Belmont Park, Montreal

Belmont Park was an amusement park in Cartierville spread across roughly 5 hectares of land along the Rivière des Prairies. The grounds featured a wooden roller coaster, carousel, Ferris wheel, and other traditional carnival rides and attractions.

The park opened in June 1923 and became a popular destination for Montreal residents and visitors. After six decades of operation, it closed in 1983 when competition from the newer amusement park La Ronde made the site no longer viable.

The park served as a film location for the 1957 National Film Board production 'Pierrot in Montreal' and appeared in other film productions that captured its lively character. These appearances in cinema showed how central the place was to local entertainment culture.

The park was easily accessible by streetcar, with direct connections to the grounds making visits convenient for families across the city. This transportation option was essential for visitors who traveled from different neighborhoods to enjoy the attractions.

Just before its permanent closure in 1983, two riders set an endurance record by spending over 500 hours consecutively on the Cyclone roller coaster. This extraordinary feat marked one of the final chapters in the park's history.

Location: Quebec

Official opening: 1923

GPS coordinates: 45.53220,-73.72470

Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:21