Parc La Fontaine welcome centre

Last updated December 16, 2024
Opened today
Horaire hivernal actuel
8:00 am to 11:00 pm
Address
3933 Avenue du Parc-La Fontaine
Montréal, QC H2L 0C7

The welcome centre is located in the western section of the park, alongside one of its two ponds.

In winter, visitors can rent ice skates to use the outdoor rink.

Robin des Bois, a for-profit social enterprise restaurant, occupies the upper floor of the centre.

More details below.

Facilities

Description

Regarding Robin des bois

You will find the menu, its activities, volunteer opportunities, and information about its day camps on its website.

Here is the restaurant schedule

From October 1 to April 30

  • Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 5 PM

From May 1 to September 30

  • Open from Sunday to Wednesday from 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Open from Thursday to Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM

Rental equipment

  • Monday to Friday : 11 p.m. to 7 p.m. (closing time may be postponed to 8 p.m. if there are a lot of skaters)
  • Saturday and Sunday : 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Last rentals are done one hour before closing.

Rental Items for skating

  • Child skates (13 years and under) : $11.50 (taxes included)
  • Adult skates (14 years and older): $15 (taxes included)
  • Padlock rental: $6 (taxes included)
  • Skating support (child size): $6 (taxes included)
  • Protective helmet: $6 (taxes included)
  • Skate sharpening: $10 (taxes included)

Skate, helmet, and support rentals are for a maximum duration of 2 hours.

Group Rentals

It is also possible to rent and reserve equipment for groups of 15 people or more. Contact Patin Patin for more details.

Season Pass Sales

The season pass is valid for the winter of 2023-2024. It includes skate rentals at all the rinks operated by Patin Patin during this season.

  • Individual pass : $62.08 (taxes included)
  • Family pass (for four people) : $235.70 (taxes included)

An ID card must be left as a deposit during the rental.

Only electronic payments are accepted.

Users of the rented equipment must sign a rental agreement acknowledging that they possess the necessary skills for the activity and recognize the associated risks.

Additional notes on universal accessibility

  • There are 2 outside steps and a ramp to access the main entrance. 
  • There are no outside handrails. 
  • There are about 15 steps between each of the 3 floors, all with handrails

Accessibility

  • Access ramp
  • Access way
  • Accessible washroom stall
  • Accessible washrooms
  • Alternative accessible entrance
  • Assistive devices
  • Drop-off zone
  • Grab bar
  • Individual accessible washroom
  • Paratransit drop-off zone
  • Stroller-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible with assistance

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bike stand
  • Changing rooms
  • Changing table
  • Community composters
  • Drinking fountain
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Picnic area
  • Snack-bar
  • Washroom

Directions

Parc La Fontaine welcome centre
3933 Avenue du Parc-La Fontaine
Montréal, QC H2L 0C7

Opening hours

Regular schedule
  • Monday
    8:00 am to 11:00 pm
  • Tuesday
    8:00 am to 11:00 pm
  • Wednesday
    8:00 am to 11:00 pm
  • Thursday
    8:00 am to 11:00 pm
  • Friday
    8:00 am to 11:00 pm
  • Saturday
    8:00 am to 11:00 pm
  • Sunday
    8:00 am to 11:00 pm
Holidays and schedule exceptions
  • Horaire hivernal actuel
    Dec 11 to Feb 13 - 8:00 am to 11:00 pm