Beach in Montreal, Quebec
Verdun Beach
Verdun Beach gives Montreal swimmers a managed St. Lawrence River access point behind Verdun Auditorium, with a buoyed calm-water area protected by a rock jetty. The practical checks are supervision hours and water quality: swimming can close after rain or overflows, and the borough posts a phone line to confirm whether the water is open.
Verdun Beach
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
Behind Verdun Auditorium, near De l'Eglise metro station.
Regular summer schedule is daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
The calm-water area is protected by a rock jetty.
Use 514-280-0789 to check whether swimming is permitted.
Accessible parking is listed by the city.
Changing rooms, drinking fountain, and playground are also listed.
The city lists accessible access to and along the swimming area.
Alcohol, smoking/vaping, loud music, fireworks, and feeding wildlife are also prohibited.
Best For
Good To Know
The official page tells visitors to call 514-280-0789 to find out whether swimming is permitted, especially when weather or water quality is uncertain.
Stay inside the buoyed swimming area; the city warns that the St. Lawrence River can have strong, dangerous currents outside supervised areas.
The beach is listed as fully accessible from the site entrance to and along the swimming area, with an aquatic wheelchair and accessible parking.
Swimming Here
- Marked area
- Verdun Beach uses a buoyed calm-water swimming area on the St. Lawrence River that is protected by a rock jetty.
- Supervision
- The regular summer schedule is June 14 to September 1, daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; swimming in the bathing zone is prohibited outside supervised hours.
- Closures
- Swimming may be prohibited during or after heavy rainfall or thunderstorms, and sewer overflows can lead to bans lasting 24 to 72 hours.
Access And Services
- Getting there
- The beach is behind Verdun Auditorium near De l'Eglise metro station, and Tourisme Montreal describes it as reachable by bike, metro, or car.
- On site
- The official amenities list includes changing rooms, showers, washrooms, a drinking fountain, a children's playground, and paid parking.
- Entry cost
- Tourisme Montreal lists free admission, while both tourism and city sources list paid parking.
Rules And Safety
- River current
- The city warns that swimming outside the supervised area carries significant risk and that river currents can be strong and dangerous.
- Beach rules
- Alcohol, smoking or vaping, barbecues, music, feeding wildlife, dogs, and fireworks are prohibited at the beach.
- Protected areas
- Visitors are asked to stay out of the natural regeneration zone and to respect the surrounding environment.
Official Info
- Beach page
- Use the Ville de Montreal page for current hours, supervision notes, swimming rules, amenities, accessibility, and the water-status phone number. Open Verdun Beach page
- Tourism listing
- Use the Tourisme Montreal listing for visitor-oriented access notes, free-admission wording, and paid-parking confirmation. Open tourism listing
Questions People Ask
When is Verdun Beach supervised for swimming?
The regular summer schedule is June 14 to September 1, daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Swimming in the bathing zone is prohibited outside supervised hours.
How do I check whether swimming is allowed today?
Call 514-280-0789. The city says to use that number to find out whether swimming is permitted and notes that water quality is monitored.
What can close swimming at Verdun Beach?
The city says swimming may be prohibited during or after heavy rain or thunderstorms, and sewer overflows can lead to bans lasting 24 to 72 hours.
Are washrooms and showers available?
Yes. The official amenities list includes washrooms, showers, changing rooms, a drinking fountain, and a children's playground.
Is Verdun Beach accessible?
Yes. The city lists full accessible access from the entrance to and along the swimming area, with an access ramp, accessible parking, aquatic wheelchair, and stroller-friendly access.
Can I bring a dog or barbecue?
No. The official beach rules prohibit dogs and barbecues, along with alcohol, smoking or vaping, music, fireworks, and feeding wildlife.
SourcesShow source links
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Official And Operator
- Ville de MontrealOfficial page
Supporting
- Tourisme MontrealTourism page