La Ronde is a huge amusement and entertainment park located on Saint Helen's Island. With around 40 attractions ranging from roller coasters to water games, it's a great activity for families in the summer. Keep in mind it closes during winter and usually reopens in May.

Those who live and work here say that you don’t really need to explain where the Jeker quarter is: Once you’re there, you’ll know. This is where the locals stroll the streets at their leisure, students read in the park, and you can spend a whole Sunday on a café terrace, a wisp of jazz music in the air in the background, and never get bored. The Jeker quarter is nestled between the old city walls and centuries-old houses, bordered by the green of the city park. Although people have lived here for centuries, no one has ever explored it all. Enterprise is deeply rooted in the genes of this community: A history full of crafts and trades has left its marks, and forged the unique, authentic, innovative and creative atmosphere you feel here today. And right through the middle of it, that impudent little river, the Jeker, flows brazenly on. The quaint streets, stately homes, and idyllic parks have everything to make history come alive, while the rich student life, mix of young and old, culinary highlights, and abundant art and culture pull you back to the present.

The Montreal Biosphere is an environmental museum housed inside a geodesic dome on Saint Helen’s Island. Explore exhibitions on climate, water, and ecosystems, with hands-on displays that work well for families. The setting is also part of the appeal, with parkland and river views all around.