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Big news for thrill seekers!
La Ronde is officially back open for the 2026 season — and the iconic Montreal amusement park is kicking things off with longer hours, extra perks and a whole new era under fresh ownership.
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What is La Ronde’s 2026 opening date?
The 2026 season of La Ronde officially opened on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Now operated by La Ronde Operations inc., a company owned by Kieran Burke, the park is entering its next chapter with a promise to keep the classics Montrealers love while adding more value, more events and more ride time.
Starting this season, visitors can expect expanded operating hours, additional dates throughout the calendar and late-night summer openings perfect for squeezing in one more ride on Goliath before the fireworks begin.
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For the first time ever, select Gold and Prestige season pass holders will get unlimited summer access not only to La Ronde, but also to two major waterparks: Village Vacances Valcartier near Quebec City and Calypso Theme Waterpark in Ontario.
The park’s 2026 lineup is also stacked with returning favourites, including the 40th edition of L'International des Feux Loto-Québec, Fright Fest, Saveurs Extrêmes, La Ronde vire Country and adrenaline-filled nighttime events throughout the summer.
The expanded season also means more time to play. La Ronde will operate daily starting June 12, add an extra week to its late-summer calendar and extend Fright Fest with an additional Halloween weekend.
When are La Ronde's new opening hours in 2026?
Summer nights will stretch until 10 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays — and until 11:30 p.m. during fireworks nights.
What is La Ronde?
Originally built for Expo 67 on Île Sainte-Hélène, La Ronde remains the largest amusement park in Eastern Canada, with nearly 40 rides and attractions continuing to draw locals and tourists every summer.
What’s the best way to get to La Ronde?
Located on Île Sainte-Hélène (Parc Jean-Drapeau), the easiest way to get there is by taking the Metro to Papineau station and transferring to bus 169, or to Parc Jean-Drapeau station and transferring to bus 167.
For more information about La Ronde, click here.
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