5° · Overcast nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 amThe birds aren't even up. Respect.
LandmarkVieux-Montréal
Jacques-Cartier Pier
- 4.51.9k reviews
- Free
- Open now
Large Old Port pier on the St. Lawrence with river and skyline views, street performers and events, including the Ferris wheel and Igloofest.
Quick answers
Jacques-Cartier Pier in short
When is Jacques-Cartier Pier open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Jacques-Cartier Pier?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Jacques-Cartier Pier indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Jacques-Cartier Pier good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Jacques-Cartier Pier cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Jacques-Cartier Pier?
No, you can walk in.
More questions (3)Fewer questions
How long do you need at Jacques-Cartier Pier?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Jacques-Cartier Pier?
Rue de la Commune E, Montréal, QC H2L 5C1.
Is Jacques-Cartier Pier wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 5:30 am
Why it fits right now
Too dark for it.
Go tomorrow at 7 am instead.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 3° out there
5°
Overcast
- Feels
- 3°
- Rain
- 2%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 6am
5° - 7am5°
- 8am6°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open nowsundayOpen 24 hours
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Jacques-Cartier Pier
- 2 Le Bateau-Mouche at the Old Port of Montreal · 1 min
- 3 La Grande Roue de Montréal · 3 min
- 4 Tyrolienne MTL Zipline · 3 min
- 5 Montreal Kebab · 3 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 1.9k reviews
Known for
- River views
- Ferris wheel
- Street performers
- Igloofest
What people say
- People like:
- Pleasant walk with river and skyline views, festivals
Around Vieux-Montréal
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Le Bateau-Mouche at the Old Port of MontrealPlace · 1 min walk
La Grande Roue de MontréalLandmark · 3 min walk
Tyrolienne MTL ZiplineCommunity centre · 3 min walk
Montreal KebabHalal · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a warm coat.
Warm coatThe whole time