Beach in Montreal, Quebec
Jean-Dore Beach
Jean-Dore Beach is Parc Jean-Drapeau's paid summer swimming beach on Ile Notre-Dame, set up around a large modular swim zone, sand, changing rooms, showers, lockers, and nearby park food service. The visit works best when you treat tickets, weather, parking, and any add-on water activity as separate checks before leaving.
Jean-Dore Beach
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
On Ile Notre-Dame in Parc Jean-Drapeau.
The 2026 schedule starts at 10 am and can change with weather.
Many listed 2026 summer open days use this window.
2026 ages 14-64 open-swim rate before taxes.
Regular 2026 daily rates; event rates can be higher.
Lockers and changing rooms are at the Chalet de la plage.
Children under eight need in-water monitoring by someone 16 or older.
The park warns there may not be room on hot days.
Best For
Good To Know
Open-swim admission covers the beach swim visit only; Parc Jean-Drapeau says Aquazilla and open-water swimming are not included in those rates.
When the forecast is hot, buy tickets online before travelling because the official page warns there may not be room at the beach.
The beach has changing rooms, showers, and lockers at the Chalet de la plage, but visitors need to bring their own padlock.
Beach admission does not include parking, and the official page points visitors toward active or public transportation as the best way to come to the park.
Swimming Setup
- Swim zone
- Parc Jean-Drapeau describes a modular swimming zone at Jean-Dore Beach covering up to 15,000 square metres.
- Schedule
- The 2026 schedule begins June 20 at 10:00 am, lists many summer open days from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, and can be affected by weather.
- Children
- Children under eight must be accompanied and monitored in the swimming area by a person aged 16 or over, with posted adult-to-child ratios.
Fees And Tickets
- Open swim
- The 2026 daily open-swim rate is listed at $8.69 for ages 14-64, with lower child and senior rates, a family rate, and free admission for ages two and under.
- What is separate
- The beach page says open-swim rates do not include parking, Aquazilla, or open-water swimming.
- Hot days
- The official page recommends buying tickets online before travelling when the weather is hot because capacity may fill.
Services
- Changing rooms
- Changing rooms at the Chalet de la plage allow visitors to shower and change before or after swimming.
- Lockers
- Lockers are available for personal belongings, but the beach page tells visitors to bring a padlock.
- Food and Wi-Fi
- The beach page points visitors to food areas around park facilities and lists free Wi-Fi and a baby-changing station among other services.
Parking And Access
- Parking rates
- For the April 15 to November 14, 2026 period, Parc Jean-Drapeau lists regular daily parking at $23 Monday to Friday and $24 Saturday and Sunday, with $40 daily event rates.
- Accessible parking
- The parking page says parking is free at all times for holders of a disabled parking permit in designated spaces.
- Reduced mobility
- The beach page says sidewalks around the facilities help visitors move between parking, entrance, changing rooms, and other beach areas.
Other Water Activities
- SUP
- Parc Jean-Drapeau lists SUP rental and initiation as a separate activity on the placid waters of Jean-Dore Beach and nearby lagoons.
- Open-water swimming
- The open-water swimming page lists a 300-metre course at Jean-Dore Beach, with separate rates and schedule from regular open swim.
- Fishing
- Do not use this lake as a fishing stop: the park FAQ says fishing is prohibited in the lakes, ponds, and canals inside Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Official Info
- Beach page
- Use the official beach page for the current schedule, rates, tickets, services, accessibility notes, child-supervision ratios, and beach rules. Open Jean-Dore Beach page
- Parking page
- Use the parking page for current rates, event pricing, payment methods, accessible parking, and lot-specific schedule checks. Open Parc parking
Questions People Ask
When does Jean-Dore Beach open for swimming in 2026?
The official 2026 schedule shows open swim starting June 20 at 10:00 am, with many summer open days listed from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. The schedule can be affected by weather.
What does beach admission cost?
For 2026 open swim, Parc Jean-Drapeau lists ages 14-64 at $8.69, ages 3-13 at $4.46, ages 65+ at $7.84, family admission at $21.04, and ages two and under free, before taxes where noted.
Does admission include parking or Aquazilla?
No. The beach page says open-swim rates do not include parking, Aquazilla, or open-water swimming.
Should I buy tickets before going?
On hot days, yes. Parc Jean-Drapeau says there might not be room at Jean-Dore Beach and recommends buying tickets online before making the trip.
Are lockers and showers available?
Yes. The beach page says changing rooms at the Chalet de la plage allow visitors to shower and change, and lockers are available if you bring a padlock.
Can people fish in the lake at Jean-Dore Beach?
No. Parc Jean-Drapeau's FAQ says fishing is prohibited in the park's lakes, ponds, and canals.
SourcesShow source links
Page facts are backed by official, operator, map, or supporting source links. Internal social research signals are not shown here.
Official And Operator
- Societe du parc Jean-DrapeauOfficial page
- Societe du parc Jean-DrapeauOfficial page
- Societe du parc Jean-DrapeauOfficial page
- Societe du parc Jean-DrapeauOfficial page
- Commission de toponymie du QuebecData file
Supporting
- Tourisme MontrealTourism page