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Welcome to Theme Park Review! Photos & Videos of Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, and FUN!
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| Food |
| There are two Subways and one McDonalds in the park. Most traditional amusement park food items can be found: hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, chicken fingers, sandwiches or taouk (Shish Kabob) but don't miss the opportunity to try some French Canadian specialtites: Poutine (fries and cheese curds covered with gravy), Queues de Castor/Beaver Tails (Canada's version of fried dough) or Crepes. The two latter treats can be topped with Nutella, fruit or sugar. |
| Operating Season |
| The park usually opens with weekend operation in late-May. The park is open practically daily June - August, which weekend operations returning in September and October. |
| Established Seasonal events |
| Fright Fest occurs during weekends in October. |
| Access & Location |
The park is on an island just outside downtown Montreal. If driving when you get to Montreal you will want to exit Highway 20 at the Jacques-Cartier bridge; once on the bridge, exit at
Parc Jean-Drapeau and follow the signs for La Ronde.
The park is easily accesible by public transportation by taking the Metro to the Jean-Drapeau Station and then the 167 La Ronde bus or taking the Metro to Papineau Station, and then the 169 La Ronde bus.
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| Nearby Lodging |
The park's website lists many partners hotels where guests are eligible for admission price discounts.
http://www.laronde.com/larondeen/lodging.asp |
| Virtual Queue Options |
| Three levels of Flash Pass are available and can be used on all the major rides. |
| Shows |
| At Scene de Ribambelle, characters from a children's show perform four unique shows daily. On select Wednesday and Saturday nights the park hosts a fireworks show. The parks also has standard music, dance and magic shows at different locations. |
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| TPR Notes |
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La Ronde grew out of the 1967 World's Fair (Expo 67) and is situated on a island within Montreal. The park is one of the few in North America that is easily accessible from a major city.
Most of the park's nine coasters are mediocre with two noticeable standouts, Goliath and Vampire. The park also provides a quality lineup of flat rides that are both thrilling and family oriented.
Americans need not be worried about the language barrier, as many employees are willing to help English-speaking Americans. However, a laissez-faire attitude among some employees slows down operations to a degree. | |
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