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La Ronde
La Ronde, located on Saint Helen's Island in Montreal, is Canada's second-largest amusement park and a member of the Six Flags chain. Originally built for the Expo 67 world's fair, it has since evolved into a major city landmark. The park is famous for its impressive collection of over 40 rides, including some of the country's fastest and tallest roller coasters, such as "Le Monstre." Every year, La Ronde also hosts the prestigious L'International des Feux Loto-Québec, one of the world's largest fireworks competitions. Its location on an island in the Saint Lawrence River provides visitors with spectacular views of the Montreal skyline. The park blends historical charm with modern high-thrill attractions and remains an indispensable part of Quebec's cultural summer season.
- Location: Canada
- Top sights: Biosphere · Co-Cathedral of Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue · Le Monstre
- Nearby: Boucherville (9 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -11 | -10 | -3 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 1 | -7 |
| Rain mm | 72 | 68 | 76 | 95 | 93 | 109 | 95 | 98 | 88 | 114 | 81 | 98 |
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Geography
Facts
- La Ronde opened on April 1, 1967, for the Expo 67 world's fair.
- The park covers an area of approximately 146 acres (59 hectares).
- Roller coasters like "Goliath" reach speeds of 110 km/h.
- "Le Monstre" is the tallest double-track wooden roller coaster in the world.
- The park has been operated by Six Flags since 2001.
- The fireworks competition attracts over 3 million spectators annually.
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