The return of Les Glissades Gamelin: January 16 to March 9

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Montreal, January 8, 2025 – The Quartier des Spectacles Partnership is pleased to announce the return of Les Glissades Gamelin, the urban sliding facility in the Quartier des Spectacles. Every Wednesday through Sunday from January 16 to March 9, this unique space welcomes families and friends for free to go sledding on one of the four lanes of the new refrigerated hill or ride a snowskate or snow scooter down the two other hills in Place Émilie-Gamelin! Afterwards, get together in the heated chalet, L’Après-glisse, to soak up the warm ambiance. With its three hills and six runs, Les Glissades Gamelin are the ideal winter playground in downtown Montreal. They are part of the Quartier des Spectacles’ extensive winter program, alongside the popular Esplanade Tranquille skating rink and the new edition of LUMINO. 

Three hills and six runs to embrace snow sports 

This year, kids and adults will be able to sled down one of the four lanes of the new five-metre-high refrigerated hill, La FOMO – a new addition that will delight sledders of all ages! The gentler slope of La MOLLO, designed for snowskates and snow scooters, will appeal to beginners. On weekends, younger visitors can benefit from the guidance of an assistant who will introduce them to the joys of sliding. La YOLO is a steeper hill where more experienced sliders will find bigger thrills. Visitors can bring their own approved equipment or take advantage of free loans, allowing them to appreciate the joys of Montreal’s winter in a fun and inviting setting.  

After enjoying the slopes, sliders are welcome to come inside and warm up in the new heated chalet, L’Après-Glisse, featuring snacks and hot drinks served up by Café Tranquille. The site features dynamic background music chosen specifically for the space. Every Thursday and Saturday, a host will lead a variety of activities and challenges. Kids can also enjoy games and a mini winter obstacle course as well as beanbag games.  

ABOUT THE QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES AND THE PARTNERSHIP

The Quartier des Spectacles is Montréal’s cultural heart. It offers the greatest concentration and diversity of cultural venues in North America and hosts 52 major musical, dance, theatrical, film, literary and circus events, inviting Montrealers, festivalgoers and tourists alike to experience the excitement of festivals in the public squares and halls of the Quartier des Spectacles. The Quartier also hosts innovative urban installations involving cutting-edge lighting design and immersive environments. The Quartier des Spectacles has become an international showcase for digital public art. 

The Quartier des Spectacles Partnership, founded in 2003, is a non-profit organization with more than 85 members active in the district. It is responsible for animating the Quartier des Spectacles by programming cultural activities, managing and animating public spaces, providing distinctive illumination and promoting the Quartier as a must-visit cultural destination. The Partnership benefits from the support of the Ville de Montréal. 

More information: quartierdesspectacles.com 

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Laurie Coulombe  

Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles   

laurie.coulombe@quartierdesspectacles.com  

(581) 998-6066