living on the island of Montréal can borrow equipment for free (cross-country skis and snowshoes), upon presentation of a proof of residence. 

No reservations. First come, first served.

  • Parc du Mont-Royal
  • Parc du Mont-Royal cross-country ski trails
  • Parc du Mont-Royal refrigerated rink
  • Parc du Mont-Royal innertube sliding
  • Pavillon du Lac-aux-Castors
Parc du Mont-Royal
Parc du Mont-Royal
2000 Chemin Remembrance

Parc Frédéric-Back

Starting in January, you will be able to borrow cross-country skis, snowshoes and kites on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as during spring break.

Young people aged 17 and under living on the island of Montréal can borrow equipment for free, upon presentation of a proof of residence. 

  • Parc Frédéric-Back 
  • Cross-country ski trails at Parc Frédéric-Back
Parc Frédéric-Back
Parc Frédéric-Back
2235 Rue Michel-Jurdant

Parc Jean-Drapeau

Snowshoes, skates, sleds, cross-country skis, and fatbikes are available for rent. 

Young people aged 17 and under living on the island of Montréal can borrow cross-country skis and snowshoes for free, upon presentation of a proof of residence. They must be accompanied by an adult when they do the activity.

Winter activities

Parc La Fontaine

Starting in mid-January, you can rent cross-country skis, snowshoes, skates, snow scooters, sleds, skating aids and helmets at the park chalet.

Ski de fond
Activités et sortiesLa magie de l’hiver s’empare du Plateau! (in French)

In neighbourhood parks

Neighbourhood parks lots of winter fun on the ice or the hills. You can borrow equipment from the following boroughs.

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

You can borrow snowshoes and fatbikes. Young people aged 17 and under living on the island of Montréal can borrow cross-country skis for free, upon presentation of a proof of residence.

Location et prêt d’équipement du pavillon du Parcours Gouin (In french)

Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie

You can borrow skates, sleds, helmets and snowshoes in five parks.

Glissade
Activités et sortiesOn s'aère cet hiver dans Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie! (in French)

Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension

You can borrow skates, cross-country skis and snowshoes.

Visuel d'Hiver-O-Parc
Activités et sortiesActivités hivernales et prêts d’équipements sportifs dans VSP (in French)

You can borrow skates, cross-country skis, snowshoes and , snow scooters for free.

Patinage libre Verdun
Activités et sortiesActivités hivernales à Verdun (in French)

In four libraries

You can borrow children’s sleds, adult and children’s snowshoes, snowshoe tails and adult walking poles from one of the following four libraries:

  • Bibliothèque Mordecai-Richler (in French)
  • Bibliothèque Saul-Bellow (in French)
  • Bibliothèque Marie-Uguay (in French)
  • Bibliothèque de Rosemont (in French)
Prêt d’équipement de plein air
Activities and OutingsBorrow outdoor equipment from four city libraries

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Further reading

  • Where to go cross-country skiing in Montréal
  • Where to go sledding in Montréal
  • Even more outdoor activities in the city this winter
  • Where to skate in Montréal

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