La Ronde is an amusement park on Saint Helen’s Island in Montreal, Quebec, built as the entertainment complex for Expo 67 and opened in April 1967. The City of Montreal ran the park for 34 years before selling it to Six Flags in 2001; in 2026, ownership passed to EPR Properties, with day-to-day operations handled by La Ronde Operations. Through all the ownership changes, the park has kept its original name and its riverside island setting reachable by the Jean-Drapeau Metro station.
La Ronde is the largest amusement park in Quebec and the second-largest in Canada, spread across roughly 59 hectares (146 acres). It now houses 37 rides, including eight roller coasters that range from a 1980s wooden classic to a modern Bolliger & Mabillard mega coaster, giving the park a lineup that spans several eras of coaster design.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Saint Helen’s Island, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Operator: La Ronde Operations
- Owner: EPR Properties
- Opened: April 1967
- Size: 59 hectares (146 acres)
- Total Rides: 37, including 8 roller coasters
- Signature Attraction: Goliath (Bolliger & Mabillard, 174 ft tall, 68 mph)
The Ride Lineup
Goliath is the park’s marquee coaster, a Bolliger & Mabillard out-and-back that opened in 2006, standing 53 meters (174 feet) tall and reaching speeds of 110 km/h (68 mph) — making it one of the tallest and fastest coasters in Canada. Le Vampire, a B&M inverted coaster from 2002, and Le Monstre, a 1985 wooden dual-tracked coaster built by William Cobb, round out the park’s more distinctive rides. Le Monstre is notable as the highest double-tracked wooden roller coaster in the world.
Older rides remain part of the mix too, including a Vekoma Boomerang shuttle coaster dating to 1984. Together, the coasters give La Ronde a lineup that mixes vintage wooden and shuttle-style engineering with a modern B&M centerpiece.
From World’s Fair Legacy to New Ownership
La Ronde’s origins are tied directly to Expo 67, the world’s fair that transformed Montreal and left the park as one of its lasting legacies on Saint Helen’s Island. The City of Montreal operated the site for over three decades before selling it to Six Flags in 2001 for $20 million USD, a deal that brought Six Flags-branded thrill rides to the park over the following years.
In 2026, Six Flags sold La Ronde as part of a larger divestiture, with EPR Properties acquiring the park and La Ronde Operations taking over management. The park has continued operating under its original name through the transition, maintaining its status as Quebec’s biggest seasonal amusement destination.
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La Ronde FAQs
Where is La Ronde located?
La Ronde is on Saint Helen’s Island in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, accessible via the Jean-Drapeau Metro station.
When did La Ronde open?
La Ronde opened in April 1967 as the amusement complex built for Montreal’s Expo 67 world’s fair.
What is La Ronde’s biggest roller coaster?
Goliath, a Bolliger & Mabillard out-and-back coaster that opened in 2006, is the park’s tallest and fastest ride at 174 feet and 68 mph.
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