Yves Kéroack

Where to rent or borrow equipment this winter in Montréal

Last updated December 16, 2024
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Want to borrow cross-country skis, skates, snowshoes, a sled, a snow scooter, a snow tube, walking sticks, crampons or a kite ski? Find out everything you need to know to reserve outdoor recreation equipment in a park, at a skating rink or at a library.

In the large parks

Parc Frédéric-Back

Rental of cross-country skis, snowshoes, snow scooters and kite.

Available at la TOHU.

Adapted equipment

Loan of all-terrain wheelchairs at the TOHU reception pavilion. These wheelchairs are suitable for trail outings.

No reservations.

Parc du Mont-Royal

Rental of cross-country skis, snowshoes, skates and snow tubes.

Loan of cross-country skis and snowshoes for minors living on the island of Montréal, accompanied by an adult. Proof of residence is required.

No reservations.

Parc Jean-Drapeau

Rental of skates, cross-country skis, snowshoes, winter bikes, snow scooters, sleds and accessories, such as helmets and ice-skating support aids.

No reservations.

Parc La Fontaine

Rental of snowshoes, skates, snow scooters, sleds, ice-skating support aids and helmets.

No reservations.

In the nature parks

Rental of cross-country skis, snowshoes and sliding carpets at the following nature parks:

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

Loan of cross-country skis and snowshoes for minors living on the island of Montréal. Proof of residence is required.

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In local parks

Many local parks offer an equipment rental or loan service.

See the suggestions (French)

At skating rinks

Esplanade Tranquille skating rink

Rental of skates, helmets and ice-skating support aids.

No reservations.

Adapted equipment

Loan of support equipment for people with limited mobility.

No reservations.

At libraries

Loan of sleds, snowshoes and snowshoe extenders/tails, hiking poles and crampons at the following libraries:

  • Bibliothèque Mordecai-Richler
  • Bibliothèque Saul-Bellow
  • Bibliothèque Marie-Uguay
  • Bibliothèque de Rosemont
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