The best indoor activities in Montréal for kids and families
Leisure activities Indoor
Looking for indoor activities for kids in Montréal when the rain hits or the weather won’t cooperate? Good news: the city is packed with fun, family-friendly options all year round. Museums, indoor amusement centres, bowling alleys, arcades, virtual reality, interactive games, mini putt and wheel sports: exploring Montréal with kids is easy, whether you’re a local or a visitor.
Indoor activities for the whole family
PLAYBOX Centre
Where can you find a family-friendly indoor amusement centre downtown? Just steps from Shaughnessy Village, PLAYBOX Centre drops kids and adults alike into a high-energy, neon playground. This indoor entertainment hub offers a wide range of family games, perfect for having fun, rain or shine. Highlights include:
- Modern and classic arcade games
- Claw machines and skill games
- Internationally renowned immersive VR experiences
705 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Level 1, Suite 4116a
BoulZeye, Pub & Attractions
Where can you bowl, play laser tag and keep teens entertained indoors in Montréal for hours on end? Located in Montréal’s east end near Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, BoulZeye is a true family fun destination. This massive venue brings together games, sports and interactive activities under one roof, perfect for families with teens. Try your hand at:
- Sofa-lounge bowling
- Arcades and VR platforms
- Escape rooms
- A huge two-storey laser tag arena
A versatile spot where you can play, eat and keep the good times rolling!
3655 du Tricentenaire Boulevard
Les Trois Monkeys
Just steps from Peel métro in downtown Montréal, Les Trois Monkeys is a multi-activity family entertainment complex that offers something for everyone. Each zone delivers a different experience, and kid-friendly menus are available in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. You’ll find:
- Laser tag
- Bowling lanes
- Next-gen indoor mini golf
- Augmented reality darts
- Over 50 arcade games, including VR experiences
1455 Peel Street
Zero Latency Virtual Reality
Looking for an indoor activity teens will love? Not far from Jean-Talon métro tucked close to the Villeray neighbourhood, this free-roaming multiplayer VR experience lets players move freely through spectacular virtual worlds. It’s a team-oriented, high-tech adventure ideal for families with teens.
910 Jean-Talon Street East
Laser Game Evolution
Where can you play laser tag as a family in Montréal? With locations across the city, Laser Game Evolution offers a fun, active experience for all ages. Using safe laser technology, players battle it out in dark, immersive mazes. Teams of six or more have 20 minutes to score as many points as possible in a fast-paced atmosphere.
Multiple locations
Quiz Room
Discover a one-of-a-kind indoor activity where your family becomes the stars of a TV quiz show! Located on Saint-Denis Street in Plateau-Mont-Royal, this interactive game encourages teamwork, laughter and friendly competition, with questions tailored to all ages. A smart and entertaining outing the whole family will enjoy.
4203 Saint-Denis Street
Musi’Quiz Montréal
Where can families test their music knowledge in Montréal? Located in the Village (Ville-Marie neighbourhood), Musi’Quiz Montréal delivers an immersive, TV-show-style experience recommended for kids aged 10 and up. Compete in a festive, feel-good atmosphere, perfect for music-loving families.
422 Ontario Street East, 2nd floor
TAZ
Where can you practise wheel sports indoors? Located in Montréal North near Ahuntsic-Cartierville, TAZ is an international reference for indoor wheel sports. Skateboarding, scooters, BMX and roller skating: all levels welcome, plus it’s a great way to burn energy as a family.
8931 Papineau Avenue
Putting Edge
Where can you play indoor mini putt with kids in Montréal? Downtown, near Guy-Concordia métro, Putting Edge offers an 18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf course. Bright colours, sound effects and visuals make this a hit with kids and parents alike. 100% rainy day approved!
1259 Guy Street
Atrium Le 1000
Where can you skate indoors year-round downtown? Lace up and glide to upbeat music all year long at this indoor rink beneath a stunning glass dome, located on the ground floor of Montréal’s tallest building.
1000 De La Gauchetière Street West
For more inspiration, check out our seasonal cultural guide to family activities.
For toddlers and preschoolers
Quilles G Plus
Where can little ones try bowling in Montréal? With several locations across family-friendly neighbourhoods like Rosemont, LaSalle, NDG, Cartierville and Verdun, Quilles G Plus is ideal for introducing kids to bowling. Here you’ll find:
- Kid-sized bowling lanes
- A snack bar
- A few arcade games
Simple, fun and perfect for a first family outing.
Multiple locations
KidZillafun
Where can you find an indoor centre designed specifically for kids aged 0–7? Located in LaSalle, KidZillafun is a fully indoor family club built just for little ones. This centre offers a stimulating space where kids can move, explore and socialize at their own pace. Activities available include:
- Free-play areas
- Early childhood classes
- Birthday parties and family events
7955 Newman Boulevard
La Cabane
In Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, La Cabane is a creative family space focused on play, imagination and quality time. Designed for families with young children, it features:
- Indoor picnic area
- Dance floor and play zone
- Reading nook and creative kits
- Kid-friendly cooking workshops
1695 Bélanger Street
Bouge Petit
Once kids start walking, there’s no stopping them. This fully secure indoor motor-skills space in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie is a winter lifesaver, packed with modules and games that let toddlers move at their own pace…no matter the weather!
6546 Papineau Avenue
For more ideas, explore our guide to activities for babies and toddlers in Montréal.
For big adventures
A/Maze Escape Games
Where can you participate in an escape game with kids in Montréal? With locations across the city, A/Maze offers family-friendly escape rooms designed for young puzzle-solvers. Parents and kids work together to crack codes and solve mysteries, perfect for little Sherlocks.
Multiple locations
SOS Labyrinthe
Armed with a map, families set out to find four hidden treasures in one of the world’s largest indoor mazes. Expect obstacles, dead ends and fun facts about the Port of Montréal along the way. It’s a true indoor adventure conveniently located in the Old Port.
Clock Tower Quay, Hangar 16
Échappe-toi
Which immersive escape game is suitable for kids aged 8 and up? In Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Échappe-toi offers story-driven adventures led by professional actors. Kids actively participate in missions that blend problem-solving, interaction and storytelling, plus a dose of Québec history and culture.
2244 Larivière Street
Action 500 Amusement Centre
Where can families go indoor karting and play paintball in Montréal? In Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Action 500 is a massive indoor fun centre featuring:
- Two indoor karting tracks, including junior circuits
- Two-seat karts for parent-child rides
- Four paintball fields
- An arcade zone
5592 Hochelaga Street
AviaSim
Where can families test out a flight simulator in Montréal? Located in Montréal’s Sud-Ouest neighbourhood, AviaSim offers ultra-realistic Airbus A320 flight simulations. Kids can play pilot, choose from over 24,000 destinations and customize their flight. This is a perfect activity for anyone who loves to fly.
7612 Centrale Street
iSaute
With locations including Anjou and Kirkland, this interconnected trampoline park is made for jumping, flipping and burning off energy. Foam pits and toddler zones mean fun for all ages.
Multiple locations
For more ideas, check out our guide to activities included with the Passeport MTL.
For creative kids
Café La Chouette
Where can families decorate cookies together? This Plateau-Mont-Royal café-bakery offers cookie-decorating workshops for kids and adults. A deliciously creative way to spark imagination and share quality time.
3864 Saint-Denis Street
Céramic Café-Studio – Plateau Mont-Royal
This is another wonderful creative activity for the whole family, right in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood. Artists of all ages will enjoy painting their own ceramic pieces – as practical and as original as you want! It makes for a great keepsake to treasure.
4338 Saint-Denis Street
Art Chaos
In Mile End, experience spin art where paint flies onto canvases spinning at 50 km/h, creating bold, kaleidoscopic designs. Free for kids 4 and under.
31 Saint-Viateur Street East
Musée Imaginarium
Head downtown to play photographer and step into 16 creative worlds designed for photo and video shoots. From pop art to maximalism, this art gallery of multiple décors is a hit with teens.
290 de la Montagne Street
Beyond Fun
In Côte-des-Neiges–NDG, Beyond Fun offers contemporary art workshops exploring textures, colours and patterns, including:
- Tufting (rug making)
- Punch needle embroidery
- Art-jamming style painting
6410-B Décarie Boulevard
Livart
Looking for kids’ art workshops or day camps in the Plateau? Livart offers drop-in creative sessions combining gallery discovery with hands-on creation, led by artists.
3980 Saint-Denis Street
Les Faiseurs
Where can kids try their hand at pottery in Montréal? In Little Italy, this bright pottery studio offers age-appropriate workshops, including parent-child sessions. Enjoy a post-pottery break at the café just beside to complete this cozy, creative outing.
6564 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Le Lézard créatif
On Laurier Avenue West in Outremont, the Lézard créatif is a true creative hub that offers art workshops for toddlers, kids and teens. Workshops, offered à la carte, in sessions or as day camps, are adapted to age groups and led by experienced artists. It’s also a great place to stock up on art supplies, too: perfect to keep the inspiration flowing once you return home!
120 Laurier Avenue West
La Guilde culinaire
Where can families take parent-child cooking classes in Montréal? On Saint-Laurent Boulevard in Little Italy, this culinary school offers hands-on cooking and baking workshops for little ones to discover the joy of cooking. Over the course of about three hours, families cook, bake and learn different techniques along the way. Here, families can :
- Make fresh pasta, pizza or sushi
- Learn cake decorating
- Practise basic knife skills
It’s a delicious and fun way to build teamwork, confidence in the kitchen and cook together.
6381 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Ateliers et Saveurs
Just steps from Place-d’Armes metro station in Old Montréal, Ateliers et Saveurs offers a wide range of interactive culinary workshops that are perfect for creative, food-loving family outings. Led by passionate professionals, kids and adults alike can learn together in a warm, welcoming and educational setting. While the course lineup changes regularly, it typically includes:
- Pastry classes focused on mastering sweet techniques such as choux pastry or classic desserts
- Family cooking workshops where participants prepare complete menus to enjoy together
- Sessions dedicated to discovering world cuisines through hands-on cooking and shared tastings
444 Saint-François-Xavier Street
For more ideas, explore our guide to day camps in Montréal.
For curious minds
Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex
Where can kids explore Montréal’s history hands-on? In Old Montréal, interactive exhibits like Come Aboard! Pirates or Privateers? and Archaeo-Adventure let kids learn by touching, observing and experimenting.
350 Place Royale
Montréal Science Centre
Which science museum will captivate both kids and parents alike? Located in Montréal’s Old Port, the Montréal Science Centre is a playful learning destination where science meets entertainment. Families can enjoy:
- Interactive exhibits designed with young visitors in mind
- Surprising, hands-on science activities
- A spectacular IMAX theatre
Immersive installations and innovative educational approaches keep children engaged while sparking their natural curiosity.
King Edward Quay, 2 de la Commune Street West
Exporail / The Canadian Railway Museum
Where can families explore the world of trains near Montréal? With 188 vehicles, immersive spaces, permanent and temporary exhibits and hundreds of artifacts, there’s plenty to discover!
110 Saint-Pierre Street
Planetarium
Where can kids explore the universe in an immersive setting? Located in the Olympic Park in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the Planetarium offers a spectacular journey into astronomy and space science. Through immersive films, shows, and exhibitions, children and teens explore the mysteries of the Universe in an educational, sensory-rich environment.
4801 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue
Biodome
Where can you observe multiple ecosystems under one roof in Montréal? Also located in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the Biodôme invites families to explore the five ecosystems of the Americas through a one-of-a-kind immersive journey. This educational experience allows children to observe plants and wildlife up close while developing environmental awareness.
4777 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue
Insectarium
Which museum offers an immersive way to explore the world of insects? Fully renovated and located near the Olympic Park, the Insectarium features a fascinating multisensory journey through galleries inspired by insects’ natural habitats. Children discover the essential role these species play in maintaining ecological balance. Unique in North America, the museum also allows visitors to observe live insects roaming freely, creating a truly memorable educational experience.
4581 Sherbrooke Street East
For more inspiration, check out our guide to family-friendly museums in Montréal.
Original article in French by Laure Juilliard, adapted into English by Dawn Bessey-Gans.
Laure Juilliard
Originally from Paris, Laure Juilliard made Montréal her home over 15 years ago and has never looked back. Won over by her new city's unique energy, cultural vibrancy and gastronomic effervescence, she loves exploring all the coolest spots. A writer and blogger specialising in lifestyle, culture, travel and gastronomy, she has lent her pen to Tourisme Montréal for more than 10 years, in addition to magazines such as ELLE Québec and Clin d'œil, as well as a variety of well-known companies and agencies. Always on the lookout for innovative concepts and the best addresses wherever she is in the world, she is also always planning her next trip.