Ice Climbing Discovery in Montreal, on Île Sainte-Hélène

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3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up
From€60

Discover ice climbing in Montreal, on Île Sainte-Hélène in the heart of the city on the St. Lawrence River!

Discover ice climbing in Montreal, on Île Sainte-Hélène in the heart of the city on the St. Lawrence River!

Ice climbing is one of the ultimate winter activities for experiencing new sensations during the Quebec winter. La liberté Nord Sud welcomes you to the training wall at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène, a stone's throw from La Ronde, for an introduction to the incredible winter sport of ice climbing in Montreal.

During this half-day session, your instructor will introduce you to ice climbing and the equipment before teaching you belay techniques, basic descents and how to move around on the ice. Then, after a review of communication and safety instructions, you will be able to start climbing on a school wall under the supervision and guidance of your instructor.

The Montreal Icefall is a semi-artificial waterfall maintained by a team of enthusiasts. It is between 8 and 12 metres high, which is already very impressive, and is classified between grades 3 and 4. These grades are perfect for beginners to learn the basics of ice climbing in Montreal, and even to progress!

Whether you already have some climbing experience or not, take the metro to Île Sainte-Hélène and come and discover ice climbing at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Meeting point at parking lot P13 of Parc Jean-Drapeau and handing over of equipment
- Discovery of ice climbing and its equipment
- Basic belay and descent techniques
- Learning of basic movements
- Communication and safety instructions for climbing
- Supervised climbing on a training wall of 8 to 12 metres high (graded between 3 and 4)
- Supervised climbing and commentary by the instructor
- Handing over of equipment and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point:
Escalade FQME, 400 La Ronde Rd, Montreal, Quebec H3C 0K7
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Instructor
  • Ice climbing equipment
  • Boots/shoes
  • Quebec taxes
Excluded
  • Parking fees at Parc Jean-Drapeau (also accessible by metro)
Do not forget to bring
  • Fleece jacket
  • Windbreaker
  • Warm winter coat
  • Hat and gloves
  • Snow Pants
  • Lip balm and sun cream
  • Sunglasses
  • Boots (see above)
  • Bottle of water / Thermos
  • Snack

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Sebastián B., Canada — 12/03/2023
5/5
It's a unique opportunity to experience a cool activity that is usually not available so close to the city
Ellen M., Canada — 22/02/2022
5/5
This was such an accessible opportunity to try ice climbing. You can take the metro to the site and all the gear is provided. Best use of a morning!
Jean-Félix N., Canada — 24/01/2022
5/5
very fun, if you like the outdoors or rock climbing you’ll love it.
Léonie L., France — 26/02/2023
5/5
Très bonne activité de découverte, avec plusieurs voies de difficultés différentes
Victoria M., Canada — 07/02/2022
5/5
J’ai adoré mon initiation à l’escalade sur glace. Je n’étais pas adepte d’escalade à la base, mais j’ai beaucoup apprécié cette activité.

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