PCW_Nut Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Just to get it out of the way, I've done a search on here and couldn't really find the information I was seeking. I wanted to know, what was La Ronde like on weeknights? I am going to be in Montreal on business next week and was thinking of popping in after work? I would be arrive at the park between 530 and 6pm. Any thoughts/suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMeMe Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 On weeknights? I don't usually spend those two hours outside, but La Ronde is certainly less crazy on weekdays, so you'll probably be fine, especially since the fireworks are over (and so is Osheaga, I think). The only things I'd worry about are the incredibly horrible park operations (as in rude, incompetent, underpaid staff and almost complete disregard for English (or distaste for English-speakers), and getting on and off of Montreal island and Saint Helen's Island (if you didn't know, our bridges are trying to kill us). Just take the Metro; it's just a bus stop away from the park if you get off at either Papineau or Jean-Drapeau station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Thanks...I will be staying on Rene Levesque and just trying to think the quickest/easiest way to get into the park. I am off work at 5 and will be starting my journey by 515/530 the latest. Does that 167 from Jean-Drapeau station take me straight into the park? It appears from this map http://www.stm.info/english/metro/Jean-Drapeau.pdf that it does but just wanted to verify? Thanks again for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMaster Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I visited on a Sunday in June this year and the park was pretty packed - I can only imagine a weekday would be less crowded. As an English-only speaker, I encountered no difficulties (well, except for trying to pair up with single riders!) but the park operations were horrible. It would take a lot of work to convince me to travel there again! That being said, the park was very nice and the island was beautiful. Enjoy your visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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