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Esplanade Tranquille skating rink
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Public spaces
Informations
Address
1442 Rue Clark, Quartier des Spectacles, Ville-Marie, Montréal
- Accessibility
Accessible to people with reduced mobility
- Amenities
Café
Picnic area
Toilets
- Transports View on map
It’s like being in a Christmas movie! At the Esplanade Tranquille skating rink, the city’s largest refrigerated rink, skaters enjoy top-quality ice and a festive, magical atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to embrace our Northern identity! The 1500 m2 rink can accommodate up to 400 people at a time. In the evening, an interactive video projection system illuminates the huge sliding surface, adding a touch of digital art to the friendly sporting atmosphere. Dance nights, musical breaks and other cultural events also punctuate the skating season.
Opening hours
Skating rink schedule - From December 12, 2025 to January 3, 2026*
Everyday
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
*Exceptions
December 24, 2025
9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
December 25, 2025 and January 1st, 2026
noon to 11 p.m.
December 31, 2025
9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
PRACTICAL INFO
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.
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.
Opening hours
Patin Patin counter - From December 12, 2025 to January 3, 2026*
Everyday
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
*Exceptions
December 24, 2025
9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
December 25, 2025 and January 1st, 2026
noon to 10 p.m.
December 31, 2025
9 a.m. to midnight
A free cultural programming on ice
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!
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: the Repaire, the Grand Salon and the Café Tranquille (yum, a nice hot espresso), 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.