Ice Climbing Discovery in Montreal, on Île Sainte-Hélène

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

Book your activity

From€64
3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up

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