Jean-Doré Beach

Mehhhhh. They make you pay 9 bucks an hour to park. Then charge you 9 each person to enter. The beach has goose and duck poop all over it. The sand is murky and the water is kinda gross. There is a cute food truck and outdoor bar / cafe.

Endroit agréable et paisible, surtout quand il fait beau. L’atmosphère est plaisante, même en fin de journée. Par contre, l’entrée reste assez chère pour ce que c’est. Si on prend le temps d’y rester, ça vaut le coup, sinon ça peut sembler un peu excessif.

I visited there yesterday, and overall, it was a good experience. The place is relaxing, and the atmosphere was nice earlier in the day. The water felt clean and enjoyable at first, which made for a pleasant time. Later in the afternoon, though, the water didn’t seem as clean — not sure why, but the quality noticeably dropped in the evening. Also, while the floaties on the water looked fun, they weren’t included in the entrance fee, which was disappointing. For the price, they really should be part of the package. Still, I’d say it was a good place to visit, especially if you go earlier in the day.

Endroit serein, peu bruyant pour profiter des beaux moments sous la brillance du soleil estival en plein cœur de Montréal. Cette plage artificielle qui se situe à l'île Jean Drapeau, est un lieu propice pour vos bains libres avec son eau douce à la température idéale ,son bord sablonneux doré et son environnement floral qui lui donne un aspect exotic. L'accès à cette page est payant,les tarifs varient entre 4 et 20,selon l'âge et le nombre des estivants et ouvre son accès aux usagers à partir de 10 heures jusqu'à 19heures. Vous y trouverez des chaises de plage, des bancs des espaces gazonnés et un bord en sable. Il y'en a aussi où commander sa consommation salée ou sucrée, sa boisson préférée,sans oublier le vendeur des glaces ambulant qui passe avec sa belle charrette tout le long de la journée. J'ai admiré le temps que j'ai passé dans cette plage, et la baignade était agréable malgré les quelques brins d'herbe que j'ai rencontré lors de ma plongée, l'eau demeure limpide généralement. Je note à 4/5 ,espérant que toute l'herbe qui demeure dans l'eau soit éliminée.

I have been here a few times over the past ten years (mostly pre-pandemic) and surprisingly I've never posted a review. It's unfortunate that I am posting one now when the experience was sub-par compared to previous visits (this is my first visit post 2020). Today I was lucky & made it for the end of the beach party that's going on for a couple weekends this month; I enjoyed dancing to the music the DJ was playing. Overall I enjoy the atmosphere. It's a small lake with some beachy areas and grassy areas surrounding it. It's lovely for sun bathing, reading in the shade, and family fun. I usually only go for free swim but I did once try the Aquazilla. There's an extra charge, it requires an enormous amount of upper body strength and maybe a nose plug, but definitely a bouncy good time. Not allowed to bring any floating devices due to possible bacterial contamination which is a bummer, but understandable. The food and drink are very expensive so it's worth it to bring your own food with you, as well as an empty water bottle you can refill at the water fountains. I got a double shot margarita slush and it cost ~19.95$ + tip, but I will say it was refreshing and hit the spot. Bring your own lock as they have free lockers available. However, the locker room has very few lockers and the ones it does have are unstable and covered in rust. My main issue, and the reason I removed stars, is with the staff. Used to be you had approximately 30 extra minutes to shower and get ready to leave, however they seemed to expect us to start getting ready to leave around 30 minutes before closing instead, which I've never experienced here before. I felt rushed as I was getting dressed because there was someone in the locker room watching and waiting for me to finish up. Not a big deal, I could have ignored that had the next interaction not happened. I was closing my locker and I heard some mumbling in the corner where the employee was, didn't think much of it, couldn't hear what she was saying. I turned to head out of the regular doors and I heard some more mumbling behind me again, I kept hearing the same thing over and over and when I finally understood I was hearing the words "la porte est barrée" (the door is locked) I was at the door, so I turned around. She continued to chant the line as I walked back in this slow, sarcastic tone and I just rolled my eyes and walked towards the doors that go through the main part of the building. As I passed I told her I didn't hear her & instead of being rude next time she could indicate to the other person that she's talking to them by making eye contact or getting their attention. She said something rude in response which I ignored because frankly, I don't need attitude from a kid who doesn't have basic communication skills and can't receive a pretty reasonable comment. To top it off, as we were waiting for the bus to come and bring us to Jean-Drapeau metro we heard two firecrackers go off somewhere within the grounds, in the direction of the main building. At first I thought that someone had shot a gun, but the second one made a little whistle the way fireworks occasionally do. It seemed to scare away all the seagulls. I'm not sure if this was the purpose, but either way it seemed super sketchy and honestly, why? Seems pointless. The last 45 minutes of the day really put a damper on everything. I'm not sure why but something feels off at Plage Jean-Doré post-pandemic. I understand it's difficult to deal with the public, but I found this "I'll be nice until 7pm and then too bad for you" attitude confusing and it ruined an otherwise lovely day. If we're all supposed to be out the door by 7pm, then make that known, please. Might wait until next summer in 2026 to visit again.

Somewhere for ☀️🍉👙⛱️🕶️💦 when it’s hot outside! Very easy to get access to, bus from metro Parc Jean-Drapeau or by BIXI bike. Entrance ticket : 8.5$/ adult A Bottle of water, a beach towel, sunblock and some fruits are recommended! A very kid-friendly area, bring your sandals and some toys as well:)

The beach itself is very nice. But by paying $23 to enter the place (2 adults + 2 kids), I was expecting a better experience. The washrooms were quite dirty, we bought fries that were terrible (tasting like old/reused oil, I had to throw it away), we decided to rent kayaks at 5:05 pm and the staff told us they were closing because it would be difficult for all the renters to return by 6:00 pm… so my tip is bring your own food and go early if you want to rent any equipment.

Desolazione pura, senso di vuoto e abbandono così come il resto dell’isola compresa ile de Saint Helene. Per raggiungere la spiaggia e necessario percorrere la pista del circuito. Non perdete tempo e rimanete in città.

Clean beach with $9 entry fees. Age under 2 years is free. Accessible through STM just right in front of the beach. Good space for car parking for $20 whole day and $14 for two hours. Water is clean and lots of chairs and table to relax along with shade. Washroom is clean and they have two food truck (sausages, burgers, poutine) and other for drinks.

The entrance fee for adults is $9.26, which I found reasonable. However, I was disappointed by the water quality, and I wouldn't suggest swimming there. It's better suited for sunbathing. On the positive side, bringing a locker is a smart idea to securely store your belongings. While I enjoyed the convenience of having my stuff stored safely, I couldn't ignore the abundance of mosquitoes and seagulls, making it somewhat uncomfortable to stay for an extended period. For a more pleasant time, I recommend bringing your own chair to enhance your beach experience. The presence of families and kids creates a lively atmosphere, but it's worth noting that the weekdays seem to offer a more tranquil visit compared to weekends.

Une Fois entrée cetais super! Mais faire la file pendant une heure pour la billetterie et retourner refaire la file pour se faire fouiller pour un autre 1h en canicule avec ma soeur enceinte et quelques personnes incluant moi prenant des médicaments qu'on ne peu rester au soleil car sa crée de gros malaises cetais vraiment pénible. faudrais vraiment faire des changement au niveau de l'entrée que quand on paie.nos billet qu'on ne refait pas la file a nouveau sa n'a pas de sens 2h de temps d'attentes pour entrer en pleine canicule !! Mais sinon une fois entrée toute es bien!!

Belle plage ! Près du centre ville, un endroit idéal pour profiter de fraîcheur durant l'été avec les enfants ! Je suis arrivé tôt le matin et c'était très agréable avec pas beaucoup d'achalandage ! A partir de 13h beaucoup de monde surtout les fins de semaine de juillet et août ! L'eau est douce et propre, tous sur place pour manger et boire mais les pique-nique sont acceptés, Attention pas de bouteilles en verre, ni d'alcool ! Beaucoup de coin d'ombre même près de l'eau ! Douche, vestiaire et WC sur place 👍👍

J'ai bien apprécié cet endroit et les enfants aussi. On s'est bien amusé. C'était une journée riche en activités sur la plage. Quand j'aurai l'occasion d'y retourner ce sera avec plaisir, surtout pour les enfants. Il y a beaucoup beaucoup d'autres améliorations ou aménagements dans l'eau (jeu aquatique). Bien structuré pour une visite sécuritaire.

Cette petite plage artificielle est un véritable havre de paix. Très propre et bien entretenue, elle offre un cadre idéal pour se baigner ou simplement se prélasser au soleil. Les installations sont bien pensées, avec des douches, des vestiaires, et même un petit bar pour se rafraîchir. Il y a aussi un espace où l'on peut déguster des glaces et de la nourriture, parfait pour une pause gourmande. L'accès à la plage est très facile, grâce à une ligne de bus bien desservie qui la relie au métro. Et le meilleur, c’est que le prix est très abordable, ce qui en fait une excellente option pour une journée de détente sans se ruiner. Que vous soyez seul, en famille, ou entre amis, cette plage est un choix parfait pour profiter de l’été.

C'était bien pour une plage de ville. Assez d'espace et ambiance agréable. Les espaces sont bien entretenus et le personnel est courtois. Possibilité d'acheter des repas sur place et de prendre une douche également. Prêt gratuit de gilet de sauvetage et respect des normes sanitaires en vigueur.

Wow 🤩 great staff , clean beach , no alcoholic beverages, fun atmosphere for the whole family. We had a blast 💥

Très jolie et très grande, super facile d'accès en transport en commun, bien organisée (lifeguards, cabine pour se changer, chalet avec douches et distributrices). Plusieurs activités possibles (jeu flottant et Kayak entre autres). Bémol : le WiFi ne marche pas du tout. Le bon truc : y aller à 16h pour un tarif réduit (5.50$ au lieu de 9$) ou en semaine avec un ami et la carte Accès Montréal (2 pour 1). Attention : l'alcool est interdite ainsi que tous les contenants en vitre. En somme, j'y retourne c'est sûr !

Great spot if you’re in the city and wanna bike to a beach. However, you cannot swim too far as the ground is filled with algae. Really not pleasant and impossible to stand on. Other than that, the beach is great. Bring your own picnic as food is limited. There was only one food truck when we were there.

Volví después de 3 años en que conocí otros lugares y me animo a volver de nuevo, el agua se encontraba súper, los baños limpios, todas las instalaciones igualmente limpias, personal muy amable, las duchas tienen agua caliente.

Took us some time to get to as we entered the island on bikes, but well worth the time and effort. Very relaxed atmosphere and the freshwater is calm. There are lifeguards stationed around so it is safe for families and young children. The “beach” closed at 7pm the day we were there, so do take note of the closing timing. Entrance fee is cheaper after 4pm! Do bring your own food and drinks because prices around the beach are inflated.