Esplanade Tranquille skating rink

How much does it cost? 

Access to the skating rink is completely free, for everyone and at all times. At the Quartier des Spectacles, free skating is an essential service!  Skates are available for rent at the Patin Patin counter for an affordable price (see price list). Learning aids for children are also available for rent at reasonable cost. 

What services are available at the Patin Patin counter? 

Patin Patin offers skate, helmet and lock rentals, as well as sharpening services. The rental counter is open until 1 hour before rink closing time. 

The pavilion—A warm haven for skaters 

Before and after skating, winter sports enthusiasts can take refuge in the Esplanade Tranquille Pavilion, where they'll find not only the Patin Patin counter, changing rooms and lockers, but also spaces for relaxing and interacting with others: Le Repaire, the Grand Salon and the Café Tranquille (yum, a nice hot latté), as well as balconies with heated floors! 

The locker room remains open 30 minutes after the rink closes. Please note that all locks are cut off at midnight every day. 

Is the rink accessible to people with reduced mobility? 

Yes, free adaptive equipment is now available so that everyone can glide on the rink! Ask a Quartier des Spectacles agent at the pavilion reception desk for details. 

• Equipment available:
• 2 walkers ;
• 1 tubular sled chair* ;
• 3 lugiglace (for wheelchair users)* ;
• Crampons 

* The sled chair and lugiglace require a second person to help with steering. 

Are there learning aids for children?  

Learning aids are available to help toddlers learn to skate in a fun and safe way. Limited quantities are available for rental at the Patin Patin counter. 

Agents reserve the right to withdraw the rental of these items, without notice, during busy periods on the skating rink to ensure the safety of all. 

A cultural program on ice 

What kind of events take place on the skating rink? 

The atmosphere is always lively and warm on and around the skating rink! Give the musical skating sessions a try, with vibes ranging from classical to disco—perfect for gliding to the beat. The now-famous Patins Platines series turns the rink into a true dance floor, where you can have fun and get your groove on. During the holiday season, the Quartier des Spectacles offers a program brimming with surprises and magic. And if you’d like to learn to skate, the regional figure skating association, Patinage Montréal, organizes a number of introductory sessions every week. It’s the perfect place to spend some quality time on the ice with family and friends!  Find out more here. 

How much does it cost? 

Nothing at all! The rink's programming is absolutely free. 
 

The Au bord du lac Tranquille video projection 

In the evening, the ice becomes a giant screen on which the interactive video projection Au bord du lac Tranquille is projected. A visual experience inspired by Quebec’s Northern identity and by our land of lakes and rivers by the thousands. The interactive, immersive work of art follows the regular rhythm of the skaters’ blades slicing through the ice. 

*Screening times are subject to change depending on weather conditions and technical equipment recommendations.